Hi there. Yeah, I’ve gotten a few emails from you guys recently about a health data breach that you’re all concerned about. Here’s just a few examples. Our viewer Marie says she got a notice of a data breach in the mail from Change Healthcare. Can you tell me if this is true? Our viewer Karen also emailed me. She wants to know if the letter she got in the mail from Change Healthcare about the data breach is real. We got a letter in the viewers booth too. Is this a scam? Is there more? But you get the…
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Handouts for familiesMia Glynn, 8, died in hospital from suspected septic shock. An eight-year-old girl has died of sepsis after being sent home by her GP twice within four hours, her parents have said.Mia Glynn, from Biddulph, Staffordshire, had been vomiting for three days and suffered from a sore throat and severe headaches.Her GP prescribed Mia antibiotics and said the hospital was too busy to help, but later that evening Mia’s lips had turned blue so her parents Solon and Katie Glynn called 999.She died in hospital, with the cause of death diagnosed as sepsis due to Streptococcus A infection.…
On September 4, 2024, the Miami VA Healthcare System hosted a commissioning ceremony for Staff Psychologist Dr. Irina Zuyeva, who was commissioned as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserves. The ceremony marked a significant moment in Dr. Zueva’s journey from Kazakhstan to the United States and now to military service. Growing up in Kazakhstan, Dr. Zueva was inspired by the strength and freedom of the United States. Watching the 9/11 attacks on television, she felt immense sadness and horror, even though she was far from the scene of the incident. “If the greatest and most powerful country in the…
Nearly one in five Americans over age 65 cannot perform basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, or toileting without assistance. For those over age 85, that figure is nearly half. Friends and family can and do help, but still, about half of people who reach age 65 will use paid long-term care services and supports (LTSS) at some point. Most Americans don’t have enough income or savings to cover these expenses. The private long-term care insurance industry has never worked well, despite many creative efforts to fix it and encourage enrollment. The federal Medicare program only…
The global healthcare market is experiencing a surge in innovation, yet healthcare has one of the lowest rates of consumer digital adoption compared to consumer-facing industries such as entertainment, banking and utilities that are investing heavily in digital engagement. “This isn’t because of a lack of innovation or a reluctance to prioritize digital consumer engagement,” explains Michael Scholz, vice president of product and customer marketing at commercetools. “Rather, many healthcare organizations are being held back by legacy technology systems that are only just beginning to communicate with each other, which is hurting their progress toward digital maturity.” With 20 years…
The Lincoln County Commission approved a resolution to seek a potential buyer for Pinecrest Nursing Home in Merrill.The vote was 14 to 8.A deal to sell Pinecrest was in place earlier this year, but fell apart after a lawsuit brought by county officials.Now, that lawsuit has been dropped and the original buyer is once again interested in the property.Following this week’s vote, the Lincoln County Council’s Legislative Committee will be able to negotiate with anyone interested in purchasing the nursing home.Some residents, like Eileen Gansley, expressed frustration.”The discussion in the closed session focused on reintroducing previous asset purchase agreements that…
BBCDoctors at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital failed to properly assess patients’ injuriesA woman was mistakenly sent home from hospital with a fractured skull after being hit by a cyclist, a watchdog investigation has found.The university student, who was 18 at the time he was hit by a car in Exeter in December 2022, suffered injuries including a three-centimeter cut on his forehead, facial swelling, loose and chipped teeth and neck pain and spent three hours in Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.An investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) found that doctors failed to properly diagnose her…
“Patients are people” is a series that depicts how holistic health is transforming patients’ journeys. The series is supported with funding from UPIC Health. TThe waiting room in the basement of Boston Medical Center is just like any other, with chairs and a TV. But when patients are called, they don’t go into exam rooms. Instead, Preventive Food Storage. Over the next few minutes, staff customize the grocery carts to fit each patient’s needs: Patients with kidney disease get no potassium-rich foods like oranges or potatoes; diabetics get whole-grain pasta and brown rice; and everyone gets to take home vegetables,…
Georgia-based Home Nurse Inc (770-765-1111) has announced an expansion of specialized support services for participants in its Structured Family Caregiver program. September 19, 2024, 10:16 PM EDT | Source: Plentisoft Griffin, Georgia–(Newsfile Corp. – September 19, 2024)–Home Nurse Inc, an established home care provider operating throughout Georgia, is now offering its experienced nursing staff to assist caregivers who qualify under the state’s Structured Family Caregiver (SFC) program. Support will include health coaching and support tailored to each individual’s situation.For more information, visit https://www.homenurse.net/structured-family-caregiving/.Home Nurse Inc. Expands Support for Georgia Structured Family Caregiver ProgramTo see an expanded version of this…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Governor Wes Moore today toured Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center in support of the Moore-Miller Administration’s efforts to build a more equitable and accessible health care system for Marylanders. The Governor was accompanied by Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, Adventist Healthcare President and CEO John Sackett, Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center President Wunmi Shim, and local elected leaders from the area. “Today’s visit to Adventist Healthcare underscores our commitment to strengthening health care access for all Marylanders. These investments are not just about facilities; they represent our commitment to building healthier communities…