Health care
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NIH Commits to Diversity in Small Business, Academic Engagement
The agency's SEED and extramural research offices are pushing for more equity and diversity in partnerships.
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How NIMH is Pioneering the Future of Mental Health
Current health research is seeking to understand and treat mental illnesses.
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Critical Role of Office of New Drugs in FDA’s Pandemic Response
The office’s director explains how it has leveraged new practices to quickly review and approve treatments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Proposed HHS Budget Includes Funding Boosts for CDC, NIH
The nearly quarter increase in funding would largely go toward strengthening public health preparedness.
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Agencies Target Mental Health Issues in Older Adults
SAMHSA and other agencies are introducing communications and tech campaigns to support the mental health challenges of older people.
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How VA is Conquering the Digital Divide
The agency is working to ensure veterans who need remote care are given the resources to overcome financial hardship or a lack of internet access.
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50 Years of Cancer: The Road to Better Treatment and Diagnostics
Clinical trials, innovation in research and technology have improved cancer treatment and diagnostics in public health.
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COVID-19 Relief Bills Improved IHS Telehealth, EHR Modernization
IHS's acting director spoke on the current state and future needs of the agency as Congress considers the FY 2022 budget.
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Military Administers 2.5 Million COVID-19 Vaccines, Addresses Funding
Leaders across DOD are continuing COVID-19 response efforts, but are projecting shortfalls from additional expenses.
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How One NIH Institute is Combating COVID-19 and Health Disparities
NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin Rodgers talks COVID-19, disparities in health, and top priorities at the institute.
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Tackling Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans
The Jackson Heart Study is getting to the heart of how to bridge medical disparities in African American cardiovascular health.
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50 Years of Cancer: A History of American Cancer Research
We delve into the history of cancer in America and talk to NCI Director Dr. Ned Sharpless on NCI's work the past 50 years.
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