Friday Five – Sepsis Survivor Week
This week’s Friday Five shares information about surviving sepsis to help build awareness for Sepsis Survivor Week, an annual observance that takes place the 2nd week of February.
Friday Five – National Wear Red Day
Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. This week’s Friday Five highlights the initiative, explains why it’s important, and offers ways for readers to participate and Go Red for Women.
Happy Holidays 2023
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday from all of us at Healthcare NOW Radio. Check out our what we did in 2023 and predictions for 2024.
Friday Five – Holiday Gift Ideas
Whether you’re shopping for a healthcare professional, a student, or simply curious about the field, each book in this week’s Friday Five is sure to illuminate and enrich your knowledge. Additionally, each of the authors was also a guest on one of our radio or podcast shows.
Empowered by Awareness: My Journey with Type 1 Diabetes
By Emily Smith on diabetes awareness. – It was during a Step-out walk for the American Diabetes Association that my physical education teacher shed light on the symptoms of type 1 diabetes (T1D), and as he spoke, I couldn’t help but recognize that I had been experiencing those very symptoms for months.
Friday Five – National Influenza Vaccination Week
Next week is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) and our Friday Five provides information about this year’s flu season, tracks the parts of the U.S. where activity is high, and offers some tips and resources for how to prevent and treat the illness.
National Family Health History Day 2023
From all of us at Answers Media Network we wish you a safe and happy holiday. Thanksgiving is National Family Health History Day. Over the holiday the CDC encourages Americans to talk about, and to write down, the health problems that seem to run in their family.
Friday Five – National Nurse Practitioner Week
This week’s Friday Five highlights some key takeaways from Nurse Practitioner Week, acknowledging the impact these individuals make on the well-being of individuals and communities alike.
The Great American Smokeout
For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. Join us as we delve into the motivations, challenges, and triumphs surrounding this pivotal day, fostering a community of support and shared determination.
Friday Five – Diabetes Awareness Month
November is American Diabetes Month, a good time to learn about the disease. This week’s Friday Five looks at apps to help manage diabetes, resources for healthy recipes, ways to identify your personal risk, opportunities to learn more about the disease and even how AI can help.
National Rx Drug Take Back Day 10/28
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 – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
It’s October and that means it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five highlights the latest in research, advice, prevention and how you can support the cause.
