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Ahead of #NationalDiabetesMonth, a PSA on diabetic kidney disease, which affects one-third of all patients with #diabetes.

Understand the clinical signs of #DiabeticKidneyDisease and how to prevent it -- guidance from Medical Director Adi Chandrasekhar, MD, MPH, FACP.

#PublicHealthLabs: You're the hero. We're your trusted sidekick.

Meet #LabConnect -- the workflow companion your team WANTS to use.

Upload bulk orders via CSV. Scan paper reqs with OCR. Integrate seamlessly with your existing LIMS.

Ready to reclaim your time? Read on: tinyurl.com/ydw3r2fj

Sask. measles case sends patient to intensive care | CBC News Saskatchewan has recorded one new case of measles, and health officials say the patient required intensive care.

If only there were a way to prevent #measles infections. Oh, wait.... www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

While most breast cancer cases aren't hereditary, knowing your family history matters.

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, arm yourself with knowledge about hereditary breast cancer risk, genetic mutations most linked to breast cancer, and considerations for genetic testing.

For successful #STI #testing, invest in community-based partnerships.

Our yearlong STI testing pilot in Marin County, CA has inspired other areas to do the same.

Reach those never before tested -- Download our playbook for core components, key metrics, and top insights.

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Despite the Hoopla, Vaccines Should Be in Reach This Cough-and-Cold Season - KFF Health News Recommendations surrounding covid vaccinations and other such shots have been confusing. Ultimately, though, little has changed. Here’s what you need to know.

Twenty-one states and D.C. have adopted vaccine recommendations that are broader than those of the federal government, according to KFF. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

This Pharmacy Week, we celebrate pharmacist contributions to #PublicHealth -- especially when it comes to #vaccine administration.

Listen as CEO Andrew Kobylinski explains why more Americans will rely on #pharmacies for immunizations:

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We believe good health tech isn’t a luxury but a right.

That's why we built software to enable large-scale scheduling of testing, vaccinations, & other community health programs.

Because good healthcare shouldn't be a luxury, either.

➡️ Get started: www.primary.health/contact/

Sometimes you can empower a patient with a single 15-minute phone call.

Our #telehealth NPs call patients in our neighborhood screening programs who have abnormal test results and connect them to vital health resources.

Learn how telehealth NPs meet patients where they are: tinyurl.com/36c8be5a

This is a fascinating look at the history of newborn screening (NBS), public health challenges, and efforts to make genomic sequencing a reality for all screenings. We are proud to deliver technology to support NBS follow-up teams and streamline delivery of results for baby's critical first test.

U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

"And it's not done."
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Final day of @aphl.org Newborn Screening Symposium. We're excited to continue the inspiring connections and conversations experienced here.

Special thanks to our Primary.Health #NewbornScreening team. We're honored to deliver #technology that supports babies' critical first test.

#PublicHealth

Access matters in flu prevention. That makes FluMist needle-free nasal spray flu #vaccine a game-changer.

Discover who's eligible for FluMist and how the nasal spray removes significant flu vaccine barriers— from needle anxiety to clinic availability. tinyurl.com/nhfedzxs

#FluSeason #Influenza

Of 3.6M babies screened annually in the US, 14K+ are ID'd with serious conditions.

For tests this critical, NBS technology must be flawless. And now it is.

Introducing...

Newborn Screening Case Management -- the missing link that ensures every baby timely, coordinated care. tinyurl.com/94rc6v3n

TOMORROW OCT. 7 - APHL #NewbornScreening Symposium:

Disrupting the Status Quo: Building Next-Generation Newborn Screening Case Management

Innovate! Session
2:30-3:15 pm
Room 556AB

See how we're revolutionizing baby's critical first test.

Meet our team at Booth #106 -- on the way to the 🐶 🐶🐶!

A huge thank you to our public health lab heroes! Whether detecting outbreaks, ensuring food & water safety, screening newborns, or supporting emergency response, you're shaping healthy communities.

We're proud to support PHLs with technology to streamline workflows and drive public health! 💙🧪

No better place to close out Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month than #CAPHLD 2025.

Stop by Booth 3 -- say hi to Jack Hysell, score some Primary.Health swag and test-drive our LabConnect platform.

