As part of our observation of National Minority Health month, we would like to invite you to participate online in a Minority Health Townhall on Tuesday, April 24th at 12:30 p.m., streamed live from The White House.
The event will be an interactive, open dialogue with stakeholder groups and the media to highlight what the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, is doing to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities.
As part of our observation of National Minority Health month, we would like to invite you to participate online in a Minority Health Townhall on Tuesday, April 24th at 12:30 p.m., streamed live from The White House.
The event will be an interactive, open dialogue with stakeholder groups and the media to highlight what the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, is doing to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities.
To help keep kids healthy, parents can keep their children up to date on vaccinations. Being fully vaccinated can help kids prevent a lot of illnesses. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Yabo Beysolow offers some reasons:
The Affordable Care Act is saving you money through new initiatives like the durable medical equipment competetive bidding program.
Country’s Advancements, Long-term Collaboration with CDC and WHO, and Vaccine Donation from Walgreens Lead to Solid Step Forward in Influenza Prevention
It looks like we’re getting enough of at least some of the vitamins and other nutrients that we need. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at blood and urine samples from participants in a national health and nutrition survey. Researcher Christine Pfeiffer says this means that, for some nutrients, few of us have deficiencies:
The health care law is helping people with disabilities get better access to care and better coverage.
Born with a rare congenital disease, Abby tells us of many reasons why she cares so passionately about the new health care law.
Dr. Claudia Vellozzi with CDC’s Immunization Safety Office answers questions about the safety of flu vaccines. This video is intended for general audiences as well as health care professionals.
Diabetes patients, beware when you pick up the phone. Calls claiming to be from Medicare are not. If they offer you free glucose meters or diabetic test strips, that’s a red flag, because Medicare never makes calls offering supplies or services.
Robyn is a remarkable woman from Maryland who shared her story of how the Affordable Care Act is affecting her family’s life.
Bullying can be prevented. Knowing how to prevent bullying and stop it when it happens can help support a child in need. Parents can talk to their children about it and ask questions.
Marci Hertz is a health scientist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.