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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

June 2019

Helping Health Professionals Prevent Hypoglycemic ADEs

Posted on June 10, 2019 by ODPHP

Diabetes agents are some of the most common medicines associated with emergency department visits for adverse drug events (ADEs) in people age 65 and older. As such, diabetes agents are one of three medication classes included in the National Action Plan for ADE Prevention. To help achieve the plan, ODPHP developed Preventing Adverse Drug Events: Individualizing Glycemic Targets Using Health Literacy Strategies...

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Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

Join the Conversation: June National Health Observances

Posted on June 3, 2019 by ODPHP

National Health Observances

Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that align with our priorities for improving health across the Nation. And to help you spread the word, we provide links to resources that you can use to promote these NHOs. The NHOs in our June roundup help raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, HIV testing, and more! Check out the resources below — and join us in helping all Americans live healthier lives...

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