The current global pandemic, as caused by the coronavirus, or COVID-19, has brought the use of telemedicine, or telehealth services, to the forefront of the healthcare industry. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the…
For at least two decades now, November has been recognized as National Family Caregivers Month in the U.S.—a time to honor the estimated 53 million caregivers assisting family, friends, and neighbors with chronic conditions and diseases across the country. This…
To raise awareness about and eliminate period poverty and menstruation stigma, a youth-led nonprofit organization, called Period, celebrates the second annual National Period Day in the U.S on Oct. 10, 2020. This year’s event, Period Action Day 2020, is virtual…
Today is World Sight Day—a global event to raise awareness for blindness and vision impairment—which happens on the second Thursday of October each year. Originally started by the Lions Club International Foundation, the event is hosted by the International Agency…
During Kidney Action Week, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) hosted a live Congressional briefing on September 16 that focused on factors that have contributed to the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. The briefing featured Congresswoman Nanette Diaz…
Today is the official launch of our newest platform, The Glaucoma Community! Brought to you by Prevent Blindness and powered by Responsum Health, this free knowledge and empowerment platform provides personalized patient information, resources, and support for people with glaucoma. …
From July 26 through August 1, the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) held a series of virtual events, called BWHI Anniversary Week: A Celebration of Life, Legacy, and Service to Black Women presented by Bumble, to commemorate its 38th anniversary. …
I am thrilled to announce the official launch of Responsum for Fibroids—a free knowledge and empowerment app for women with uterine fibroids (UF). Responsum for Fibroids is the company’s third patient knowledge platform, following in the footsteps of Responsum for…
Did you know that 80% of adult internet users—i.e., 93 million Americans—have searched for reliable health information online for at least one of 16 major topics? As the Pew Internet & American Life Project study states, going on the internet…