Every September, Suicide Prevention Month reminds us of the importance of reaching out to those at risk. We know that for our military service members, a period of high risk occurs when they leave the military and begin civilian life.
Factors such as geography, income, education, gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and other circumstances can all too often adversely impact access to healthcare and, as a result, a person’s ability to live a healthy life.
Four years ago, Taylor Brown received a bone marrow transplant at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as treatment for severe aplastic anemia.
Do you rarely think about your blood sugar levels unless they dip and you start feeling shaky and sweaty? If so, you’re not alone. However, these days it’s becoming trendy to monitor blood sugar levels around the clock—and not just for people who have diabetes.
Florida KidCare, a state-sponsored healthcare program, provides low-cost, high-quality health insurance to children from birth through age 18. It includes several income-based CHIP programs, including Florida Healthy Kids, MediKids, and Children’s Medical Services Health Plans.
For the more than half a million Americans receiving dialysis, treatment doesn't end when they leave the center. Many patients manage complex medication regimens at home, often taking more than 10 pills daily.
Physical exams, vision and hearing screenings, dental check-ups, even car seat installations are all part of the Community Assistance and Resource Event – or CARE Fair as it’s known – conducted by the Junior League of Salt Lake City each June and July.
We are in an era of unprecedented medical innovation. Scientists are making remarkable progress to diagnose and treat diseases, bringing new hope to patients across the world. Unfortunately, these breakthroughs fail to reach everyone due to barriers to care.
Cover VA, a division of the Virginia Department of Medicaid Assistance Services (DMAS), connects eligible Virginians to high-quality, affordable health insurance.
With a combination of financial insecurity and heavy creative demands, the music industry can often take a heavy toll on the mental health of artists. Research indicates that 50% of musicians reported symptoms of depression, while an estimated 73% experience anxiety.
The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
