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Funding Tech Projects to Help Lonely, Vulnerable Seniors

By Julie Mozena, Caring.com author According to the Administration of Aging of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 31 percent (11.2 million) of older persons currently live alone. This number will undoubtedly grow...

May 16, 2013 5:00 PM ET

Verizon Foundation Healthcare Program Puts New Technologies in Patients Hands

By: Tracy M. Fitzgerald Most people agree – technology is rapidly changing the world we live in. And more than ever before, it is playing a crucial role in the evolution of healthcare delivery in the United States. Recognizing the importance of reducing healthcare disparities, improving access to care...

May 9, 2013 11:30 AM ET

The Scene: Week of May 6

The Society for Women’s Health Research hosted its annual gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel to celebrate and highlight technological advances in women’s health. Nearly 600 people attended, including Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin, CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, veteran...

May 8, 2013 7:00 PM ET

Wichita Business Journal Reports: Via Christi to Expand Electronic Pharmacy Program with $30,000 Grant

Written by: Josh Heck, Reporter- Wichita Business Journal Via Christi Health is expanding its ePharmacy program to additional areas in rural Kansas with the help of...

Mar 27, 2013 1:15 PM ET

Seniors to Stay Healthy and Active With New Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Supported By Verizon

SAN FRANCISCO, Cailf., March 26, 2013 /3BL Media/ - Seniors will learn how to stay healthy and active to reduce the risk factors that contribute to heart disease, depression, high blood pressure, and diabetes through a new chronic disease self-management program offered by Self-Help for the Elderly, supported by a grant from the Verizon Foundation...

Mar 26, 2013 1:45 PM ET