Disability care

Monday, September 12, 2022, 2:12 p.m.Press release: Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell declared Te Whatu Ora – Te Toka Tumai Auckland (TTTA), formerly Auckland District Health Board, in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code), for …

In our weekly legal column, the Leader, with the expert advice of the GHP Legal team, proposes to answer some of your problems. Today’s question is answered by attorney James Denton… Q: As a woman in her mid-40s who is going through perimenopause, do I have the right to expect …

Around 2,000 women, children and men brave the scorching sun and long lines in the Kampala suburb of Bukoto, waiting for free health care at a medical camp. It’s August 12, the last day of a two-week camp organized by supporters for destitute people who cannot access care in hospitals …

Comprehensive, collaborative, and consistently communicated care is essential to a workers’ compensation risk management approach. Summary of the white paper One of Teletha Burnett’s most rewarding experiences as a care navigator with One Call was when she helped an injured worker become the parent he wanted to be, despite his …

The Chronicle Gibson Mhaka, Senior Reporter The story of a mentally ill mother who gave birth before the baby fell into a toilet bowl and died at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo following alleged negligence by nurses has caused sadness reading. This was after nurses allegedly left the mentally ill …

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — An El Paso native is raising awareness about the need for care workers in the border region. Nathan Coleman is a disability advocate and a client of Caring Partners Home Care in El Paso. As his brother has cared for him for 36 years, he …

Increased hours of care and depressive symptoms are detectable in caregivers at least 10 years before their partner is diagnosed with cognitive impairment, a new study finds. Clinicians should note the need for earlier detection and family support, according to the investigators. The researchers analyzed household survey data from the …

By: Rebecca KonopkaCarter County Extension Officer We often hear that fall or winter is a particularly good time to do certain things in the landscape. This is usually because the plants have gone into winter dormancy. Dormancy can be compared to a long period of “rest” for plants, when they …

As America’s aging population rapidly increases, there remains a critical shortage of social workers and personal assistants for the elderly and disabled despite a surplus of unfilled jobs. Low pay, lack of basic benefits, and scarcity of growth opportunities have led to huge turnover in the service and long-term support …

Due to a system failure, an elderly woman was repeatedly given the wrong dose of heart medication. Photo/NZME A system failure resulted in an elderly woman repeatedly receiving the wrong dose of heart medication, according to the Health and Disability Commission. The elderly woman was admitted to West Harbor Gardens …

PAkistan is currently experiencing one of the worst floods in its history. A third of the country is under water. An estimated 33 million Pakistanis have been affected by the floods and more than 1,100 people have died. According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), at least 72 of …

A CARE service supporting people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire has been praised for its ‘caring and kind’ staff in a report from a watchdog. Brandon Trust, an assisted living service that provides personal and nursing care to people with learning disabilities at home across the county, has been rated …

(ProNewsReport Editorial): – Sydney, New South Wales September 2, 2022 (Issuewire.com) – Sunshine Disabilities and Home Care, a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider with offices in Sydney and Blacktown, is pleased to provide its services to NDIS participants around Sydney. We have our support coordinators in almost every …

By Dr Praveen ChandraMahesh Gupta, 45, was rushed to hospital when he complained of shortness of breath and chest pain after his workout. The diagnosis was something he had suspected all along, a heart attack, with an 80% blockage in one of the major arteries. While prompt care and advanced …

Queensland workers in private healthcare facilities are no longer required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as the government says it is clear the state has reached a “new stage of the pandemic”. Health Minister Yvette D’Ath said Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard had advised of the changes, which will …

Waitangi Court heard about the poor quality of care for disabled Maori in remote areas and the difficulty for care providers to help them due to funding disparities. A support service provider in Hokianga says it is underfunded compared to other similar services for no good reason. He said people …

The New Brunswick Health Council released a survey on Tuesday that it says shows overall satisfaction with the home care services people receive from the extramural program and home support services from Province. But a disability advocate says that doesn’t match what she hears from clients. Stéphane Robichaud, CEO of …

