Dharmaraj Nagarajan’s Post

Ya'll, It is the Midway point for the Leaders of impact fundraising campaign that I have been nominated to particiapte in! We have already made such a difference from the donations made from my amazing friends, family and colleagues! As we go into this week, I wanted to highlight the importance making small changes in your everyday life. Making these changes every day can add up to big improvements in your overall health. Life’s Essential 8 is the science-based recipe for a longer, healthier life. It identifies the 8 most important factors for cardiovascular health – 4 health behaviors and 4 health factors. Learn more about those factors at this link: https://lnkd.in/eJZskPze If this article resonates with you or you would like to be a changer maker in the pursuit for heart health equity for all, you can donate on my website below! https://lnkd.in/ex8qy9Mw

Being nominated as a Leader of Impact wasn’t something I saw coming, and I still have no idea who thought enough of me to nominate me, BUT I will say this: 🤯 It’s been a journey! Heart disease isn’t something we talk about often UNLESS we are directly impacted… but it’s time to change that narrative. 🩺 Did you know that heart disease is on the rise among younger adults? In fact, between 2019 and 2020, heart disease death rates for individuals aged 25 to 44 increased by 15%! 😳 That’s OUR generation. This isn’t just an issue for the elderly—millennials are facing it head-on, too. Together, we can change the statistics. By raising awareness and supporting research and prevention, we can save lives. I’m wrapping up my American Heart Association Leader of Impact campaign on December 4th, and I need YOUR support. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight against heart disease. Will you join me? 👉🏾 Click here to donate: https://lnkd.in/e-bg5vCV Let’s be the generation that takes heart health seriously and makes an impact! 🤍 #HeartHealth #LeaderOfImpact #MillennialsForHeartHealth

November marks the start of Movember, a global movement raising awareness for men’s health. Men’s health affects us all—our fathers, brothers, sons, partners, and friends. When they’re well, families, workplaces, and communities thrive. But when they face challenges, the impact is widespread. Men’s health is everyone’s concern. Let’s come together, take action, and make a difference this Movember. Grow, move, donate, and spread the word. For more information or to get involved, watch this video visithttps://lnkd.in/gVKCfEzb Movember Realface. Let’s change the future of men’s health, together.

The American Heart Association has introduced a new telehealth stroke certification for healthcare professionals, aimed at enhancing skills and standardizing training in telestroke care. This certification, supported by the Helmsley Charitable Trust, is designed to improve stroke outcomes and expand access to timely treatment, especially in rural areas. Learn more about how this initiative can help bridge gaps in stroke care and improve patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/ePYmrJeU Discover how we're transforming virtual care: https://lnkd.in/epNuqxyw

Digital maturity is a never-ending journey, and it’s never simple. If you aren’t struggling then you’re probably not doing it right. The complexity stems from how every change leader has a unique set of circumstances to navigate, from the internal politics and organisational culture around change, to the local history around digital transformation, to the legacy technology and the vendor relationships, to the financial outlook, to the talent and capacity available, to the buy-in at the frontline, to the ambition and will at the top to elevate capabilities around digital and data, and more. Perhaps the simplest ways to begin and to make progress are to share war stories about the challenges, the constraints, the things that worked and the things that didn’t, with other leaders on similar journeys. Opportunities to share and learn in a safe space with the right people outside your own region aren’t always easy to find, so it’s wonderful to see that HIMSS are running a digital maturity forum all day on December 5th, in London, hosted by GOSH DRIVE - the innovation unit for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH). I’m delighted to be part of it (as both a Vice Chair of HIMSS UK & Ireland, and also the Head of Commercial at GOSH). If you’re interested in sharing war stories or learning (or both), this forum is worth registering for. The link is in the post below. Spaces are limited, but it will run again and the next one will be hosted by the team at Alder Hey Innovation.

