health

Health officials warn kids are being exposed to Mpox

Health officials are waving the red flag on a rise in Mpox cases in North Carolina.

Michigan State University study suggests mental health services can reduce jail time

Broome County Health Department offers free Colorectal Cancer screening

The Health Department said these screenings can be life saving

IU Health NE expands orthopedic joint replacements

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Indiana University Health Northeast Region announced a new partnership is says will provide more care for patients who need orthopedic joint replacements in northeas…

UnitedHealth working to restore Change Healthcare systems by mid March, company says

UnitedHealth working to restore Change Healthcare systems by mid March, company says

DHEC holds groundbreaking ceremony for South Carolina’s New Public Health and Environmental Laboratory

On Thursday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control broke ground on the state’s new public health laboratory.

DHEC holds groundbreaking ceremony on South Carolina’s New Public Health and Environmental Laboratory

On Thursday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control broke ground on the state’s new public health laboratory.

Senator Jeremy Stine: “The aim of this bill is to safeguard Louisiana’s health future

Senator Jeremy Stine was outspoken about the proposed sale of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana to a company called Elevance. He said it was a bad deal for policyholders and the state. When the sale proposal was withdrawn, Stine went to work on legislation that would require some of the issues of concern to be addressed before such a proposal is submitted to the state for approval.

Prop. 1 — Newsom’s $6.4 billion mental health bond — holds very narrow lead

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s effort to fund mental health beds and homeless housing hangs on by a slim 0.2% lead

Scripps Health in Chula Vista closing maternity ward due to patient bed demand

Scripps Health says inpatient medical-surgical beds in Chula Vista are "currently occupied at or beyond full licensed capacity," while only half of the beds in the maternity ward are in use.

DNRC awards millions towards reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health

The Montana DNRC has awarded $3.1 million in order to fund 13 projects to reduce wildfire risk as well as improve forest health.

Bill would ban prior authorization for mental health treatment for Illinois Medicaid patients

Lawmakers are introducing legislation banning the practice for Medicaid patients.

Marshfield Clinic Health System announces opening of Lake Hallie urgent care

A timeline for the new urgent care is still being finalized.

Marshfield Clinic Health System announces opening of Lake Hallie urgent care

A timeline for the new urgent care is still being finalized.

Letters: Changes needed | Mental health | Ensure aid | People of faith | Restoring sanity

Mercury News Letters to the Editor for March 8, 2024

Samaritan Pharmacies Expand Presence

Samaritan Health Services has added two new pharmacy locations with plans to open one more in 2024 with a commitment to offer outstanding service to patients and the community.

Public Health Advisory for water quality in Bay County

The areas that are impacted include Laguna Beach in Panama City Beach, Carl Gray Park in Panama City, and the Dupont Bridge in Parker.

How a cyberattack crippled the U.S. health care system

New treatment could transform the mental health of children with epilepsy

A new psychological treatment for children with epilepsy, developed by a UCL-led team of scientists, has been shown to reduce mental health difficulties compared to standard care, a new study finds.

Market health 'actually improving under the hood', not weaking, says BMO's Yung-Yu Ma

Yung-Yu Ma, BMO Wealth Management chief investment officer, joins 'Fast Money' to discuss where the market rally goes from here and what is driving it.