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May marks Military Appreciation Month. Veterans like Derek Herrera, Board Member of MedTechVets connect transitioning service members with opportunities to start a career in medtech. Listen to Derek’s podcast to learn more. https://bit.ly/3JLWB1L

Organizations like U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Women’s Health (OWH) and Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) engage communities on solutions to improve women’s health equity in the medtech industry. Read more about how AdvaMed is engaged. https://bit.ly/40xnGPy
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month recognizes the innovative contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the medtech industry. AdvaMed Advance drives this innovation through achievement of inclusion and diversity best practices. Learn More: https://www.advamed.org/about/initiatives/advamed-advance/
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April is a time to improve cancer awareness among racial and ethnic minority patients and encourage action through policy, health education, and early detection. Read more about how the medical device field is weighing in. https://www.advamed.org/health-equity/.

AdvaMed and organizations like the Office of Minority Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are committed to increasing awareness among patients of color and the clinicians who treat them about the existence, use, and benefits of innovative medical technologies. Culturally competent healthcare services, information, and resources help patients better understand their healthcare options. Learn more about AdvaMed’s Principles of Health Equity: https://www.advamed.org/member-center/resource-library/principles-health-equity/

March is a time to commemorate the contributions of women in every field. Women have made and continue to make their mark in medtech. AdvaMed's Women's Executive Network (WEN) brings together organizations to amplify and support these leaders in medtech. https://www.advamed.org/about/initiatives/womens-executive-network/

March 8 is International Women's Day. AdvaMed's Women's Executive Network is committed to building a pipeline of diverse women leaders in the medtech industry. Learn more: https://www.advamed.org/about/initiatives/womens-executive-network/

Medical technology saves and improves lives. Imagine every patient, every time, enjoying access to the world’s best medtech. That’s the vision behind the medtech industry’s Medical Innovation Agenda for the 118th Congress. https://www.advamed.org/2023/02/28/advameds-medical-innovation-agenda-for-the-118th-congress/

AdvaMed’s Medical Innovation Agenda for the 118th Congress - AdvaMed AdvaMed's medtech priorities for the 118th Congress highlight opportunities to address the most important issues facing patients and the medical technology industry today.

"Start unknown, finish unforgettable.” - Dr. Charisse Y. Sparks, Chief Medical Officer, AppliedVR. Register to join AdvaMed’s , , and panelist, Dr. Sparks for this discussion:
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The U.S. government is working with AdvaMed and its member companies on medical technology equipment, and supply and financial donations for earthquake recovery in southeast Turkey and northern Syria. Read our blog to learn about how you can donate:

Medical Technology Donations for the Turkish Earthquake Response - AdvaMed AdvaMed and its member companies are working with the U.S. government on medtech donations for humanitarian aid following the devastating earthquakes in southeast Turkey and northern Syria.

Medical technology saves and enhances lives every day. Women need their heart disease recognized and treated on equal footing with men. American Heart Month is an ideal opportunity to help level the playing field. Read the full blog: https://www.advamed.org/2023/02/16/women-and-heart-disease/

“The pipeline to more diverse and inclusive leadership starts with more black and brown founders in medtech." - Dr. Angelique Johnson

Register to join AdvaMed’s , , and panelist, Dr. Johnson for this discussion: http://ow.ly/wtJy50MIiZ6