World Alzheimer’s Day – September 21
In order to bring much needed attention to the disease, the world, recognizes September as World Alzheimer’s Month and September 21st as World Alzheimer’s Day.
Healthcare Accelerators Accepting Apps Now
In 2011 health care-focused accelerators began to emerge and have continued to grow all across our nation. Healthcare accelerators are helping to change the landscape of our healthcare system as we know it. We have chosen four such accelerators to highlight as they are currently accepting applications.
National Health Center Week – August 7th-13th, 2016
In order to honor and raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers, we celebrate National Health Center Week (NHCW) each August. This year the national campaign runs August 7-13th and the theme is “Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Innovators in Community Health.”
Turn the Mic On: Best of Our Shows
Just in case you recently discovered HealthcareNow Radio or even if you are a long time listener, here are some good shows from earlier this year that shouldn’t be missed. Also, be sure to check out our archives where you can listen to these and other program audios on demand or download them.
Recapping Techstars Healthcare Accelerator Demo Day 2016
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator, in partnership with Cedars-Sinai, is a collaboration to help today’s technology innovators turn their ideas into breakthroughs that can improve the lives of patients around the world. Out of 500 applicants, eleven companies were selected for the program.
The Best of Health and Healthcare Blogs
Public Health Matters is an underlying theme to many health blogs. Check out some of the top blog posts we read over the past few weeks from both well known and lesser known bloggers. Engage in your healthcare and never stop learning to be a healthier you.
Turn the Mic On: Best of Our Shows
Just in case you recently discovered HealthcareNow Radio or even if you are a long time listener, here are some good shows from earlier this year that shouldn’t be missed. Also, be sure to check out our archives where you can listen to these and other program audios on demand or download them.
Recapping the Cancer Moonshot Summit
We followed events, news, and tweets about the Cancer Moonshot Summit held on June 29th and created a collection of highlights. Vice President Biden puts hope at center of cancer ‘moonshot’ summit. Read our story.
Our Story – Recapping Men’s Health Month
National Men’s Health Month is an observance led by the Men’s Health Network to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. We followed news throughout June and created a collection of Men’s Health Month 2016 highlights.
Friday Fitness and Food: Berry Good for You
Berries are one of the all-star crops we get to enjoy throughout the summer. Find out what benefits each type of berry touts and try some of these healthy, delicious recipes to help you begin to reap the rewards of these summer fruit superstars.
Wear Blue Day – Friday, 6/17
June is Men’s Health Month and the week prior to Father’s Day is scheduled to be Men’s Health Week. The Friday of Men’s Health Week is Wear Blue Day, a program designed to raise awareness of men’s health issues within your community while at the same time raising money for Men’s Health Network.
June is Cancer from the Sun Month
After only 15 minutes your skin can experience damage from the sun’s rays. Skin cancer rates have steadily increased in the United States every year and it is by far the most common cancer in the U.S. Here is some of the best advice from the American Cancer Society and the CDC.
