More than 38 million Americans are living with diabetes, and preventing complications through early intervention, continuous monitoring, and patient engagement remains a major healthcare priority. This year’s National Diabetes Month campaign emphasizes taking action to prevent diabetes-related health problems.
Throughout October we have been spotlighting cybersecurity in healthcare on Health IT Answers to participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Read our posts in this very important awareness campaign.
This Friday Five we are observing Red Ribbon Week, and annually awareness week from October 23–31 and is the nation’s largest and longest‑running drug‑use prevention campaign. Join the Movement and Stay Drug Free!
Unused prescription drugs can pose serious risks when they’re not disposed of properly. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe and simple way to clear out your medicine cabinets and protect your community. Take a few minutes this Saturday, April 24th, to drop off your unused medications at a local collection site.
October shines the spotlight on Pharmacists and Pharmacies. Our Friday Five honors the professionals who ensure safe, effective medication use across every care setting. from community counters to hospital wards. Here are 5 things to know.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when communities, clinicians, and advocates unite to spotlight prevention, early detection, and support for those affected. Here are 5 things to know about Breast Cancer Awareness.
For more than two decades, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been dedicated to teaching everyone how to stay safe and secure online. It was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online.
Telehealth Awareness Week is a national, virtual campaign organized by the ATA to highlight how telehealth is transforming care delivery across settings and specialties. Throughout the week, healthcare leaders will share real-world insights, proven best practices, and practical strategies for integrating virtual care into everyday clinical workflows.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign held every year to raise awareness, educate the public, and challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This year’s global campaigns and the upcoming ADI report place a strong emphasis on clinical trials, early diagnosis, and reducing risk factors.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness and reduce stigma. This week’s Friday Five provides important information, helpful resources, and meaningful ways we can all support suicide prevention and help create a community where people feel seen, supported, and never alone.
In 2011, Sepsis Alliance designated September as Sepsis Awareness Month to help save lives by raising awareness of the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals – sepsis. This week’s Friday Five offers resources, information, how to get involved and ways to support the cause.
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of routine vaccination for people of all ages. This week’s Friday Five shares vaccine resources and the importance of following your doctor’s advice to stay up to date.
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