Public goods • August 29, 2022 • Ontario Health Coalition Here are the facts about the new legislation from the Ontario Conservative government of Doug Ford, Bill 7 – More Beds and Better Care Act of 2022, which was introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario last week and is …

Despite having up to 80 people on its waiting list, a recently refurbished aged care facility in central Queensland has more than 20 empty beds due to a lack of staff. Key points: The Rockhampton facility cannot fill more than 20 beds due to a lack of staff The center …

A controversial new plan that could pave the way for county judges to order the housing and treatment of thousands of people with addictions and serious mental illnesses will soon face a key vote in the California Assembly. The proposal known as the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Court — …

A mum caring for her disabled daughter has appealed to the government for urgent help amid spiraling energy bills. Carolynne Hunter’s daughter Freya, 12, has serious health issues, is non-verbal and blind and requires full-time oxygen and home nursing care. 2 Families need intervention now to stop spiraling costsCredit: PA …

DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. — A federal ruling that gender dysphoria is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act could help block conservative political efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care, advocates and experts say. A panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week became …

A million-dollar ad campaign promoting a ‘rewarding and fulfilling’ career in the care and support sector is unlikely to increase the number of the burnt-out workforce as low wages , uncertain schedules and a lack of paid breaks remain, unions and advocates say. The sector is haemorrhaging staff – and …

The PACT Act and Your VA Benefits The PACT Act is a new law that extends health care and VA benefits to veterans exposed to fireplaces and other toxic substances. This act helps us provide generations of veterans — and their survivors — with the care and benefits they have …

FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM Mass. – Charlton Memorial, St. Luke’s and Tobey’s hospitals have all been honored with the American Heart Association’s 2022 Get with the Guidelines awards, officials announced today. St. Luke’s and Tobey were named recipients of the Get with The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement …

Date published: August 23, 2022 Type: Subscriber Announcement Targeted audience: Health sector This session will include a moderated Q&A with Ministry officials and we encourage you to submit your questions in advance through the registration link. Please register to attend. More information For more information, visit our website or email …

(MENAFN – Emirates News Agency (WAM)) ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2022 (WAM) — The Zayed Higher Organization for Determined People (ZHO) and the Family Care Authority (FCA) in Abu Dhabi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance their mutual cooperation in the provision of integrated social services for determined …

By Matt Martinez This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories about fifteen neighborhoods in the city of Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org. The United Community Center offers services to seniors who speak Spanish. Here, attendees celebrated Puerto Rican Discovery Day at the UCC …

Some have given their all — our country’s veterans and their families certainly embody the word “service”. However, many are unaware of the resources and programs that exist for home care. The VA outlines the care provided to help veterans with daily activities, ranging from services ranging from meal preparation …

SCHERTZ, TX — A Schertz daycare worker will not face criminal charges for assault despite school bus surveillance video that showed her slapping a 13-year-old girl with severe intellectual disability, then slapping her dragging her on the floor of the bus earlier this year. Lori Doores, 55, was under investigation …

Marilyn Long, left, helps her brother, Jeff Malanoski, who has Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, at their home in Elk Grove Village, Illinois in 2014. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune/TNS) As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, a newly released guide offers families never-before-seen advice on how the chromosomal disorder …

At an awards ceremony for healthcare workers at an upscale hotel with a cocktail dress code on Tuesday night, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised their collective effort to save lives from COVID. “We withstood the tests. We defended vaccinations. We resisted everything. No one pointed to another group and said, …

By BEN LEONARD and RUTH READER 08/17/2022 10:00 a.m. EDT Updated 08/17/2022 3:43 PM EDT 2022-08-17T03:43-0400 Investors have been eyeing artificial intelligence as the next big thing in healthcare, with billions of dollars pouring into AI-enabled digital health startups in recent years. But technology has yet to transform medicine as …

