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International Infection Prevention Week Highlights COVID-19

Oct 20, 2020 || Abigail Painchaud

International Infection Prevention Week, Oct. 18–24, highlights the role of infection preventionists in protecting health care workers and patients from COVID-19.

covid 19, infectious disease, preventive care

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NIH Report Examines Disparities in Preventive Services

Jan 21, 2020 || Emily Schweich

A panel convened by the National Institutes of Health culminated in an evidence report that includes 26 recommendations for improving implementation of proven services to reduce disparities in preventable conditions.

disparities, national institutes of health nih, preventive care, social determinants of health

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New Funding Opportunity for Diabetes Prevention

Feb 19, 2019 || Janelle Schrag

The multiyear grant opportunity seeks to test and evaluate innovative approaches to address prediabetes, as well as support enrollment and retention in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention–recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program.

cdc, chronic disease, preventive care

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CMS Releases Opioid Crisis Road Map

Jun 15, 2018 || Rachel Schwartz

A blog post and road map highlight the agency's approach to the crisis, including prevention of new opioid use disorder cases and use of data to target prevention and treatment.

cms, opioids, preventive care

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Predicting High-Need Patients Using Readily Available Data

Apr 18, 2018 || Brian Roberson

Researchers at New York University School of Medicine and NYC Health + Hospitals outline a lower-cost method that providers serving vulnerable populations could use to better identify and manage care for their highest needs patients.

nyc health plus hospitals, preventive care, quality improvement

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Apply Now for Opioid Crisis Grants

Jan 2, 2017 || Michelle Rosenfeld

Up to $485 million annually will be awarded to up to 59 entities, with allocations based on a formula of unmet need and the number of drug-poisoning deaths.

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HHS Awards $53M To Combat Opioid Misuse

Aug 31, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The funding is being administered by SAMHSA and CDC as part of HHS' Opioid Initiative, which aims to combat opioid misuse, dependence, and overdose.

cdc, hhs, preventive care

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CDC Guidance Helps Hospitals Prepare for Zika

Aug 29, 2016 || Michelle Rosenfeld

The guidance outlines nine steps hospitals should take, focusing on identifying symptoms, educating patients, and reporting Zika cases to health agencies.

patient safety, preventive care, zika virus

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