Archive for March, 2019

Mar 21

Vitamins: do you need supplements?

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Vitamins: do you need supplements?

Should we be taking vitamin and mineral supplements? There is, unfortunately, no simple answer. Registered dietitian Daphna Steinberg says that for most adults under 50, a balanced diet is the best place to start, rather than the vitamin aisle. Rather than trying to guess what’s best for you, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian to know for sure!
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Food and Vitamins and Supplements! Oh My! — Longwood Seminar

Every day a new diet trend seems to be in the news—along with an abundance of advice on supplements and vitamins, including which to take and which to avoid. This March 5, 2013, seminar aims to cut through the noise surrounding nutrition, vitamins and dietary supplements by providing the latest scientific evidence as well as advice for healthy eating and living a nutritious lifestyle. Learn more about the Longwood Seminars by visiting http://hms.harvard.edu/news/longwood-seminars.

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Mar 21

Next Generation of Health Care Technology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is now using smartphone technology for all care team members to improve patient safety, help provide a quieter hospital environment and allow team members to spend more time with their patients.

Visit us: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/johns_hopkins_bayview/

In this clip, Andrew Anderson, NCQA’s Phyllis Torda Health Care Quality Fellow discusses the varied benefits of working at NCQA.

Mar 18

Dr. Oz Explains the Healthcare System

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With Donald J. Trump now President of the United States, many Republicans in Congress are seeking to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This means that the healthcare system is on the minds of many Americans – we’re here to help you decode it.

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Transforming Health Care: Understanding the Affordable Care Act and What Might Come Next

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been widely debated. While many believe that health care should be accessible to all, not all agree on which methods are best to achieve that goal. The speakers will discuss the ACA’s current components, why revisions failed to pass in the House and Senate and what to expect in the future.

Speaker: Michael Chernew, PhD and Joe Newhouse, AB, PhD

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