Carolyn Cooper has only been in the role of aged care watchdog since March but is already calling for ‘urgent government action’ to address critical staff shortages. “We are facing major challenges across the health system and urgent government intervention and a collaborative response from all sectors of aged care …

June marked a dark anniversary for Chase Brown and his mother, Lisa. It has been 11 years since the partially paralyzed 29-year-old autistic first applied for community services through Medicaid. He is still waiting. A recent Chronicle of Houston article examined Brown’s story and the grief of so many other …

WICHITA-Governor Laura Kelly met with Sedgwick County leaders today to discuss the need for a public mental health hospital in the area. The meeting included a round table and a visit to the COMCARE crisis center. “When I came to power, one of my top priorities was to strengthen our …

Monday, August 15, 2022, 2:28 p.m.Press release: Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner The importance of comprehensive postnatal care and support and the difficulties that can arise when certain aspects are lacking were underscored in a decision by Deputy Commissioner Rose Wall, who found a midwife breached the Code …

Focus on diet, exercise, and budget at all stages of your working life. In a recent Jamaica Observer report, the Minister of Health and Welfare, Dr Christopher Tufton, reportedly said that stroke is the leading cause of death in Jamaica and accounts for “13.62% of the total number of deaths …

A row of wind turbines from the 60 megawatt Busch Ranch II wind project which came online in 2019 dwarfs a nearby house on January 19, 2020 east of Walsenburg (Photo by Mike Sweeney/sweeneyphoto.com). WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved the climate, health care and tax …

Here is a press release from the US Department of Veterans Affairs: HELENA, Mont.—The Montana VA (Montana VA) Health Care System encourages all Montana veterans and their families to consider the potential benefits available to them through the new PACT Act legislation. On August 10, 2022, the PACT law was …

Sacramento, California – Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and former Congressman Tony Coelho, co-authors of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), joined Disability Rights California and more than 500 people and organizations nationwide, urging the governor to change course on the CARE Court proposal. Letter calls on Governor to …

A settlement proposed by the Biden administration would once again protect transgender and other LGBTQ workers seeking health care services from discrimination. Proposal new rule would reverse a Trump-era regulation by restoring gender identity and sexual orientation as categories protected from discrimination under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act …

Naison Chaparadza The Care Quality Commission encouraged residents of deaf and hard of hearing care homes to share their health care experiences. Advertising The CQC is carrying out ‘pioneering work’ with Deafway, a charity that provides care and …

By Maureen Revait August 9, 2022 2:33 p.m. The Conservative government’s first Speech from the Throne after the election acknowledged the stressors in the health care system, but failed to mention many detailed solutions. Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered the speech at Queens Park on Tuesday afternoon. The speech said …

Proposals to expand the use of ex parte hearings in child custody proceedings could be challenged as unconstitutional, the government has been told. The Department of Childhood, Equality, Handicap, Integration and Youth has just published the answers to its 2020 consultation on the reform of the Child Care Act 1991. …

Good weekend to all. At the start of the week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced the creation of an advisory group to improve support for pregnancy and postpartum care across the Commonwealth. Known as the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Advisory Group, it is responsible for “providing support to …

Debbie Pragt lives with multiple sclerosis (MS) and gets around using a mobility scooter. Some days, when her symptoms are particularly severe, she finds it difficult to move around her house. What brings her joy and helps her get through each day is the company of her two dogs. She’s …

Former Baptist Health Care President and CEO Al Stubblefield and his wife, Mary Lee, donated $100,000 to Baptist Health Care Foundation. The foundation will name the emergency department waiting room, located on the first floor of the new Baptist Hospital campus, in honor of the Stubblefields for this donation. The …

A former nursing home for the elderly will be used to discharge NDIS patients who no longer need acute medical care from hospital in a bid to free up capacity in South Australia’s overwhelmed healthcare system. Key points: State government opens new community care facility to help discharge NDIS patients …

