Bladder and bowel issues are often overlooked, but for 1.5 million children across the UK they are life altering. From missed school days to plummeting self-esteem, the ripple effects of unaddressed continence problems impact every part of a young person’s life. “We can be really creative about how we create our services, but there does need to be some recognition that a service is required” Sunni Liston The scale of the problem cannot be understated, with record numbers of children presenting at the emergency department with constipation and an increasing number starting school not toilet trained. Despite this, paediatric bladder and…
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Her Royal Highness, Duchess of Gloucester, visited Everfield Care Home in Ligate to officially open a new nurse. The Duchess was received by Olivia Cruno (pictured above), CEO of Elizabeth Finn Holmes (EFH). Tom Lawson, a parent charity of Elizabeth Finn Holmes, chairman of the board and chief executive of Turn 2U. During tours of her new extension, Her Royal Highness met Carmeralis, Clinical Care Manager at Everfield. EFH Estate Manager Anthony Burns. The Duchess also met with staff and residents, including former nurses, Anne and Hilda, who now live in her home. Hilda (pictured below) states: “As a former…
An inquiry into the deaths of thousands of mental health inpatients has begun its next phase, focusing on evidence from healthcare experts, regulators and care providers. The Lampard Inquiry, chaired by Baroness Kate Lampard, is investigating the circumstances of at least 2,000 mental health inpatient deaths in NHS and NHS-funded mental health inpatient care in Essex between January 2000 and the end of 2023. “I would like those who experience mental health inpatient care to have confidence in the system” Kate Lampard Its first hearings, which took place in September, heard evidence from families of those who died. On Monday,…
Lexington, Ky. (April 29, 2025) – UK Healthcare/Norton Healthcare – Stroke Care Network (SCN) announces the addition of hospitals, bringing the total network to 41 affiliates. Russell County Hospital is the latest member of SCN and supports its goal of optimizing access to high-quality stroke care across the state. Russell County Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Russell Springs. “We are excited and fortunate to have the opportunity to become a member of the UK Healthcare/Norton Healthcare Stroke Care Network. Many members of the Russell County team have dedicated their time, talent and resources to showcase the finish…
A registered nurse at a local residential nursing facility was charged on April 16 with a felony warrant alleging that she took medication targeting one of her patients in March. Owensville police began an investigation on March 11 when a senior Stonebridge official notified of drug theft from residents. Police spoke with witnesses and learned about a registered nurse identified as Kelly Marie Bingaman, prepared to discharge the patient and was the last person to handle the patient's drugs. Police said Bingaman was able to see it in a video of three medications while he returned two cards to the…
On April 24, 2025, Pepperdine Graziadio Business School held its 10th Healthcare Symposium. Focusing on the theme of “investment in health,” the event invited top financial and healthcare leaders to discuss opinions on new trends and investment strategies, as well as the evolving dynamics of private and public investment shaping the future of healthcare. California's 34th State Treasurer, Fiona Ma (MBA '00), served as keynote speaker at the symposium, exploring the California Health Facilities Financial Bureau program that supports healthcare innovation, infrastructure and access. President Jim Gash To hold the event, Pepperdine President Jim Gash (JD '93) reflected the crucial…
Closing rural hospitals will result in “significantly fewer” hospitalizations for residents at nearby nursing homes. This is a sign that those residents may not have access to the care they need. A study published in the Journal of Rural Health over the weekend said that a decrease in hospitalization could have a significant impact on residents who need care in any type of hospital, whether in an emergency or an elective situation. Researchers from Vanderbilt University and the Cecil G. Sheps Health Services Research Center at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, believed that it would prove that occupancy…
Louisville, Kentucky, April 28, 2025 (Glove Newswire) – Signature Healthcare in Summerfield is hosting a fun and celebratory “Walking in Wednesdays,” a special kick-off barbecue to launch the company's exciting drive successful employee referral program. Team members who introduce a full-time LPN or RN will be entered to win a new car! This light-hearted event will allow staff to enjoy the grand prize with a peek at the grill, chef's moon, Derby-themed games and similar vehicles on display. Wednesday, April 30th, 2025Event time: 11am – 1pmBest Media Time: BBQ + 11:30am for car visuals and interviews Summerfield Signature Health Care1877…
A new report from the Information Technology Research Group at Global Research and Advisory Firm highlights the top six strategic healthcare industry topics of 2025. The curated research collection includes key priorities for healthcare this year: AI transformation, operational modernization and compliance challenges.Toronto, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Healthcare organizations face a critical period of technical disruption to reconstruct the healthcare landscape with AI, cybersecurity and evolving regulatory demands. As healthcare IT leaders work to navigate this rapidly changing environment, global research and advisory company Info-Tech Research Group has published a curated collection of its top industry resources in their…
Lawmakers, who aim to enhance direct care for nursing home residents, recommend increasing the daily minimum staffing requirements from 3 hours to 3.6 hours. However, a recent analysis by the nonpartisan office of state financial analysis shows that the move comes with a large price tag: $24.2 million, half of which will be taken up by the state through Medicaid payments. “It'll be very difficult to pass this year,” said Sen. D-Meriden, co-chair of the Aging Committee. “Unfortunately… at this point, there's no room for it.” Hochadel continues to defend the measure her committee voted to move forward in March,…