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- Atlanta, GA
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- 1946
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Atlanta, GA 30333, US
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Atlanta, GA 30329, US
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Updates
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Older adult falls are not only painful, but expensive. Preventing these types of falls helps save lives and money. Read CDC’s latest report about the healthcare costs related to older adult falls: https://bit.ly/4fd5aTY
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Thank you, community health workers, for providing quality care to all. CDC has free tools and patient materials to support your health center's HIV prevention and care efforts at HIV Nexus. https://bit.ly/3A4Egh1
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Falls are the leading cause of injuries in older adults and can lead to serious disability. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends clinicians talk with their patients who are at increased fall risk about how to reduce their risk of falling. A systematic review from the Community Preventive Services Task Force shows home-based exercise programs improve physical fitness among adults 65 years and older. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZlQni6
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Healthcare professionals: Do you have a patient who may have been exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)? Consult 'ATSDR’s Clinician Brief: PCBs' during your counseling to help inform clinical management decisions. The brief provides accessible information on PCBs and their: • chemical properties, • health effects, • patient counseling and risk reduction, and more. Access free resources: https://bit.ly/3NLlob5
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Hepatitis C treatment saves lives, prevents transmission, and reduces healthcare spending. However, a new analysis of Medicaid recipients found that barriers such as treatment restrictions and lack of Medicaid expansion significantly reduced treatment rates. Learn more and take action to remove these hurdles: https://bit.ly/3zVGI9u
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HCPs: Women may be more prone to cavities and gum disease during pregnancy. Encourage your patients to visit the dentist, brush twice daily, and floss their teeth. Learn more tips on talking to pregnant women about oral health: https://bit.ly/3zi7I2W
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New study in JAMA Network Open from CDC’s Sickle Cell Data Collection (SCDC) program found that Medicaid programs may be uniquely positioned to improve health outcomes for children living with sickle cell disease (SCD) and reduce costs associated with SCD-related care. Read the full publication from the SCDC program: https://lnkd.in/es8uzmJV
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Are you an U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee interested in exploring a career in global health? CDC’s International Experience and Technical Assistance (IETA) program is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 cohort until August 13. To find out more and confirm your eligibility, visit: https://bit.ly/3zT68Vf.