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'Take Back Day' Saturday to dispose safely of prescription drugs

April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an opportunity for the public to safely dispose of unwanted or expired tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs at sites throughout the country.

Case study: Coalition taps health care providers, community partners to fill mental health gaps

Tampa Bay Thrives brings health care providers together with behavioral health providers, law enforcement, government agencies, schools and leading corporations to improve outcomes for depression, anxiety and substance use disorders in the region with a focus on early intervention, access and awareness.

AHA webinar: Examining the link between palliative and age-friendly care

Join the AHA April 27 at 2:30 p.m. ET for an Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative webinar featuring the 2020 Circle of Life Award honorees and AHA Trustee Mary Beth Kingston, chief nursing officer, Advocate Aurora Health. Panelists will discuss the link between palliative and age-friendly care and share resources on meeting the needs of older adults and palliative care patients.

March of Dimes receives AHA 2020 Award of Honor

The AHA presented its 2020 Award of Honor to the March of Dimes for its commitment to advancing the health and well-being of mothers and babies. The annual award recognizes individuals or organizations for exemplary contributions to U.S. health and well-being through leadership on major health policies or social initiatives.

CDC advisory committee recommends resumption of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

An independent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee recommended immediate resumption of the administration of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.

HRSA releases fact sheets on access to COVID-19 vaccines

The Health Resources and Services Administration released fact sheets in English and Spanish on patient rights and provider responsibilities regarding access to COVID-19 vaccines.

AHA urges Congress to support nursing workforce programs

AHA this week urged leaders of the House and Senate to consider requests of $530 million for the Nursing Workforce Development programs and $193 million for the National Institute of Nursing Research.