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Nearly Two-Thirds of People on Weight Loss Drugs Stop Due to Side Effects, Other Concerns

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Lunedì, Aprile 29, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The majority of patients prescribed weight loss drugs for obesity stop taking them because of side effects and cost, according to the results of a new survey from HealthCentral, a leading digital platform focused on informing and empowering people with chronic and serious disease.

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More than 28% said they stopped taking the drugs due to side effects, while one in four said they stopped for other reasons, which included cost.
The drugs are often not covered by health insurers and neither Medicare nor Medicaid cover the drugs for weight loss.
Only 11% said they stopped because the medication did not help them lose weight, while 35% said the drugs worked for them and they remain on them.
The cost of GLP-1 drugs influences how patients with obesity view the medications.

HealthCentral and the Skin Cancer Foundation Partner to Combat Myths, Increase Awareness of BIPOC Skin Cancer Risks

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Giovedì, Marzo 21, 2024

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, the first in the quarterly series, offers practical, actionable expert guidance on how BIPOC can better understand skin cancer in darker skin tones, how best to protect themselves, and how to monitor any skin changes.

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, the first in the quarterly series, offers practical, actionable expert guidance on how BIPOC can better understand skin cancer in darker skin tones, how best to protect themselves, and how to monitor any skin changes.
"The Skin Cancer Foundation is committed to raising awareness about skin cancer risk for people of color, and we are pleased to collaborate with HealthCentral on this important effort," said Becky Kamowitz, interim Executive Director of the Skin Cancer Foundation.
This original content series, produced by HealthCentral, will feature interviews with BIPOC affected by skin cancer as well as advice from top dermatologists and SCF experts who specialize in skin cancer in people of color.
"Together with the expertise of the Skin Cancer Foundation, our mission is to offer content that empowers communities to thrive."

HealthCentral Corp. Launches MedCentral for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

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Martedì, Novembre 14, 2023

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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCentral Corp. today announced the launch of MedCentral, a new site dedicated to supporting and educating physicians and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with chronic and serious illness. The new site complements the company's flagship patient platform, healthcentral.com, which focuses on helping people living with chronic and serious disease.

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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCentral Corp. today announced the launch of MedCentral , a new site dedicated to supporting and educating physicians and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with chronic and serious illness.
The new site complements the company's flagship patient platform, healthcentral.com , which focuses on helping people living with chronic and serious disease.
By leveraging the power of AI, the site can deliver content that is customized to the physician's specific interests and concerns.
"MedCentral is designed to meet physicians and healthcare professionals where they are, both professionally and in their lives," said HealthCentral Chief Content Officer Jo-Ann Strangis.

HealthCentral Named Top Healthcare Consumer Media Brand at 2023 MM+M Awards

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Lunedì, Ottobre 9, 2023

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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCentral, a leading digital health platform serving patients living with chronic and serious illness and their caregivers has taken top honors at the Medical Marketing and Media (MM+M) Awards for the second consecutive year with a Gold Award for Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand of 2023.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCentral, a leading digital health platform serving patients living with chronic and serious illness and their caregivers has taken top honors at the Medical Marketing and Media (MM+M) Awards for the second consecutive year with a Gold Award for Best Healthcare Consumer Media Brand of 2023.
HealthCentral is the only consumer brand that has won this award for two consecutive years in MM+M's 20-year history.
Announced October 5 in New York City, the MM+M Awards recognize the most creative and effective healthcare marketing and communications platforms in the industry.
In honoring HealthCentral, the MM+M Awards highlighted the breadth and relatability of its rigorously reviewed health content, including patient-first video series that powerfully capture the challenges and victories of living life with chronic illness.

Special Report on Chronic Care Costs Sheds Light on the Financial Burden of Managing a Chronic Condition

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Mercoledì, Maggio 3, 2023

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NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCentral, the leading digital health destination serving patients and caregivers managing chronic conditions, released its new special report on the financial burden faced by people with chronic conditions.

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A new special report on chronic care in 2023, conducted by HealthCentral.com, found that Americans with a chronic condition pay approximately five times more in medical expenses vs. non-chronic patients.
NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCentral, the leading digital health destination serving patients and caregivers managing chronic conditions, released its new special report on the financial burden faced by people with chronic conditions.
The Cost of Being Chronic in 2023: A Special Report
Care for people living with chronic health conditions comprised 90% of the country's more than $4 trillion spending in annual health care costs.
The fallout is more than just financial: 46% of people with medical debt stop proactively seeking out care for their conditions.

