According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the number one leading cause of death in the U.S. More than one million Americans have a heart attack each year and about 500,000 die of heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, causing heart attack and stroke. National Cholesterol Education Month seeks to inform the public about the dangers of high cholesterol and its connection with the leading cause of death around the globe, heart disease. High cholesterol is one of the most common and commonly misunderstood health risks in America. You can learn more at https://meridienresearch.net/september-national-cholesterol-education-month/
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National Suicide Prevention Week
People have become increasingly comfortable talking about their mental health, particularly this past year. But the topic of suicide – when it comes up – is still scary for many people to think about. It’s time to deepen the conversation. https://afsp.org/national-suicide-prevention-week
Labor Day
Just like teams are so much more than the sum total of their component parts, this company is more than the sum of its employees. We want to thank our employees for bringing that unidentifiable quality to our company that allows us to reach the highest heights by working together. We hope everyone has a great Labor Day!
National Grief Awareness Day
This National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 is dedicated to raising awareness of the myriad ways in which individuals cope with loss. It offers resources to those going through personal losses and reminds us to support people we know who are grieving. National Grief Awareness Day, founded by Angie Cartwright in 2014, hopes to encourage open communication on loss and bereavement and better inform the public on the facts of grief. https://nationaltoday.com/national-grief-awareness-day/
National Immunization Awareness Month
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. The CDC has provided substantial information on vaccinations here: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/index.html
2023 QPP Proposed Rule Webinar
CMS released the Proposed Rule for Quality Payment Program for 2023 which will shape the way the whole mixed bag of acronyms (MIPS, APMs, & MVPs) work starting on Jan 1, 2023.
Register for this webinar to learn about what CMS is considering changing and what the next evolution of MIPS is shaping up to look like.
World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanize action on themes related to breastfeeding. WBW is celebrated every 1-7 August in commemoration of the 1990 Innocenti Declaration. WBW started in 1992, with annual themes including healthcare systems, women and work, the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, community support, ecology, economy, science, education and human rights. Since 2016, WBW is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2018, a World Health Assembly resolution endorsed WBW as an important breastfeeding promotion strategy. https://waba.org.my/wbw/
UV Safety Awareness Month
Summer has arrived and while the sun is shining bright it’s a golden time to highlight July as UV Safety Awareness Month! We all love to take in those warm summer rays, but everyone must remember to protect their skin and eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. For these tips and more visit: https://www.va.gov/qualityofcare/education/uv_safety_awareness_month.asp
National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month
Cleft and craniofacial conditions affect thousands of infants, children, teens and adults in the United States each year. Some are born with congenital anomalies like cleft lip and palate, others with more complex, life-threatening craniofacial conditions. Some are burned; others are injured in accidents and animal attacks, or diagnosed with various oral/head/neck and skin diseases. To learn more about these conditions, including treatment options and support networks in your area, contact these participating NCCAPM organizations (http://www.nccapm.org/organizations.html)
Fourth of July
Strategic Healthcare Partners wishes you a happy and safe Fourth of July!