Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It can’t be cured or reversed, but medications, procedures, and lifestyle changes can relieve many symptoms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, 1 in 5 deaths resulted from heart disease in 2021 in the United States. That’s about 695,000people. […]
There are many different types of skin disorders. Here are pictures of 25 different conditions, followed by a list of details for each. List of skin disorders Acne Learn more about acne. Cold sore Learn more about cold sores and cold sores on dark skin. Blister Learn more about blisters. Hives Learn more about hives. Actinic keratosis Learn […]
Editor’s Note: The documentary career is as demanding and taxing as it is rewarding. On the one hand, there are the occasional honors, accolades, fellowships and grants, along with the impetus that your work can make a transformative difference in both moving the art form forward and making substantive social change. But the documentary profession […]
About the Project In 1984, Rona Affoumado answered a classified ad in the New York Times for a “Clinic Coordinator” and found herself at the epicenter of the AIDS crisis in New York City. She became the Executive Director of a free-standing clinic before the virus had a name. This film is about the untold history […]
One of the most common challenges for healthcare providers today is standing out from the pack. Patients have so many choices, and it’s hard to know how you can meet their needs. Wouldn’t it be easier if they told you what they wanted and asked you to stay in touch? That’s what lead generation is […]
As a healthcare professional, you already understand the importance of communicating with patients and helping them understand the value of a proactive approach to their health. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to reach patients or potential clients unless they’re in your office and you have their undivided attention. Whether you’re a physician, nutritionist, physical therapist, […]
No matter what healthcare niche you’re in, email marketing for healthcare is about driving patient engagement. Besides your healthcare website, email is the only other marketing asset you can own completely. The contacts on your list are yours. And more importantly, they are people who want to hear from you. When they signed up to receive email […]
Medical professionals may think that social media is more for sharing what you cooked for breakfast than what health procedure you’re undertaking — and they’re right. But that doesn’t mean that social media isn’t a valuable marketing tool for doctors and healthcare providers. When done carefully, social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, […]
Mental health has increasingly become a significant part of the national conversation. More people are opening up about their struggles with mental illness and talking about the importance of looking out for themselves. There’s been a drastic increase in adverse mental health conditions like depression and anxiety during the pandemic. As the world starts to open back […]
It’s easy to imagine why you would want to start a health food store. The health and wellness foods industry is, itself, pretty healthy. According to Statista, “in 2016, the global health and wellness food market was valued at 707.12 billion U.S. dollars and is projected to increase to 811.82 billion U.S. dollars by 2021.” On […]