As a little girl, I loved going to the circus. My mom would get free tickets from her job for the whole family, and we'd all go. I still remember sneaking peaks through my squinted eyes, looking up at the tightroppe walkers. They were so high in the air. The thrill, the danger, just one off step. Thinking back on that image from my childhood, the important truth of the matter was there was a net below, a safety net, if you will. Not obvious, almost invisible, but absolutely essential. Now, contrast that wit ...

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Core Points - Sanofi US has expanded its Insulins Valyou Savings Program to offer a 30-day supply of any Sanofi insulin for $35 to all patients in the US with a valid prescription, regardless of insurance status [1][2][4] - The program aims to ensure that no American pays more than $35 per month for Sanofi insulins, addressing a critical healthcare issue for millions living with diabetes [2][5] - The initiative is a continuation of efforts to lower costs for American patients, aligning with previous healthcare objectives [3][5] Program Details - The expanded program will cover all types and combinations of Sanofi insulins and will be implemented nationwide starting January 1, 2026 [4][5] - Patients can enroll in the program through Sanofi Patient Connection or by calling a designated number [5] - The program is designed to work at most pharmacies across the US, including independent and rural pharmacies, without creating complex hurdles for patients [3][4] Company Commitment - Sanofi emphasizes its commitment to improving access and affordability for diabetes management, highlighting the importance of consistent access to medication [5] - The company plans to continue collaborating with policymakers and stakeholders to develop sustainable, long-term solutions for healthcare access [3][5] - Sanofi's initiatives reflect its broader mission to address urgent healthcare challenges and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes [6]

I'm Betta Ram. I'm a medical doctor/f philosopher and um I work here as a professor at University College Roosevelt. And today indeed I'm going to talk to you about something that most of us actually tend to ignore for as long as possible.I want to talk to you about death because since I was young, I have always been fascinated by eternal life. As a child, I used to love listening to stories about the fairy tales uh about princess instances that escaped time. Think of Snow White who slept for over a decade ...

Core Points - Sun Life and DentaQuest announced the recipients of the 2025 Health Access Hero Awards, recognizing nonprofits and individuals enhancing health service access and outcomes for underserved communities [1][2] - The awards include grants for innovative health programs and individual recognitions, with over $3.5 million in grants awarded and more than 130 individuals recognized to date [2] Individual Winners - Dr. Douglas Cross expanded dental service access in Louisiana, implementing the state's first teledentistry program and positively impacting over 5,000 individuals [3] - Rashida Ferdinand improved preventive healthcare access in New Orleans by developing a healthy food hub and offering nutrition education [4] - Nancy Gaudet founded Type One Families to support parents of children with type 1 diabetes, creating multiple communities across Massachusetts [5] - Dr. Scott Miller improved dental care access in Virginia, serving over 8,000 patients and training 29 new dentists since 2020 [6] - Dr. Bradley Smith expanded mobile clinical operations in Arizona, serving uninsured patients and launching a diabetes management program [7][8] - Joshua Williams addressed food insecurity in South Florida, leading efforts that reached over 800,000 individuals and distributed over 8 million pounds of food [9] Grant Winners - Bay Area Community Health received $100,000 to fund a Diabetes & Oral Health Integrated Care program [10] - Breakthrough T1D was awarded $50,000 to support early detection of type 1 diabetes in underserved communities [11] - The Health Wagon received $50,000 for a diabetes management initiative at its dental clinic [12] - Independence Gardens was granted $25,000 to provide food and health education to over 10,000 children [13] - Karis Community Health received $100,000 to expand services in underserved counties [14] - Maine Community Integration was awarded $25,000 to support dental and health equity for immigrant families [15] - Monitor My Health received $50,000 to fund a mobile laboratory for chronic disease prevention [16] - Neighborhood Services Organization was granted $100,000 to address poor oral health outcomes in Oklahoma [17] - Oceana Community Health received $25,000 to improve diabetes and dental access in hurricane-affected areas [18]

Healthcare Access - On average, 89 Gazan patients are permitted to leave each month since March [1] - At the current rate, it would take approximately 15 years to evacuate all patients on the waiting list [1]

It's Monday afternoon and I am meeting Donna for the first time in my busy clinic at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless program. Donna can't sit still. She's twisting her scarf and her hands and she appears to be on the verge of tears as she tells me more about her situation.She had been doing great in a treatment program, but was kicked out over an argument. She's been back in the shelter, and then last night, all of her belongings and medication were stolen from underneath her bunk. This is not at all the ...