April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and support for those living with Parkinson’s disease. In this week’s Friday Five, we’re highlighting some important facts, resources, and actions you can take to raise awareness, show support, and help make a difference.
This year’s NPHW takes place next week, April 6-12, 2026 and this week’s Friday Five takes a look at the events happening to celebrate public health and all of its benefits.
April is just around the corner, marking the start of National Minority Health Month. This week’s Friday Five focuses on various organizations supporting the cause and highlights HCNR’s bi-weekly podcast, Healthcare for Humans that delves into healthcare inequities and how to support minority communities.
This week’s Friday Five is dedicated to shedding light on kidney disease, highlighting detection and management, and sharing important facts about this hard-working organ. Join us as we explore key insights to help educate and empower you to take charge of your kidney health.
Patient Safety Awareness Week is an annual recognition event intended to encourage everyone to learn more about health care safety. This week’s Friday Five rounds up some resources and events regarding patient safety.
This week’s Friday Five recognizes Rare Disease Day®—observed worldwide each year at the end of February—to shine a light on the millions of patients and families living with rare conditions and the urgent need for greater awareness, research, and collaboration.
The Administration for Community Living, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, launched Phase 1 of the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Competition, a national challenge designed to support caregivers and the caregiving workforce through responsible uses of artificial intelligence.
This Friday Five – American Heart Month highlights how learning CPR, knowing where to find the best hospitals for heart surgery, and understanding heart risks that don’t start in the heart can help protect you and your family. Together, these timely takeaways offer simple, lifesaving ways to stay informed and heart-healthy.
Excluding non-melanoma skin cancers, approximately 2.1 million new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in the US in 2026, and more than 626,000 people will die from the disease, the equivalent of about 1,700 deaths per day. This week’s Friday Five tests your knowledge about cancer prevention and provides the latest information about what you can do to stay healthy.
Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. This week’s Friday Five highlights the initiative, explains why it’s important, and offers ways for readers to participate and Go Red for Women.
Maternal Health Awareness Day is a dedicated time to recognize the importance of maternal health and advocate for the well-being of mothers before, during, and after pregnancy. Join us in spreading knowledge, supporting initiatives, and advocating for policies that prioritize maternal health for all.
Wishing you a safe and happy holiday from all of us at Healthcare NOW Radio. Check out what we did in 2025 and predictions for 2025.
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