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Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Health Care Access Passes Committee

Legislation would limit insurer-required prior authorization, improve health care transparency and remove barriers to accessing care

Largest COVID Vaccine Study Ever Reveals The Actual Health Risks You Face

Here's what we know.

Uptake of HIV prevention medication doubles with mix of digital health interventions, study finds

A UCLA Health-led study found a combination of interventions of one-on-one telehealth coaching, peer support forums, and automated text messages more than doubled the use of the HIV prevention strategy, ...

A 'seat at the table': UT Health advocacy program gives voice to Latino cancer patients, survivors

The program is part of a bigger effort to reduce the inequitable burden of cancer on...

LA wants to find more behavioral health workers to help city residents

The city will look to address behavioral health workforce shortages through incentives such as student loan repayment, payment of school and certification fees and moving stipends.

New CDPH Commissioner Dr. Simbo Ige set to tackle Black maternal health crisis

Dr. Simbo Ige is the first Black woman to become the commissioner of Chicago's Department of Public Health, and said her first priority is tackling the Black maternal health crisis in the city.

US health tech giant Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack

A cyberattack is ongoing at Change Healthcare, a health tech giant that claims its technology touches one-in-three U.S. patient records.

Ending racial health disparities is top of mind for hospital leaders in the Valley

Ending racial health disparities is one of the many goals of the NAACP as leaders hope to make health care available, accessible and affordable.

Penn State Health community nurse addresses health inequities person by person

Angela Shuman is a conduit to health care for people who need it desperately, but can’t always access it.

St. Joseph County Department of Health makes Health First St. Joseph County funding announcement

The St. Joseph County Department of Health announced its list of Health First St. Joseph County community grant recipients, with the funds totaling $973,755.

Health Corner: Children's Dental Health Month

On today's health corner, we're focusing on National Children's Dental Health Month.

UF Health breaks ground on new hospital in St. Johns County

University of Florida Health leaders broke ground on a new hospital that will expand healthcare services in the Durbin Park area of St. Johns County on Wednesday.

US Health Officials Urge Older Adults to Get Latest COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging older adults to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine shot. The guidance was issued because most COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations last year were among people 65 years and older.

Sentara health officials on CDC’s new COVID-19 guidelines

The CDC said those who test positive for COVID are no longer required to isolate for five days.

Applications open for first-ever medical cannabis provider in Health Service Area 1

The application is open until April 30.

I need a hero: Health Hero award nominations now open

The South-Central Public Health District needs a hero, a health hero that is. As they opened the application for their 2024 Health Heroes regional award on Friday morning

‘Very calming’: how star bathing can benefit mental health and sleep

Research links star bathing, or mindful stargazing, to better mental health and sleep. We talk to enthusiasts about how watching the stars relieves stress and connects them with nature.

Port Arthur opens a new health department on 9th Avenue

Sen. Markey to hold hearing next month on Steward Health Care financial crisis

Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey will hold a hearing next month to investigate Steward Health Care’s ongoing financial crisis, describing the situation as a “financial Ponzi scheme.”

13 ‘leaplings’ born at Dignity Health hospitals on Feb. 29

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Dignity Health says more than a dozen Bakersfield families welcomed “little leapers” this year on Leap Day. Thirteen “leapling” babies wer…