Health campaigns

Men's Health Month Is Coming In June

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Health, Andrology, Health campaigns, International Men's Health Week, Men's Health, Men's Health Network, Mental health

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- June is National Men's Health Month , an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- June is National Men's Health Month , an annual awareness period solely dedicated to education and activities on the health and wellness of men and boys.
  • Men's Health Month and Men's Health Week are recognized nationally by more than 300 governors and mayors who issue proclamations honoring the month.
  • WHO: To honor the occasion, Men's Health Network will be offering media interviews with its team of medical advisors and health experts in the fields of mental health, sexual health, general health and wellness, fatherhood and family formation.
  • The purpose of Men's Health Month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

Valpak® Unites With Susan G. Komen® For A Special "Valpak Goes Pink" October Breast Cancer Education And Fundraising Campaign

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Health, Cancer, Breast cancer, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Valpak, Pink, Health campaigns

"Valpak is a trusted and iconic brand, and we're delighted to have their support," said Christina Alford, SVP of Development from Komen.

Key Points: 
  • "Valpak is a trusted and iconic brand, and we're delighted to have their support," said Christina Alford, SVP of Development from Komen.
  • "Breast cancer still claims too many lives, so it will take all of us doing something being More Than Pink to finally end this disease."
  • The collaboration marks the first-time Valpak has created a "Cause Month" envelope as "Valpak Goes Pink" and joins Komen in taking action and being " More Than Pink ".
  • Susan G. Komen is the world's largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit outside of the federal government while providing real-time help to those facing the disease.

Value Challenge: Seeking Bright Ideas to Improve Health Care

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Health, Health care, Primary care, Health professional, Health campaigns, Health education, Health promotion

Last year's Challenge amassed over 80 diverse submissions with Creating Value winners focused on implementing high-value care in clinical practice and Teaching Value winners focused on improving medical education curricula around delivering high-value care.

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  • Last year's Challenge amassed over 80 diverse submissions with Creating Value winners focused on implementing high-value care in clinical practice and Teaching Value winners focused on improving medical education curricula around delivering high-value care.
  • "The Value Challenge has been a great initiative for encouraging innovators to share their ideas for improving value in health care.
  • The mission of the ABIM Foundation is to advance medical professionalism to improve the health care system.
  • Costs of Care is a nonprofit organization that curates insights from the frontlines of health care to help delivery systems provide better care at lower cost.

G&D Integrated Runs For Breast Cancer Awareness In Annual Komen Peoria Race For The Cure

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Health, Breast cancer, Cancer, Health campaigns, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Breast cancer awareness, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Team Heather

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series is the world's largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer.

Key Points: 
  • The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series is the world's largest and most successful education and fundraising event for breast cancer.
  • The series of 5K runs and fitness walks raises funds and awareness for the breast cancer movement, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease.
  • Up to 75 percent of the net income from the Race stays in the Peoria community to fund vital breast cancer health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs.
  • The annual Race for the Cure Peoria will take place this year on May 12 at The Metro Centre, 4700 N. University Street, Peoria, IL.

Government of Canada invests in projects to improve vaccination rates in Canada

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Health, Vaccination, Medicine, Public health, Health campaigns, Biotechnology, Preventive medicine, World Immunization Week, Vaccine, Vaccination policy, Vaccine controversies

Today, during National Immunization Awareness Week , the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced close to $3.4 million in funding to increase vaccination rates in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, during National Immunization Awareness Week , the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced close to $3.4 million in funding to increase vaccination rates in Canada.
  • Our government is committed to working closely with provinces, territories and public health partners to improve vaccination access and uptake in Canada."
  • "While Canada has generally high overall vaccination rates, we are still not achieving our national vaccination coverage goals.
  • Budget 2016 provided an additional $25 million over five years to improve vaccination coverage rates in Canada.