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Iowa HHS director says agency will work to make health care more accessible
Iowa Health and Human Services Director Kelly Garcia said Friday that the state agency plans to focus on making health care more accessible across the state through changes to Iowa’s public health providers, like the new system for behavioral health. Garcia answered questions from reporters on “Iowa Press” about the state’s new Behavioral Health Services…
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Wells, Whitley counties receive more than $500K from state health program
INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) — Wells and Whitley counties have both opted in to the statewide Health First Indiana (HFI) initiative after each declining to join the program last year. Including Wells and Whitley counties, there were only six counties across Indiana to not join the program when it first launched in 2023. HFI will distribute $150…
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Springfield health and park board officials say pools are good to go after water quality tests
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – On Friday, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board and the Health Department tested the water quality at the pools. Officials checked the chlorine, pH levels, and the clarity of the water, making sure they could see the bottom of the pool. All the tests came back good, so outdoor public pools will…
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Texas Tech Health El Paso celebrates 115 new graduates at 12th commencement ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Texas Tech Health El Paso celebrated over 100 graduates during their 12th commencement ceremony in downtown El Paso. On Friday evening, 115 graduates of the Foster School of Medicine received their Doctor of Medicine degrees in a commencement ceremony held at the Plaza Theatre at 125 W. Mills Avenue. RECOMMENDED:…
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University of Utah Health breaks ground on James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation
SALT LAKE CITY UTAH—Upon its completion in 2026, the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation (SCMI), will serve as a beacon of transformative research and medical device innovation. The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on May 24, 2024, at 11 a.m., located at 27 South Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Named…
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City of Laredo Health Dept. to hold ‘Biciclova’ event
LAREDO, TX. (KGNS) – The Laredo Health Department is inviting the community to pedal their way downtown for a fun-filled event. On Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Laredo Public Health is hosting its second annual “Biciclovia” event. The event is meant to encourage families to grab a bicycle, or tricycle and…
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Abett Raises $11.6 Million for Health Plan Data Management Platform
Abett has raised $11.6 million to grow its software platform that helps large employers manage and analyze health plan data. The company’s Lockbox product helps benefits teams share, store and analyze this data, aiming to help them save costs by altering benefits, GeekWire reported Tuesday (May 21). “Very proud to be part of an amazing…
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How are ultra-processed foods affecting your brain health?
(NewsNation) — Ultra-processed or highly altered foods could increase the risk of a stroke and brain health, according to a research article published in the journal Neurology. Researchers found a 10% increase in ultra-processed foods was associated with a higher risk of cognitive impairment. Eating more unprocessed or minimally processed foods was alternatively linked to…
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Siblings with measles could have exposed others at HCMC, state health department says
What parents need to know about measles What parents need to know about measles 03:09 MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Health says some patients at Hennepin Healthcare could have been exposed to measles after three siblings sought care there earlier this week. The siblings from Anoka developed symptoms after a trip to Europe. MDH says…
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Why Allegheny Health Network Created Its Own Chat-GPT For Employees
A few weeks ago, Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network rolled out a large language model designed exclusively for use by its staff members. You can think of the generative AI tool as the health system’s own version of Chat-GPT, according to Ashis Barad, AHN’s chief digital and information officer. The tool, which is named Sidekick, is…