Turkey feasts with loved ones may have come and gone, but the aftermath of COVID and flu-related hospitalizations post-Thanksgiving are on the upswing, albeit it’s lower than this time last year. In a subtle move this week, the California Department of Public Health replaced the state’s COVID dashboard with a new respiratory virus dashboard that …
In the stillness of the night, I mustered the strength to rise from my bed. It was well before the sun started to rise, and avoiding my doctor’s orders to fast, I snuck a quick breakfast of cereal and milky-sweet coffee. This would be my third and final child, and at almost 46 years old, …
Glen Davis could face jail time for his role in a scheme aimed at defrauding the NBA health care fund. (Photo by Angela Rowlings/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images) (MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images via Getty Images) Following an illicit scheme targeting the NBA health care plan, former NBA players Glen Davis and Will …
Case of active tuberculosis is confirmed at a drop-in child care center in Omaha, Nebraska’s Westview YMCA. The Douglas County Health Department has identified over 500 children and staff members who may have been exposed. The investigation has come together over 48 hours with a mission to prevent any additional cases of tuberculosis and to …
Case of active tuberculosis at Westview YMCA in northwest Omaha discovered, Douglas County health officials said Thursday. The patient with the bacterial infection was notified to the health department by the healthcare provider. The department is concerned about possible exposure for over 500 children and staff members due to the increased risk for young children. …
Recently, I accompanied the man I deeply love to his doctor’s appointment, where I found myself facing the perplexing question of emergency contact. Interestingly, he filled in my name as his emergency contact, and I realized that I am his emergency contact as well. However, when it came to the marital status section, he checked …
Healthcare Costs Rise as Some Struggle for Coverage 09/15/2023 Did you know that healthcare costs are on the rise, causing people to face financial struggles for coverage? It’s not just the increasing prices of food and housing that are emptying consumers’ wallets these days. Insurance premiums are also taking a toll on their pockets. According …
New Study Reveals Alarming Statistics on African Healthcare System: More Doctors and Nurses Witness Preventable Deaths According to a recently released report by the global trade union federation Public Services International (PSI), an alarming 60% of Africa’s frontline doctors and nurses have reported witnessing patients die in hospital wards and waiting areas. This figure is …
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has signed an important bill, Senate Bill 525, raising the minimum wage for health care workers in the state to $25 per hour. This move aims to address staffing shortages that have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was met with celebration from the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) …
According to a new study presented at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) software can detect melanomas with 100% accuracy. This groundbreaking research highlights how AI is rapidly improving and learning, thanks to advancements in training techniques and data quality. Lead author Dr. Kashini Andrew, a specialist registrar at …