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. […]
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 […]
Science vs Politics Part II: The Preventive Care Mandate
Mifepristone: Science vs Politics discussed the ruling of a Federal District Judge in Texas on Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA that banned the use of mifepristone for abortions. After many challenges, including the current administration, this ruling was mitigated by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which provided a compromise ruling that allowed the use of mifepristone, but only until seven weeks after conception; down from the previous ten weeks limit. This ruling only affected a small number of people. A different conservative Federal District Judge in Texas has now made a ruling on Braidwood Management v. […]
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Has Ended
The Federal Government declared a COVID-19 public health emergency in January of 2020 and decreed many changes in healthcare and healthcare insurance to help people better cope with the pandemic. The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020 provided $6.7 billion for the federal and state governments to respond to the COVID epidemic in the United States. An additional $1.6 billion was included to contribute to the international response. The majority of the funds were used to control the virus in the form of research into treatment and prevention measures; keeping track of all aspects of the […]
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 […]