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Jan
03
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The 2017 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report assesses the performance of our healthcare system and identifies areas of strengths and weaknesses, as well as disparities, for access to healthcare and quality of healthcare.
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Inner City, Low Income, Minority Health Concerns, Public Health, Rural
Dec
11
0 comments Tags: caregivers, holidays, senior health
Holidays can be meaningful, enriching times for both the person with Alzheimer’s disease and his or her family. Maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions helps all family members feel a sense of belonging and family identity. For a person with Alzheimer’s, this link with a familiar past is reassuring. However, when celebrations, special events, or holidays… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Senior
Dec
06
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting written comments regarding the Healthy People 2030 objectives.
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Public Health
Dec
06
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Check out the December issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research.
Posted in: Articles, Children and Teens, Chronic Disease, Public Health
Sep
05
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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends interventions that engage community health workers to prevent cardiovascular disease or to prevent and control diabetes. In addition to improving health and saving money, these interventions can be used to improve health and enhance health equity. The Centers for Disease Control has also issued resources and information on… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Minority Health Concerns
Sep
05
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases has updated guidelines to assist primary care providers and healthcare teams to deliver diabetes care, including for those at risk. Emphasized are the importance of self-management, of providing patient-centered care and of using shared decision making in diabetes prevention and treatment. There is also a… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, General, Minority Health Concerns
Jun
29
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This webinar in July on Heart Disease Prevention and Treatment Disparities hosted by NPA/NHMA will provide an overview of heart disease and its impact on the Hispanic community.
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Minority Health Concerns, Public Health
May
29
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The AHRQ National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC) Web site will not be available after July 16, 2018 because federal funding through AHRQ will no longer be available to support the NGC as of that date.
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Public Health, Websites
May
08
0 comments Tags: medical alert systems, Technology
Medical alert systems—where the press of a wearable call button puts you in touch with a dispatcher who can summon emergency help or contact a friend or family member—may offer some reassurance. If you’re considering such a system, which should you choose? The wide variety of features, service options, and fees can make it challenging to… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Senior
Apr
10
0 comments Tags: cancer, directory
Children’s Cancer Association’s Kids’ Cancer Pages is the first-ever national resource directory on childhood cancer and was recognized by the National Cancer Institute as “the most comprehensive guide for families currently available.” Now in its fifth edition, this vital support tool is sent free of charge to every pediatric hospital in the country as well… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Chronic Disease