Nov 22, 2024 | Corporate News, Employers & Health Plans, Health Equity
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 38...
Nov 15, 2024 | Corporate News, Health Equity
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native communities. While celebrating their heritage, it’s essential to acknowledge and address the social drivers of health (SDOH) that...
Oct 21, 2024 | Corporate News
October marks Blindness Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of vision health and the challenges faced by those who are blind or visually impaired. In the U.S., an estimated 12 million people over the age of 40 experience vision impairment,...
Oct 14, 2024 | Corporate News, Federal
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer among women. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, advancements in early detection methods and support continue to increase the chances of survival. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year...
Oct 4, 2024 | Corporate News, Health Equity
National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, is a time to recognize and celebrate the 63.7 million Hispanic people in the U.S. This month, Telligen aims to highlight the health disparities impacting Hispanic Americans and the initiatives...
Sep 24, 2024 | Corporate News, Health Equity
September is National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic disease that causes the body to produce abnormal blood cells that cannot deliver oxygen to the rest of the body properly. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...