News 2016
Hepatitis C Kills More Americans than Any Other Infectious Disease
Jonathan Mermin, M.D., director of CDC's National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Deaths associated with hepatitis C reached an all-time high of 19,659 in 2014, according to preliminary surveillance data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Maryland Seeks Federal OK To Speed Ex-Inmates' Medicaid Access
Medicaid access help for Maryland ex-prisoners
Seeking to slash the red tape that keeps ex-prisoners with mental illness, drug addiction and other ailments from getting health coverage, Maryland is proposing to give thousands of newly released inmates temporary Medicaid membership with few questions asked.
Read more: Maryland Seeks Federal OK To Speed Ex-Inmates’ Medicaid Access
Tools to Help Consumers Understand How to Use Their New Health Care Coverage
Understanding ACA
Health insurance can be a bit confusing at first for individuals who are new to health care coverage. However, there are many excellent resources to help consumers understand how to make the most of it.
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Young LGBT Adults Are Target of FDA Stop-Smoking Campaign
Experts say there is no level of safe smoking
Hoping to reduce tobacco use by young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched an LGBT stop-smoking campaign.
Read more: Young LGBT Adults Are Target of FDA Stop-Smoking Campaign
In This Issue
Last Friday, I attended a concert/tribute to Prince held in Los Angeles. There are a number of rumors swirling around about Prince's death, including speculation that he may have died from HIV/AIDS. The circumstances of Prince's death are dramatically inconsistent with what happens when someone dies from AIDS.