AANA, Rural Health Action Alliance Call on Congressional Leaders to Take Action to Improve Healthcare Access in Rural America
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PARK RIDGE, Ill., Feb. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ (AANA) As rural America continues to struggle with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) joined 15 other healthcare organizations urging Congress to bring equitable access to care in rural America and bridge the rural divide.
Members of the Rural Health Action Alliance (RHAA), a coalition of healthcare providers and facilities who provide high-quality, evidence-based care to millions of Americans, recently sent a letter to House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Leaders Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen. Chuck Schumer outlining policies that would improve rural health outcomes during the pandemic and beyond.
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DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2021 Stroke survivors who completed a cardiac rehabilitation program focused on aerobic exercise, currently not prescribed to stroke survivors, significantly improved their ability to transition from sitting to standing, and how far they could walk during a six-minute walking test, according to new research published today in the
Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a structured exercise program prevalent in the U.S. for people with cardiovascular disease that has been shown to increase cardiovascular endurance and improve quality of life. Despite many similar cardiovascular risk factors, stroke is not among the covered diagnoses for cardiac rehab. Physical inactivity is common among stroke survivors, with more than 75% of all U.S. patients who survive a stroke not receiving the guideline-recommended amount of exercise (150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minu
Lee University’s Hobbs Earns Doctorate Tuesday, January 26, 2021 - by Eliza Souers, Lee University
Dr. Pamela Hobbs
Dr. Pamela Hobbs, associate lecturer in health science at Lee University, earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Mn.
“Completing my DPT will allow me to bring rich, real-world experiences to my students at Lee who will be the next generation of health care providers,” said Dr. Hobbs. “As an educator, it is important for me to model the pursuit of knowledge and lifelong learning for my students. This doctoral program bridged the gap between the knowledge and skills that I gained through my master’s degree program and current information and techniques.”
New Delhi [India], January 22 (ANI/Digpu): Unified Brainz celebrated 2nd anniversary of its international magazine brand - Passion Vista with most eminent Indians in its anniversary edition The Most Admired Global Indians 2020 which was launched virtually on 9th January 2021. The spectacular event witnessed not only powerful personalities but also leading visioners from different walks of life who crafts, curates and conceptualizes to all the industries across the globe. Passion is a simple yet profoundly all-encompassing narrative to describe the essence of a true entrepreneur. Statements like these can only come from someone who has tasted the result of their passion, which then translated into success. Dr Janantik Pandya has obtained a bachelor s degree in physiotherapy from India, and a master s degree in Health Management from the University of North Alabama, USA. Pandya has been working in the healthcare industry, owns, and operates his companies since the past decade. He