Wellness Wednesday – World Hepatitis Day with Nurse Lauren
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, discusses World Hepatitis Day this week in her Wellness Wednesday post. Remember to get involved and spread awareness today.
The Friday Five – Happy 4th of July
Independence Day is Sunday. This week’s Friday Five offers tips and advice on how to still celebrate and enjoy the holiday weekend while adhering the medical recommendations to stay safe and healthy.
Wellness Wednesday – World Sickle Cell Day with Nurse Lauren
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, discusses World Sickle Cell Day this week in her Wellness Wednesday post. Remember to get involved and spread awareness about this blood disorder this Saturday June 19.
The Friday Five – Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month and the purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This week’s Friday Five shares what men can do to improve their health, preventative measures they can take and events in which to participate during Men’s Health Month.
Memorial Day 2021
In honor of Memorial Day and our living vets, we wanted to take a look at the new Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the VA blogs and podcasts reporting some of the good that is happening as it pertains to innovations, technology, mental health and healthcare. Thanks for your service from everyone at HealthcareNOW Radio.
Putting the Public in Public Health: KidneyX COVID-19 Kidney Care Challenge Winners
By Ben Eloff PhD, John Sedor MD FASN, & Molly ONeill – Congratulations to the winners of the COVID-19 Kidney Care Challenge. In this blog, we uncover why the best ideas come from all levels of the healthcare system.
The Friday Five – National Nurses Week May 6-12
The American Nurses Association joins the World Health Organization in extending The Year of The Nurse into 2021. One goals of this campaign is to expand National Nurses Week to Nurses Month in May. Check out these messages, playlists, and freebies as we celebrate and honor nurses around the globe.
GTMRx Institute Launches National Task Force to Build Vaccine Confidence
The Get the Medications Right™ (GTMRx) Institute launched a national task force to identify and address the reasons why 45% of Americans don’t feel confident about vaccination against COVID-19.
Today is World Health Day
Sponsored by World Health Organization (@WHO), World Health Day is today, April 7, 2021. This year’s theme is to build a fairer, healthier world.
The Friday Five – National Public Health Week
The American Public Health Association 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 “Building Bridges to Better Health” and our Friday Five highlights some of the virtual events happening throughout the week.
How MRIs Could Improve Breast Cancer Screenings
By Devin Partida – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can detect early signs of breast cancer, leading to more timely treatment. However, a false-positive result based on MRI scans can cause unnecessary tests and treatments like biopsies and potentially surgery.
National Consumer Protection Week: FDA Is Vigilant in Protecting Consumers Against COVID-19 Vaccine Scams
By Judy McMeekin Pharm D – It has been said that there is good fishing in troubled waters and that has been the case with fraudsters seeking to profit from anxiety and fears associated with COVID-19. Accordingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is on the lookout for charlatans seeking to profit from the pandemic.
