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Celebrating National Public Health Week: A Preventive Medicine Perspective As we step into National Public Health Week, I am reminded of the incredible journey we are on as a community dedicated to health and well-being. As a preventive medicine physician, I am particularly excited to celebrate the strides we are making in understanding and promoting preventive health measures. Preventive medicine is at the heart of public health. It is about being proactive rather than reactive. It is about understanding the nuances of disease prevention, health promotion, and the broad impact of environmental factors on our health. This week, we celebrate the tireless efforts of public health professionals who dedicate their lives to preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals. Here are a few thoughts I'd love to share with my network on this important week: Prevention is Power: Emphasizing preventive health measures can significantly reduce the burden of chronic diseases and mitigate future healthcare challenges. Let's continue to advocate for regular health screenings, vaccinations, healthy lifestyle choices, and other preventive measures that can save lives. Collaboration is Key: The interplay between various healthcare disciplines is crucial for effective preventive medicine. It requires a collaborative approach, integrating expertise from various health professionals to create a holistic and impactful public health strategy. Education and Empowerment: Informing and empowering individuals and communities to take charge of their health is fundamental. Let's use this week to spread awareness about the importance of preventive health and encourage people to actively participate in their health journey. *****Innovation and Research: Advancements in medical research and technology are pivotal in enhancing our preventive measures. Let's celebrate the innovations that have brought us forward and support continued research in preventive medicine. As we observe National Public Health Week, let's recommit to a future where preventive health is a priority for all, reducing the global burden of disease and improving quality of life. I encourage my peers, colleagues, and friends to join in this observance, sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights that can propel us toward a healthier tomorrow. #PublicHealthWeek #PreventiveMedicine #HealthForAll #CommunityHealth #ACPM #PublicHealth #UNC

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The PAN Foundation is celebrating 20 years of championing healthcare access, affordability, and equity for all—and I could not be prouder.    For two decades, we have worked alongside an exceptional network of patient advocates, healthcare professionals, and generous donors to make healthcare more accessible.    Some important accomplishments in that time:    - Provided $4 billion dollars in life-changing financial assistance through more than 70 disease funds, helping 1.1 million patients across all 50 states and U.S. territories access their critical medical treatment and get transportation support    - Achieved major policy victories that expanded access to care for millions of people on Medicare, including pioneering the conversation around “smoothing” out-of-pocket Medicare Part D costs, which earned widespread, bipartisan support and was passed into law    - Used our voice and our relationships with the national patient advocacy community to advocate against harmful barriers to healthcare access, such as calling for the prohibition of co-pay accumulator programs and being the first charitable foundation to denounce alternative funding programs    Our work is not done, however—not until everyone has access to affordable, equitable healthcare. We will continue our advocacy and education efforts, with the aim of helping millions more patients each year.    To learn more about the impact we’ve had on patients, healthcare professionals, and others in our community, read their stories at:   https://lnkd.in/gzP54APU   

Thanks to Lou Ellen Horwitz for writing the recent article in JUCM: Journal of Urgent Care Medicine, entitled "Please Show Me That I'm Wrong". She eloquently points out the hard work done by the Urgent Care Association with advocacy on issues that affect urgent care clinicians, patients, and the industry at large. One of the hardest things is to get healthcare professionals engaged. Even harder than that is getting them to open their wallets and contribute to the cause. I encourage anyone reading this in the urgent care space to do two things. 1-Read this article. https://lnkd.in/ex_ZFGPE 2-Make a donation https://lnkd.in/eAyJMSc9 If we want things to get done, everyone has to show up and be involved.

🌟 Exciting News for the #LLLD Community! 🌟 The Limb Loss and Preservation Registry (LLPR) is revolutionizing limb-care with groundbreaking data and insights! In just two years, LLPR has become a vital resource for clinicians and researchers, impacting half a million patients and counting. Now, under the Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) and in collaboration with the Amputee Coalition, LLPR is ready to take its mission even further. 🌟 🔗 Read the full story in the latest edition of Amplitude Media Group magazine! https://lnkd.in/ec5geGcz Here's how YOU can make a difference and support this transformative initiative: ➤Encourage Clinician Participation: Ask your healthcare providers to join LLPR and integrate this powerful resource into their practice. Details at llpr.org/join. ➤Advocate for Data-Driven Care: Talk to your clinicians about using LLPR data to make informed decisions about your care. ➤Contribute to the Cause: Help us build a stronger foundation for the LLPR by donating at https://lnkd.in/gGJPUA7Z. Join us in supporting the LLPR’s mission to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of limb loss treatment. Together, we can make a profound impact! #LLPR #LimbLoss #HealthcareInnovation #SupportTheRegistry #BetterCareForAll #QualityImprovement #DataInsights #Innovation #OandP #LLPR #Innovation #limbloss #limbdifference #activityishealth #orthotics #prosthetics #orthoticsandprosthetics #limbpreservation #weareoandp #limbdifferenceawareness #limblossawareness #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #DigitalHealth #InnovationInHealth #FutureOfHealth #TechInHealthcare #MedicalInnovation

Public health is all about preventing disease, diagnosing health conditions, and encouraging health and well-being. Let’s take advantage of smartwatches, health apps, telehealth, and other innovations to improve the nation’s health.     Intrepid Ascent helps people use data to collaborate in the development of healthy communities -- What data do you currently have and where is it going? We offer landscape assessments and technology assessments to help plan and address how to share data collaboratively. We have extensive experience with cross-sector data initiatives to implement data sharing externally between unique entities. Here's a quick snapshot of what we can offer:  - Incorporating public health data into your overall data-sharing picture or ecosystem  - Developing plans to share data intra-agency, intra-organization, or cross-sector  - Painting an overall picture of your unique data landscape (clinical, social services, public health, etc.) to the target needed interventions    #NPHW #publichealth #supportpublichealth #newtoolsandinnovations 

Discover the power of value-based care! Moving towards value-based care has been proven to deliver better health outcomes and reduce costs. Check out this insightful article to learn more about Cigna's commitment to transforming healthcare. #WeAreTheCignaGroup

January is #NationalBloodDonorMonth, and the need for #blooddonations remains critical. If you are curious about #donatingblood, you should know that the process at #UCIHealth is quick and easy, and only takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Help save a life by scheduling your appointment today at https://lnkd.in/gBZdTSvZ #savealifedonateblood

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Knowledge is power! 🏋🏾♀️ Spent the last two days at the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) retreat and learned about the Patient Rights Advocate Hospital Price Finder tool, which "aggregated publicly available price transparency data from 6,000 U.S. hospitals to empower all Americans with actual, upfront hospital prices". Already shared with some Covered California team members and brainstorming how to leverage this data transparency to benefit our enrollees! https://lnkd.in/giykekx4