The Defense Health Agency recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month 2023 throughout the month of May. MHAM is an annual themed event that raises awareness and educates the public on various mental health issues, including access to care, whether clinical or outside of the clinical environment. Message for Communicators Key messages: Protecting, optimizing and defending your…
You must be the pollen of our legs. Allergy season is in full swing — and it could send New Yorkers to the emergency room, according to a new bulletin from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene for medical professionals. The advisory warned that this upcoming pollen season would worsen symptoms…
The COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires in less than a month. When it does, it will have far-reaching effects, and one of the biggest is little known: it could begin to undo the expansion of access to mental health care for millions of Americans. Before the pandemic, more than 95% of outpatient mental health…
Cycling race Getty What are the health benefits of cycling? originally appeared on Quora: the place to acquire and share knowledge, allowing people to learn from others and better understand the world. Respond by Lawrence Kosick, president and co-founder of GetSetUp, on Quora: Cycling is an eco-friendly, fun and low-impact way to stay fit and…
Mother Jones; Getty Fight against misinformation: Register for free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. “It was absolutely groundbreaking,” says Dr. Marguerite Cohen, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Cassing Hammond, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Chicago, Illinois, describes it as a “radical change – a godsend for so many patients who needed…
Interoperability, value-based payment-for-care models emphasizing care coordination, and defining the most effective uses of artificial intelligence in patient care are three big trends that senior leaders in Health care provider organizations and other health informatics managers face in health care today, according to David Lareau. Lareau is CEO of Medicomp Systems (HIMSS23 Booth 3741), a…
Teeth are not only important for chewing and talking, but they can also tell a lot about your overall health, as poor oral health has been linked to several systemic conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer. Our mouth is the gateway to overall health and there’s a lot a very…
Lynne Chou O’Keefe, Founder and Managing Partner, Define Ventures. Defining companies DEfine Ventures raised $460 million through two funds to invest in early-stage digital health startups. The move comes as the venture capital industry grapples with the fallout from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, inflation and an overall reduction in deal volume and size.…
CONCORD, NH — Health care for transgender people has become a hot political issue, and providers in New England say the political debate around gender-affirming care is making their job harder. Dr. Frances Lim-Liberty, pediatric endocrinologist, and Jessica Smith, endocrinology nurse practitioner and program coordinator for the state’s only pediatric and adolescent trans health program…
Year-old Minnesota State Mankato center focused on rural mental health is growing with behind-the-scenes partnerships and money that could help increase access to health care mental health in rural Minnesota over the next few years. The MSU Mankato Rural Behavioral Health Center recently received a three-year, $600,000 donation from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of…
