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Study finds one shot of HPV vaccine just as effective as two; cervical cancer screening guidelines updated
A study published Dec. 3 by the New England Journal of Medicine found that one dose of the HPV vaccine could be as effective as two in preventing cervical cancer.
ACIP updates recommendation for hepatitis B vaccine at birth
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Dec. 5 recommended individual-based decision-making for parents deciding whether to give the hepatitis B vaccine, including the birth dose, to infants born to women who test negative for the virus. If not receiving the vaccine at birth, ACIP recommended infants receive the initial dose no earlier than two 2 months of age.
Role of Hospitals: St. James Parish Hospital
St. James Parish Hospital’s 3D mammography team receives the Skin Marking in Mammography Excellence Award from Beekley Medical for clear communication and precise interpretation for the best patient care.
Role of Hospitals: Community Memorial Health System
Community Memorial Health System located in Ventura, California, partnered with Channel Islands University to create a caregiver navigator program.
Role of Hospitals: AdventHealth Hendersonville
At AdventHealth Hendersonville in North Carolina, teams work together across the health system and with community partners to meet the care needs of patients and families during every stage of life and health.
Hartford HealthCare Focuses on ‘Radical Recovery’ to Reimagine Behavioral Health Care
Since opening its doors in 1824, Hartford HealthCare’s Institute of Living has prioritized providing quality care and “moral treatment” to patients and families. The institute’s team is now introducing the concept of “radical recovery” as it works to reshape behavioral health care.
Role of Hospitals: Lakewood Health System
Lakewood Engage is the cornerstone initiative of Lakewood Health System’s community health division and the engine that drives all its food insecurity programs.
Role of Hospitals: Huntington Hospital
To help empower all members of the community to enjoy the healthiest lifestyle possible, Huntington Hospital is dedicated to providing health and outreach services to meet the needs of its community.
Nemours Children’s Hospital Empowers Teens with Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Healthier Lives
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches emotional management, problem-solving, and how to maintain healthy relationships through the acceptance of the patient’s experience and the need for change; it’s particularly effective for those who experience intense emotions and engage in self-destructive behaviors. It’s also particularly effective with one population currently in dire need of behavioral health care: teenagers.
Rural Connecticut hospital customizes behavioral health care to meet community needs
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, located in Torrington, Ct., and part of Hartford HealthCare, is continuously “expanding and tweaking” its behavioral health offerings to ensure the people it serves in northwestern Connecticut communities get the care they need.