Primary health care

China's Gathering Place for Innovative Medical Products: VBEF's 8th Future Healthcare Ecological Fair Will Be Held in Beijing Soon

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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It will be held at the Beijing Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center from May 7th to 10th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • It will be held at the Beijing Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center from May 7th to 10th, 2024.
  • The results interpret future trends to global medical innovators, demonstrate the linkage and cooperation between China's medical innovation technology and industry to the world, provide medical innovative products and solutions to the world, and demonstrate the true power of medical innovation.
  • In 2024, Vcbeat will upgrade the Future Medical Top 100 Conference held for seven consecutive years to the VBEF Future Healthcare Ecological Fair to help China's medical innovation industry accelerate the growth and promote a new medical innovation ecosystem.
  • Global medical industry practitioners are welcome to participate in the 8th VBEF Future Healthcare Ecological Fair in 2024.

Measles is a humanitarian issue, and its unwelcome reappearance in Canada is a reminder of its importance

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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However, new challenges, such as the disruption of health systems caused by COVID-19, have underscored the importance of measles as a public health concern.

Key Points: 
  • However, new challenges, such as the disruption of health systems caused by COVID-19, have underscored the importance of measles as a public health concern.
  • A recent surge in cases in countries such as Canada from which it had largely disappeared has helped draw new attention to this old disease.

Measles in Canada

  • Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known to science; nine out of 10 susceptible people will become infected if exposed.
  • Vaccination is such an effective tool that, in Canada, measles has been considered eliminated since 1998.
  • In short, measles is emerging as a public health problem in Canada once again.

Measles in humanitarian settings

  • In humanitarian settings like those where MSF operates, aggravated by poor living conditions and malnutrition, it can be disastrous.
  • For these reasons and more, vaccinating against measles is one of the first priorities for MSF teams in humanitarian emergencies, particularly in situations where people are forcibly displaced and living in crowded conditions like a camp.
  • In 2024, MSF is seeing record-breaking cases of measles in some of the places where our teams work, such as northeastern Nigeria.

Growing impact of vaccine-preventable diseases

  • These gaps in coverage of vaccine-preventable diseases are having significant impacts on global public health.
  • For several years, MSF has been warning of growing outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases in places where we work that have significant implications for people living there, but also for global public health — including impacts on countries susceptible to imported cases, such as Canada.
  • Governments and other global health funders generally understand why childhood vaccinations are important for primary health care.


Adam R Houston works for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as the Medical Policy & Advocacy Advisor. Jason Nickerson works for Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as the Humanitarian Representative to Canada.

Goodside Health Expands Services into Pediatric Primary Health Care

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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AUSTIN & FORT WORTH, TX, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goodside Health, a renowned leader in closing the gaps in children's healthcare, is proud to announce the expansion of their services into Pediatric Primary Health Care.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN & FORT WORTH, TX, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goodside Health, a renowned leader in closing the gaps in children's healthcare, is proud to announce the expansion of their services into Pediatric Primary Health Care.
  • By stepping into Primary Care, Goodside Health aims to provide comprehensive and accessible healthcare to children with a focus on their long-term health and wellbeing.
  • Primary Care Patients can now access the care they need conveniently from any Goodside Health location, including scheduled primary care visits, walk-in urgent care available 365 days a year, on-demand telehealth services available 8am–9pm, and school-based services (where available in 1000+ Texas and Florida schools).
  • "We are thrilled to expand our services into Primary Health Care," said Brian White, CEO of Goodside Health.

Henry Schein Cares Foundation Launches ‘Prevention is Power’ Public Health Awareness Campaign

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the launch of Prevention is Power™, a multi-year public health awareness campaign from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc. (HSCF) to help improve health literacy and strengthen patient utilization of integrated, preventive care, with the goal of reducing incidences of chronic diseases as well as overall health care spending.

Key Points: 
  • Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) today announced the launch of Prevention is Power™, a multi-year public health awareness campaign from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation, Inc. (HSCF) to help improve health literacy and strengthen patient utilization of integrated, preventive care, with the goal of reducing incidences of chronic diseases as well as overall health care spending.
  • Chan School of Public Health, the Commonwealth Fund, and others, despite spending more on health care than any other high-income country, overall health outcomes in the U.S. trail those in its peer countries.
  • It is well established that patient utilization of routine preventive health care leads to better population health outcomes as well as lower overall health care costs.
  • The Gold Foundation, which champions the human connection in health care, is proud to partner with the Henry Schein Cares Foundation to expand access and address health inequities.”
    Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, Dean of CUNY SPH: “We are thrilled to partner with two impactful organizations, the Henry Schein Cares Foundation and NACHC, in this important work aimed at improving patient outcomes through education and engagement.