By Houghton Daily Mining Gazette Staff HANCOCK – The Upper Peninsula West District Health Department, located on Depot Street, last week announced the release of the 2021 Upper Peninsula Community Health Needs Assessment. The 458-page book, available online for the general public, includes findings from health surveys; data …

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – The largest urology care provider in the greater Louisville area has agreed to pay $60,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not providing people with reduced mobility equal access to its services and equipment. According to the U.S. Attorney’s …

Photo: Chrupka/Adobe Stock More funds are needed to help people with learning disabilities and people with autism leave mental health hospitals due to the rising cost of community care, a government-commissioned report found. The study, by consultants RedQuadrant, found the needs of those now discharged were greater than previous cohorts, …

Around one in six people aged 55 and over are homeless in Australia. Over the past three censuses, the number of older Australians who are homeless has steadily increased. Older women were found to be the fastest growing group of homeless people between 2011 and 2016. Currently, 240,000 older women …

(CNN) – In a surprise move, a bill that would have extended health care and disability benefits to millions of veterans has been blocked. The “Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022,” also known as the “PACT Act,” was supposed to pass the Senate on Wednesday evening, …

Kaiser Permanente Hospitals in Northern California was recently recognized for excellence. The 33rd annual US News & World Report study named hospitals “high performers” for stroke and pneumonia care. The top performers are based on ratings from more than 4,500 US medical centers and represent the top 20% of hospitals …

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — While monkeypox is a major health issue that is catching the attention of the public and health officials, a group of Bay Area doctors say they are warning people not to forget the threat that COVID-19 continues to represent. They say hospitalization and death rates will …

NJDOL Awards $1.1 Million Through First CARE Grant to improve access to worker benefits and protections TRENTON – The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has awarded $1.1 million through its inaugural Cultivating Access, Rights, and Equity grant program ( CARE) to 13 beneficiaries, including four collaboratives, …

“Headway – A new roadmap in Brain Health: Focus Epilepsy”, produced by the Think Tank The European House – Ambrosetti in collaboration with Angelini Pharma, was designed and launched in 2022 with the aim of creating a multidisciplinary platform for strategic thinking, d analysis, dialogue and comparison between different European …

Years of lobbying by Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs), backed by research and evidence, appear to have persuaded a local authority to take a new rights-based approach to tackling the protection crisis social. A report from Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Future of Adult Welfare Commission (FASCC) includes a series of …

By Tom Tracy, Catholic News Service In early April, the leadership of the Catholic Benefits Association predicted that the US Department of Health and Human Services would soon announce regulatory proposals that could pose an existential threat to religious employers, including Catholic hospitals. On July 25, HHS finally published this …

A man living in a state-run disabled care facility would rather risk his life than have his leg amputated for fear of not being treated properly. Key points: Residents of SA’s Transitional Home Service have reported concerns about inappropriate care Patient’s husband says his wife was left soiled in a …

Thanks to co-author Danny Costandy, summer associate in Foley’s San Diego office, for his contributions to this post. Many California healthcare providers, including hospitals and physician groups, will soon be required to sign California’s first-ever statewide data-sharing agreement governing the exchange of health information. and social services. The new requirement …

Simon O’Connor / Stuff The Taranaki Board of Health has come under fire for its care of a Taranaki mother who died in hospital after waiting nearly 12 weeks for surgery that should have taken place within four years. (file photo) Having already waited nearly 12 weeks for surgery she …

Abrazo West Campus received the Silver Plus Get with the Guidelines-Stroke award from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment in accordance with nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading …

A recent Presbyterian Church community recruitment initiative for care aides, team leaders and other positions exceeded expectations when it filled 70% of vacancies. The Council for Social Witness (CSW), the social arm of the church, manages the day-to-day provision of housing, nursing, supported housing, respite care and day care, as …

