Oct. 22 (UPI) — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., steered away from speaking in depth about his health in a televised interview on Sunday, saying he has recovered and is back to work. McConnell, 81, was interviewed by CBS’s Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation, where he discussed U.S. aid for Israel and Ukraine and briefly…

The new clinic met resistance from a vocal group of parents who raised concerns the district was overstepping its authority in caring for students. DENTON, Texas — This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune. A North Texas school district plans to open a new school-based health clinic to serve its students covered by Medicaid,…

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Mobile County Health Department will have multiple special events at the end of the month. Each year about 264,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 42,000 women die from it, a news release from MCHD said. Screenings take place every…

I have my semi-annual physical coming up next week. I’m probably not the only one who — when it’s time to see the doctor — makes sure he or she is doing everything they need to do to get great test results. It’s kind of like cramming for finals in a weird way. So, to…

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — It’s normal to experience stress in your daily life, but too much stress can feel overwhelming, experts say it can even lead to health issues. Medical experts say daily is normal and can actually help you function. However, high amounts of stress, for long periods of time, can take a toll…

The city of Jacksonville is hosting a health fair, open to anyone in Cherokee County, from 12 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at 501 S. Ragsdale St. in the main lobby and outside UT Health. ReNissa Wade, assistant city manager, said she began planning in June, hoping to bring a mobile mammography unit in…

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) seemed to think the health of the 81-year-old minority leader of the U.S. Senate was not an issue worth discussing during a sit-down interview with CBS. Face the Nation’s Margaret Brennan sat down with McConnell at the Capitol on Friday to discuss the myriad of issues before Congress, including funding for…

Mitch McConnell says “I’m completely recovered” after health episodes – CBS News Watch CBS News Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tells “Face the Nation” that he’s “completely recovered” and he’s “back on the job” after his health came into focus this summer. The Senate GOP leader also said it is “a mistake” for his Republican…

HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — After 32 years of public health service, Henderson County Health Director Steve Smith recently announced his plans to retire in May 2024. Smith gave notice of his plans to the Henderson County Board of Health during its Oct. 10 meeting. His May retirement will mark 10 years — including through…

Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health is making strides against breast cancer as they held a walk on Sunday. The walk took place at Innovative Field and began at 10 a.m. as many people showed up to express their support. Anne Savastano who’s been a 42-year survivor of breast cancer is proud that people are…