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March 2018

ICYMI: Recap Our #P2SaferOpioidUse Twitter Interview with APHA!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by ODPHP

Pathways to Safer Opioid Use

Every March we celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness about the importance of patient safety — and a great opportunity to share strategies that health professionals can use to protect their patients. Pathways to Safer Opioid Use is an interactive training that ODPHP developed for health care professionals, public health professionals, and students...

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health.gov Blog, News & Announcements
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Health Care Quality and Patient Safety

TOOLKIT: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on March 1, 2018 by ODPHP

Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the third most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people age 50 and older. Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a great time to spread the word about the importance of getting screened for colorectal cancer...

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News & Announcements, health.gov Blog
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Health Literacy