Category: health and wellness
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Activates Partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine to Expand Black Representation in Health Care
Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle is one of seven sites in the nation to host the training program SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is launching an undergraduate medical training program for students from Morehouse School of Medicine. Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of seven sites in the nation, and the only…
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Help Discover the Next Breakthrough Medical Treatment
(Family Features) Without clinical trials, the medicines millions of people rely on to treat or cure diseases would not have become available. Clinical trials examine the safety and effectiveness of new treatments in people, and this research plays a key role in developing ways to prevent, detect and treat diseases. Why Diversity is Important in…
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National Association of Chronic Disease Directors and Health Promotion Council Launch Media Campaign Promoting the Use of Text Messaging to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Among Pennsylvanians
Multi-Channel Public Health Outreach Campaign Aims to Increase Health Literacy and Accessibility for One Million High-Risk Black and Hispanic Residents PHILADELPHIA and PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To address the public health crisis of skyrocketing diabetes among Black and Hispanic Pennsylvanians who develop diabetes at greater prevalence, the Health Promotion Council (HPC) and the National Association of Chronic Disease…
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FDA Approves Abbott’s New Spinal Cord Stimulation Device
Providing Tailored Relief to Multiple Pain Areas and Adds More Treatment Options for Evolving Pain Conditions Abbott’s new Proclaim™ Plus spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system offers the next generation of stimulation therapy, giving physicians the ability to treat multi-site and evolving pain The system builds on the company’s proprietary therapy, BurstDR™ stimulation, that works by…
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KIRCO and Phoenix Senior Living Announce Completion and Opening of Madison Crossings in the Huntsville, Ala. Area
TROY, Mich. and HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — KIRCO and Phoenix Senior Living today announced the completion and opening of Madison Crossings, an independent living and memory care community located in Madison, Ala., just 10 miles outside of downtown Huntsville. Operated by Phoenix Senior Living, Madison Crossings offers 105 independent living apartments and 27 memory care residences and began…
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FDA Warns Manufacturer for Marketing Illegal Flavored Nicotine Gummies
Agency Remains Committed to Protecting Youth by Enforcing Against Illegal Products Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for marketing illegal flavored nicotine gummies – the first warning letter for this type of product. These types of gummies are of particular public concern because of their resemblance to kid-friendly food or candy products…
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Elecciones Inteligentes Para su Salud: Recursos para seleccionar un proveedor
(Family Features) Obtener atención médica para usted o un ser querido es una gran responsabilidad, especialmente si recién está comenzando con Medicare o tiene cambios en su vida, como un nuevo diagnóstico de una afección o enfermedad. Puede ser abrumador si necesita servicios como atención en un asilo de ancianos, tiene que encontrar un nuevo…
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3 Tips for Seeking Health Care
(Family Features) As intently as ever, Americans may choose to weigh their options, read online reviews and shop around to ensure they are choosing the best product or service at the best price. Health care should not be any different. People want options for their health care, receiving personalized care at a reasonable price and…
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Resources for Selecting a Health Care Provider
(Family Features) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you are starting with Medicare, need services like nursing home care, have to find a new doctor or get home health care. Using online tools like “Find Care Providers” on Medicare.gov can make it easier to make comparisons…
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6 Simple Ways to Soothe a Teething Baby
(Family Features) There’s nothing cuter than those first toothy grins, but cutting teeth is a tough business. When a baby is teething, parents often spend long days and nights trying to soothe their little one’s discomfort. Teething affects babies differently; some may not be bothered at all, while others only have trouble with some teeth.…