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Experts warned that without stronger regulation, this could destabilize the health care system and come at the expense of patient care. The hearing focused primarily on the financial challenges facing Steward Health Care, one of the nation's largest private, for-profit hospital chains. In remarks that opened the meeting, state Sen. Cindy Friedman referenced concerns shared by many health care leaders that Steward could shutter hospitals in the state.
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2 years ago Read more at WBUR News

Penn State Health News The funds support efforts ranging from providing nutritious food to at-risk individuals to offering live music performances in hospital lobbies. The most recent grants distributed across the county totaled $8.9 million. Projects typically funded include infrastructure, emergency services, transportation and human services.
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LifeLabs is pleased to introduce its first kit, the Cervical Health (HPV) Kit for human papillomavirus (“HPV”) testing. This proactive and private solution caters to individuals with busy schedules, those facing accessibility challenges, and anyone prioritizing their wellness journey. To support healthcare providers and their patients in taking proactive approach to their wellness, we offer a convenient solution for HPV testing that can be collected in the comfort of their homes.
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Gina Bertolini, Sarah Carlins, and Jianne McDonald analyze two recent HHS initiatives. Cybersecurity events involving our nation’s health care providers have precipitously risen in the past five years. OCR reports a nearly 300% increase in large data breaches that involve ransomware reported to OCR from 2018 to 2022.
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Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer visits with Soldiers of Task Force Talon, Guam, Feb. 7, 2023. The Army’s investment in permanent barracks has grown from $718 million in fiscal year 2021 to $1.5 billion in the 2025 budget request proposal. This proposal outlines new projects that will provide at least 1,600 beds at eight locations.
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VA has made it easier and faster for veterans to access VA health care nationwide through VA’s Access Sprints. As result of these sprints, VA saw approximately 25,000 more new patients from October 2023 to February 2024 compared to the same period last year – and new patient appointments increased by 11%. VA is currently delivering more care and more benefits to more veterans than ever before in our nation’s history.
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fentanyl-related overdose deaths across Multnomah County over the past five years. In 2023, it was more than one person per day, according to Dr. Mosites. It takes significant time — about three to four months — to confirm a suspected overdose.
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The University of Cincinnati's Ed Faber spoke with EveryDay Health about ways to manage multiple myeloma symptoms. These symptoms affect the nerves that send and receive signals between your brain, spinal cord and the rest of the body. Lowering the dose, changing the timing or stopping the use of certain medications is one strategy to manage NP symptoms, Faber said.
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Franciscan Health Cancer Center Lafayette is the largest comprehensive cancer center in Tippecanoe County. The center will provide screenings, diagnostics and treatments for patients in one centralized location.
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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services is raising awareness of the health risks associated with raising backyard birds. The risk to human health is currently very low, but if you develop flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, or shortness of breath within 10 days of contact with a sick or dead bird.
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2 years ago Read more at NBC Montana