Health education

“Walgreens En Tu Comunidad” Fosters Community in Puerto Rico with Health Fair Aimed to Increase Access and Education of Certain Health Services

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Martedì, Maggio 28, 2024
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As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations.

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  • As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations.
  • Programming will also include remarks by Puerto Rico senator Nitza Moran Trinidad, Tracey Brown, chief customer officer at Walgreens, among others.
  • In addition to this, the Centros Sor Isolina Ferré will provide education on their services offered for children with special needs.
  • Prenatal Care & Maternal Health: Vitamin Angels will provide expectant mothers with free prenatal vitamins and nutrition education information.

Menstrual Health Day: We Must End Period Poverty, says AHF

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Martedì, Maggio 28, 2024
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This year, in partnership with The Period Abundance Foundation and with support from The Period Company (Period.

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  • This year, in partnership with The Period Abundance Foundation and with support from The Period Company (Period.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Observed annually on May 28, Menstrual Health Day raises awareness about the importance of menstrual health education and resources like Period.
  • For these reasons and more, on this Menstrual Health Day, we must do all we can to end period poverty worldwide.”
    An estimated 1.8 billion people menstruate globally, yet 500 million will experience period poverty—including the lack of access to menstrual health products, safe and clean facilities, and accepting communities.
  • This Menstrual Health Day – let’s end period poverty and end the stigma.

White House Highlights National Minority Quality Forum in Progress Report on Biden Cancer Moonshot

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024
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The Biden Cancer Moonshot was reignited in 2022 by President Biden and First Lady Biden, who announced a call to action on cancer screening to jumpstart progress on the almost 10 million recommended cancer screenings that Americans missed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The Biden Cancer Moonshot was reignited in 2022 by President Biden and First Lady Biden, who announced a call to action on cancer screening to jumpstart progress on the almost 10 million recommended cancer screenings that Americans missed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • More than 35 private sector organizations, including NMQF, have joined the Biden Cancer Moonshot, positively impacting almost one million Americans.
  • NMQF launched its Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (CSSI) in response to the Biden Cancer Moonshot, with a mission to move historically excluded communities in the U.S. from disparate, late-stage diagnoses to early-stage diagnoses and treatment of cancer.
  • Looking forward, NMQF will continue its CSSI activities in further support of the Cancer Moonshot, bringing resources directly into the communities that need them most.

Canadians do not rank menstruation within the top five barriers to education, despite period poverty causing millions to miss up to two years of school

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Giovedì, Maggio 23, 2024
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With it comes not only missed school time, but a damaging stigma, human rights violations and even vulnerability to sexual exploitation.

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  • With it comes not only missed school time, but a damaging stigma, human rights violations and even vulnerability to sexual exploitation.
  • Due to period poverty, a sad reality is that many girls are reporting being asked to exchange sex for hygiene products.
  • Unfortunately, equal access to education isn’t within reach for millions as period poverty remains one of several barriers to education in developing countries.
  • Canadians can help break barriers so that people who menstruate don’t have to continue sacrificing education for a natural, biological function.

BYOMA INTRODUCES SKIN BARRIER AWARENESS MONTH

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Lunedì, Maggio 13, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On a mission to democratize and demystify skincare, BYOMA empowers everyone to make the right choices for their unique skin type with science-backed, solution focused, skin barrier-care. Since launching in 2022, BYOMA has become a credible, impartial authority and innovation trailblazer in skin barrier and skin health. With skin barrier health at the forefront of the beauty industry, BYOMA continues to drive and lead not just a trend, but an evolution of skincare. Considering everything from a 360 lens, from researching skin-compatible complexes to engaging and empowering skincare users with education to build their best skincare routines every day - BYOMA is building better beauty.

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  • BYOMA, the authority on skin barrier, launches inaugural Skin Barrier Awareness Month this May – cementing the brand as the champion of skin barrier health.
  • Since launching in 2022, BYOMA has become a credible, impartial authority and innovation trailblazer in skin barrier and skin health.
  • "This month, we're making a category-defying pledge with Skin Barrier Awareness Month, geared towards democratizing the skincare industry by empowering consumers of all ages with skin barrier health education," said Elrick.
  • Our month-long campaign will cement BYOMA as true champions of skin barrier health– by our community and for our communities.

