Off the Chart: Rewarding Nursing Greatness Recognition
Forty nurses from Los Angeles-area health systems each receive a $10,000 gift of gratitude for their leadership, ingenuity and expertise in caring for their fellow humans and future generations.
Have a Happy, Healthy 4th of July!
HealthcareNOW Radio wishes you a happy, healthy and safe 4th of July! Here are some tips and advice to celebrate and enjoy the holiday while still adhering to medical recommendations to stay safe and healthy. Happy Independence Day!
Join the ALZ Moonshot
The StartUp Health Alzheimer’s Moonshot, which was announced in January with support from Gates Ventures and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF), is an invitation to unite in pioneering comprehensive, collaborative approaches to Alzheimer’s disease.
Continuing a 35-Year History, AHRQ Pursues Vital Pathways to Improve Patient Care
By Robert Otto Valdez PhD MHSA – Not long ago, Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm visited AHRQ to update agency staff on HHS priorities and discuss healthcare topics ranging from the future impacts of artificial intelligence to the nation’s mental health crisis. It was also an opportunity to continue our celebration of AHRQ’s 35th anniversary—
Friday Five – Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month. This week’s Friday Five shares facts and statistics pertaining to men’s health, what men can do to improve their physical and mental health, preventative measures they can take and events in which to participate during Men’s Health Month.
Friday Five – Mental Health Month
May is Mental Health Month and this week’s Friday Five offers an episode of Trending NOW focused on the social determinants of mental health, online mental health assessments, a nonprofit working to reduce physician burnout, and a plethora of mental health resources.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is excited to share that it has updated its Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders content on www.medicare.gov.
Friday Five – Don’t Fry Day
The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness. Our Friday Five provides facts, tips and information to help readers stay safe while basking in the summer sun.
Friday Five – National Women’s Health Week
National Women’s Health Week serves as a reminder for women and girls to make their health – both physical and mental – a priority and take care of themselves. Our Friday Five offers some resources, tips and news around women’s health to help readers take steps toward taking care of their health.
National Rx Drug Take Back Day 4/27
According to the DEA, too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses this crucial public safety and public health issue. We focus on the facts and events surrounding the day and how you can participate.
Friday Five – National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month
The White House has issued an official presidential proclamation declaring April 2024 as the inaugural National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. This week’s Friday Five offers information and resources to help readers take the first steps toward cancer prevention.
Friday Five – National Minority Health Month
During the month of April the HHS Office of Minority Health leads the observance of National Minority Health Month. Our Friday Five checks out this year’s theme, and looks at policies, papers and organizations addressing health equity.
