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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—recently hosted its annual NCCN Patient Advocacy Summit. This year’s dialogue was focused on sexual orientation and …
Improving Cancer Outcomes for LGBTQ+ Patients Requires Earning Trust and Challenging Assumptions Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — ProgenyHealth, LLC has released a new report highlighting the importance of national “Innovations in Maternity Care Management.” As 1 in every 10 babies in the United States continue to be …
ProgenyHealth Releases New Report on Innovations in Maternity Care Management Read More
RADNOR, PA — CME Outfitters announced that the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies will continue its support of a nationwide initiative to educate the entire healthcare team on unconscious bias, health equity and …
CME Outfitters Announces Expansion of Educational Initiative Addressing Unconscious Bias and Disparities in Healthcare Read More
Nineteen states and two territories have at least 35% of residents with adult obesity – more than doubling the number of states with a high obesity prevalence since 2018 – …
CDC: 19 States Have Adult Obesity Rates of 35 Percent or More Read More
COATESVILLE, PA – The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Greater Coatesville Hospital Closure Group and partial funding from the Chester County Health Department releases health educational materials …
Get Help Today: Free and Low Cost Medical Resources for the Greater Coatesville Community Read More
WEST READING, PA — In a testament to the importance of St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children as a center of clinical care, medical training, and research, a number of Philadelphia’s …
Drexel University, Tower Health Announce Community Support for St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new model aimed at improving cancer care …
Federal Government Announces New Model to Improve Cancer Care for Medicare Patients Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), recently announced the launch of the Building Bridges to Better …
HHS Announces National Competition to Spark Innovation in Patient Access to Primary Care Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In partnership with the Department of Labor, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has developed new, free informational resources that inform Americans of their rights …
New Resources Informs Americans of Rights for Mental Health Benefits Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Health Services Leadership Task Force, announced it will host a community-centered hybrid townhall event – Let’s Talk Allyship: …
Just Announced! The Alliance for Health Equity to Hold Community Townhall Read More