attachment How to strengthen public health data on intimate partner violence and sexual violence in the Americas Violence against women and girls is a major public health challenge in the Americas region. Preventing violence requires a multidisciplinary response, and health systems have an important role to play, including providing appropriate care and support for survivors of violence. One of the strengths of the health system response is access to valuable data to monitor responses to violence, sensitize others, and advocate for change. Good health data facilitates adoption, adaptation and improvement of responses to violence against women and girls. By generating…
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More than 80% of American counties lack some form of healthcare infrastructure. These areas, known as “healthcare deserts,” have inadequate access to primary, emergency, mental health or dental care, and they lack public transportation and public health services, according to a 2021 report by GoodRx. About 30 million people nationwide do not have access to the services needed to maintain their health. Binghamton University experts work to enhance accessibility to healthcare for rural and underserved communities across the globe through telehealth and mobile applications and by bringing more providers to rural areas. These researchers believe a greater focus on interdisciplinary…
EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — An El Paso woman has been sentenced to five years in prison in El Paso federal court for conspiracy to commit health care fraud.Edelmira Marquez, 59, was involved in billing fraud as the owner of Marquez Medical Supply, a durable medical equipment company in El Paso, according to court documents. Marquez's scheme involved providing substitute lower value items to Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries/patients and then billing Medicaid and Medicare for the higher value items. The items were mainly incontinence products such as adult diapers, wipes, and bed liners.She made her first appearance on January 19,…
Dr. Mike McDermott, president and CEO of Mary Washington Healthcare, has resigned to take the same position at Montage Health in Monterey, California. Sources told the Free Press that McDermott's departure was announced internally Monday morning. Dr. Christopher Newman, MWHC's Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Mr. McDermott as CEO. McDermott will remain in his role through the spring “to ensure a smooth transition,” according to a press release. Mr. McDermott has served as president and CEO of the healthcare nonprofit since January 2015, after a long career as a diagnostic and interventional radiologist in a Fredericksburg…
Many transgender people in the United States are rushing to get more treatment, fearing that the incoming Trump administration will follow through on threats to restrict their medical care.”Lo and behold, this subreddit has exploded since Emperor Trump took the throne. Literally overnight we had almost 1,000 new people,” she wrote, shortly after the Nov. 5 election, about gender-affirming hormone therapy. There was a post on a Reddit forum dedicated to sharing advice.A popular underground hormone manufacturer has stopped accepting new orders to get through a backlog. “[We]did not expect to be hit so hard after the election,” Manufacturer wrote…
The Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunities (HERO) Fund, established in 2021 and updated in 2024 with HB 329 (Act 607), provides health care training and training opportunities to meet the growing demand for employment in nursing and health-related fields. and seeks grant applications from educational programs and healthcare industry partners. Specialists and other high-demand health care providers. The submission period for proposals for this round ends on January 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM Central Time. the purpose Respond to local, regional, or state workforce demands for high-demand health professions Increase capacity and student enrollment for identified medical qualifications Increase program…
getty Negative publicity can quickly erode public trust in any business, but the risk is exponentially higher for companies in the healthcare industry. People view their health and safety as highly personal and emotional issues, and given how quickly social media and 24/7 news cycles can amplify harmful coverage, it's important to share online. Even small mistakes or misunderstandings made can result in major reputational problems for a healthcare organization. When consumers begin to question their trust in companies in the healthcare sector, restoring it can be a slow and difficult process. Below, members of the Forbes Agency Council discuss…
Chitubox Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Xinfu Xie details the dental 3D printing workflow using CHITUBOX Dental, a cutting-edge preprocessing software tailored specifically for the dental industry. The software supports over 160 models of light curing 3D printers and streamlines complex processes with one-click automation for common dental applications, significantly increasing efficiency and accuracy. Designed to address the key challenges of cost, accessibility, and accuracy, CHITUBOX Dental allows clinics and factories to create high-quality dental models using consumer-grade printers, reducing costs. while improving patient outcomes. Backed by years of expertise in light curing technology and collaboration with dental experts, Mr.…
UK HealthCare is the hospital and clinic of the University of Kentucky. But it's more than that. More than 10,000 dedicated medical professionals are dedicated to providing highly specialized care to the most seriously injured and sickest patients from across the Commonwealth and beyond. We also have the state's only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center, a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit that cares for the sickest newborns, the region's only Level 1 trauma center, and Kentucky's only Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. It is also home to some of the top hospitals in the city. US…
Businessman Mark Cuban spoke at Fagin Hall on November 25th. Credit: Tanisha Agrawal Businessman Mark Cuban spoke Nov. 25 at a fireside chat hosted by the Penn Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics. The co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs and “Shark Tank” investor discusses his mission to reshape health care by increasing drug affordability and improving transparency. Ta. Hundreds of attendees gathered at Clare Fagin Hall for the event, with some arriving an hour early to secure a spot as the venue quickly reached maximum capacity. The fireside chat, titled “The Failure of Drug Pricing in America,” was co-hosted by…