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SEPTEMBER: NATIONAL CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION MONTH

It's National Cholesterol Education Month, an ideal time for the healthcare community to encourage patients to have their blood cholesterol checked and to review the latest guidelines that can help patients reach their personal cholesterol goals.

The following links provide important information about cholesterol management for children, young adults and older Americans. 
Reach out to your local Quality Insights representative for no-cost outreach guidance and/or quality improvement assistance.
SIMPLIFY FOLLOW-UP

Document referrals in structured data fields  to streamline your ability to track and obtain reports on patient progress. 

Need help or have questions? Contact your local Quality Insights Practice Transformation Specialist.
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SEPTEMBER 24: Familial Hypercholesterolemia Awareness Day
FH Day

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common genetic condition leading to early heart disease. In fact, 1 in 250 people have FH. That's 1.3 million Americans and 30 million people worldwide. Unfortunately, 90% of individuals born with FH in the United States are undiagnosed.

FH Awareness Day was established in 2012 by the FH Foundation to raise awareness of familial hypercholesterolemia worldwide. This year's annual event is held on September 24, during National Cholesterol Education Month. Together, we raise our voices to help everyone #KnowFH.
clinician icon TREATING OBESITY: REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS

Community-based programs can be an excellent way for patients to learn from other individuals who are also dealing with issues of weight and keep them accountable with others. The following CDC-approved referral options are just some of the programs that may be available in your region.
NO SHOWS NO MORE

Missed appointments can have a huge impact on your healthcare organization. The wasted staff prep time and unnecessary holes in your schedule can lead to lost revenue. Not to mention the effects your patients will feel from the interruption in care, longer wait times and decreased accessibility. 

There are many reasons why patients miss appointments, but most can be avoided with improved patient-provider communication.  Learn effective strategies to combat no shows.
REGISTER TODAY: PODCASTS & WEBINARS

CME Webinar: Updates on Blood Cholesterol: Applying New Guidelines to Clinical Practice
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This activity will review the evidence-based recommendations and updates in the 2018 Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol, as well as provide information about non-statin agents recommended for use when patients are not at their LDL-C goal. The National Lipid Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
 
CME Webinar Series with the National Diabetes Prevention Program at ADA
Webinar 2 -Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Webinar 3 -Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded the American Diabetes Association a five-year, cooperative agreement to support the expansion of the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) to underserved areas in the U.S. Attend the series to l earn more about prediabetes and the National DPP. Register for the 2nd and 3rd sessions for free education and CME/CE.
 
Webinar: Who's Leading the Leading Health Indicators? Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Learn about progress made toward achieving the Healthy People 2020 Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Leading Health Indicators . This webinar will highlight strategies for increasing vegetable intake. You'll also learn about an evaluation of the Healthy Food Small Retailers Program, which aims to increase access to fresh foods in USDA-defined food deserts.
mark your calendar: upcoming hypertension & diabetes events across pa
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Do you know about a local diabetes prevention or hypertension event taking place near you? E-mail details to Amy Porter if you'd like to have it featured in our upcoming newsletters.
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For more details about the Improving Hypertension and Diabetes Care & Prevention project, please contact 
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Funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health through the Improving the Health of Americans Through Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke federal grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Publication number PADOH-HD- 091119