How to Counter Preemption Laws that Can Undermine Health Equity
A lot more than 400 preemption expenditures were filed in point out legislatures in 2021 and approximately 300 are being considered this yr. In lots of cases, these bills obstruct…
Travel Difficulties for Those with Health Conditions: How to Travel Comfortably
How does someone travel comfortably when they have a health condition? Traveling with chronic, life-long health conditions can make a trip feel like a chore, even if you’re visiting the…
Can governments nudge away obesity? – Diet & Health Today
Introduction The topic for this week’s note comes from a friend and someone I hugely admire – Laura Dodsworth. I did a podcast with Laura here (Ref 1). Laura wrote,…
RSV strikes hard this year | Health Beat
Symptoms of RSV can include runny nose, decrease in appetite, coughing, sneezing, fever and wheezing. (For Health Beat) If you have children or grandchildren, you’ve likely been hearing in recent…
‘It’s about being in the moment’ | Health Beat
Residents at the Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Facility on Fuller Avenue can experience an hour of pure joy thanks to John Nowak and the Mindfulness Music program. (Chris Clark…
STAR HIE Program Helps Unlock Powerful Public Health Data in West Virginia
ONC launched the Strengthening the Technical Advancement and Readiness of Public Health Agencies via Health Information Exchange (STAR HIE) Program in 2020 using funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and…
10 Impressive Elephant Grass Health Benefits
Move over wheatgrass, there’s a new green drink in town! Elephant grass, also known as miscanthus giganteus, is a giant grass that is native to Asia. It’s been used for…
Where APIs meet Health Equity by Design: Introducing the FHIRedApp Health Innovation
With a heightened focus on health equity throughout our work, ONC has adopted the concept of “health equity by design.” Along those lines, health IT can, and should, be used…
‘Breaking Down Interstate Barriers to Telehealth Delivery’ Tops ATA’s Priorities for 2023 – The Health Care Blog
by JESSICA DAMASSA, WTF HEALTH Just one week before the ATA EDGE Policy Conference (12/7-12/9 Washington DC) we get a SNEAK PEEK at what’s topping the agenda – and the…
Manage the holiday hustle | Health Beat
Shopping online is a wise way to stay clear of the holiday getaway crowds. But no make any difference how you store, you should not feel pressured to overspend. (For…
Are growing pains real? | Health Beat
An afternoon of physical activity is healthy for kids, but they should also know the importance of taking regular breaks to avoid aches and pains. (For Health Beat) Your child…
How the Environment Can Impact Your Health: Part 2
While the Coronavirus pandemic has certainly taken its toll on in-restaurant dining, many of us have continued to feel comfortable ordering take out. But leaving aside for a moment the…