Happy Holidays and New Year
Another year is coming to a close, we have concluded our annual 12 Days of Christmas posts and and looking forward to 2019.
The Friday Five – National Influenza Vaccination Week
National Influenza Vaccination Week is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. This week’s Friday Five provides CDC flu resources, a sickness forecasting app, home remedies to combat flu symptoms and more.
2017 States & Community Rankings for Diabetes Prevalence
Sharecare, the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place, and world-leading analytics and advice firm Gallup today released the 2017 State and Community Rankings for the Prevalence of Diabetes report, measuring the prevalence of diabetes and obesity across the U.S.
National Family Health History Day 2018
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 Surgeon General encourages Americans to talk about, and to write down, the health problems that seem to run in their family.
The Great American Smokeout
According to the American Cancer Society, smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Fortunately, each November The American Cancer Society hosts The Great American Smokeout which challenges current smokers to take the first step towards quitting.
The Friday Five – American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month and this week’s Friday Five looks at common questions and answers regarding diabetes, helpful tips for managing diabetes daily and during the holidays and a simple test to take to identify if you are at risk for the disease.
The Friday Five – Industry Experts on Cyber Security Awareness Month
This week’s Friday Five offers thoughts and advice about cybersecurity from industry leaders in honor of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
Never Miss a Flu Vaccine. Here Are the Reasons #WhyIFightFlu
By Adm. Brett P. Giroir MD – The reason #WhyIFightFlu? It saves lives. Americans experienced one of the most severe flu seasons in four decades last year with flu activity remaining high well into March 2018.
The Friday Five – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
This week’s Friday Five covers everything you need to know about October’s National Take Back Day, which takes place on October 27, 2018.
The Friday Five – National Health IT Week Recap
This past week national health stakeholders once again celebrated U.S. National Health IT Week. This week’s Friday Five gathers a few highlights from the week and offers a few ways in which you can still participate.
Medical Solutions Celebrates Travel Nurses Day 2018
Medical Solutions, one of the nation’s largest travel nurse staffing companies, will recognize the Sixth Annual Travel Nurses Day, Friday, October 12, 2018.
The Friday Five – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A wave of pink seems to wash over everything this time of year as companies, organizations, athletes, healthcare workers and individuals join the movement each October to show their support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five highlights the latest in research, treatment, fund raising and prevention.