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You may know me from my feature cover on Men’s Health or my book, The 1st Aisle, available on Amazon, maybe you’ve seen me in a few commercials on TV, or you’ve seen my exercise videos on Instagram and YouTube. But, now, it’s time to get serious. For the last 35 years I’ve lived a plant-based vegan life and I’m positive it’s saved me from a stroke, heart disease, diabetes, being overweight and God only knows what else. A lot of the insight I’ve received about plant-based eating is from PCRM, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, based in Washington D.C., led by Dr. Neal Barnard. The mission of PCRM is to save and improve human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. That said, I’m doing an awareness campaign and fundraiser for PCRM, which is a bike ride departing from Central Park in New York City on May 21st and arriving at Lincoln Park in Chicago on June 5th. The ride is to inspire the African-American community to combat heart disease with a combination of cardiovascular exercise and plant-based eating, two things I’ve dedicated my life to. PCRM has many great programs and initiatives that we all need to be aware of and it’s all about improving the quality of life for you, your family, your loved ones and everyone else who wants to join the party. It’s my mission to help promote those programs and get a million people to adopt a plant-based lifestyle so the African-American community and the world at large will be healthier and happier. However, this mission will only be realized through your generous contributions to help fund the trip and donate money to PCRM. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. We’re accepting corporate donations and I’ve set up a GoFundMe page to make your contributions easy and seamless. To track my progress on the 1,100 mile journey from New York to Chicago, follow me on Instagram and YouTube. I’ll be giving daily progress reports and you’ll even be able to track me in real time. If you’d like you can even join me on the road for parts of the ride! I can’t do this without you. Understand that together we can literally save a lot of lives and make something special happen. I thank you in advance for your support. To DONATE go to https://lnkd.in/eQEUWvGi https://lnkd.in/eYTJP4Ad

Being a Eye care professional and public health scholar, i Heartily Respect to Peek Vision and similar organizations make a profound impact on community eye care by focusing on accessible services, Education, and vision Restoration. Their Dedication helps prevent avoidable Blindness and ensures that more people can Experience clear vision, Regardless of their circumstances. Peek Vision’s work is transforming Community Eye care by making screenings Easier, cheaper, and more accessible, thereby helping millions maintain or restore their sight. 1-Enhanced Screening Reach. 2-Data-Driven Solutions. 3-Educational Impact. 4-Reduced Blindness Rates Thank you peek vision for providing These facilities on one platform for community Eye care service. #sceh,#clgei,#operationeyesight, #piramalfoundation,#lvpei #Missionforvision #seva #akhandjyoti #Tatafoundation #jswfoundation, #SriSankaradevaNethralaya, #sevasadan.

Arnprior Regional Health celebrated a major milestone on December 3, 2024, as the first patient received a CT scan using the hospital’s newly installed state-of-the-art equipment. This moment marks the beginning of a new era of enhanced, patient-centered diagnostic care for Arnprior and surrounding areas. “This is a tremendous step forward for Arnprior Regional Health and the patients we serve,” said Jeremy Stevenson, President and CEO. “Having this state-of-the-art technology on-site means improved access, faster diagnoses, and better health outcomes for our community.” The addition of the CT scanner was made possible thanks to the generosity of community members, businesses, and organizations who supported the fundraising campaign, which has now reached 95% of its $2.2 million goal. To bring the campaign to a close, a $40,000 donation matching opportunity is currently underway, doubling the impact of every dollar contributed. Read more: https://lnkd.in/epxZSYAm

Every day, we get to see how access to compassionate, comprehensive healthcare transforms lives. For families in need, your generosity isn’t just a donation—it’s a lifeline. It ensures that parents can stay healthy, children can thrive, and patients can get the care they need to live their fullest lives. Together, hand in hand, we can bring healing to our community. Here’s how your generosity can create change: $938 provides a family of four with: -A full year of office visits for preventive and ongoing care.  -Comprehensive lab work to identify and address underlying health issues.  -Holistic treatments like acupuncture to manage pain, stress, or chronic conditions.  -Necessary supplements to support their overall health and well-being. $470 provides a family of four with:  -Two office visits each for preventive care or treatment of minor illnesses.  -A one-month supply of common vitamins, ensuring they have the nutrients to support general health. $200 provides an individual patient with:  -Initial and follow-up lab work to monitor their health or diagnose conditions.  -Two bottles of supplements tailored to their needs.  -A comprehensive office visit to create a personalized care plan. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gsyv2YTE