March 21, 2013
Earlier this week, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released the 2013 County Health Rankings. These rankings help illustrate what makes residents living in almost every county in the United States sick or healthy, and how counties in each state compare with one another.
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February 25, 2013
As you’ve probably read, today we announced our intentions to acquire a company called PureWellness. Co-founders Ken Kaufman, Ron Keen and the rest of their team have developed a remarkable online health and wellness platform available to millions of individuals across the United States, and we couldn’t be more excited to work with them moving forward.
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February 19, 2013
At Fort HealthCare, we’ve got plenty of reasons to celebrate. In March, we’re scheduled to receive the highest possible award from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) at its 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans. Reaching Stage 7 is quite an achievement — especially for a relatively small organization like Fort HealthCare.
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December 18, 2012
Three things have happened to me over the last month. First, I joined a gym (actually re-joined). Second, I listened to a TED talk on sharing health data. Third, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Effectiveness (NICE) published guidance on the management of obesity.
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July 23, 2012
Today Cerner and the community of Nevada, Mo., announced a first of its kind partnership to create a Healthy Nevada. We believe that together, we can impact the cost and accessibility of care, while improving the quality of life across a community.
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July 18, 2012
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reports that almost two out of every three adult Missourians are considered overweight or obese. Failing to maintain a healthy weight can have serious health consequences including chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes that compromise the quality and length of life.
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July 10, 2012
We are pleased to announce that once again Cerner has been selected as a Platinum level winner of the National Business Group on Health 2012 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award. This is the third year in a row that Cerner has been honored to receive the distinction because of our investment and innovative strategies to promote our members’ heath.
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June 20, 2012
According to Dr. Mark Hyman, diabesity is a continuum of metabolic disturbances from mild blood sugar and insulin imbalances to pre-diabetes to Type 2 diabetes. This condition affects one in every two Americans (including 40 percent of normal weight people), and can lead to heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure, in addition to diabetes.
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June 15, 2012
As I discussed previously, onsite clinic and pharmacies are one way employers are addressing how to get, and keep, employees healthy. This location shift for traditional health care services can certainly prove beneficial for both the employer and the employee. But what about looking for ways to reduce the overall need for those services?
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February 20, 2012
It’s no secret that the U.S. isn’t as healthy as it could, or really should, be. And, as our health care system is set up as a “react and respond” system, the unhealthier the population becomes, the more expensive health care becomes. As health care costs continue to rise, it becomes increasingly difficult to improve health outcomes. I think you’ll agree that this is a pretty vicious circle.
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February 17, 2012
Cerner has been on a health journey with our associates for the past several years. We remain committed to bringing innovative, progressive programming to our associates. Our goal is to make activities engaging, easily accessible and fun.
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November 22, 2011
Thanksgiving is approaching—it is a time to reflect on the past year and be thankful for the many blessings in our lives. It is also a time to keep in mind those who are less fortunate—especially children, who are the most vulnerable among us. There are so many children in this world who are unable to access even basic necessities of life, such as adequate health care. Here at Cerner, we try to do our part to help these children live full lives. The holidays are the perfect opportunity to celebrate the possible.
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