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Chair File: The Best Defense Against Flu and COVID-19
Autumn is here, and that means cooler weather and also the start of flu season.
Chair File: Protecting Each Other and Keeping Our Communities Healthy
The AHA has excellent resources to help hospital and health system teams encourage patients and people in their communities to get vaccinated against the flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Chair File: Encouraging Immunization to Keep Our Communities Healthy
Vaccines are powerful weapons against most diseases. Nearly a dozen serious diseases —including polio, smallpox and whooping cough — have been eradicated because of vaccines. That’s important to remember as we observe National Immunization Awareness Month in August.
Chair File: Planning Today for Tomorrow’s Workforce
We know that prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, demand for health care workers and health care job openings were at record highs. We also know that the pandemic created pressure to quickly ramp up staffing levels and optimize surge capacity, even as the cancellation of non-emergent surgeries caused serious financial challenges for hospitals and health systems.
Reflecting on the Resiliency of Hospitals and Communities During COVID-19
Remaining resilient as new variants of COVID-19 spread. Launching mobile health services to help ensure equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Talking Behavioral Health with Matthew Stanley, D.O., of Avera Health
On this episode, Wright L. Lassiter III, Chair, American Hospital Association, talks with Matthew Stanley, D.O., a psychiatrist and clinical vice president of the behavioral health service line at Avera Health, based in Sioux Falls, S.D. He is chair-elect of AHA’s Behavioral Health Services Committee.
Chair File: Staying Strong on Offense and Defense in Our Pandemic Response
Mask mandates are being lifted in cities and towns across the U.S. and more employees are transitioning from remote work at home and returning to their offices, so people are wondering: Are we nearing the end of the pandemic?
Chair File: Leadership Dialogue — Talking Innovation and Equity in Health Care with Marcus Whitney, Founder and Partner, Jumpstart Health Investors
On this episode, I talk with Marcus Whitney, co-founder and partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, focused on innovation and investment in health care. Whitney also is founder and general partner of Jumpstart Nova, a venture fund investing in Black-led health care companies.
Chair File: Safeguarding and Strengthening Rural Health Care
Today I had the opportunity to welcome more than 1,000 people to the AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference.
Chair File: Giving Thanks During Challenging Times
On Thursday, many families and friends will gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, reflect on our blessings and remember loved ones. During this holiday season, far too many tables will have empty seats — a painful reminder of the COVID-19 pandemic.