DC Event Puts the spotlight on quality with nation’s thought leaders
The 12th annual National Quality Colloquium, which took place September 18 to 20, in the Washington, D.C., area, brought together…
The Shortage of Black & Latino Physicians — and What Can Be Done to Change It
According to the Office of Minority Health, Latinos have a higher rate of obesity than non-Hispanic whites. Mexican-Americans suffer disproportionately…
Medicare, Star Quality Ratings, and Selecting a Plan
Choosing the right health care plan can have a big impact on your quality of life, especially if you’re a…
Fighting Childhood Obesity: One Story of How it Can Be Done
Kaiser Permanente's Care Stories blog is featuring interviews with young people who struggled with obesity and made the changes necessary…
Raising Awareness on a Growing Concern: Childhood Obesity
Recent news by the American Academy of Pediatrics seemed to perfectly tee up September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. …
The Role of Research Evidence in Sound Medical Care
Evidence-based medicine has gone global. The Guidelines International Network (G-I-N) is a global network that supports evidence-based medicine by strengthening…
Breastfeeding: Helping Babies and Moms Reap the Benefits
With August as National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, much has been written highlighting the benefits of breastfeeding. Research shows it promotes…
CDC Foundation Board of Directors Welcomes New Member Raymond Baxter
There’s a new face on the CDC Foundation Board of Directors with the election of Raymond J. Baxter, PhD, senior vice president for…
Mark Your Calendar — and Be Sure to Stretch – for the 2013 Walking Summit
If there is any question about whether the walking movement in the United States has legs, it will be answered…