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—
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The APHA 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 “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health” and our Friday Five takes a look at the events happening to celebrate public health.
By Robert Otto Valdez PhD – I am thrilled to announce that 2024 represents a momentous milestone: the 35th anniversary of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). This is a time to reflect on our rich history, what we have accomplished, and the partners that helped us get to this moment.
March is National Kidney Month and our Friday Five seeks to help raise awareness about kidney disease, highlight disparities in chronic kidney disease, and teach readers a little bit about this hard working organ.
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