Did you know that more than 3 out 4 federal workers has at least one chronic condition? That less than a third is currently being treated? That...
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Exploring Healthcare Quality From a Patient Perspective
Healthcare is moving towards paying for quality, but what does that really mean? You are invited to join the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (...
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May 01, 2014
Fighting Chronic Disease and Obesity
With Special Guests:Dr. Ken Thorpe, Chairman, PFCD;Tommy Thompson, Fmr. Governor (WI) and Fmr. Sec. of US Health and Human Services;Dr. Paul...
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Apr 20, 2014
Addressing Our Senior Obesity Crisis
Please join us Wednesday April 9th for a forum addressing our senior obesity crisis.Registration: 8:30 a.m.Program: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Location:...
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Mar 25, 2014
Innovations in Workplace and Community Wellness: Navigating the New Terrain
In 2008, after a call for action by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”), the House and Senate passed accompanying resolutions acknowledging the...
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Mar 06, 2014
Come to the Table Summit
On Feb. 27, 2014, ProMedica and the Alliance are holding Come to the Table, a half-day summit in Washington, D.C., to encourage other healthcare...
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Feb 26, 2014
Addressing Obesity in America: live Q&A
Topic 1: The health and social impact of obesity to AmericaKenneth Thorpe (Chairman, PFCD)Today, nearly two-thirds of Americans are...
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Nov 07, 2013
Innovative Support Programs for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
According to the American Cancer Society, in 2013 approximately 1.6 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. One in two men and one...
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Oct 23, 2013
Access to the best care and prevention: fighting chronic disease in Turkey
September 24th, 2013Ortakoy Princess Hotel in IstanbulAccess to the best care and prevention: Fighting chronic disease in TurkeyPatient Declaration...
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Sep 19, 2013
Obesity In America: What It Means For Wisconsin's Economy and Seniors
Speakers included former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary and Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson and PFCD Chairman Dr. Kenneth Thorpe.WHEN:...
Aug 30, 2013