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Report raises concerns about mental health center in New Haven
A new report is raising concerns about a mental health center run partly by the state in New Haven. Now, some are calling for action amid allegations including of patient sexual abuse and a rodent infestation. “They should be doing what’s right and they’re not,” Rachel Mirsky, Disability Rights Connecticut supervisory attorney, said. Mirsky said…
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Bacteria bloom in Middlesex County lake prompts warning from health officials
NATICK, Mass. — Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, officials are warning residents of unsafe bacteria levels in a Middlesex County lake. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) says a cyanobacteria bloom was found in the Middle Pond portion of Lake Cochituate in Natick on Thursday. Cyanobacteria in large groups can turn the waterbody bright…
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UConn Health finds non-surgical treatment for TMJ pain
FARMINGTON, CT (WFSB) – Researchers at UConn Health have found a non-surgical treatment to help patients who suffer from TMJ pain. Valerie Law is a patient who has experienced TMJ pain since she was a child. “It was more concentrated in the jaw area and a lot of clicking. When I talked sometimes my jaw…
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Lowcountry line dancers find health, community through music
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The older people get, the harder it can be to stay physically active. But one Lowcountry line dance group is working to make that process easier, by stepping with soul. Twice a week for two and a half hours each class, one group of Lowcountry seniors gets active in a…
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Escalating STI rates undermine global health progress towards 2030 targets
Escalating STI rates undermine global health progress towards 2030 targets | Image Credit: © New Africa – © New Africa – stock.adobe.com. These diseases collectively contribute to approximately 2.5 million deaths annually, revealing the need for efforts in disease prevention and control. Despite the target set by WHO Member States in 2022 to reduce annual…
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Travis County judge decides to not issue final judgment now in case against Central Health
A Travis County state district judge has decided not to issue a final judgment in the 2017 lawsuit against Central Health for funding projects that a group of local taxpayers said were outside Central Health’s mission of providing health care for poor people in Travis County. The lawsuit is expected to proceed. At the heart…
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MI report paints grim picture of health care shortages
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A new report ranks the outlook of 36 different health care jobs in the state of Michigan. Released on May 16, it’s the second iteration of the Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index, which the Michigan Health Council first put together in 2023. It looks at growth, wage, turnover and shortage data…
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Vt. women-run businesses say health care costs a major barrier
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Vermont’s women-owned businesses say the number one hindrance to their growth is the cost of health care. Reporter Laura Ullman asked entrepreneurs about what makes the state’s health system a challenging environment to run a business. Clients at Brilliant Massage and Skin are told to relax, but owner Jolita “Brilliant”…
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Fears over affording care overwhelmingly top list of health-related concerns for older Americans
For aging Americans who are 50 and older, the number one concern related to their health is affording care—not only for themselves but also for their friends and fellow citizens. The National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan conducted a randomly selected, stratified phone survey of individuals aged 50 to 101 and…
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Denied emergency health care? You can now submit complaints to the government
(CNN) – Federal officials have announced a new platform to report denied emergency care directly to the U.S. government. All Americans are entitled to emergency medical care under a federal law called the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act or EMTALA. The law states hospitals that receive federal funds must stabilize or transfer patients needing…