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The HPV vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) have been recommended for girls in the US for nearly 10 years. They protect against human papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer, and Gardasil also protects against nearly all cases of genital warts. Uptake of HPV vaccination has been slow in this country, though; less than 35% of girls have gotten all 3 recommended doses.
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ast night, President Barack Obama delivered his State of The Union address on Capitol Hill. In addressing the nation, he asked the question: Are we going to help or hinder the progress of America? As a psychiatrist, his question evokes a strong response in me because I see how precariously this country is balanced as it relates to behavioral health.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is Oct. 6-12. This is a time to raise awareness in our community about these very common treatable illnesses. In nearly 20 communities in Minnesota, events are being held to educate people about mental illnesses and to discuss what the community can do to improve the lives of children and adults with mental illnesses and their families.
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This week, the health insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act are open for business, introducing people who are uninsured or who buy coverage on their own to a new way to shop for coverage.
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HCF's Local Health Buzz Blog aims to discuss health and health policy issues that impact the uninsured and underserved in our service area. To submit a blog, please contact HCF Communications Officers, Jennifer Sykes, at jsykes@hcfgkc.org.

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Bridget McCandless

Bridget McCandless, MD, MBA, FACP, HCF President/CEO

Bridget McCandless is the President/CEO of the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City and is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Specialist with an interest in chronic disease management and poverty medicine. She shares her thoughts and perspectives on health and policy issues that impact the health of the community as a whole.

Other Health Blogs

The HPV vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) have been recommended for girls in the US for nearly 10...
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ast night, President Barack Obama delivered his State of The Union address on Capitol Hill. In...
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