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In Latin America and the Caribbean, half of doctors and over 80% of nursing staff are women (IDB, 2019), a key workforce in healthcare. Women only hold between 8 and 25% of leadership positions in hospital institutions. Overall, women participate less in health decision-making, which obscures specific needs and those of the people under their care.
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2 years ago Read more at United Nations Development Programme

Tracy Farrill, interim director of Defense Health Network Continental, was the keynote speaker for the inaugural “Serving in Strength: Health and Wellness Series” sponsored by the Military Women’s Memorial on Feb. 29, 2024. The series is a comprehensive program designed to address the unique health needs of military women through educational events. One panelist said advocating for oneself is vitally important.
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2 years ago Read more at DVIDS

Penn State Health partnered with Student Lodging Inc. to build a new outpatient clinic near Millersville University to serve the Millersville community and the surrounding region. Today students, faculty and staff will be able to access primary care through a separate, dedicated entrance. The new, 11,000 square-foot building features 19 exam rooms, two specialty treatment rooms, ample parking and a student health suite.
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2 years ago Read more at Penn State University

Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rogers led the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee in marking up 19 bills to improve the health and wellbeing of patients and caregivers. Today’s markup included the bipartisan DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2024 (H.R. 7406), which Cathy introduced to increase funding for Down syndrome research to $250 million annually for the next five years. This committee continues to prioritize examining programs set to expire, making changes if
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2 years ago Read more at Cathy McMorris Rodgers

We don’t question the “why” behind routine weigh-ins. There’s no clear evidence that they improve a patient’s health. Many people delay and even avoid health care because of experiences with weight stigma. Some clinicians even admit they feel less respect for patients with obesity.
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2 years ago Read more at URMC

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark region reported 21 emergency room visits for overdoses in the last two weeks, double the number of visits for drug-poisonings normally seen. LGLDHU health dashboard shows there have been 3 suspected overdose deaths in the region so far this year. In the first eight weeks of 2024, 49 people died in the City of Ottawa.
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2 years ago Read more at CTV News Ottawa

New Brunswick Medical Society and New Brunswick Nurses Union unveiled the 2024 Pre-Budget Health Stakeholder Forum Report. The report identifies six priority areas and includes recommendations and estimated costs. Re-engage with health-care professionals to support informed and transparent decision-making ($150 million) Create multidisciplinary team-based primary-care clinics across the province, starting with at least 50 clinics in rural and urban areas in 2024-25 ($70 million) Fix the root causes of issues in the long-term care system,
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2 years ago Read more at CBC.ca

Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Through the Working Together Agreement, the Government of Canada will provide more than $23.8 million to support the Yukon's three-year action plan. Establish a new walk-in primary care clinic in Whitehorse, which is expected to help at least 1,500 additional patients annually. Develop land-based mental health and substance use treatment projects
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2 years ago Read more at Canada.ca

Congratulations to junior researcher winners Dr. Jenna Dowhaniuk, Dr. Matthew Leonardi and Dr. Amanda Sim. Winners each receive $25,000 to take their innovative research projects to the next level. Dr. Deborah Sloboda leads a global research program focused on understanding how early-life exposures impact maternal and child health.
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2 years ago Read more at Hamilton Health Sciences

Julianne Pepitone is a freelance journalist who reports via text, video, and television. She spent years on staff at CNN Business and then at NBC News. Beyond Spectrum, CNN, and NBC are her bylines.
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2 years ago Read more at IEEE Spectrum