Diabetes
Nurtur Receives National “Outreach Award” for Its Diabetes Disease...
Thursday, 24 May 2012 17:07
Innovative Program Uses Creative Communication Tools to Help Members Control Blood Glucose Levels, Comply with Recommended Screenings, Promote Healthy Eating Habits, and Encourage Regular Physical Activity Nurtur is extraordinarily privileged to receive this award from the MHPA Center. We believe the path to better health must address the realities of life environment.Nurtur®, the behavior change company serving multiple market segments, was honored to receive the“Outreach Award”at the second annual Awards Forum hosted by Medicaid Health Plans of American’s (MHPA) Center for Best Practices. This prestigious award forum honors Medicaid health plans for innovative and effective best practices that have improved the health of Medicaid enrollees by ensuring high-quality care.
... View / Add CommentsAmerican Bariatrics Launches Online Store for Weight Loss Surgery...
Thursday, 24 May 2012 12:42
The American Bariatrics Store provides a simple way to eat healthy
after weight loss surgery. Each product has been screened for
approval by a bariatric physician and are being used by patients in
weight loss clinics across the country. Flavored Protein
Shakes patients will need to integrate protein supplements such as
shakes, puddings, and protein bars into their diet after surgery
Patients who have undergone Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery) know the restrictions and limitations they now face with trying to get an adequate amount of nutrition in their diet. Protein will likely become the major component their bariatric diet is built around, and getting enough protein ca...
View / Add CommentsInternational Conference for Professional Services for Persons who are...
Thursday, 24 May 2012 04:56
The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) announce a diverse range of topic strands for its 2012 international conference on many important issues. Keynote and motivational speaker, Tom Sullivan, also a famed writer and TV producer will share his personal journey living with blindness and the power of the human spirit. As we enter the next decade of digital living, the question becomes how do we, as professionals and advocates, provide more access, real-time education, quality tools and good paying jobs for others who are interdependent?The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) are gearing up...
View / Add CommentsAmericans Find Doing Their Own Taxes Simpler Than Improving Diet and...
Wednesday, 23 May 2012 21:07
Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their
income taxes is easier than knowing what they should and shouldn’t
eat to be healthier, according to the International Food
Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s 2012 Food & Health
Survey.
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IFIC Foundation Logo (SMALL) “This year’s Survey was designed to reveal consumer behavior, not just thoughts and desires. Clearly, there is a disconnect for many Americans,” said Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RD, LD, FADA, Senior Vice President, Nutrition and Food Safety, IFIC Foundation.Most Americans (52 percent) have concluded that figuring out their income taxes is easier t...
View / Add CommentsNeedyMeds Expands Educational Offerings
Wednesday, 23 May 2012 15:35
NeedyMeds, a national nonprofit, has expanded its educational efforts by offering an array of free special-topic webinars.For the past year, NeedyMeds has been offering bi-monthly webinars that go over the resources available on the NeedyMeds website. Participants learn how to navigate http://www.needymeds.org. The primary goal is to review various sections of the website and teach participants how to get the most out of it.
In addition to the bi-monthly webinars, NeedyMeds now offers presentations on an array of topics relevant to health care professionals, advocates and patients. Presenters are specialists in their fields and sessions are...
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