October

Hey Bill,

Don't forget we're planning on meeting up in October. We're not sure where yet.  Lexi, Jenna and your fav Erika will be coming. 

Hopefully, we can meet for coffee soon.

Speak to you soon,

Britney:)

DoD launches effort to collect convalescent COVID-19 plasma

Newsroom Top Stories DoD launches effort to collect convalescent COVID-19 plasma Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 may hold treatment in their veins that could help others who are critically ill ... For more information visit: www.health.mil/News

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150th Security Forces Squadron supports N.M. COVID-19 response

Newsroom Top Stories 150th Security Forces Squadron supports N.M. COVID-19 response  Fresh off three recent deployment cycles, the 150th Security Forces Squadron has been busy responding ... For more information visit: www.health.mil/News

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Help us protect front line workers in the fight against COVID-19

Will you help us work even harder for health care professionals?

Across the country, health care systems are facing a shortage of critical supplies. And the number of health care professionals who have had COVID-19 is growing by the day. The time to act is now. That’s why the American Diabetes Association® is doing all we can to protect these front line heroes: We’ve successfully urged the FDA, during this crisis, to help reduce exposure to the virus by expanding the use of remote patient monitoring in hospitals—including continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Working with our partners, we’ve secured the donation of 25,000 CGMs to be given to hospitals across the country that are in need. We’ve created a COVID-19 resource center specifically for our professional community, to help them stay informed and provide safe, effective care. We are advocating for $0 insulin co-pays to keep people with diabetes safe and out of the hospital, and reduce the strain on our health care systems. Health care professionals play a crucial role in keeping our diabetes community safe. We need your help to keep these front line workers safe, too. If you are able, please donate to help us continue these efforts. SUPPORT OUR MISSION If you are struggling to pay for insulin or know someone who is, ADA has resources to help. Visit InsulinHelp.org. There’s nothing we can’t do when we’re Connected for Life. VIEW ONLINE  |  UPDATE YOUR PROFILE HERE American Diabetes Association | 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 | Arlington, VA 22202 | 1-800-DIABETES Please add reply@diabetes.org to your address book to ensure you receive all future emails. Click Here to Unsubscribe. © 2020 American Diabetes Association. All rights reserved.

Medicaid Updates: Opportunities to Support Enrollment in the Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help

View in browser | Distributed by Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) Medicaid Updates 05/29/2020 Opportunities to Support Enrollment in the Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help  The Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help are important programs designed to help low-income Americans afford Medicare coverage. Many people who are eligible for these programs are not yet enrolled. Each May, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends letters to 2 million low-income Medicare beneficiaries, informing them about the Medicare Savings Programs and how they can help with Medicare costs. These include the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB), Specified Low-income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB), and Qualifying Individual (QI) programs.  The letters provide information on what Medicare Savings Programs cover, a brief description of the income and asset criteria, and how to apply. SSA also sends a data file to each state – sent this year on May 8th -- identifying the Medicare beneficiaries to whom the outreach letters are being mailed. States can use these data files to conduct targeted outreach to individuals who may qualify and support customer service representatives at Medicaid hotlines who may receive calls. More information on this outreach effort and the model letters (see specifically SSA-L447 and SSA-L448) is found on the SSA website; the data file name is OLBG.BTI.S**.MEDOUT1.Ryymmdd. See also the data file specifications.   Stay connected with Medicaid.gov and CMS: Modify/Update Subscriber Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Contact Us   Questions or problems? Please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This e-mail was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (410-786-5473) · 7500 Security Boulevard · Baltimore MD 21244

Vaping | Probiotics | Telehealth | Sleep and blood sugar | Mental health awareness

Get the skinny on vaping risks, discover if probiotics are right for you, raise awareness about the importance of mental health, and more.

Thursday, May 28, 2020   The Risks of Vaping Vaping-related lung injuries have been on the rise lately. Here's what you need to know about the risks. (From NIH News in Health) Probiotics Probiotics are microorganisms that can have health benefits. Find out what food and supplement sources might be right for you. (From NIH's ODS) Telehealth Telehealth uses communications technologies to provide and support health care at a distance. Learn what tools are available and how you can use them. (From NIH's NIBIB) Poor Sleep Linked with Higher Blood Sugar Levels in African Americans African American men and women who had severe sleep apnea or other disrupted sleep patterns had higher blood sugar levels than those who slept normally. (From NIH Research Matters) National Mental Health Awareness Month If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. (From NIH's NIMH) This bimonthly newsletter contains resources and tips about healthy living and wellness from across NIH, the nation's medical research agency. To find more trusted health information from NIH, go to https://www.nih.gov/health-information. Update Your E-mail Address | Add Subscriptions | Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. For all other inquiries about NIH programs and activities, please contact Ask NIH. Before writing, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, our Health Information page, or Search our website. This service is provided to you by the National Institutes of Health. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®      This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 9000 Rockville Pike · Bethesda MD 20892 · 301-496-4000 / TTY 301-402-9612