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Georgia officials confront a lack of beds for mental health patients
Calvert pleaded for help for his adult son, who has both a developmental disability and bipolar disorder, only to be turned away. There wasn’t a crisis bed available for him, so instead, his son sat in the ER for days. “Everybody there was trying to help,” said Calvert, who is from Eatonton. “But when [there…
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Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Here’s what Oklahomans should know
Oklahomans can choose from seven health insurance plans for 2024 coverage as open enrollment begins for the Health Insurance Marketplace on Nov. 1. Blue Cross Blue Shield will provide statewide plans, and other carriers will be subject to availability in certain counties. The following plans are available: Taro Health is a new option for people…
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Richland Public Health’s new mobile clinic unveiled
Richland Public Health celebrated a ribbon cutting with Richland Area Chamber-Economic Development Friday afternoon with the unveiling of a new green mobile clinic as the backdrop and the star of the event, parked outside at the health department’s building at 555 Lexington Ave. Richland Public Health will now be able to take its services on…
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Health experts in the Ozarks give tips on Halloween safety
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s important to remember safety on the holiday. Making sure your child’s costumes are safe is a crucial part of having fun on the holiday according to CoxHealth Injury Prevention Specialist, Luke Spain. One thing you’ll want to pay attention to is fit. “Simple…
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Fixing America’s health insurance woes is ‘actually very simple,’ says leading economist
Fixing the U.S. health care system can seem like a herculean task. But the solution is “actually very simple,” according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology economist Amy Finkelstein. In their recent book “We’ve Got You Covered: Rebooting American Health Care,” Finkelstein and Stanford economist Liran Einav describe how years of research have led them to…
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What will it take to end the crisis of Black deaths in the U.S.?
In the last two decades, Black Americans have suffered 1.63 million excess deaths compared to white Americans. Experts gathered at the STAT Summit in Boston last week to discuss the crisis of Black deaths in the U.S. and interventions that can help advance health equity. “If we continue to have a maternal health crisis, if…
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Insights from LSU Health Shreveport on engaging residents in their education with Leisa Oglesby
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers…
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Advocate Health’s chief medical officer is ‘excited about the future’
It’s been nearly a year since the formation of Advocate Health, which is now one of America’s largest nonprofit health systems. Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora created the new organization through the merger of the two systems in December 2022. Advocate Health operates 67 hospitals and more than 1,000 sites of care. The system employs…
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New screenings for athlete heart health
New screenings for athlete heart health – CBS Sacramento Watch CBS News Brady Halbleib learns more about how heart screenings can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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M.O.M.S comes to AR, working to improve maternal health
(Little Rock, KATV) — The Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers, also known as the M.O.M.S., toured through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and came to Little Rock this weekend as part of their efforts to improve maternal health nationwide. Their stop in Arkansas was used to help address maternal health disparities and explore…
