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CDC reports measles cases near 1,500 nationally; South Carolina outbreak continues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that there are now 1,487 confirmed measles cases nationwide so far
Measles, Disease Management

Premature menopause raises risk of heart disease, study says 

A JAMA study published March 18 found that women who experience premature menopause have a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease.
Analytics & Research, Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Diseases, Geriatric

Guidelines recommend cholesterol screening, treatment for individuals as young as age 30

The American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and nine other medical associations March 13 released updated guidelines on managing cholesterol that include lowering the age to begin screening and treatment from age 40 to 30.
Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Diseases
Public

Encore: Fighting Hypertension Through Community Collaboration

In this Advancing Health encore episode, Duke University's Anna Tharakan, lead project manager on Closing the Gap on Hypertension Disparities, and Bradi Granger, Ph.D., research professor at Duke University School of Nursing and director of the Duke Heart Center Nursing Research Program, discuss how Duke’s team is closing hypertension disparities by integrating community health workers, student ambassadors and local clinics.
Population/Community Health, Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Diseases
Public

Healing comes full circle at Loma Linda University Children’s Health

For Heather Kono, a pediatric oncology nurse at Loma Linda University Children’s Health in California, her journey with the hospital began long before she put on scrubs.
Telling the Hospital Story, Workforce, Child and Adolescent Health, Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Diseases
Public

New mammography coach brings early detection tools to Alaska’s rural communities

This fall, Providence Alaska Medical Center launched a new mobile mammography coach designed to bring high-quality breast cancer screening directly to rural communities across the state.
Telling the Hospital Story, Innovation, Rural issues, Patient care and Information, Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Diseases

Report: Colorectal cancer rates continue declining among older adults while incidents climb for younger adults 

A report published March 2 by the American Cancer Society found that colorectal cancer rates among adults 65 and older continue to decline while rates for younger adults continue to increase.
Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Diseases

Study: Nearly 6 in 10 women projected to have cardiovascular disease by 2050

An American Heart Association study published Feb. 25 found that 6 in 10 U.S.
Disease Management
Public

Southern Illinois Healthcare unveils robotic technology to boost early lung cancer detection

Southern Illinois Healthcare has introduced Ion® robotic-assisted bronchoscopy at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Telling the Hospital Story, Innovation, Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, and Other Chronic Diseases

Navigating Patient Risk and Engagement with Genomic Precision

Health systems are increasing patients’ access to genomics for a more preventive and individualized approach to care.
Population/Community Health, Leadership, Operational Excellence, Patient-Centered Care, Disease Management, Reducing Healthcare Disparities