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On Friday, October 2, 2020, 26 patient organization sent a letter to all 50 state governors, the National Governors Association, National Association of Secretaries of States and the National Conference of State Legislators encouraging governors to take steps to ensure that the most vulnerable populations maintain the ability to exercise their right to vote. The letter, in part, called on leaders to ensure these patients can participate in the upcoming elections and noted: “Patients with serious conditions are currently very cautious about why and how often they leave their homes. To a greater

Yes, you can receive the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccine in the same visit With more people gathering this fall and reports of overburdened hospitals from COVID-19’s delta variant, the American Diabetes Association®, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association are urging individuals over six months old to get their annual flu shot and for anyone who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu vaccine and the COVID-19 vaccines can be given in the same visit. COVID-19 precautions kept the last flu

Bank of America Convenes the American Heart Association ®, American Diabetes Association ®, American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health for an Innovative Initiative to Improve Health and Health Care Across the U.S. Bank of America, along with leading public health organizations – the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health – have announced the launch of a signature initiative to advance health outcomes for Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian American and Native

Leading public health organizations say it’s not too late to help protect yourself and others by getting a flu shot During National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 4-8, 2023), leading public health organizations are encouraging everyone to get a flu shot if they have not already done so. The flu is more than an inconvenience: it can lead to hospitalization, worsening of chronic medical conditions or even death. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to help prevent complications from the flu. [1] The American Heart Association®, the American Lung Association,® the American Diabetes

Charting a new course for people living with chronic disease The Obesity Association™, a division of the American Diabetes Association ®, (Obesity Association), with inaugural support from Novo Nordisk Inc., is taking the next step toward improved obesity care. The aim is to change the conversation on obesity by challenging stigmas and educating health care professionals about treating obesity, and empowering everyone with information to seek the holistic care they need and deserve. The Obesity Association’s work, funded in part by a multi-year commitment from Novo Nordisk, seeks to reduce

Research indicates potential for new wave of breakthroughs in maintaining lean mass for patients taking GLP-1-based medications Findings from two groundbreaking studies highlight potential pharmacological and biosensor solutions for muscle mass preservation in patients undergoing obesity treatment therapy. Results from the BELIEVE study of bimagrumab and semaglutide combination therapy and a study of a novel continuous protein sensor for sarcopenia management were featured as a late-breaking symposium and late-breaking poster, respectively, at the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American

Las principales organizaciones de salud pública afirman que no es demasiado tarde para protegerse y proteger a los demás vacunándose contra la gripe Durante la semana nacional de vacunación contra la gripe (NIVW) (del 4 al 8 de diciembre de 2023), las principales organizaciones de salud pública animan a todo el mundo a vacunarse contra la gripe si aún no lo ha hecho. La gripe es más que un inconveniente: puede causar una hospitalización, el empeoramiento de afecciones médicas crónicas o incluso la muerte. La vacuna anual contra la gripe es la mejor manera de ayudar a prevenir las

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 2023-2024 influenza (flu) season saw between 34 and 75 million flu cases, up to 900,000 hospitalizations, and as many as 100,000 deaths. December 2 – 6, 2024 is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and the American Heart Association®, American Lung Association, American Diabetes Association® (ADA) and National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are teaming up to

Groups Urge Court to Uphold the Law and Critical Patient Protections Patient and health advocacy groups representing millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions are applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments in the case of Texas v. United States this term. The case is the latest court challenge to the health care law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The groups, which include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society along

Groups Argue Patients Need A Quick Resolution to Ensure Access to Care Patient and health advocacy groups representing millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions filed an amicus curiae or friend of the court brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to immediately take up the case of Texas v. United States. The case is the latest court challenge to the health care law known as the Affordable Care Act. The groups, which include the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and the National Multiple