HEALTH

Israeli forces besieged two more Gaza hospitals on Sunday, pinning down medical teams under heavy gunfire, the Palestinian Red Crescent said. Israel said it had captured 480 militants in continued clashes at Gaza's main Al-Shifa Hospital. It has released videos and pictures supporting the claim. Hamas and medical staff deny the accusations.
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2 years ago Read more at CBC.ca

Seven per cent of adults now vape daily, up nearly three-fold since 2019. Nicotine, especially in high doses, is known to be harmful to brain development. Vaping products also contain more than 200 chemicals, some of them known carcinogens.
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2 years ago Read more at The Conversation

Queen Camilla gave an update on her husband's condition during a royal visit to Belfast. In a new sit-down interview conducted as Phillips visits the country due to his role as an ambassador of ISPS Handa, the royal family member shared that the King is eager to return to work. The update comes shortly after the Princess of Wales announced her own diagnosis of an undisclosed type of cancer.
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2 years ago Read more at TIME

Dr Kerry Chant and NSW Health are consulting with staff, unions, and local health districts about the proposed change. Health Minister Ryan Park told 2GB's Ben Fordham the consultation would continue during the next few weeks.
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2 years ago Read more at 9News

Kate Middleton has been diagnosed with cancer after abdominal surgery in January. Kate's uncle Gary Goldsmith, 58, has apologised for her cancer diagnosis. In a video, Kate said she was undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. She said it was a 'huge shock' and that she was not cancerous. “I think it was very well-crafted’, she said.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo News Australia

In relation to health, the report called for full implementation of the 2021–2031 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan. The Department of Health and Ageing announced it was carrying out an aged care worker survey, open until 30 April. I understand the Department’s new slogan is ‘More Reviews than Rotten Tomatoes’.
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2 years ago Read more at Croakey Health Media

McHenry County voters have approved a new 0.25% local sales tax meant for mental health services in the county. Officials estimate that the tax would bring in about $13 million of revenue annually. The Mental Health Board originally asked for a $2.5 million increase in its portion of county property tax levy.
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2 years ago Read more at Shaw Local News Network

At any given time, an average of 20 people are in custody in the Routt County Detention Center. About 30-40% of those in custody chose to take advantage of the robust Jail Based Behavioral Services. The jail contracts with a nurse practitioner for 30 hours a week and on-call emergencies. When incarcerated individuals are released, they can receive a “go bag” or a small backpack.
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2 years ago Read more at Steamboat Pilot & Today

free men’s health screening is happening next Saturday in Pulaski, Illinois. Lunch will be provided and there will be gift card drawings. The screenings are part of a collaboration with 5th Street Renaissance and Community Health and Emergency Services.
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2 years ago Read more at KFVS

The Remote Area Medical is a nonprofit that helps provide health care through free clinics. Runners are laced up for a 5k on UVA grounds, hoping to raise funds to bring fund to bring quality health care to people in Fishersville. This upcoming health care clinic will be a pop-up shop held at the Augusta Expo.
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2 years ago Read more at 29 News