Category / Public and Population Health
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The Home of the Future for Aging Americans
The home of the future is one that will accommodate our rapidly rising numbers of older Americans.
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The IOM Report on Pain
At least 116 million US adults suffer from chronic pain. That’s more than the number affected by heart disease, diabetes and cancer – combined.
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What the Data Reveal about Aging in Kansas City
John Carney, CEO of the Center for Practical Bioethics, discusses how Kansas City’s aging population will affect all aspects of life (e.g., healthcare, caregiving, housing, shopping, driving) in the region, as well as the opportunities these demographic trends offer.
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Working with a Chronic Disease
We’re living longer and we’re working longer, so how do we strike a balance between the needs of the person with the chronic disease and the needs of the workplace?
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Working with the Aging Workforce
Steven Joiner, head of the Workforce Pillar of the KC4 Aging in Community initiative, discusses why the workforce needs to shift perspective on aging from one of burden to asset.
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Your Genome and the Data Risks
Barbara Atkinson, MD, discusses genomics, privacy and big data in Learning Health Systems from her perspective on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
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Health Coverage for All
Steve Roling, president and CEO of the Healthcare Foundation of Greater Kansas City, and Dr. William Pankey of Swope Health Services, explain why they believe healthcare reform should cover everyone and discuss the controversy surrounding doing so.
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The Story of the American Chronic Pain Association
This interview features Penney Cowan, founder of the American Chronic Pain Association and a pioneer and advocate for people in pain,
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Trusting Our Differences
During its 25 years of service, the Center for Practical Bioethics has taken on a number of initiatives that continue to have impact in the daily work of medical professionals across the country.
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What the Data Reveal about Aging in Kansas City
John Carney, CEO of the Center for Practical Bioethics, discusses how Kansas City’s aging population will affect all aspects of life
