University of Charleston Launches New Graduate Programs in Occupational and Physical Therapy
The University of Charleston has expanded its academic offerings with the introduction of new graduate programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy. The initiative aims to address the growing demand…
Study Reveals High Rates of Abuse Among Home Healthcare Workers
A new study has brought to light the alarming working conditions faced by home healthcare workers in the United States. Published in the journal Home Healthcare Now, the research reveals…
GOP Lawmakers Urge Colorado to Reconsider Medicaid Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants
Republican lawmakers are urging Colorado state officials to end Medicaid coverage for undocumented immigrants, citing concerns about budget strain and growing controversy over the use of taxpayer funds for individuals…
New Jersey Pediatric Brain Surgeon Faces Financial Turmoil After Cyberattack and Loan Complications
A New Jersey pediatric brain surgeon is sounding the alarm on systemic vulnerabilities in the U.S. healthcare and insurance system after her practice was thrust into financial uncertainty following a…
Comprehensive Healthcare Systems Closes Shares-for-Debt Transaction Settling Over $830K in Liabilities
Vancouver, British Columbia—Comprehensive Healthcare Systems Inc. (TSXV: CHS), a leading provider of healthcare benefits administration software and services, has successfully closed its previously announced shares-for-debt transaction. The announcement, first made…
Healthcare Workers and Residents Oppose Proposed Medicaid Cuts
Healthcare workers and local residents are rallying against proposed cuts to the Medicaid program, arguing that the reductions would have severe consequences for patients, particularly those in underserved communities. The…
Pembrolizumab Enhances Event-Free Survival in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
A study funded by Merck has revealed that incorporating pembrolizumab — an immune checkpoint inhibitor — both before (neoadjuvant) and after (adjuvant) standard treatment significantly improves event-free survival rates in…
Supreme Court Ruling on Tennessee’s Trans Healthcare Ban Sparks National Concerns
The United States Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s controversial law banning gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors, a move that has been described by advocates as ‘devastating’ and a major setback…
Healthcare Denmark Executive Stresses Key Priorities for AI Adoption in Healthcare
Jakob Skaarup Nielsen of Healthcare Denmark has highlighted the critical elements that countries must address to successfully integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their healthcare systems. As global interest in…
Dr. Tami Brooks Appointed Agency Medical Director at Mississippi State Department of Health
The Mississippi State Department of Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Tami Brooks, a seasoned pediatrician, as its new agency medical director. Dr. Brooks brings with her an extensive…