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October 14, 2026 - 00:44
Bexar County commissioners back BAMC amid Methodist Healthcare's plans for Level II trauma centerThe Bexar County Commissioners Court has taken a firm stance on regional healthcare. On Tuesday, the court unanimously approved a resolution that reaffirms its support for Brooke Army Medical...
October 13, 2026 - 16:47
Health Experts Call for Reduced Screen Time in English SchoolsA coalition of clinicians is urging the government to cut screen time in classrooms, warning that prolonged use of digital devices is contributing to a rise in long-term health problems among...
October 12, 2026 - 22:37
Texas health agency proposes eliminating children's autism programThe state health agency in Texas has put forward a plan to shut down a program that provides services to children diagnosed with autism. The proposal has sparked concern among families and...
October 12, 2026 - 10:55
If Virginia passes the proposed amendment on reproductive health, what happens to the state’s laws on abortion? Here’s what legal experts say.A proposed constitutional amendment in Virginia has sparked debate over how it would affect existing state laws on abortion. The measure, known as Ballot Question 1, would establish a right to...
October 11, 2026 - 18:55
Parkland Health Names Travis Smith As Executive Vice President And CFOParkland Health has selected Travis L. Smith to serve as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The Dallas based health system confirmed the appointment, bringing in a finance...
October 11, 2026 - 01:05
Sugary Coffee Drinks Under Scrutiny as Lawsuit Advances and Doctor Flags Health RisksA lawsuit involving Starbucks has brought the sugar content of specialty coffee drinks into the spotlight, prompting medical experts to speak out about the health implications of these popular...
October 10, 2026 - 16:33
Juventus Dedicates a Week to Mental WellbeingMental health is an integral part of every person`s wellbeing, and the connections we build can make all the difference. Feeling seen, heard and part of a community helps to combat loneliness and...
October 9, 2026 - 23:29
Barry Manilow returns to the stage after six-week hiatus following health breakBarry Manilow walked back onto a Las Vegas stage this week and told the crowd exactly how he felt about it. `I`m back,` he announced, according to reports from the show, drawing a roar from fans...
October 9, 2026 - 12:57
Census Changes Threaten Public Health DataA proposed shift in how the United States collects population data could undermine decades of health research, according to social epidemiologist Nancy Krieger. She warns that altering the census...
October 8, 2026 - 20:03
2027–2028 Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health application is now openThe Harvard LEAD Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2027-2028 cohort. This one-year program is designed to strengthen leadership skills among individuals working in global health who...
October 8, 2026 - 09:17
House Health Committees Face Influx of Democratic CandidatesA large group of Democratic candidates is competing for positions on two of the most influential health committees in the House of Representatives. The contest reflects how much weight lawmakers...
October 7, 2026 - 22:14
Baptist Health and Seale Harris Clinic to Anchor Hoover Riverwalk Health CenterBaptist Health and Seale Harris Clinic have signed leases to become the lead tenants at the planned Riverwalk Health & Wellness Center in Hoover, with the facility set to bring a new wave of...
October 7, 2026 - 14:50
Rising Stars: How VML Health’s Molly Kanofsky turns ‘an idea on a page’ into real-world impactMolly Kanofsky did not set out to build a career in pharmaceutical marketing. Her path took a sharp turn she never saw coming, and that detour ultimately placed her at VML Health, where she now...
October 6, 2026 - 20:42
Nursing Program Expands Congenital Syphilis TrainingUniversity of Cincinnati Women`s Health Nurse Practitioner students are gaining evidence-based education on screening, diagnosis and treatment of syphilis during pregnancy through a national...
October 6, 2026 - 15:29
Pulse Oximeter Readings Shift From High to Low, Study Finds Worse Accuracy for Patients of ColorA new investigation into hospital pulse oximeter performance has revealed a troubling pattern: devices that once tended to read blood oxygen levels too high are now frequently reading them too low....
