As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, it’s essential to recognize how crucial accessible healthcare information is for individuals with disabilities. Many people with vision and hearing issues often find themselves jumping through hoops just to access the medication details they need. Despite having tools to assist with these barriers, they can still encounter difficulties in understanding complex medical details. During Deaf-Blind Awareness Week, we talked about the importance of accessibility for deaf-blind individuals. Now, for Disability Pride Month, we’re thrilled to introduce our new website, AudibleRx. Experienced pharmacists created this site to provide clear medication info in an easy-to-understand way. […]
Category: Awareness
Deaf-Blind Awareness Week 2023
Today, June 26, marks the start of Helen Keller Deaf-blind Awareness Week. Typically observed during the last week of this month to honor Keller’s birthday on June 27, it gives us an opportunity to put a spotlight on the daily challenges faced by deaf-blind individuals and their remarkable achievements despite their circumstances. NeedyMeds, a trusted healthcare assistance resource, plays a crucial role in connecting deaf-blind individuals with vital programs. Let’s explore how NeedyMeds positively impacts the deaf-blind community during and beyond this awareness week. But first, let’s take a moment to talk about deaf-blindness and why this week is important. Why […]
National Women’s Health Week 2023
This past Mother’s Day launched the 24th annual National Women’s Health Week. Led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health, the goal is to empower women to make their health a priority and raise awareness of the steps one can take to improve their health. Advocates say the rate of death and illness, along with mounting conditions affecting access to care, have risen to the level of a state of emergency for women’s health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends many common measures such as proper health screenings, staying […]
Mental Health Month 2023
The month of May has been observed as Mental Health Month for over 70 years. Mental health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Mental health is equally important to maintain as our physical health, though often goes untreated to a degree that can manifest as (or exacerbate existing) mental illness. Mental illness can range from anxiety to mood disorders like […]
Autism Awareness Month 2023
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common but complex developmental disability, with 1 in 36 American children born in the United States on the autism spectrum. Although doctors generally agree that the cause for autism spectrum disorder is unknown, there are known risk factors. Research indicates that genetics are involved in the vast majority of cases and children born to older parents are at a higher risk for having autism. Parents who have a child on the spectrum have a 2-18% chance of having a second child who is also affected. The signs of […]