The Friday Five – US National Health IT Week
This week’s Friday Five highlights U.S. National Health IT Week, a nationwide action week focused on catalyzing change within the U.S. health system through the application of information and technology.
AMA Awards Research Grants to Advance the Study of Women in Medicine
The AMA Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2019 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.
The Friday Five – September is Sepsis Awareness Month
Recognizing the need to raise awareness and spur prevention, the Sepsis Alliance dubbed September Sepsis Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five focuses on sepsis awareness and is brought to you by Vocera and Capsule Technologies.
Innovations in Sepsis Therapy
By Anne Dabrow Woods – Sepsis is one of the leading causes of hospital mortality, present in more than half of the hospital deaths in the U.S. It is also one of the costliest diagnoses in the U.S. with a healthcare spend of over $20 billion dollars annually.
The Friday Five – September is National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month
Each September the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress sponsors National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five looks at some truths about pain and pain management.
The Friday Five – National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five includes new approaches to ensuring children and adults receive required vaccinations, why vaccination is important and what you need to know about vaccines.
The Friday Five – National Health Center Week
In support of National Health Center Week (August 4th – 10th) our Friday Five takes a look at what they have to offer and how we can support their worthy mission.
The Friday Five – Sun Safety
The most common form of cancer in the United States is skin cancer. While some people may be at a higher risk, anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color. Check out this week’s Friday Five on how to stay safe in the sun.
Wellness Wednesday – Top 3 Tips for Men’s Health with Nurse Lauren
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, discusses Top 3 Tips for Men’s Health in this week’s Wellness Wednesday post.
The Friday Five – Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and this week’s Friday Five is dedicated to helping raise awareness and inspire action to support the fight against the disease.
The Friday Five – June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month and this week’s Friday Five shares what men can do to improve their health, preventative measures they can take and some facts and statistics about men’s mental health.
ICYMI During Nurses Week
It’s time for our morning rounds! ICYMI – here are some more stories in celebration of National Nurses Week which was May 6 – 10 this month.