October 5, 2026 - 21:44
Bicycle Health Clinicians Still Waiting for Contract Two Years After Union VoteNearly two years have passed since clinicians at Bicycle Health voted to unionize, yet they remain without a contract. Representatives of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists say...
October 5, 2026 - 05:32
High Medical Prices Are Crushing American BusinessesWorkers and employers are drowning in their health insurance premiums. The reason for that deluge: the health care industry`s high and inscrutable prices. For years, the cost of medical care in...
October 4, 2026 - 19:31
Over 1,000 March in Concord to Support Mental Health ServicesMore than 1,000 people gathered in Concord this weekend for the annual NAMIWalks New Hampshire event, demonstrating strong community support for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The...
October 4, 2026 - 05:28
Is Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) Still Undervalued As Its Stock Sits At $22.14?Elanco Animal Health (ELAN) drew fresh attention from investors after its most recent trading session, with shares closing at $22.14. That price arrived alongside a one-day gain of 1.70%, a modest...
October 3, 2026 - 18:15
Community Walk Raises More Than $116,000 for Mental Health ProgramsThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) held its annual walk fundraiser on Saturday at the Asbury Methodist Church on East Avenue. The event brought together hundreds of participants,...
October 3, 2026 - 09:01
Judge Rejects Class Certification in Antitrust Case Against Mission and HCAA North Carolina federal judge has declined to certify a class action lawsuit accusing Mission Health and its parent company HCA Healthcare of engaging in anticompetitive business practices. The...
October 2, 2026 - 23:12
Doctors and Insurers Challenge California Governor Over Health Insurance TaxA coalition of medical associations and insurance providers has filed a lawsuit against California Governor Gavin Newsom, arguing that a recently enacted healthcare tax violates state law. The...
October 2, 2026 - 02:27
Major Health Insurance Rate Hikes Expected for Minnesotans in 2027Minnesotans who buy their own health insurance or are covered through a small business could see significant rate increases in 2027. Reports indicate that some individuals might face hikes of over...
October 1, 2026 - 13:13
EMA Pushes for Better Health Outcomes for Women Across EuropeEmer Cooke, the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency, addressed a multi-stakeholder workshop focused on women`s health, outlining the agency`s commitment to closing long-standing...
September 30, 2026 - 22:50
Health Official Highlights Priorities and Questions Gender Care BillingA senior official at the Department of Health and Human Services has laid out the agency`s main health priorities while pointing to a new report that raises questions about billing practices tied...
September 30, 2026 - 07:12
Colleges Push for Mental Health First Aid TrainingGrowing up in rural southeastern North Carolina, Alicia Freeman witnessed a troubling pattern. People in her community struggled with mental health and substance use issues, yet few resources...
September 29, 2026 - 19:15
Mayor Mamdani Opens New Bridge to Home Facility in Brooklyn, Expanding Path from Hospital Care to Permanent HousingNew York, NY - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Health + Hospitals announced the opening of a new Bridge to Home facility in Brooklyn, expanding the city`s efforts to move patients from...
September 29, 2026 - 03:41
Behavioral Health Crisis Unit Opens in Cleveland's Central NeighborhoodA new facility designed to provide urgent care for people experiencing behavioral health crises has opened in Cleveland. The unit, located at The Glick Recovery Campus in the Central Neighborhood,...
September 28, 2026 - 01:46
Lawmakers Say Delayed Maternal Health Report Puts Pregnant Women at RiskA delayed maternal health report in Texas has drawn sharp criticism from state lawmakers who argue the holdup is driven by politics rather than procedure, and that the consequences fall hardest on...
September 27, 2026 - 13:09
Pennsylvania Looks to Texas as Measles Cases Climb in Mennonite CommunitiesHealth officials in Pennsylvania are paying close attention to the measles outbreak that unfolded in Texas, searching for lessons that might apply closer to home. Both states have seen the virus...