by Mike Tringale, M.S.M. March 2011 Asthma…does the word make you think of people who cough and wheeze all the time? Don’t people with asthma have to avoid sports...
Good health and overall well-being are goals we all strive to achieve. And, with the rising
prevalence of chronic diseases, healthy habits have never been more important. Access information
and tips on how to reach and maintain your best health.
Podcast Series
Rural Healthcare Needs
Healthcare for the 62 million people living in rural America today differs from that in urban areas. For instance, rural residents are less likely than residents of urban areas to have health insurance or prescription coverage. Individuals in rural communities are MORE likely to live below the poverty line, and LESS likely to be covered by Medicaid benefits.
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Mental Health Month Calendar
Read the Mental Health Month Calendar, which will provide you with a new tip each day for you to advance on your pathway to wellness! Enjoy!
by Amy Niles, chair, Medical Relations and Advocacy February 28, 2011 Together Rx Access® was built on the belief that all Americans deserve access to quality healthcare, including prescription...
by Linda Rosenberg, President and CEO, National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare June 2012 By now many of you may have heard about the crisis that took place on...
by Katy Beh Neas, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Easter Seals May 2012 March 2012 marked the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Easter Seals − the country’s...
by Jennifer Shine Dyer, MD, MPH April 2012 Many Americans are facing difficult decisions such as whether to skip taking their medicines or to skip paying their rent. Here...
by Myrl Weinberg, President, National Health Council June 2011 At least 600,000 young adults under age 26 have been added to their parents’ health insurance plans because of a...
by Stephani Becker and Stephanie Altman, Health & Disability Advocates and Illinois Health Matters May 2011 A little more than a month ago, on March 23, 2011, the country...
Get Smart about Antibiotics by USFoodandDrugAdmin You don’t always need antibiotics when you’re sick—only for infections caused by bacteria. And overuse is causing a global health problem. Expiration Dates...
60 Seconds for Your Health now on iTunes You can now listen to, download, and share the Together Rx Access podcast series “60 Seconds for Your Health” via iTunes....