NHC’s 2024 Science of Patient Engagement Symposium What is meaningful patient engagement? The National Health Council (NHC) considers patient engagement in research meaningful if it includes “direct relationships and partnerships […]
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Guest Blog: Obesity Care Week 2024: Raising Awareness to Break the Stigma of Obesity
Guest Blog: Obesity Care Week 2024: Raising Awareness to Break the Stigma of Obesity By: Kristal Hartman, Obesity Action Coalition Board Chair Obesity is a complex and multifaceted health issue […]
Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy Introduction The Department of Defense’s (DOD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) were established in 1992 by […]
Guest Blog: Wrapping Up Heart Month: A Message from WomenHeart
Guest Blog: Wrapping Up Heart Month: A Message from WomenHeart By: Lori Ann Wood, WomenHeart Champion, WomenHeart WomenHeart is the first and only national, patient-centered organization dedicated to serving women […]
Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women of Color
Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women of Color By: Karen Mancera-Cuevas, DrPH, MS, MPH, CHES Senior Director, Health Equity Every February we observe American Heart Month, and health campaigns highlight the importance […]
Guest Post: Legislation Needed to Improve Access to Vital Treatment for Medicare Rare Disease Patients
Guest Post: Legislation Needed to Improve Access to Vital Treatment for Medicare Rare Disease Patients By Lisa Butler, Executive Director of the GBS | CIDP Foundation International As the Executive […]
Guest Post: February is Marfan Awareness Month!
Guest Post: February is Marfan Awareness Month! By: April Dawn Shinske, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, The Marfan Foundation During Marfan Awareness Month 2024, members of the community living with […]
NHC Celebrates Health Care Pioneers this Black History Month
NHC Celebrates Health Care Pioneers this Black History Month By: Omar A. Escontrías, DrPH, MPH, Senior Vice President, Equity, Research & Programs Black History Month honors and celebrates the life, […]
A Reminder of NHC Benefits
A Reminder of NHC Benefits By: Bob Scott, Director, Member Services The National Health Council (NHC) brings diverse organizations together to forge consensus, drive patient-centered health policy, and provide a […]
Health Care Riders
Health Care Riders By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy In January, the Senate and House reached an agreement to fund the government through the first week of March. While this agreement […]