The American Public Health Association brings together communities across the US to observe National Public Health Week each year during the first week of April. This year’s theme is “Building Bridges to Better Health” and our Friday Five highlights some of the virtual events happening throughout the week.
By Devin Partida – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can detect early signs of breast cancer, leading to more timely treatment. However, a false-positive result based on MRI scans can cause unnecessary tests and treatments like biopsies and potentially surgery.
By Judy McMeekin Pharm D – It has been said that there is good fishing in troubled waters and that has been the case with fraudsters seeking to profit from anxiety and fears associated with COVID-19. Accordingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is on the lookout for charlatans seeking to profit from the pandemic.
Nurse Lauren, HealthcareNOW Radio’s NursesNOW content contributor, discusses this week’s Wellness Wednesday tips, the importance of good sleep habits, tips for getting better sleep, and sleep disorders.
Recently, at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Annual Education Conference, VisualDx announced Project IMPACT (Improving Medicine’s Power to Address Care and Treatment). Project IMPACT is a global effort to reduce disparities in medicine and highlight ways to bridge gaps of knowledge and improve healthcare outcomes for patients of color.
Healthcare in the US is an industry where women consumers make 80 percent of buying and usage decisions and represent 65 percent of the workforce. This week’s Friday Five celebrates Women Chief Health Officers.
By Arlene S. Bierman MD MS & David Meyers MD – During American Heart Month, we’re reminded that heart disease remains the Nation’s leading killer—claiming more than 600,000 lives each year and imposing considerable distress to millions of American families.
HealthcareNOW Radio celebrates Black History Month. This week’s Friday Five recognizes trailblazing African Americans in the Health IT industry including innovators, influencers, administrators, leaders and recent guests on our shows.
HealthcareNow Radio shares the latest news about our station and its shows, and how you too can be part of the World Radio Day Celebration.
Nurse Lauren, HealthcareNOW Radio’s NursesNOW content contributor, discusses this week’s Wellness Wednesday tip, how to have a healthy heart.
By Joel Barthelemy – Most people have some awareness of what diabetes is; many have family members or friends with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. But what isn’t as well known is how telemedicine is helping patients manage their condition – and even saving their lives in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurse Lauren shares her recommended products that get her through her shifts and her life. Do you have a nurse in your life and you are searching for a perfect gift? Looking to currently thank a nurse working on the front lines during the holiday season? Bookmark this page!
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