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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The HPV vaccine could do even more
The HPV vaccine could do even more
January 23, 2014
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A Message to Remember on the State of Our Union
A Message to Remember on the State of Our Union
January 29, 2014
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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Make good on mental health parity
October 8, 2013
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Fifty years later, Kennedy’s challenge remains unmet
October 7, 2013
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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Trauma Informed Care
September 8, 2013
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Marketplace IT Glitches: The Sky Is Not Falling
October 1, 2013
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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How Expansion Will Change The Look Of Medicaid
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September 9, 2013
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Nurse Practitioners and Primary Care
June 4, 2013
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Chart: Here’s how Obamacare’s markets are shaping up
June 9, 2013
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More Talk, Less Violence: Helping Chicago’s At-Risk Youth
May 16, 2013
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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, 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.
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Other Health Blogs
The HPV vaccine could do even more
The HPV vaccine could do even more
January 23, 2014
The HPV vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) have been recommended for girls in the US for nearly 10...
read more...
A Message to Remember on the State of Our Union
A Message to Remember on the State of Our Union
January 29, 2014
ast night, President Barack Obama delivered his State of The Union address on Capitol Hill. In...
read more...
Make good on mental health parity
October 8, 2013
read more...