Government as a Platform for Progress: HHS’s Open Government Plan
By Mary Wakefield PhD, RN – One of the first actions President Obama took after taking office was to direct federal agencies to find new…
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Medical Assistants Recognition Week – October 17 – 21, 2016
Every third full week in October Medical Assistants Recognition Week is celebrated as designated by the American Association of Medical Assistants. Medical assistants across the…
The Friday Five – National Apple Month
October is National Apple Month the only national, generic apple promotion in the United States. This week’s Friday Five has something for everyone who enjoys…
National Health Education Week – October 17 – 21, 2016
National Health Education Week is sponsored by the Society for Public Health Education and brings national attention to public health issues and promotes consumers’ understanding…
2016 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Nominations Sought
The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum are seeking nominations through Oct. 31 for the 2016 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Awards,…
OHA Launches Community SOS Campaign to Reduce Sepsis Deaths in Ohio by 30 Percent
The Ohio Hospital Association launched a community partner campaign, OHA SOS, to increase early recognition of the Signs of Sepsis to achieve early intervention for…
The Friday Five – Healthcare and the 2016 Election
There is quite a lot to discuss this election season and the direction in which healthcare should go is one of the hot topics. How…
FDA Cooperative Agreements with States to Advance Food Safety
By Stephen Ostroff MD – The FDA is honoring an important commitment by awarding millions of dollars to the states that will help implement the…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Each year it is estimated that over 246,660 women in the US will…