#PHLs #ETOR #PublicHealth #DataModernization

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Real-time analytics, for real.

Our #LabConnect dashboard gives you instant access to key metrics across all lab sites, while machine learning continuously improves test order accuracy.

Enjoy enhanced efficiency with no workflow interruption.

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Headed to #CAPHLD? Stop by Booth 3 to experience #LabConnect, our lab interoperability solution that keeps lab tests flowing.

Our team will walk you through the platform and chat all things integrations and operability.

#PHLs #ETOR #PublicHealth #DataModernization

Learn more: tinyurl.com/3tbp7zt2

DYK...Community pharmacists -- 5% of vaccinating professionals -- delivered 45% of COVID-19 #vaccinations across the US? (Source: UC Irvine)

They also fill prescriptions, offer preventive care & give trusted advice.

On #WorldPharmacistsDay, we thank pharmacists for keeping communities healthy.

#LDL? #HDL? #VLDL? Medical Director Dr. Adi Chandrasekhar deciphers those mysterious acronyms in your #cholesterol report and explains what your cholesterol numbers really mean. Be in the know during Cholesterol Education Month.

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3.6M babies. One crucial test. Outdated systems slowing processes.

That's about to change.

Don't miss our Innovate! session:

Disrupting the Stat Quo -
Building the Next Generation of NBS Case Management

Tuesday, Oct. 7
2:30-3:15 pm
Room 556AB

#APHL #NewbornScreening

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💡 Healthcare should be seamless. That's why we're joining the CMS #HealthTech Ecosystem.

Learn how our real-time lab connectivity, digital registration tools, and interoperability expertise will help create the modern, #ConnectedHealthcare experience Americans deserve. tinyurl.com/cpy747z3

Rural Health Transformation Program: Share Your Voice. Local health departments will hold a series of listening sessions to understand community needs and solicit ideas and recommendations. Access locations, dates, and times with the link in this post.

Do you have ideas to help transform rural health in our state? We are looking for your projects and concepts - due Sept 30. Check out local listening sessions to share your community needs and recs. Learn more: bit.ly/4pzSpbB

🍼💻 Every baby deserves a perfect first test—-but outdated systems get in the way.

#HealthTech can transform #NewbornScreening, which saves thousands of lives yearly with just a few drops of blood.

Learn how -- new blog by Amy Gaviglio, MS, CGC Connetics Consulting, LLC: tinyurl.com/rudmc9rb

KFF chart titled “Most Parents Support Public School Vaccine Requirements for Measles and Polio, While About 1 in 5 Say Public Schools Should Not Require These Vaccines.” The chart is a mirrored bar chart showing percent who say either of the two claims comes closest to their view. Results shown by total parents, party identification, and support for MAGA.

KFF chart titled “Most Parents Support Public School Vaccine Requirements for Measles and Polio, While About 1 in 5 Say Public Schools Should Not Require These Vaccines.” The chart is a mirrored bar chart showing percent who say either of the two claims comes closest to their view. Results shown by total parents, party identification, and support for MAGA.

Most parents (81%) say that public schools should require students to get the measles and polio vaccines, with exceptions for medical and religious reasons.

Among all parents, 8% requested a vaccine exemption so a child could attend school or daycare: https://on.kff.org/4nqSlZG

New 2025 #BloodPressure guidelines make it easier for many people to qualify for medication by lowering risk thresholds and #BP targets.

Find out if you're affected -- check out the new joint AHA/ACC guidelines on our blog: tinyurl.com/yen8zsht

#Hypertension #Prevention

Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Every baby deserves timely screening for serious but treatable conditions.

Have you heard of these three types of newborn screening babies should receive within 24-36 hours after birth:
🩸Blood
👂Hearing
♥️Heart
Ask your baby's doctor about screening and the results. Follow up if the doctor says more testing is needed.

Primary.Health is proud to support state and territory newborn screening teams with case management software that streamlines screening, from detection to resolution. Get in touch here: www.primary.health/contact/

This #SexualHealthAwarenessMonth, boost your community's access to sexual healthcare.

Discover breakthrough results from The KITT Project: (CHWs), home #STI testing, & our innovative #HealthTech.

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