African American and Latina women continue to be disproportionally at risk for HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new Ready, Set, PrEP program makes pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications available at no cost for qualifying recipients and helps lower your risk for acquiring HIV.
To receive PrEP medication through Ready, Set, PrEP, you must:
- Lack prescription drug coverage.
- Be tested for HIV with a negative result.
- Have a prescription for PrEP.
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In observance of Women’s History Month, the Knowledge Center would like to feature its collection of historical reports related to women’s health and women in the medical workforce. To read these historical reports, click here. | |  |
Overview: Help #EndHPVCancers During International HPV Awareness Day Did you know 9 out of 10 cases of cervical cancer could be prevented with HPV vaccination? As we recognize International HPV Awareness Day on Wednesday, March 4, please help spread the word about the importance of HPV vaccination for preventing many cancers caused by HPV.
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The HHS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is requesting information to learn about opportunities to improve access, quality and outcomes for racial/ethnic minority women in rural communities before, during and after pregnancy. CMS OMH also requests comments on the readiness of rural providers to respond to obstetric emergencies in rural areas. Deadline is April 12.
Heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) kill more than 800,000 Americans each year, accounting for 1 in every 3 deaths. CVD is the nation’s number one killer among both men and women and the leading cause of health disparities across the population.
Fortunately, we know that improving outcomes for people with or at risk for CVD is achievable. Million Hearts® is pleased to announce the Million Hearts® Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program, a program that recognizes institutions working to systematically improve the cardiovascular health of the population and communities they serve through the priority areas of (1) keeping people healthy, (2) optimizing care, (3) improving outcomes for priority populations, and (4) innovating for health.
Eligible applicants include health systems with multiple hospitals, hospitals with and without ambulatory medical practices, and medical practices not affiliated with hospitals.
The Million Hearts® Hospitals & Health Systems Recognition Program is now open. Applications received by April 30, 2020, will be among the first to be considered and to be eligible for this designation. Applications will be reviewed and considered on a quarterly basis. For more information about the program, or to apply, please visit https://hospitals.millionhearts.hhs.gov/. Questions about the program should be directed to millionhearts@cdc.gov, with “Million Hearts® Hospitals & Health Systems” in the subject line.
Together, we can improve the cardiovascular health of the population, preventing heart attacks and strokes, through the use of cost-effective, proven strategies.
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The Women's Sports Foundation announced that grant applications for 2020 Sports 4 Life and Travel & Training Fund grants are officially open! Funding from each program will be awarded to deserving girl-serving community programs and aspiring champion athletes, respectively.
Below, find out more about the programs and how you or your organization can apply.
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