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.
These outcomes for the nation’s Veterans build on continued efforts by VA and the Biden-Harris Administration’s Unity Agenda to expand and improve care and benefits for those who served, much of which has been made possible by the PACT Act — the largest expansion of VA health care and benefits in generations.
In observance of National Diabetes Month, LuAnn Kimker, RN, MSN, Senior VP of Clinical Innovation, Azara Healthcare, offers five powerful ways data-driven insights are transforming diabetes care by enabling more proactive, efficient and community-centered approaches.
Next week begins Nurse Practitioners (NP) Week, a time to honor and recognize the dedication, expertise, and compassionate care that nurse practitioners bring to our healthcare system.
For more than two decades, Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been dedicated to teaching everyone how to stay safe and secure online. Throughout October we spotlighted cybersecurity in healthcare on Health IT Answers. Here are five highlights to recap.
New PSAs remind audiences to receive their annual flu shot to protect themselves and their communities from the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications.
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 more than 20 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, advice, prevention and how you can support the cause.
The Commission for Case Manager Certification is joining forces with the American Case Management Association to highlight the critical role case managers play across the health and welfare continuum with a common theme: Encouraging, Engaging, and Empowering.
National Primary Care Week is an annual event hosted by the AMSA that celebrates and highlights the importance of primary care. This week’s Friday Five lists some free virtual events happening during NPCW and beyond and some resources no matter where you are in your healthcare career.
International Podcast Day is September 30th and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! We are celebrating our own growing podcast library and checking out some of the award winning podcasts listened to around the globe.
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