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WebGun suicides reached "unprecedented" high in 2022, CDC data shows. The annual U.S. firearm suicide rate in 2022 increased to the highest documented level since at least …

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Latest hospital cyberattack shows how health care …

(Just Now) WebLatest hospital cyberattack shows health care systems' vulnerability 02:14. Tulsa, Oklahoma — Annie Wolf's open-heart surgery was just two days away when the …

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Ohio "white lung" pneumonia cases not linked to China …

(7 days ago) WebHealth officials in Ohio are warning about an increase in pneumonia cases among children — but experts say there isn't a connection between this outbreak and the …

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Ransomware attack on health care chain impacts …

(7 days ago) WebA ransomware attack on a national health care chain that operates 30 hospitals across six states has affected patients and facilities. Ardent Health Services …

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Maryland health department launches survey to …

(2 days ago) WebBALTIMORE -- The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday launched a community survey to help identify residents' health needs and define the …

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When that supposedly free annual physical generates a bill

(2 days ago) WebKFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF—an independent …

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Why it's so tough to reduce unnecessary medical care

(1 days ago) WebOf the $3 trillion spent each year on health care in the U.S., 10% to 30% consists of this low-value care, according to multiple estimates. "There's a culture of …

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COVID hospitalizations climb 22% this week

(9 days ago) WebIt comes as health officials are racing to study a new highly mutated COVID variant called BA.2.86, nicknamed "Pirola" on social media, that has begun to emerge …

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A year with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: What …

(4 days ago) WebThe Suicide and Crisis Lifeline's 988 hotline marked its one-year milestone this month. Mental health experts say the three-digit number made help more accessible …

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At least 2 million poor kids in the U.S. have lost Medicaid …

(7 days ago) WebBy Kate Gibson. November 10, 2023 / 5:09 PM EST / MoneyWatch. At least 2 million children have lost health insurance coverage since the end of a pandemic …

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Family of suspect in Queens stabbings say he suffered from …

(7 days ago) Web12 hours ago · Family: Suspect in multiple fatal stabbings in Queens suffered from mental health issues 01:15 Courtney Gordon's mother and sister said he had been mentally …

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UnitedHealth uses faulty AI to deny elderly patients medically

(9 days ago) WebImplementing AI algorithms may help health insurance companies automate between 50% and 75% of the manual work involved in approving insurance requests, …

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About 4 million New Yorkers impacted by medical company's data …

(9 days ago) WebAt least 4 million people in New York City and Syracuse have been impacted by the breach, which has affected Northwell Health and Crouse Health. Most New …

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How to solve America's shortage of primary care doctors

(4 days ago) WebAverage annual compensation for doctors who focus on primary care — family medicine, internists, and pediatricians — ranges from an average of about …

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Harvard professor highlights importance of ventilation for "healthy

(Just Now) WebFor the Harvard professor, founder of the university's Healthy Buildings Program, our building design and public health officials have ignored indoor air systems …

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Biden campaign rips Trump's health care policies in new ad

(1 days ago) WebThe Biden campaign is attacking former President Donald Trump's health care policies in a new TV ad airing Thursday in several key battleground states. The 60 …

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Pet Project: How pets can help their owners recover from trauma

(5 days ago) Web12 hours ago · Dogs and cats provide unconditional love that benefits mental health and offers true friendship, Erickson said. Cultivating a positive relationship with pets benefits …

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More than 1 million Corewell Health patients impacted by security

(1 days ago) WebThe health information of about 1 million patients of Corewell Health in Southeast Michigan and about 2,500 Priority Health members were impacted due to a …

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Henry Ford Health President, CEO Bob Riney named one of …

(9 days ago) Web1 day ago · Henry Ford Health According to the publication, their list reflects people who have made oversized contributions to the healthcare industry in the past year. "The 2023 …

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What's next for patients after Compass Medical's closure

(1 days ago) WebQUINCY - Thousands of patients are left scrambling after Compass Medical abruptly shut down on Wednesday. "We deeply regret the impact that Compass Medical …

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Family and friends shocked after pivotal Colorado Latino …

(3 days ago) WebLucille Ruibal Rivera was a leader in health care, co-founder of the Tepeyac Community Health Center, and vice-chair of the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council.

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5 dead after stabbing at burning home in Queens, suspect shot …

(4 days ago) WebNYPD: Multiple people killed in stabbing at home in Queens 09:04. Police said the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Courtney Gordon of the Bronx, was visiting …

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Roadway bridge construction for Hudson River tunnel begins in …

(6 days ago) WebConstruction is underway on the New Jersey side that will provide a path for machines to dig a two-track tunnel under the Hudson River. Ground was broken on the …

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Israel expands Gaza ground offensive, says efforts in south will …

(7 days ago) Web13 hours ago · A Health Ministry spokesman asserted that hundreds had been killed or wounded since a weeklong cease-fire ended Friday. "The majority of victims are still …

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CBS News Investigates

(9 days ago) WebAddress: CBS News Investigative Unit. 514 W 57th Street, 6th Floor Suite 207. New York , NY 10019.

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Speeding driver killed in crash in St. Paul while evading traffic stop

(7 days ago) Web18 hours ago · ST. PAUL, Minn. — Authorities say a speeding driver trying to evade a traffic stop crashed into a concrete wall and died early Sunday in St. Paul. The crash happened …

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Firefighters battle house fire in North Bergen, New Jersey

(4 days ago) WebUpdated on: October 24, 2023 / 12:22 PM EDT / CBS New York. NORTH BERGEN, N.J. -- A house went up in flames Tuesday morning in North Bergen, New Jersey. Firefighters …

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