Kansas City University Center of Excellence to Focus on Improving Health of Populations, Assessing Equitable Outcomes in Missouri and the Region

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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It will address key factors in oral, behavioral and primary health care; educate health professionals; study the impact and effects of policy change and educate communities.

Key Points: 
  • It will address key factors in oral, behavioral and primary health care; educate health professionals; study the impact and effects of policy change and educate communities.
  • The Center will focus on the areas surrounding KCU's campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Missouri, where significant disparities persist and prevent respective underserved urban and rural populations from attaining their full health potential.
  • Since 1990, Missouri has fallen from 24th to 39th among states in health outcomes and is considerably below the U.S. average.
  • "For more than 107 years, Kansas City University has remained committed to our mission of 'improving the well-being of the communities we serve.'

Prevent Blindness Issues Call for Nominations for the 2024 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, and Rising Visionary Award

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading eye health and safety organization, is issuing the call for nominations for the "2024 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health," and the fifth annual "Rising Visionary Award." Both awards will be formally presented at the 13th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit on July 10-11, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Prevent Blindness to present national awards at the 13th Annual Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Summit, July 10-11, 2024
    CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading eye health and safety organization, is issuing the call for nominations for the " 2024 Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health ," and the fifth annual " Rising Visionary Award ."
  • Both the Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health, and the Rising Visionary Award, provide us the opportunity to recognize the tremendous efforts of those dedicated to improving our nation's vision and eye health- Jeff Todd, president and CEO of Prevent Blindness.
  • Submission requirements for the Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health include:
    A 500-word (or less) description of why the nominee is deserving of this award.
  • For more information on the Prevent Blindness Jenny Pomeroy Award for Excellence in Vision and Public Health and past recipients, please visit https://preventblindness.org/jenny-pomeroy-award-for-excellence-in-visio... .

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David M. Williams, MD as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Friday, December 29, 2023
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ATLANTA, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David M. Williams, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Epidemiology.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, David M. Williams, MD, is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Life Member for his contributions to the field of Epidemiology.
  • Dr. Williams pursued higher education at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Mexico where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
  • Board-certified in family practice, Dr. Williams currently works at Southside Medical Center where he has served as the President and CEO of Southside Medical Center since 1997.
  • He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Northeast Delta HSA catalyzes Veteran's Boxing Wellness Initiative Through Partnership With Rodney J. Hobbs VFW Post 1809, BoneKrusher Boxing

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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MONROE, La., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the Rodney J. Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 (VFW Post 1809) and BoneKrusher Boxing Gym to begin a Boxing Wellness Initiative for Veterans in Northeast Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the Rodney J. Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 (VFW Post 1809) and BoneKrusher Boxing Gym to begin a Boxing Wellness Initiative for Veterans in Northeast Louisiana.
  • MONROE, La., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Delta Human Services Authority (NEDHSA) has partnered with the Rodney J. Hobbs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 (VFW Post 1809) and BoneKrusher Boxing Gym to begin a Boxing Wellness Initiative for Veterans in Northeast Louisiana.
  • Operation Leave No Veteran Behind is an effort to ensure that military veterans in Northeast Louisiana have quality and competent primary and behavioral health care.
  • VFW Post 1809 Commander Christopher LeGuin said the partnership with the NEDHSA helps the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1809 by giving Veterans a local resource for mental and physical health.

REI Wins $85M IT Support Contract with HRSA

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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The contract has a ceiling value of $85 million with a period of performance of five-and-a-half years.

Key Points: 
  • The contract has a ceiling value of $85 million with a period of performance of five-and-a-half years.
  • The award builds on REI's longtime support of HRSA's mission, and the company's deep knowledge and understanding of the agency's data, systems, and processes.
  • "We are thrilled by the opportunity to continue to grow our longstanding partnership with HRSA.
  • We hope our data-driven decision-making expertise will play a significant role in improving health care delivery to all Americans served by HRSA."

RESEARCH INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES MAJOR STAFFING EXPANSION

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent addition of five senior research scientists and 40 research support staff members represents a near doubling in size of Chestnut Health Systems™' Lighthouse Institute (LI).  

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Castedo de Martell, Patrick Hibbard) and a new program director (Mr. Mark Campbell).
  • In all, the team is working on 25 research projects, all funded by the National Institutes of Health.
  • Lighthouse Institute was established 37 years ago by Bill White and has subsequently been led by Drs.
  • Institute staff have backgrounds and expertise in addictions, business, education, management information systems, psychology, public health, rehabilitation, research methods, statistics, and social work.