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2/3 of people with Alzheimer’s are women; prevention is key

WebMalibu girl finds haven and mental health support; Almost two-thirds of people with Alzheimer’s are women according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That’s why the …

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COVID vaccine mandate for health workers in NY to end

(Just Now) WebNew York state health officials signaled Wednesday a requirement that health care workers receive the COVID-19 vaccination will end as pandemic-era rules …

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Area teen makes medical impact with heart disease research

(8 days ago) WebArea teen makes medical impact with heart disease research. Presenting her final research project before graduating the Academy of Holy Names, at first glance, …

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Austin Public Health shows rise in opioid-related overdoses

(6 days ago) WebAUSTIN, Texas — Austin Public Health has been tracking the amount of overdoses over the last years from opioids. In a new dashboard, APH illustrates a rise in …

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St. Joseph's drops COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers

(2 days ago) WebThe action comes a week after New York state health officials signaled a requirement that health care workers receive the COVID-19 vaccination will end as …

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Push for more biomarker testing coverage ahead in New York

(1 days ago) WebA push continues to increase access to biomarker testing in New York state, which can help doctors figure out the best treatment for cancer patients. Advocates for …

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Major hospitals made 'shocking' profits, N.C. treasurer says

(8 days ago) WebBig hospitals made billions during the pandemic, act like 'cartels,' N.C. treasurer says. By Charles Duncan North Carolina. PUBLISHED 4:30 PM ET Jun. 22, …

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Officials: Rochester-area hospitals operating over capacity

(7 days ago) WebPUBLISHED 4:31 PM ET Oct. 25, 2022. Monroe County health officials say local hospitals are operating over capacity. Officials say it's not due to COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus or the flu, but over …

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Mo. Gov. Parson signs transgender health care, athlete bills

(3 days ago) WebBy Gregg Palermo St. Louis. PUBLISHED 1:23 PM ET Jun. 07, 2023. ST. LOUIS–Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday signed two of the more controversial …

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Patients with DNR orders likely to receive less care

(8 days ago) WebTEXAS — Patients with do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders have higher death rates for unrelated illnesses because health care providers give less care, according to numbers from the American Heart …

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Doctor describes parallels between COVID, HIV

(1 days ago) WebPrism Health North Texas CEO Dr. John T. Carlo notes numerous parallels between the HIV/AIDS crisis that appeared in the '80s and the COVID-19 pandemic. Carlo says both health crises created a …

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Impact of bills on LGBTQ mental health

(7 days ago) WebThe Trevor Project’s 2023 U.S. National Survey on Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People shows these bills are affecting the mental health of LGBTQ teens and …

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Inside Utica's downtown hospital as construction continues

(6 days ago) WebA look inside Utica's downtown hospital as con­struction continues. A new downtown Utica hospital is taking shape with more than half the project complete, …

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RCSD cancels outdoor activities Wednesday due to air quality

(7 days ago) WebPUBLISHED 10:04 AM ET Jun. 07, 2023. The Rochester Cirty School District has canceled all outdoor activities Wednesday, including physical education classes, due …

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Timeline: A look at COVID in N.C. over the last two years

(2 days ago) WebTimeline: A look at COVID in N.C. over the last two years of the pandemic. It's been two years since the World Health Organization gave the COVID-19 outbreak …

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St. Joseph's looks to rehire for health care positions

(Just Now) WebWe'd be thrilled," said Falcone. About 75 to 80% of the positions staff had previously been terminated from are available. Leaders are looking to fill mostly clinical …

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Who is Kody Kinsley

(8 days ago) WebGov. Roy Cooper said he will appoint Kinsley to the role Jan. 1. He will still need N.C. Senate confirmation. Kinsley is not a doctor. Cohen described him as a key …

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New York learns lesson about the Air Quality Index

(3 days ago) WebThat was the warning from health experts as the Air Quality Index, or AQI, monitored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), spiked. “What it’s telling …

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33 Texas doctors settle Kickback allegations

(Just Now) WebThe Anti-Kickback Statute forbids health professionals from profiting off falsely documented referrals for Medicare, Medicaid and other federally funded …

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How rural New Yorkers face health care challenges

(6 days ago) WebResidents of rural areas, especially in upstate New York, tend to be older, and communities have struggled to retain their population and younger people as they …

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OPWDD: State processes delaying worker bonuses, raises

(3 days ago) WebLawmakers are frustrated millions of dollars for pay raises and bonuses for health workers allocated in the 2022-23 state budget haven't been distributed. They …

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Holistic Approach Preferred Over Vaccine by Some

(7 days ago) WebHolistic Approach Preferred Over COVID-19 Vaccine in Some Com­mu­nities. DALLAS — While you decide if you’re going to get vaccinated for COVID-19, doctors …

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Concerns raised over methadone clinic in downtown Albany

(7 days ago) WebCamino Nuevo, a six-year-old methadone clinic, shares the Hauf Building with other organizations at 175 Central Ave., in downtown Albany. One concern heard …

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Oswego County considered ‘high’ COVID transmission area

(7 days ago) WebOswego County is seeing an alarming rate of COVID-19 cases this past week. The CDC is now raising the community transmission level from ‘substantial’ to …

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NYC sues more than 30 counties over migrant policies

(2 days ago) WebNYC sues 30 New York counties over migrant policies. New York City sued more than 30 municipalities and local leaders mostly in upstate New York on …

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