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A Comprehensive Approach to the Opioid Crisis in Caldwell County, North Carolina [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

County governments are struggling to manage the opioid crisis. Caldwell County is getting $800,000 per year from the Purdue Drug Settlement for the next 15 years but our county manager states it will take ten times that much money to address this crisis appropriately. County budgets are strained as a result. Through a funded grant.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. What practical strategies would you recommend for implementing resistance training in community or home-based settings? Structured exercise programs can help in both regards.

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Permanente Live webinar — Finding success in value-based care

Permanente Medicine

June 19, 2025) — National health care leaders from Kaiser Permanente and the Alliance of Community Health Plans will share insights on value-based care during a free Permanente Live webinar on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. ET Location: Virtual via Zoom Where: Register to attend this free virtual one-hour event. OAKLAND, Calif.

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Drugs Vs. Digital Therapeutics – A Digital Symbiosis

The Medical Futurist

Defining DTx Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease. On one hand, they stand toe-to-toe, each offering unique modes of healing, on the other, they do their best when working together.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

According to the 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown, mortality caused by extreme heat events increased by 53.7% Heather Massey, Sustainability Programs Manager hmassey@mygreendoctor.org (469) 877-4608 Make the Pledge Today! Need help planning an event? from 2000 to 2018 among people over 65 years old. Contact us today!

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Surviving the Holidays: How to Avoid Social Burnout

Intuitive Intelligence

The hustle and bustle of gatherings, events, and family obligations can sometimes lead to social burnout. It’s okay to politely decline invitations or limit the duration of your attendance at events. Communicate openly with friends and family about your needs; you might find they’re more understanding than you think.

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ACI To Host Multiple Events Featuring HP&M Speakers – Discounts Available to FDA Law Blog Readers

FDA Law Blog

HP&M is proud to have our professionals participating in these important events. He helps clients develop strategies for product lifecycle management, obtaining approval, managing post-marketing issues, and defining periods of exclusivity. We can offer our readers a special discount for the event.