Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Survey Finds Nearly 1 in 2 Americans are Concerned About Contracting an Infectious Disease from a Hospital

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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The findings, which arrive on the heels of the pandemic and amidst an escalating infectious disease crisis, reflect consumer sentiment and concerns when seeking medical care.

Key Points: 
  • The findings, which arrive on the heels of the pandemic and amidst an escalating infectious disease crisis, reflect consumer sentiment and concerns when seeking medical care.
  • Sixty-eight percent (68%) of Americans expressed concern about the cleanliness of surfaces in a hospital, with 31% noting they are very concerned.
  • Findings also show that younger Americans and women generally harbor greater concerns about hospital infections and cleanliness than older Americans or men.
  • Fifty-one percent (51%) of women said they may contract an infectious disease from a hospital room, compared to only 41% for men.

Engelstad Foundation Donates $1.5 Million Toward Wave Neuroscience’s Phase Two Trial for PTSD and TBI Treatment

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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This significant contribution will accelerate the trial, which aims to develop and validate innovative treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Key Points: 
  • This significant contribution will accelerate the trial, which aims to develop and validate innovative treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
  • Their ongoing FDA trial will evaluate the effectiveness of their pioneering technology, Magnetic EEG-guided Resonance Therapy™ (MeRTTM) in treating PTSD and TBI.
  • With this generous funding from the Engelstad Foundation, Wave Neuroscience will be able to accelerate the trial and potentially pave the way for groundbreaking treatment options.
  • “Wave Neuroscience is on the frontlines with such a compassionate mission - to help improve the lives of those with PTSD and TBI,” says Kris Engelstad, trustee of the Engelstad Foundation.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota expands no-cost access to Diabetes Prevention Programs, starting in 2024

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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EAGAN, Minn., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced it is eliminating member cost-sharing for diabetes prevention programs (DPPs) for fully-insured commercial members beginning upon 2024 plan renewals. Traditionally available through Medicare and Medicaid at no cost, DPP benefits in commercial plans often come with a level of out-of-pocket expense for the member. With this change, Blue Cross is lowering the barrier for accessing a national network of support that is proven to help reduce diagnoses of type 2 diabetes.

Key Points: 
  • EAGAN, Minn., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) today announced it is eliminating member cost-sharing for diabetes prevention programs (DPPs) for fully-insured commercial members beginning upon 2024 plan renewals.
  • With this change, Blue Cross is lowering the barrier for accessing a national network of support that is proven to help reduce diagnoses of type 2 diabetes.
  • "Increasing accessibility through the elimination of cost sharing is an integral component of our multi-faceted approach to diabetes prevention.
  • The expansion of no-cost DPP programs applies to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota's fully insured commercial plans.

Boyd E. Jeffery: The Resilient Real Estate Maven Turns Adversity into Advocacy

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Boyd E. Jeffery, renowned within the real estate industry as Boyd the Broker , is proud to announce that he is now donating 10% commission of every house he sells to The American Stroke Association after recently suffering a significant stroke.

Key Points: 
  • Boyd E. Jeffery, renowned within the real estate industry as Boyd the Broker , is proud to announce that he is now donating 10% commission of every house he sells to The American Stroke Association after recently suffering a significant stroke.
  • Within 6 months of his debilitating stroke, which led to a 37-day hospitalization during the height of the pandemic, Boyd was determined to return to work and, despite still recuperating, achieved 3 noteworthy real estate transactions.
  • Boyd said, “After such an event, we grapple with self-doubt, fear of judgment, and dwindling confidence.
  • For further inquiries, interviews, or speaking engagements, please connect with Boyd through his official website , Google Business Profile , or contact him directly at 310.521.2902.

LAIRD SUPERFOOD EXTENDS BRAND WITH NEW ANTIOXIDANT DAILY REDS SUPPLEMENT DRINK

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE American: LSF), a leader in functional coffee and creamers and known for its collection of plant-based products with adaptogens, has launched Laird Superfood Antioxidant Daily Reds, providing 2 servings of the daily recommended fruit and vegetable intake in every glass.

Key Points: 
  • BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Superfood , Inc. (NYSE American: LSF), a leader in functional coffee and creamers and known for its collection of plant-based products with adaptogens, has launched Laird Superfood Antioxidant Daily Reds , providing 2 servings of the daily recommended fruit and vegetable intake in every glass.
  • The Antioxidant Daily Reds are a supplement powder that can be mixed into water or blended in a smoothie.
  • In January 2023, the company launched Laird Superfood Prebiotic Daily Greens powdered supplement featuring superfood fruits and vegetables that nourish the gut microbiome.
  • Laird Superfood Antioxidant Daily Reds is launching as a limited time offering this holiday season starting November 3, 2023, in a 14.8-ounce bag at LairdSuperfood.com , and on Amazon at a later date.

