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Attacks on health care facilities have increased in past decade, human rights groups say
Hospitals are supposed to be a safe haven during times of war, but attacks against hospitals and health care facilities in conflict zones are becoming more common worldwide, human rights experts say. During the first week of the war between Israel and Hamas, there were 94 attacks on health care facilities in Israel and Gaza,…
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CVS Health to pull decongestants with phenylephrine off shelves
U.S. pharmacy chain CVS Health said on Thursday it is pulling some of the most common decongestants with phenylephrine as the only active ingredient from its shelves and will no longer sell them. The move comes after a panel of advisers to U.S. health regulators raised doubts over the efficacy of the ingredient. Last month, the…
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Nail Salon And Other Small Beauty Service Workers Face Significant Daily Health Challenges
Researchers find workers may be reluctant to bring attention to these conditions due to factors such as immigration-related trauma, lack of English proficiency, fear of losing their jobs and unfamiliarity with American culture and business practices. Getty Images The beauty service microbusiness industry in the United States — such as the small, independently-owned nail salons…
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University of Kansas Health System, Liberty Hospital announce plans to partner
The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital announced Thursday they will pursue a partnership. The Liberty Hospital Board of Trustees voted to pursue the partnership. “From the outset, we focused on finding a partner who will invest in increasing access to high-quality care, offers a great cultural fit, and upholds our commitment to…
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Get a free health screening during DaVita’s health tour stop in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — DaVita’s national health tour is coming to Bakersfield Oct. 22 and it will offer members of the community the chance to get free health screenings and kidney care education during the mobile testing center’s stop at the Kern County Fairgrounds. The tour aims to raise awareness of risk factors that can…
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Prospect reaches deal to halt litigation, opening 270-day window to sell Crozer Health
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Prospect Medical Holdings is eager to sell Crozer Health, its struggling four-hospital system in Delaware County. The for-profit hospital company may now have the chance to fulfill its wishes. Prospect reached a deal…
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News Release – Department of Health States Commitment to Transgender Rights
News Release – Department of Health States Commitment to Transgender Rights Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Latest Department News, Newsroom DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH JOSH GREEN, M.D.GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPHDIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2023 23-129 DOH States Commitment to Transgender Rights Official statement recognizes discrimination…
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‘Hopefully prevent it:’ Central Virginia Health District studying ‘Long COVID’ cases
(WSET) — If you tested positive for COVID-19, and still notice side effects months later, you’re not alone. A local expert is taking a closer look at how common Long COVID is here in our community. Long COVID comes in different shapes and forms. You could still feel sick months later with symptoms like having…
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DOH States Commitment to Transgender Rights
DOH States Commitment to Transgender Rights Posted on Oct 19, 2023 in Newsroom Official statement recognizes discrimination as threat to public health HONOLULU, HI – In response to increasing attacks on transgender communities in the U.S., the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently released its “Statement on Transgender Rights and Public Health.” In alignment with…
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Meridian health system merges with Baptist
Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the state’s largest health systems, and Meridian-based Anderson Regional Health System will merge in January. The two faith-based health systems announced the move in a press release Wednesday, though officials did not disclose the reasoning behind the decision. Baptist CEO Jason Little said in the release that he was…