Posts Tagged ‘health care system’
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
On Being a Patient
By Jo Porter, NH Institute for Health Policy and Practice
Based on my educational background and professional history, you would think that I would be equipped and able as a very good health care consumer. I have a Masters degree in public health, including a concentration on social and behavioral health. I have worked on a variety of projects that focus on improving the health care system. I have even written brochures for consumers on the very topic of conversing effectively with your doctor. So, what happens when I am the patient? Let me tell you…
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Public Health: improving health, preventing disease, and reducing health care costs for all
By Kristina Diamond, Policy Director, New Hampshire Public Health Association
The mission of the New Hampshire Public Health Association (NHPHA) is to strengthen the public health system to more effectively protect and improve the health and safety of our population. Many people don’t realize that public health initiatives help improve health, prevent disease and reduce health care costs for all. Our current health care system isn’t working and we need to fix it. With the uncertainty now of whether national health reform will pass, we must take the opportunity to not only educate the public, but also NH policymakers on the importance of integrating prevention and wellness into all aspects of our lives.
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