Tilia Continues Investment Momentum, Announces $22M Amidst Rapid Customer Growth, Appoints Brad Oberwager CEO

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Martedì, Marzo 14, 2023

Tilia LLC, the all-in-one payments platform for digital economies, today announced additional financing as well as the appointments of Brad Oberwager as CEO and Catherine Porter as the company’s first Chief Business Officer.

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Tilia LLC, the all-in-one payments platform for digital economies, today announced additional financing as well as the appointments of Brad Oberwager as CEO and Catherine Porter as the company’s first Chief Business Officer.
In addition to his role at Tilia, Oberwager will continue to serve as Executive Chairman at Linden Research, Inc. With Oberwager as CEO, Tilia has appointed Aston Waldman as chief financial officer.
“Today’s payments infrastructure was built for traditional commerce – it hasn’t caught up with the new way of living and working in a digital, creator-driven economy,” said Brad Oberwager.
Minting and managing virtual tokens – Tilia mints branded tokens that are U.S. compliant and have a fixed conversion rate to fiat currency.

Remedy Health Media Appoints Steve Zatz as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Mercoledì, Settembre 14, 2022

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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Health Media ("Remedy" or "the Company"), a leading digital health platform serving patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers through a family of trusted digital brands, today announced the appointment of Steve Zatz, M.D., as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The Company will conduct a process within the coming year to identify an individual who will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer while Dr. Zatz continues in his role as Chairman of the Board.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Remedy Health Media ("Remedy" or "the Company"), a leading digital health platform serving patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers through a family of trusted digital brands, today announced the appointment of Steve Zatz, M.D., as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The Company will conduct a process within the coming year to identify an individual who will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer while Dr. Zatz continues in his role as Chairman of the Board.
Dr. Zatz succeeds Mike Cunnion, who has led the company for 14 years, during which Remedy has become one of the leading digital health and content platforms in the industry.
Remedy Health Media owns and operates HealthCentral, Patient Power, TheBody, PsyCom, EndocrineWeb, Practical Pain Management, Spine Universe, TheBodyPro, EndocrineWebPro, Oncology Business Review, PsycomPro, and SpineUniversePro.

Remedy Health Media Partners with Belong.Life to Further Enhance Education and Connection Among Cancer and Multiple Sclerosis Patient Communities

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Giovedì, Aprile 28, 2022

"Belong's mission to improve the quality of lifeand quality of care directly complements everything we do at Remedy," said Remedy Health Media CEO, Mike Cunnion.

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"Belong's mission to improve the quality of lifeand quality of care directly complements everything we do at Remedy," said Remedy Health Media CEO, Mike Cunnion.
Our partnership provides a unique way to interact, engage, and ultimately, better serve the cancer and MS communities."
Belong.Life is the creator of the world's largest social network for cancer patients (Belong-Beating Cancer Together) and MS patient (BelongMS).
The company's end-to-end solutions encourage the formation of patient communities, and provide care coordination, customized content and advanced management features for users.

National Survey on Healthcare Disparities Reveals Changing Healthcare Needs in Young Adults and Challenges Meeting Them

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Giovedì, Aprile 21, 2022

NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCentral.com, a leading digital health brand that serves patients and caregivers impacted by chronic conditions, released the findings of its national survey on health disparities where more than 3,500 participants were asked about their personal experiences in health care. The survey findings, along with additional context and expert commentary, are detailed in three separate in-depth features on HealthCentral.com, covering generational, racial, and gender inequities in health care, drawing the following overall conclusions:

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While 67% of people in their 60s and 76% of those 70+ say they have no difficulty accessing treatment, only 32% of younger adults agreed in the survey.
The relationship between Black Americans and the U.S. healthcare system has long been a troubled one.
Along with the authority of trusted experts, HealthCentral provides a clear-eyed understanding of both facts and feelings.
Through real-life advice, medically vetted articles, and inspirational stories, we'll help our audience make informed decisions about their care with confidence, not fear.

Members of Congress, Public Health Experts & Community Advocates Join Good Days & HealthCentral to Address Health Disparities in America

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Giovedì, Giugno 10, 2021

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Public health experts, policy makers and community leaders will deliver remarks and join a panel discussion moderated by Julia Savacool, executive editor at HealthCentral, on ways we can work together to advance health equity in America.

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Public health experts, policy makers and community leaders will deliver remarks and join a panel discussion moderated by Julia Savacool, executive editor at HealthCentral, on ways we can work together to advance health equity in America.
The livestream will conclude with a keynote address by Nathan Stinson Jr., Phd, MD, MPH, director of the division of scientific programs at the National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).
"We need the support of all community leaders to affect real change in the health disparities that are worsening across the country," says Clorinda Walley, president of Good Days.
Nathan Stinson Jr., Phd, MD, MPH, Director of the Division of Scientific Programs, National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities.