Public Observances
Teaming Up on “6 Plays for Men’s Health”
Ongoing agricultural and pandemic stressors have increased the need for mental health services across the Dakotas. During Men’s Health Month in June, the Office of Minority Health’s “6 Plays for Men’s Health” campaign promotes a healthy lifestyle consisting of support...
Pioneering Spirit Advances Community Pharmacy Networks
A visit to the pharmacy is a common and frequent occurrence for individuals managing any acute or chronic health care condition. Pharmacists continue to expand their services and expertise beyond medication dispensing to include chronic disease management,...
Project Firstline Takes Infection Prevention Beyond the Pandemic
Hand washing and mask wearing are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to infection prevention practices. While COVID-19 expanded awareness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Project Firstline (PFL) is working to ensure every health care...
Pandemic Playbook: Nursing Home Toolkit Updates for COVID Resources
During the coronavirus crisis of 2020, LeadingAge members and partners, along with their dedicated staff, learned critical lessons about navigating a pandemic. This grant-funded Pandemic Playbook presents the collective intelligence they gathered. This year has...
Men’s Health Month: Encouraging Men to Take Control of Their Health
June is Men’s Health Month; an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of health care for men and focus on encouraging men and their families to practice healthy living decisions, such as exercising, preventive screenings and healthy eating. According to...
CDC COCA Call: Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions | June 17, 2021
During this CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call, clinicians will learn about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new interim guidance which provides a framework for healthcare providers in their initial assessment, evaluation,...
HHS Launches Hotline to Improve Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Disabilities
The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is now...
COVID-19 Vaccination Upon Discharge from Hospitals, Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Facilities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently shared with immunization program mangers across the country the document “Increasing Access to Vaccination Opportunities: COVID-19 Vaccination upon Discharge from Hospitals, Emergency Departments and Urgent...
CLAS Report and Toolkit from the Office of Minority Health
The HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) developed National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Health and Health Care (National CLAS Standards) to provide meaningful and practical guidance on delivering culturally and linguistically...
June is National COVID-19 Vaccine Month of Action
As COVID-19 vaccines continue rolling out across the country, CMS is taking action to protect the health and safety of our nation’s patients and providers and keeping you updated on the latest COVID-19 resources from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),...