From all of us at Answers Media Network we wish you a safe and happy holiday. Thanksgiving Day is not only a time to gather with friends and family to eat a sumptuous meal and count blessings, it’s also National Family Health History Day. Healthcare providers encourage you to use this day to share and care about this and other serious diseases.
This week’s Friday Five highlights National Family Caregivers Month—led by the Caregiver Action Network— and shines a spotlight on caregivers’ daily challenges, celebrates their unwavering dedication, and connects them with vital resources and support.
For more than 40 years, the American Cancer Society has hosted the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November. Join us as we delve into the motivations, challenges, and triumphs surrounding this pivotal day, fostering a community of support and shared determination.
As we recognize Diabetes Awareness Month, this week’s Friday Five highlights both innovation and advocacy shaping the future of diabetes care. We’re spotlighting a wide range of new technologies and AdvaMed’s response to bipartisan, bicameral concerns regarding the draft Medicare Competitive Bidding proposal.
October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month and we spotlighted cybersecurity in healthcare, exploring key challenges like sophisticated ransomware and AI-driven attacks, and more. This week’s Friday Five revisits some expert insights on these topics and highlights our Cybersecurity, Privacy, and HIPAA Playlist.
In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Week, this week’s Friday Five takes a look at Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), a global organization dedicated to advancing women’s participation and success in the cybersecurity field and all it has to offer.
According to the DEA, too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses this crucial public safety and public health issue. We focus on the facts and events surrounding the day and how you can participate.
For nearly 30 years, the Society for Public Health Education has celebrated National Health Education Week during the third week of October. Our Friday Five provides the daily themes of the week, webinars to attend, information about Health Literacy Month and much more.
It’s October and that means it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five highlights the latest in research breakthroughs, expert advice, prevention strategies, and ways you can get involved to make a difference.
October 5 – 11 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. This week’s Friday Five highlights one of our HCNR episodes discussing physician burnout, a one night only play supporting NAMI and the nonprofit organization Sharp Index.
September is Women in Medicine Month, sponsored by the American Medical Association (AMA), a time dedicated to celebrating the achievements, leadership, and impact of women across the healthcare field. This week’s Friday Five shines a light on the celebration and awareness efforts happening throughout the month.
Telehealth Awareness Week™ showcases the many ways virtual care improves access to quality healthcare services for all individuals. This week’s Friday Five highlights how to support Telehealth Awareness Week, resources to learn more about telehealth and some of the events happening this week and beyond.
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