Each September, the AMA recognizes influential female physician leaders as part of Women in Medicine Month. To showcase the accomplishments of these leaders, the AMA Women Physicians Section and the AMA Foundation announced the winners of the 2021 Joan F. Giambalvo Fund for the Advancement of Women research grants program.
Next week we recognize the first-ever Telehealth Awareness Week, September 19-25, 2021, dedicated by the American Telemedicine Association to highlight the role that telehealth now plays in the delivery of healthcare services. Our Friday Five is brought to you by eVisit, a virtual care platform for national healthcare systems and IDNs, and lists healthcare organizations harnessing the power of telehealth in a range of different ways.
Today, August 20, is National Radio Day. This week’s Friday Five is dedicated to the history of National Radio Day and our favorite radio station – HealthcareNOW Radio.
National Health Center Week is an annual celebration with the goal of raising awareness about the missions and accomplishments of America’s health centers over the past five decades. Today’s Friday Five highlights NHCW21 and focuses what health centers have to offer.
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, discusses World Hepatitis Day this week in her Wellness Wednesday post. Remember to get involved and spread awareness today.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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