Significant Decline in E-cigarette Use Among High School Students Indicates Progress, Yet Challenges Persist in Youth Tobacco Prevention

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The release of the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) marks a notable achievement in the fight against youth tobacco use. The data show a substantial reduction in current (past 30 day) e-cigarette use among high school students, dropping to 10.1% in 2023 versus 14.1% in 2022, the lowest point in almost a decade. As a result, current use of any tobacco product by high school students declined by an estimated 540,000 students, from 2.51 million in 2022 to 1.97 million in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • As a result, current use of any tobacco product by high school students declined by an estimated 540,000 students, from 2.51 million in 2022 to 1.97 million in 2023.
  • Multiple product use among middle school students has also increased with 2.5% of students reporting using more than one tobacco product, up from 1.5% in 2022.
  • With e-cigarettes remaining the most commonly used tobacco product among all youth since 2014, the survey also highlights the persistent concern of nicotine dependence.
  • Also making an impact is Truth Initiative's free digital curriculum, Vaping: Know the Truth , designed for middle and high school students.

Prevent Blindness Provides Informational Resources to Professionals and the Public for November's Diabetes-related Eye Disease Awareness Month

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A recent study, "Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in the US in 2021," estimated that more than 26 percent of people with diabetes had diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetes-related eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20–74, according to the National Eye Institute.

Key Points: 
  • Diabetic retinopathy, the most common form of diabetes-related eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults age 20–74, according to the National Eye Institute .
  • The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk for diabetes-related eye disease.
  • Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading nonprofit eye health and safety organization, has declared November as Diabetes-related Eye Disease Awareness Month, providing the public with a variety of helpful tools to prevent unnecessary vision loss from diabetes.
  • Vision Integration Library - The Center for Vision and Population Health at Prevent Blindness offers the free "Vision Integration Library: Vision and Eye Health Resource Center at Prevent Blindness."

SYNERGY HOMECARE LAUNCHES DISABILITY AWARENESS INITIATIVE

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SYNERGY HomeCare, the nation's fastest-growing in-home care franchise and an Entrepreneur 500-ranked enterprise, has launched its newest initiative – an all-encompassing disability care program in conjunction with October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Key Points: 
  • TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SYNERGY HomeCare , the nation's fastest-growing in-home care franchise and an Entrepreneur 500-ranked enterprise, has launched its newest initiative – an all-encompassing disability care program in conjunction with October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
  • For that reason, the SYNERGY HomeCare Family Guide includes key information that can help a loved one or caregiver with valuable information and insight.
  • SYNERGY Home Care's adult disability care program is designed to help propel people living with a physical, intellectual, and/or developmental disability toward a happier, healthier, and safer quality of life at home.
  • To learn more about how SYNERGY HomeCare can help your family, visit the SYNERGY HomeCare website .

Walgreens Flu Index Shows Flu Activity Steadily Climbing This Season

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Walgreens launched the 2023-2024 Walgreens Flu Index today to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as an important reminder to take preventive measures, including an annual flu shot.

Key Points: 
  • Walgreens launched the 2023-2024 Walgreens Flu Index today to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as an important reminder to take preventive measures, including an annual flu shot.
  • Walgreens has produced this online, interactive tool for 10 flu seasons to show trends in flu activity week-over-week.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019216442/en/
    Walgreens launched the 2023-2024 Walgreens Flu Index today to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as an important reminder to take preventive measures, including an annual flu shot.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The Walgreens Flu Index shows that, to date, overall flu activity is 66% lower compared to the start of the 2022-2023 flu season, with activity increasing 13% over the past week.

Washington National Releases New Critical Illness Insurance Product

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington National Insurance Company, a national provider of supplemental health and life insurance products for middle-income Americans, today announced the introduction of its new Critical Illness Insurance product. Available for individual and worksite sales, Critical Illness Insurance offers financial protection in the form of lump-sum cash benefits and helps ensure financial security for policyholders and their families when they are faced with an unexpected critical illness such as cancer, heart attack and/or stroke.

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  • Provides Financial Protection to Those Faced With an Unexpected Critical Illness Such as Cancer, Heart Attack or Stroke
    CARMEL, Ind., Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington National Insurance Company, a national provider of supplemental health and life insurance products for middle-income Americans, today announced the introduction of its new Critical Illness Insurance product .
  • Washington National's Critical Illness Insurance also offers policyholders the flexibility to use their cash benefits without restrictions, including out-of-pocket expenses, deductibles, coinsurance, living expenses, and everyday bills.
  • "Policyholders and their families need supplemental health benefits, like Critical Illness Insurance, to give their family extra financial protection.
  • To learn more about Washington National Critical Illness Insurance and company's full suite of voluntary benefits, which include insurance products covering accident, cancer, heart and stroke, life and hospital, please visit WashingtonNational.com .