Pike County, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) – Residents at the Elkhorn Health Rehabilitation Support Facility in Elkhorn City were safely evacuated during last week's devastated flooding. Evacuation took place on February 15th after a nearby stream flooded, flushed the roads and made travel dangerous. The crew worked 12 hours and moved residents to other facilities. Residents say staff have taken additional precautions to ensure safety. Stewart Baldridge, who was among the evacuated, praised the team for their efforts. “They took precautions and took us all together. They had their routine and everything was perfect,” Baldridge said. Facilities officials ensured that…
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A nurse in Australia is due in court next month after stating she would refuse to treat Israeli patients if they came to her hospital, and that she would kill them, in an alleged antisemitic video. The nurse, identified by media in Australia as 26-year-old Sarah Abu Lebdeh, was arrested on Tuesday, 25 February by police in New South Wales. “Detectives must be commended for acting swiftly under enormous pressure and public expectation” Karen Webb Abu Lebdeh has now been charged with offences including threatening violence to a group of people and making threats to kill. She, alongside a male…
Please listen to the article 4 minutes This audio is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving briefs: Earlier this week, President Donald Trump told three federal agencies:Quickly implement and implement”He first rolled out in 2019 Healthcare Price Transparency Regulations. During Trump's first administration, he ordered Hospitals aim to help patients shop for care in order to publicly disclose prices that reflect what patients and insurance companies “actually pay” for services. However, several advocacy groups say the hospitals were unable to fully implement the price transparency rules. Trump has condemned the Biden administration without enforcing…
Issue: The research community and its funders have not invested in research exploring ways to improve disease care and prevention. Solution: Help funders to understand that these studies are as innovative and impactful as biomedical discoveries. Why Now: Biomedical discoveries alone are not enough to improve people's health. Particularly, communities that are underestimated and underresourced. Healthcare Challenge Positive healthcare outcomes depend not only on the quality of the procedure, treatment, or drug, but also on how the service is provided to the patient. The drug may be approved, but are people taking it? The hospital may provide services, but do…
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama (WAFF) – The healthcare industry can be extremely stressful and the added risk of assault can make the burden even more heavy.Local healthcare workers are calling for legislative changes to current laws regarding assault on nurses and other patient care professionals.”Violence against nurses and other healthcare workers is becoming an increasing problem,” said Abby Houghton, president of the Alabama Nurse Association.National Nurses United reported that 80% of healthcare workers experienced some form of assault from patients last year. Casey Martin is from DeKalb County, who travels to Huntsville every day for work. He is an ICU patient care…
Released on February 26, 2025 97 alumni secure jobs in Lincoln and strengthen local healthcare Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and his healthcare partners said today that the city's U.S. Rescue Planning Act Fund (ARPA) strategic investments helped address and reduce staffing shortages in the healthcare industry by providing nursing scholarships, certified nursing assistants, and Phlebotomist training and certification. “Our workforce grant to the Brian Foundation helps many of our community members access vocational training and high-paying careers, helping them live a good life,” Mayor Gary Baird said. “At the same time, this workforce investment helps ensure that when our loved…
The grieving woman was unable to visit her dying sister at a time of need in a nursing home. Elysia Garner passed away last month. Her sister, Luchanda Castleberry, wants to tell her story about her being banned from visiting the elderly home of The Hav in Death Plains. This case is complicated and there is a question of why the facility banned visitors from the facility in the first place. Castlebury insisted that all she did was to express concern about the care her sister is receiving. And she was banned from visiting. “You know, she made me better,”…
Free Health Screening and Pork Healthcare Plan Registration February 2025 – Pork County Government Skip to main content February 27 8:30am to noon Lakeland Pork County Government Center February 28 8am to 11am God's Pantry Source link
On January 14, 2025, New Mexico VA Healthcare System hosted an impactful in-person and live-streaming town hall event for veterans, their families and caregivers throughout the region. On January 14, 2025, New Mexico VA Healthcare System hosted an impactful in-person and live-streaming town hall event for veterans, their families and caregivers throughout the region. The event took place in the Educational Auditorium at Albuquerque Virginia Medical Center and featured an executive leadership team and experts on a variety of subjects who fostered an open dialogue about key patients' services and pressing concerns.The evening began with a warm welcome from Dr.…
Nashville, Tenn., February 26, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, industry leaders are facing a convergence of rapid innovation, regulatory changes and growing cybersecurity concerns. Matt Cybulsky, an expert in LBMC Healthcare AI and Product Innovation, highlights key trends for 2025, including the growing role of AI in diagnostics, the expected surge in mergers and acquisitions, and increased pressure on healthcare institutions to integrate technology while protecting sensitive data. Key Healthcare Trends in 2025 Increased contributions to AI's personalized care and diagnosis AI-driven technology improves healthcare procedures, customized treatment regimens and diagnosis. AI-assisted imaging enhances…