Clincierge is proud to announce our partnership with the Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) organization. Founded in 2011, HOH connects United States military service personnel, veterans, spouses, and caregivers to employers across the country. What is the Hiring Our Heroes Program? Highly skilled individuals are paired with civilian employers searching for candidates with specific skill sets …
Due to a lack of health equity and many existing health disparities for rare disease patients, their access to clinical trial participation is often greatly diminished. With limited education and finances, many do not know about trial opportunities, while others cannot fathom the additional costs of participating.
Most people understand the responsibilities of a hotel concierge. This person assists guests with navigating the new city they are visiting and books reservations for area tours, restaurants, and entertainment options. They are willing to assist with any request, no matter how large or small. However, many do not understand the role of a patient …
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The month of November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM). For more than 20 years, this celebration honors the more than 40M individuals across the country who provide care for aging or ill parents, spouses, children, or other family members or friends.
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Since the 1960s, every infant born in America receives a heel prick within the first 48 hours of life. The dried blood is then tested for various genetic, endocrine, and metabolic disorders. When the test detects a specific disease, families are educated, and a life-changing treatment plan is quickly …
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Today Clincierge celebrates Women’s Equality Day. In 1971, Congress designated August 26th as Women’s Equality Day to remind us of the past, present, and future struggles women face in their stride toward equality. At Clincierge, we foster a corporate culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Clincierge leadership continually evaluates and strives to improve the level …
The onset of COVID-19 brought about many changes in how patients connected with healthcare providers and clinical trial sites. Seemingly overnight, physicians had to pivot to accommodate patients who needed to continue their treatment regimen while observing social distancing. The usage of telemedicine skyrocketed, with patients contacting their providers and site staff via telephone and …
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Each year on July 26, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Awareness Day is celebrated in the United States. Signed into law in 1990 by then-President George H.W. Bush, the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination and promotes equal opportunities for those with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act is divided into five separate sections, as …
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Pride Month History: Each June, we celebrate Pride Month in remembrance of the Stonewall Uprising. The Stonewall Uprising was the first national gay pride parade held on June 28, 1970, to mark the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots. These riots were clashes between the members of the gay community and police officers who raided …
Celebrated since 1983, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is observed each June to raise awareness of the most common form of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a group of medical conditions characterized by brain impairments that affect one’s daily life. These conditions include Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, frontotemporal, vascular, normal pressure …
View the results of our recent research to explore how effective patient support strategies can reduce barriers, increase retention, and improve outcomes in rare disease clinical trials in our latest eBook.
