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February is Heart Month: Research & Resources for Healthcare Professionals

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One of the many ways The American Heart Association promotes healthier lives is by supporting healthcare professionals’ quest for continuous quality improvement. The AHA suite of quality programs puts up-to-date treatment guidelines, tools and resources to work in hospitals and outpatient practices across the nation. Get With The Guidelines® is a program that helps ensure [...]

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Heart Failure Linked to Thinner Bones and Fractures

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Heart failure is associated with a 30% increase in major fractures and also identifies a high-risk population that may benefit from increased screening and treatment for osteoporosis, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Osteoporosis and heart failure are common, chronic and costly [...]

National Children’s Dental Health Month

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Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. NCDHM messages and materials have reached millions of people in communities across the country. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on [...]

February is School-Based Health Center Awareness Month

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February is SBHC Awareness Month: Celebrate the work, challenges, and successes of school-based centers and providers. We’re passionate about school-based healthcare because we know SBHCs are the best way to keep students healthy and in the classroom. That’s why we do this work every day – so that kids have access to the care they [...]

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