Syra Health Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Led By Strong Revenue Growth of 47%.

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
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CARMEL, Ind., May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syra Health Corp. (NASDAQ: SYRA), ("Syra Health" or the "Company") a healthcare technology company with a mission to improve healthcare by providing innovative services and technology solutions, announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • The Company anticipates full-year 2024 revenue of $9 to $11 million, representing growth of 64%-100% versus 2023.
  • Announced a one-year, $480,000 contract from the Indiana Department of Health to administer public health and healthcare readiness assessments.
  • Our growth remains strong in our newest business units of Digital Health and Health Education, and we are excited that our Healthcare Workforce business unit has returned to growth in 2024.
  • Revenue for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, was $1.7 million, compared to the $1.2 million reported in the first quarter of 2023.

Target Continuum Kicks off 2024 with Groundbreaking Partnership with Rehavior

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
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Indianapolis, Indiana, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Target Continuum, a leader in healthcare marketing, proudly announces a pioneering partnership with Rehavior, an innovative technology platform that uses behavioral science to influence patient health decisions at scale.

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  • Indianapolis, Indiana, May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Target Continuum, a leader in healthcare marketing, proudly announces a pioneering partnership with Rehavior, an innovative technology platform that uses behavioral science to influence patient health decisions at scale.
  • "Through our partnership with Rehavior, we are setting a new standard for how patients experience health information, whether it be marketing messaging, care plan explanations, or even live discussions with physicians," says Keaton Wright, Founder of Target Continuum.
  • "Protecting underserved populations will always be dear to our hearts and will remain a prominent focus of Target Continuum's operation," Wright emphasized.
  • That’s what makes this partnership so exciting as this will positively affect patients from all background and walks of life”
    For more information about Target Continuum and its groundbreaking work with Rehavior, or to schedule an interview with Keaton Wright Founder of Target Continuum, please visit www.targetcontinuum.com or contact [email protected] .

Tecnológico de Monterrey launches call for speakers for IFE Conference 2025

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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IFE Conference 2025, an event that brings together leaders in educational innovation to share their breakthroughs and insights, announces its new call for papers, which closes on June 15, 2024.

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  • IFE Conference 2025, an event that brings together leaders in educational innovation to share their breakthroughs and insights, announces its new call for papers, which closes on June 15, 2024.
  • MONTERREY, Nuevo Leon, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IFE Conference will be held in January 2025; this edition’s theme is “Driving the future of education with innovation and technologies”.
  • The IFE Conference invites the scientific, innovative and entrepreneurial community to present their research, experiences and educational projects.
  • The IFE Conference, an initiative of the Institute for the Future of Education at Tecnológico de Monterrey, is a leader in educational innovation, having attracted more than 29,000 participants from over 40 countries throughout its ten editions.

Mytonomy Named Among World's Best Digital Health Companies By Newsweek

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mytonomy, Inc ., a leading enterprise SaaS solution for health education and engagement, has been named to Newsweek's list of The World's Best Digital Health Companies 2024.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mytonomy, Inc ., a leading enterprise SaaS solution for health education and engagement, has been named to Newsweek's list of The World's Best Digital Health Companies 2024.
  • The World's Best Digital Health Companies 2024 ranking lists the top 400 companies from over 35 different countries.
  • "We're proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Digital Health Companies in 2024, further highlighting the importance of our dynamic health education and engagement platform," said Anjali Kataria, CEO of Mytonomy.
  • This allows patients to take a more active role in managing their health while effectively improving their own outcomes."

Health Justice Advocate Honored by the National Minority Quality Forum as "Outstanding Leader"

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Lunedì, Maggio 6, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Langco + Partners announced that its President & CEO Courtney Lang was honored by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) with the "Outstanding Leader" award during the 2024 National Annual Summit on Health Disparities.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Langco + Partners announced that its President & CEO Courtney Lang was honored by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) with the "Outstanding Leader" award during the 2024 National Annual Summit on Health Disparities.
  • "We are grateful to Courtney for her outstanding service and dedication," said Dr. Gary Puckrein, President & CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum.
  • Founded in 1998, the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is a U.S.-based, healthcare research, education, and advocacy organization whose mission is to reduce patient risk and advance health equity.
  • Langco + Partners delivers public affairs and strategic communications counsel focused on health equity, justice, and social change.