Congrats, graduates! Whether you’re heading into the working world or planning your next move, you have options for affordable health insurance that works for your life and your budget. Find your best options fast Under 30? Just answer a few quick questions to get a personalized guide that’ll help you make a good coverage decision....Continue reading
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¿Se graduó? Tiene opciones de seguro médico
¡Felicidades, graduados! Ya sea que empiecen a trabajar o a planificar sus nuevos pasos, ustedes tienen opciones de seguro médico que se adapte a sus necesidades y presupuesto. Encuentre sus mejores opciones rápidamente ¿Es menor de 30 años? Conteste unas rápidas preguntas para obtener una guía personalizada que le ayudará a tomar una buena decisión...Continue reading
Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK) talks about the importance of fatherhood at a Congressional briefing
What’s Happening With Boys? Part 2. Shaping Outcomes for Elementary School Children. Briefing by the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus with Men’s Health Network. Washington, DC. Presentation of Congressman Markwayne Mullin, Second District, Oklahoma. Brandon Leonard, Men’s Health Network (MHN), moderator. A part of the Dialogue on Men’s Health series of discussions. Congressional Men’s Health Caucus:...Continue reading
Public Health in Action – A Silent Health Crisis
Of all the things in the fields of both public health and healthcare that pique my interest and attention most, it’s health disparities, specifically the numbers 5 and 7. In a country as productive and innovative as ours, it’s a particularly vexing reality check whenever I’m faced with those two numbers, which I’ve listed below...Continue reading
A Good Year for Sperm
You know about what happened to oil prices last year. And you know about the Paris and San Bernardino shootings. There was also the marriage equality ruling by the Supreme Court and the Baltimore protests. All newsworthy by any measure. But did you know that it was also a big year for sperm?
A trip to the White House
It was a “seminal” event, and by White House invitation. The topic? The future of men’s health. Why are men medically underserved in America? What cultural factors are at play that we can change? Who should be involved? Seeds of Change An impressive array of stakeholders was present for the dialogue. Hats off to the...Continue reading
Engaging Men in Health: A Holiday Season Challenge
By Broderick Johnson, White House, and Armin Brott, Men’s Health Network As men, we don’t always prioritize our health the way we should. So many other responsibilities seem to come first, such as work, family, or making sure our friends and co-workers can count on us. Those things are immensely important, no question. But too often, we...Continue reading
Pulling Specialists Together to Improve Lung Cancer Care
During November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, I’d like to share with you an example of how patient and caregiver engagement in clinical research can contribute to improving our knowledge of how best to care for patients with lung cancer. This example starts with the story of Mark Ill, a 68-year-old former owner of an air...Continue reading
8 Reasons to Ask Your Doctor for Your Electronic Health Records
How EHRs Can Help You Take Control and Improve Your Health Care As medicine continues to advance and people live longer, a larger segment of the population will be pushing the boundaries of our health system. Medical professionals are squeezed for time as they try to keep up with regulations and documentation. In order to...Continue reading
Making Mapping Matter
She approached the microphone slowly from the back of the room, appearing to float, wrapped in her colorful hijab. A doctor from Pakistan, she had some questions and a comment after hearing my talk. A Kind Interrogation “Your Sperm Mapping technique for azoospermic men” she stated softly, “is it done under just local anesthesia?” “Yes,” I responded....Continue reading