Widnes Vikings captain Jack Owens with volunteer Ian Toole, both wearing outfits marking the club’s five years of work with Community Integrated Care. Widnes Vikings will wear a special edition shirt commemorating the club’s work with a major city-based charity when the players take to the pitch to take on …

JERSEY SHORE – Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital received the Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines – Stroke award from the American Heart Association. This honor recognizes the commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized and research-based guidelines, which ultimately leads …

By Rosa Aliberti and Alexandra Berke (July 21, 2022, 5:08 p.m. EDT) — Since the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on June 24, employers across the country rallied to offer abortion-related benefits to their employees. Employers are always wondering what they …

By Mary Beth Nierengarten July 21, 2022 Science Explained Article in brief A new analysis found that people who had depressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury with elevated intracranial pressure were more likely to improve at 24 months, compared to those who received standard medical treatment. …

By Dr Sudarsan Mandal India has made great strides in the medical field, and our advanced healthcare and highly trained doctors are on par with the best in the world. India is one of the most popular medical tourist destinations in the world. Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTA) to India on …

Usually, medical professionals tend to focus primarily on physical issues – the organs and their diseases. Palliative care recognizes that people are more than organs put together; their minds, spirits and emotions are all part of who they are. It also recognizes the families and communities to which they belong. …

Lisa Andre PJ Care has appointed Lisa Andrew as Chief Operating Officer, succeeding Mark Butler, who has retired. Andrew, who joined the neurological care provider as director of clinical operations in July last year, has more than 40 years of experience in the healthcare sector – public and private – …

Dr. Leonid Shapiro, Managing Partner, Dr. Michelle Tempest, Partner, and Phil Carrivick, Director, at Candesic compare how different European countries approach care for people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) and explore whether an increase in market share of independent provision in Ireland will raise policy issues around the commercialization of care. …

RALEIGH, NC — The UNC health care system will pay $125,000 in damages and admit violating federal disability rights laws to settle blind patients’ legal claims that UNC Health does not provide written documentation in braille, large print or electronic formats that are more accessible. The National Federation of the …

Photo: The Canadian Press Liberal MP Hedy Fry Cathy Legere witnessed the conditions faced by elderly residents in long-term care facilities and the intense pressure personal care staff were under at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The retired infection control nurse volunteered her services at the Orchard Villa home …

When the Upper Colo Bridge was destroyed during the Hawkesbury River flood in March 2021, Trevor Ward knew it would be a nuisance. The scale of the problem was a total shock. “We covered between 22,000 and 25,000 additional kilometers [since then] with the loss of the wooden bridge,” he …

The UNC Health Care System has agreed to pay $125,000 in damages as part of the settlement of legal claims involving plaintiffs that include blind patients, according to a press release issued Thursday by two advocacy groups. As part of the settlement involving the National Federation for the Rights of …

1 Department of Medicine, Division of Emergency Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. 2 Department of Medicine, Division of Critical Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. 3 Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. 4 National Geriatrics Clinical Research Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. 5 …

Scathing cries rang out as Brent Gabona swiftly exited his courtroom Wednesday morning in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. “You are going to hell,” shouted supporters of the alleged victims of Gabona. “There is no God for the damned, Brent…why are you wearing a cross?” Son of a bitch. Gabona is accused of …

Press Release – Custody Abuse Royal Commission of Inquiry Survivors of abuse and neglect in psychiatric and psychopedic settings, as well as people from the deaf or disabled community will continue to share evidence today at a public hearing by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care. From July 11 …

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McKenney’s story is one of many included in a judicial review application filed Monday in Federal Court on behalf of more than 100 healthcare professionals across the country, including doctors, psychologists, clinical counselors , social workers and nurses. They are challenging the federal health minister’s decision last month to deny …

Warning: This story contains abuse details that some readers may find disturbing. The sister of a disabled woman has described the public care institution her younger brother lived in for decades as “hell” and her devastation upon learning of the physical abuse and neglect her sister suffered. Photo: 123RF Irene …

