The Friday Five – World Alzheimer’s Day
Monday, September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day and to celebrate this week’s Friday Five shares information about the disease, the latest in research, funding and what the future holds.
NMQF Announces ’40 Under 40 Leaders in Minority Health’ for 2020
After receiving hundreds of applications from healthcare professionals across the country, NMQF has selected 40 thought leaders of the next generation for their work to reduce patient risk by assuring optimal care for all.
The Friday Five – September is Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month
The majority of Americans in Generation Z first experienced chronic neck, shoulder or back pain when they were younger than age 16, according to new survey results from the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. This week’s Friday Five lists key takeaways from the survey.
Announcing the September Health+ SCD Healthathon
By Maia Laing & Michael Crawford – HHS and Howard are hosting the September Health+ Sickle Cell Disease Healthathon to foster innovative and data driven solutions for sickle cell disease care.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Public Health Information Coalition, is observed each August in order to highlight the importance of vaccination at all ages. Check out the most up to date news about vaccinations during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
The Friday Five – National Health Center Week
National Health Center Week is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Today’s Friday Five recaps NHCW20, what health centers have to offer.
ACL Announces MENTAL Health Innovation Challenge
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health launched the MENTAL Health Challenge to combat the social isolation and loneliness that older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans often experience.
The Friday Five – A Very COVID 4th of July
Independence Day is tomorrow. You may be wondering if it will feel like a holiday at all due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s Friday Five offers tips and advice on how to still celebrate and enjoy Independence Day while adhering the medical recommendations to stay safe and healthy.
The Friday Five – Telehealth Month Recap
Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support and promote long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration. This week’s Friday Five recaps our month long concentration on telehealth.
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 some facts and statistics about men’s mental health.
The Friday Five – Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and this week’s Friday Five is dedicated to helping raise awareness and inspire action to support the fight against the disease.
AMA, National Coalition Announce Campaign with ESSENCE
Together, AMA, AMA Foundation, Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association, Minority Health Institute, and National Medical Association launch “Release the Pressure” campaign aimed at supporting Black women and their squads to monitor and manage their blood pressure.
