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June 23, 2026 - 06:56
Whitmer names Amy Epkey as Michigan health acting director as Elizabeth Hertel steps downMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Amy Epkey as the acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, filling the role as current director Elizabeth Hertel...
June 22, 2026 - 23:43
Celebrating the Outstanding Spring 2026 Graduates from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences’ Colleges and SchoolsEach year, the colleges and schools within Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University recognize their most accomplished students with Commencement awards. These honors...
June 22, 2026 - 08:46
When school’s out, who will feed the kids?With the final school bell ringing across Eastern North Carolina, thousands of children who rely on free breakfast and lunch during the academic year face a sudden gap in their food supply. Local...
June 21, 2026 - 20:11
Clalit Health Services to join European AI research project predicting, managing pandemicsClalit Health Services, Israel`s largest healthcare organization, has announced its participation in a European-led international consortium focused on developing an artificial intelligence...
June 21, 2026 - 12:47
Franciscan Health Spirited Celebration Friday October 9thFranciscan Health is set to host a formal evening of celebration this October, honoring a century and a half of healthcare ministry. The Spirited Celebration Gala will take place on Friday, October...
June 20, 2026 - 23:59
Fort Smith Metro News Briefs: USA Truck military support, Baptist Health to hold ‘MASH’ eventsHere are the latest news updates from the Fort Smith area. USA Truck, headquartered in Van Buren, has announced a new Military Apprenticeship Program aimed at creating career opportunities for...
June 20, 2026 - 00:34
Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trendsAmerica`s Poison Centers has reported a troubling 31.9% increase in diphenhydramine abuse among teenagers, with case numbers more than doubling in 2026 compared to previous years. Diphenhydramine,...
June 19, 2026 - 16:55
Electric bike and scooter injuries surge in Iowa, UnityPoint Health reportsEmergency rooms across Iowa are seeing a dramatic rise in injuries tied to electric bikes, scooters, and other small personal vehicles, according to a new report from UnityPoint Health. The health...
June 18, 2026 - 19:25
Raskin demands full list of Trump medications, doctors’ namesThe leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is intensifying his investigation into President Trump`s health status, just days after the former president celebrated his 80th birthday. In a...
June 18, 2026 - 01:50
A clearer picture of drinking and diseaseFor years, the public has received mixed messages about alcohol. One study suggests a glass of red wine is good for the heart, while another warns that any amount of drinking raises cancer risk. A...
June 17, 2026 - 07:33
Baton Rouge General's Health Tip of the Week: The return of the flesh-eating screwwormThe new world screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that was once wiped out in the United States, is back in the news. A recent case was found in a calf in Texas, and it has public health officials...
June 16, 2026 - 18:28
FSU researcher receives NASA grant to map extreme heat and protect public healthA research team from Florida State University`s College of Social Sciences and Public Policy has secured a new NASA grant to tackle the growing danger of extreme heat. The funding will support a...
June 16, 2026 - 07:25
Designing the Health Systems AI PromisedEvery technology transition in healthcare follows a familiar pattern. Capability arrives before governance. Deployment outpaces integration. And the accountability gap closes only through incident,...
June 15, 2026 - 19:18
RFK Jr. demands journal explain removal of vaccine study used to support his childhood immunization changesHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has formally demanded that a scientific journal explain why it removed a study linking vaccines to sudden infant death syndrome. The study...
June 15, 2026 - 01:21
Sen Mitch McConnell hospitalized, 'receiving excellent care,' his office saysSenator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Republican from Kentucky, has been admitted to a hospital for an unspecified medical issue. His office confirmed the hospitalization on Thursday, stating...
June 14, 2026 - 00:19
UVM Health cuts 142 jobs — an estimated $9.5 million in staff positionsThe University of Vermont Health Network has eliminated 142 positions across its hospitals and hospice services, a move officials say will save roughly $9.5 million per year. The cuts fall mostly...
June 13, 2026 - 00:27
The World Cup Is Bringing Millions to the U.S. Should You Worry About Infectious Diseases?With the World Cup drawing massive crowds from every corner of the globe, public health officials are taking a close look at what happens when millions of people pack into stadiums, bars, and...
June 12, 2026 - 02:44
CDC, Florida health officials at odds over hantavirus cruise ship passenger’s quarantineOne of the 18 passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius says she feels like she is being `held hostage` and just wants to go home. The passenger, who asked not to be identified, spoke out as the...
June 11, 2026 - 04:55
SGMC Health Honors Booker-Orr with Safe Care AwardSGMC Health has presented its Safe Care Award to Crisp Booker-Orr, a Sleep Lab Technician at the Smith Northview campus. The award recognizes staff members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to...
June 10, 2026 - 04:29
Spring Jogging: A Doctor's Guide to Avoiding Common InjuriesAs the weather warms up, many people lace up their running shoes for the first time in months - or for the first time ever. But jumping into jogging without proper preparation can lead to painful...
June 9, 2026 - 13:12
Highly effective prevention drug arrives in South Africa, which has world’s highest HIV burdenSouth Africa has begun distributing lenacapavir, a new injectable drug that provides six months of protection against HIV. President Cyril Ramaphosa called the arrival of the medication a major...
June 8, 2026 - 23:35
How the CDC is building the data infrastructure U.S. public health needsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is quietly rebuilding the nation`s public health data infrastructure from the ground up. Through its Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance and...
June 8, 2026 - 06:10
$2 million gene therapy cures require a financing modelA new generation of gene therapies can cure devastating diseases in a single dose, but their price tags of two million dollars or more are creating a crisis in healthcare financing. William Padula,...
June 7, 2026 - 21:40
University of Surrey meningitis case confirmed by health chiefsHealth authorities have confirmed a case of meningitis at the University of Surrey, prompting a swift public health response. Officials from the UK Health Security Agency said they are working...
June 7, 2026 - 12:20
Lincoln student photographer challenges health stereotypesA Lincoln student is using her camera to challenge a deeply held assumption: that being young automatically means being healthy. Poppy Bellamy, a photography student, wants her work to confront the...
June 6, 2026 - 21:22
7-month-old baby killed after Israeli troops open fire on a car, Palestinian health officials sayThe Palestinian health ministry has confirmed that a seven-month-old baby was killed after Israeli soldiers opened fire on a vehicle in the occupied West Bank. According to officials, the bullet...
June 6, 2026 - 02:45
Working through unprocessed trauma: Mental health expert speaks on emotional challenges men faceJune is Men`s Mental Health Awareness Month, and while the conversation around mental wellness is growing, many men are still grappling with a silent crisis. According to mental health...
June 5, 2026 - 00:05
Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 24 Health Care Facilities in 16 Counties - Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor GeneralHARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 24 healthcare facilities located across 16 counties. The facilities are in Allegheny,...
June 4, 2026 - 11:33
Mental Health Courts: A Flawed Path Away From Prison for Some DefendantsAcross the United States, hundreds of specialized courts now offer an alternative to prison for people with mental illness who have been charged with crimes. These mental health courts, which have...
June 3, 2026 - 23:39
Health Costs Jumping 18% For Small And Medium-Sized BusinessesSmall and medium-sized businesses are facing a sharp 18% jump in healthcare costs, according to a new report from Morgan Health. The increase is driven by a combination of persistent inflation and...