Nearly 10 percent of Americans live with Type 2 diabetes, with 1.5 million people receiving that diagnosis each year. It’s very likely you know someone with Type 2 diabetes, or that you have it yourself–but what do you know about diabetes? Unfortunately, diabetes has become something of a punchline. A joke cracked after a Halloween
We kick off each New Year with resolutions and plans to change things in our lives. Surveys show that roughly 45% of these resolutions are geared towards our health. To help you start the New Year off right and reach your health and wellness goals, we’ve compiled the following seven healthy habits to embrace as
New York Health Works announced a new program that will be the first step in educating and empowering New Yorkers to take charge of their health. In January 2019, we will be launching a mobile health screening program in NYC called Roadmap to Health – “el camino hacia la salud.” Roadmap to Health will provide
On November 8th, New York Health Works and PhRMA awarded a STEM Talent Pipeline Grant to Escuela República del Perú, a public school in San Juan, Puerto Rico. During Hurricane Maria last fall, the school’s science lab was severely damaged. The grant will support the rebuilding of the school and outfitting of a new science
With the holiday season approaching, and subsequently guests coming and going, it’s important to safeguard your medications so they don’t fall into the wrong hands — that is, any hands but yours. Prescription drug abuse is a serious problem in the United States. A 2016 National Study on Drug Use and Health reported that almost
The Rx Common Sense Bill protects patients like you with added prescription drug benefits that make common sense. The bill puts people and patients first, offering easier and faster access to your medications, more choice in how you receive them and by promising that you’ll receive all the facts when it comes to medicine options.
Americans want more transparency in health care, more information about out-of-pocket costs, more context about medicine costs and more information about how they can better afford the treatments they need. Biopharmaceutical companies heard this call and are taking action to help people make more informed health care decisions. Last week, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of
This October 27th, from 10am to 2pm, the Drug Enforcement Administration will be hosting its 6th National Take Back Day. The purpose of Take Back Day is to help combat drug addiction and overdose deaths. In 2015, a national survey on drug use and health showed that 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The
A 2017 study revealed that more than 55% of Americans are taking prescription medication. With the number of prescription medications on the rise, it’s inevitable that one of your loved ones will be prescribed medication as well. If you are in a caretaker position or have aging parents, you might find yourself needing to engage
At New York Health Works, we believe that patients and doctors should have the final say about a patient’s prescription medications. When a doctor prescribes medication, they make a decision based on a variety of factors, including: The diagnosis Patient desires, whether that’s for a more mild medication or lower dosage Cost of medication under