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‘The Whole Health System Is Collapsing Around Us.’ Doctors Say Gaza Is on the Brink
Even before this week’s deadly hospital blast, Gaza’s health system was already on the brink of collapse. At least 3,700 Palestinians in Gaza have been declared dead since the beginning of the Israeli-Hamas war, and an estimated 12,000 have been injured, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. Gaza’s health system has faced a huge influx…
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Ohio health director: eCigarette-related injuries rising, especially among kids 5 and younger
Ohio’s top health official sounded a warning Thursday about the rise in injuries caused by eCigarettes, saying they are disproportionately impacting kids 5 and younger. “I want to raise the alarm that the liquids in e-cigarettes or vaping devices are proving to be an increasing risk to our young children,” Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff said during…
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Health and Peace: The Future of International Emergency Health Responses during Violent Conflict
Attachments Recent health emergencies such as the 2018–2020 Ebola crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in conjunction with the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrate the importance of health responses that take the local context into account, especially in settings that are already affected by violent conflict. When humanitarian health responses…
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Governor Polis Announces Action to Save People Money on Health Care and Support Health Care Workers | Colorado Governor Jared Polis
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis sent a letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator for the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), to improve the ability of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) to care for patients. Colorado joins more than 20 states that already have opted to ensure that patients can receive better care from a trained…
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Board of Health extends application period for open Public Health Advisory Council position
Body The Clark County Board of Health has extended the application period for an open position on the volunteer Public Health Advisory Council. The Board of Health is seeking applicants for the position held by a dentist practicing in Clark County. The three-year term begins as soon as it’s filled and ends Sept. 30, 2026.…
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More Space Health and Earth Science as Station Orbits Higher
Astronaut Loral O’Hara is pictured trimming her hair aboard the International Space Station. The Expedition 70 crew continued its space health and Earth science studies while servicing a variety of research hardware on Thursday. The International Space Station is orbiting higher today as its residents also inspected emergency gear and reviewed tasks for an upcoming…
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As winter nears, some parents are still searching for the new pediatric COVID shot
Enlarge this image Anne Hamilton captures the moment outside a pop-up vaccine clinic in a park in Los Angeles, with two of her children, 11-year-old Katie and 4-year-old Jimmy. Hamilton spent 16 days searching for a vaccine for Jimmy, who needed the formulation for children under 5. She eventually found the shot at this temporary…
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Live updates: Israel-Hamas war continues as survivors recount the Gaza hospital blast
1 of 6 | People gather outside the Israeli consulate during a protest to show solidarity with Palestinians, in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. A massive blast rocked a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter Tuesday, killing hundreds of people, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said. Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike,…
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Experts answer questions about women’s health at every age
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Experts answer questions about women’s health at every age 07:05 UP NEXT Intimacy and sexual health: What every woman should know 07:11 Naomi Watts on creating meaningful conversations on menopause 04:43 What women in their 30s should know…
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Kaiser Permanente Expands Legal Support for Housing and Health
Innovative Medical-Legal Partnerships keep families in stable housing to improve health equity OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated, nonprofit health care provider, is expanding its innovative Health, Housing, and Justice: Medical-Legal Partnership initiative across seven of its regions. The initiative brings critical housing-related legal services to Kaiser Permanente…
