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January 2016
With less than two weeks left to enroll in a health plan or renew before January 31, visit HealthCare.gov for answers to common questions — from deadlines to penalty to finding local assistance. See 5 Tips for the Marketplace.
Planning is underway for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG), which is expected to be released in 2018. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking nominations of individuals with expertise in the science of physical activity and health promotion to serve on the 2018 PAG Advisory Committee. Nominations are due by Friday, February 5. See the Federal Register for information.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a new series of videos encouraging American Indian and Alaska Native families to learn about the benefits of coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Health Matters series features the personal stories of such famous faces as bull rider Dakota Lewis and singer-songwriter Julia Keefe on why coverage is important. Visit CMS On YouTube to learn more.
Diseases and conditions of the bones, joins, muscles and skin can affect people in some racial or ethnic groups more than in others. The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is committed to ensuring access to information and promoting better management and prevention of these conditions.
NIAMS' "A Year of Health" 2016 planners offer tips and tools to manage health, including medication and appointment reminders, fitness tracking and links to consumer friendly resources. Free planners can be ordered individually or in bulk from the NIAMS website.
Did you know that glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among African Americans and Hispanics in the U.S.? This January, during National Glaucoma Awareness Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI) is encouraging everyone – especially people at higher risk for glaucoma – to make a resolution to preserve healthy vision. Visit the NEI’s National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP) website for outreach materials, tools for educators, resources for health professionals and more.
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