Parents showing favoritism towards children are unfortunately not uncommon. A woman who felt her mother didn’t show her the same love as her sister decided she had had enough and refused to take care of her disabled mother. A woman shared her story on AITA thread (r/AmItheA–hole) from Reddit and …

LEWISBURG — Evangelical Community Hospital has received the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to recognized, research-based national guidelines, ultimately leading …

Correction: Faren Healey’s phone number is 352-262-0199. Please see the corrected language below. Following up on last week’s special meeting focused on animal welfare, Alachua County Animal Resources and Care (AR&C) reports on recent improvements to its volunteer program. “We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we navigate this …

The rate of spread of COVID has started to accelerate in 2022 due to new sub-variants of Omicron, which are estimated to 40 percent more transmissible than the first variant of Omicron. As the country heads into a very cold winter where experts warn of an increased risk of contracting …

As the need for treatment that empowers and engages patients with musculoskeletal injuries increases, episodic care offers better outcomes and lower total cost of care. Fragmented care negatively affects everyone in the workers’ compensation system, especially injured workers. Providers working in silos contribute to diagnostic uncertainty, disengagement from treatment, and …

Lifestyle: Feel at home at Gill Waminda Aged Care Centre. Photo: Supplied Moving into an aged care facility is a significant life change that can be greeted with apprehension, but it can also provide an opportunity to live your best life in a safe environment with familiar faces and needed …

From 1 July, workers under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Awards 2010 (SCHADS Awards) will be paid a minimum of two hours of work per shift or part of an interrupted shift. The price changes are intended to encourage more workers to join or stay in …

Placeholder while loading article actions In the 1960s, the lifetime of a person with Down syndrome was only 10 years old. Today, these lifetimes have stretched at 60 years old. But until recently, no guidelines existed to address the particular health issues that many adults with Down syndrome face. Now …

STOCKBRIDGE – Piedmont Henry Hospital has received the GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for its commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment in accordance with recognized national guidelines and based on research, which ultimately leads to more lives …

According to information published by Mental Health America in its annual “State of Mental Health in America” ​​report, Kentucky ranks 16th in the nation for access to mental health care. The report included rankings and findings across multiple mental health domains from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. …

Using a combination of predictive and prescriptive information about next action, providers can close the care gap for individual patients by leveraging a combination of data sources – clinical data, patient surveys, SDOH data and datasets about consumers and behaviors – and applying artificial intelligence techniques to create those insights. …

Our governor is rushing through the legislature with a bill that will make huge changes to how homeless people are treated in California. The so-called Court of Care bill is moving quickly through Senate and Assembly committees without a single “no” vote. The people saying ‘no’ are disability and homeless …

Canadian clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson’s Twitter account has been temporarily restricted for violating the platform’s hateful conduct policy. It happened because the 60-year-old made an offensive remark about transgender actor Elliot Page earlier this week. ADVERTISING “Remember when pide was a sin? And Ellen Page just had her breasts removed …

Lindsay M. Keisler At the Catawba County Chamber, we aim to serve as a strong pro-business voice, advocating for free enterprise and working alongside local government to ensure a friendly business environment that is necessary for all businesses in Catawba County to Catawba are growing and sustaining. Two major issues …

In 2017, chronic kidney disease (CKD) was the 4th leading cause of premature death in the Philippines, with kidney failure being the 9th leading cause of death and disability. In 2021, the hemodialysis procedure exceeded the procedure cases reimbursed by the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. Dr Nickson Austria, nephrologist, said: …

When a stroke occurs, every second counts. As the regional leader in stroke care, Mercyhealth offers 24/7 treatment at our certified stroke centers in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. From diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and ongoing care, our highly trained team provides advanced treatments and therapies to …

Residents of predominantly black communities are more likely than those of predominantly white communities to live near a hospital with a certified stroke center. But a new study shows that when residents of these black communities have a stroke, they are at greater risk of receiving care in a less …