Learn About World Health Day 2021 and Global Health Inequity
Each year, we celebrate World Health Day on April 7 to raise awareness for important health issues. The World Health Organization (WHO) picks a “specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern” every
Going Virtual: How Telemedicine Has Changed Support for Chronic Disease Patients
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
How to Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
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
Congresswomen and Health Professionals Explore Health Disparities in the Age of COVID-19
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