The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting written comments on the proposed objectives for Healthy People 2030. This public comment period will allow comments on the proposed HP2030 objectives and members of the public can also propose their own objectives. Previous public comments on the proposed Healthy People 2030 …
National Forum Statement on AMGEN’s Repatha Price Change
The National Forum issued the following statement in response to Amgen's announcement that it cut the price of its cholesterol-lowering drug, Repatha, by 60 percent. Leaders representing patients, providers, public health, payers and pharma/biotech have joined forces through the National Forum Value & Access Initiative to enhance health and …
The National Forum Awards Winners for Exceptional Contributions to Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
2018 National Forum Awards The National Forum annually recognizes individuals and organizations who have made exceptional contributions to heart disease and stroke prevention during its Annual Meeting. The following individuals and organizations are the 2018 awardees. National Forum Heart Healthy Stroke Free Awards Presented to an individual and …
Losing ground: Heart disease and stroke deaths hit hardest right in the middle
Cardiovascular disease trend impacting 45-64 year olds WASHINGTON — A new report out today from the National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention calls attention to a disturbing trend in the overall death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) impacting people ages 45-64. While the overall death rate from cardiovascular disease (CVD) has …
New York Times Article: These Cholesterol-Reducers May Save Lives. So Why Aren’t Heart Patients Getting Them?
10/2/18 - New York Times article …
Dozens of Mayors, Surgeon General Team Up to Fight Heart Disease – Nation’s Top Killer
COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To mark World Heart Day on Saturday, four dozen mayors and the U.S. Surgeon General will team up for a special event to battle heart disease – the leading killer of Americans. The United States Conference of Mayors is organizing a special "Move with the Mayor" walk in Columbia, S.C. The goal: get …
National Forum to Hold Annual Business Meeting October 24, 2018
The National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention will hold its Annual Business Meeting in Washington, D.C., on October 24, 2018, in conjunction with the 16th Annual Meeting of the National Forum. Annual Business Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:30 – …
Green Bay Employees Benefiting from Comprehensive Wellness Program Data Suggests
Press Release September 25, 2018 Contact: Jen Childress, (515) 422-4498, jen.childress@nationalforum.org Green Bay Employees Benefiting from Comprehensive Wellness Program Data Suggests Green Bay, WI – Today, at a Move with the MayorTM event hosted by Green Bay Mayor, Jim Schmitt, John Clymer, Executive Director of …
Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt Gears Up For Another Year of Move With The Mayor
Video from NBC26 in Green Bay …
Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther Move with the Mayor Series Kick-Off Video
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