Monthly Archives January 2022

Direct Relief – BD Helping Build Healthy Communities Program

The impact of clinical pharmacist led comprehensive medication management on diabetes care at Federally Qualified Health Centers within the BD Helping Build Healthy Communities program Introduction The BD Helping Build Healthy Communities (HBHC) program is a philanthropically funded initiative designed to provide support for comprehensive medication management (CMM) services at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to support care for low-income populations. Objectives The primary outcome of interest was the change in glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) between baseline and 6 months with changes in systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) between baseline and 6 months being evaluated as secondary outcomes. Methods Awardees of
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You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. Under the law, healthcare providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or do not use insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services. You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees. Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one (1) business day
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Edgardo Gazcón: Este es el momento de cuidar de nuestra comunidad.

VIDEO: Edgardo Gazcón – Este es el momento de cuidar de nuestra comunidad. Protéjase a usted, a su familia y a su comunidad. Vacúnese y aumente sus refuerzos lo antes posible, continúe usando cubrebocas, lávese las manos con frecuencia, hágase la prueba si tiene síntomas, quédese en casa si se siente enfermo y planee celebrar los eventos familiares de manera segura. Está científicamente comprobado que las vacunas anti-COVID-19 son seguras y efectivas y aunque nadie sabe qué pasará en el futuro, lo que puede hacer hoy, puede salvar su vida y la de quienes le rodean. Los Centros de Salud
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Categories: Gracelight Community Health Blog and News & Press Releases.