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Looking back on #ViVE2024 I have to say that I found my conversation with Samantha Alexander, CEO and Co-Founder at bitewell stands out as one of the most memorable. There has been a lot of buzz around food-as-medicine, but implementations have not lived up to the promise (yet). Samantha and her team at bitewell have created a digital food pharmacy. What is that? Watch this short clip to learn more. #digitalhealth #healthit #sdoh #healthcare #HITsm

Narcan is still way too hard to find, even after becoming over-the-counter. Great piece by Sara G. Miller & Berkeley Lovelace Jr. who did the hard work of documenting just how tough it is to find. To save lives, Narcan needs to be as easy to find as meds like Tylenol. #healthcare #safety #publichealth https://lnkd.in/ez6V4gBM

Quick & Clear -- In the 3x3x3 challenge, Kimball Thomas shares how Walrus Health is different from every other pharmacy solution. https://lnkd.in/g2Ny8Gj7

NACDS Hails Innovative and Groundbreaking Report by Milken Institute on Effectively Implementing and Scaling Pharmacist-Provided Food is Medicine Care — MediaContacts.co — The newly released #Action #Plan #comes as #part of NACDS' #joint #commitment with the Milken #Institute to the #White #House #Challenge to #End #Hunger and #Build #Healthy Communities. The Action Plan #notes "Ultimately, partnerships are at the #heart of effectively integrating #Food Is #Medicine into pharmacies. Much #work is being #done to #drive the Food Is Medicine #movement #forward and as the #momentum accelerates, it will be critical to ensure that #collaboration takes place across sectors and between organizations so as not to create or perpetuate silos." ARLINGTON, Va., June 11, 2024 The National Association of Chain Drug Stores

NACDS Hails Innovative and Groundbreaking Report by Milken Institute on Effectively Implementing and Scaling Pharmacist-Provided Food is Medicine Care — PRBuzz.co — The newly released #Action #Plan #comes as #part of NACDS' #joint #commitment with the Milken #Institute to the #White #House #Challenge to #End #Hunger and #Build #Healthy Communities. The Action Plan #notes "Ultimately, partnerships are at the #heart of effectively integrating #Food Is #Medicine into pharmacies. Much #work is being #done to #drive the Food Is Medicine #movement #forward and as the #momentum accelerates, it will be critical to ensure that #collaboration takes place across sectors and between organizations so as not to create or perpetuate silos." ARLINGTON, Va., June 11, 2024 The National Association of Chain Drug Stores

A pharmacy isn't just a pharmacy anymore—they're community wellness centers. As pharmacies evolve to handle everything from pet meds to sports meds, they need a robust pharmacy management system to streamline their workflows and efficiencies. Read our latest blog to take a closer look at the changing face of pharmacy: https://lnkd.in/dB7a_seW #independentpharmacy #pharmacyinnovation #pharmacysoftware

Here is an update on recent US state initiatives related to sunscreen innovation as it relates to FDA's current sunscreen approval process... The California Legislature is considering Assembly Joint Resolution 16 (AJR 16), sponsored by Assemblyman Low (D). It has passed the Assembly Health Committee unanimously and is up for a full Assembly vote. Key Points: Objective: - Urges Congress to improve FDA approval pathways for sunscreen ingredients and filters. Impact: - Aims to enhance protection against skin cancer. Why It Matters: Current Limitations: - Globally approved filters used in Europe and other regions are not available in the U.S., greatly limiting options for FDA-approved sunscreen products for American consumers. - Currently only nine UV filters are commonly used in US vs. 30+ available in the EU, Asia, Australia and even Canada. - The U.S. sun care industry is unable to innovate to better meet today’s consumers needs and preferences for different skin tones and types. Innovation and Safety: - Expanded FDA approval of these filters will drive the production of new, safe, and effective products that are crucial to protecting Americans from the harmful effects of overexposure to the sun. Legislative Context: - Similar bills are under consideration in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. - Vermont has passed a law expanding sunscreen access to students. This resolution supports the sun care industry's advocacy initiatives for better sunscreen access and public health protection. #saferunderthesun https://lnkd.in/eskzbfBT

Action Alert: URGENT Shared from Autistic Self Advocacy Network Our best chance to #StopTheShock is now at risk. Some House Representatives are pushing for a bill that would take away the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ability to ban devices like the one used to torture disabled people at the JRC. For years, our community has been advocating to the FDA about the need for a ban — this bill would take away their ability to listen and respond to our advocacy. With the clock ticking, we must convince the House that we won’t allow this torture to continue. The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act is supposed to be a tool that tells the FDA and other Federal agencies what their budget is and how they can spend the money. The House is proposing a rider — an add-on to the bill — that says the FDA cannot ban a device that is used by court order. A court has already approved every use of the electric shock devices used by the Judge Rotenberg Center. That means that this bill text would stop the FDA from banning these devices, taking the choice to #StopTheShock out of the public’s hands after more than a decade of advocacy. The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies subcommittee will mark up this bill — including the rider stopping the FDA ban — TONIGHT. They’re trying to sneak this in without us noticing. They think they can avoid listening to the people they represent. Don’t let them. Flood the lines – if your Representative is not on the subcommittee (see the list below), call the subcommittee staff leads, Pam Miller (202-225-2638) and Martha Foley (202-225-3481). You can use our script: My name is [your full name], and I am from [your city]. I am a constituent of Representative [Name]. I’m calling to oppose Section 722 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This rider takes away the FDA’s ability to ban the use of electric skin shock for behavior modification. Only one institution in the country still uses electric shocks this way, and the UN found the practice to be torture in 2013. The FDA’s proposed rule to ban the devices this year received hundreds of public comments in support of the ban, and this bill would take that decision away. The House must make sure the people they represent are heard. Please do whatever you can to get this rider removed! Please follow the link to find a script you can use to contact officials! https://lnkd.in/earauy27

Hello! 🐝 Check out these articles to learn more about Gabapentinoids: "Understanding Gabapentin and Pregabalin: What You Need to Know" and "The Rise in Gabapentinoid Prescriptions: Benefits and Risks". #Gabapentinoids #oriele #HealthArticles #StayInformed 📚