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Nearly 100 cases of norovirus reported inside one elementary school, health officials say
Health officials have confirmed a norovirus outbreak at an elementary school in Kansas after nearly 100 cases were reported over the past week.
Family Medicine Physician Timothy Baty, D.O., Joins UAMS Health Family Medical Center in Batesville
Timothy Baty, D.O., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in Batesville, where he will provide comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages.
World News in Brief: Aid for Ethiopia, Abyei drone strikes condemned, extreme heat and newborn health
The World Health Organization (WHO) is scaling up emergency health response operations across Afar, Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia to address growing humanitarian and health needs resulting from ongoing hostilities.
Vanderbilt Institute for Population and Public Health celebrates two decades of transformative success
The Institute for Population and Public Health at Vanderbilt connects research, training and teaching with policy and practical solutions.
Researchers call for coordinated action to protect European sleep health
A new paper from the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Early Career Network of the European Sleep Research Society warns that sleep health is becoming a growing public health challenge across Europe and is calling for coordinated action to protect it.
Curry’s health, Kerr’s tweaks and the center dilemma: Biggest questions facing Warriors
The Warriors have plenty of questions entering the 2026-27 season
Behavioral health patient arrested for alleged assault against facility worker
A patient at a Bettendorf behavioral health facility was arrested on Tuesday after an alleged assault at the facility.
Supreme Court Denies Trump Administration Request to Withhold Health Care from Incarcerated Transgender People
The Supreme Court of the United States has rejected a request from the Trump Administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons to allow prison officials to withhold gender-affirming health care from transgender people in federal prisons.
Offspring Guitarist Noodles Stepping Away From Tour Due to Health Issue
The Offspring guitarist Noodles told fans that he's temporarily stepping away from live performance due to an unspecified "fairly serious health issue.'
Study shows link between Alzheimer’s disease and gut health
Researchers found that people with higher levels of imidazole propionate (ImP), a compound produced by certain gut microbes, were more likely to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Baba nabs $40M series A, backed by FirstMark Capital and CVS Health Ventures, for AI-powered Medicare patient navigation
Applied artificial intelligence company Baba
After 75 years serving Monticello and Buffalo, Stellis Health plans to join CentraCare
Stellis Health says its commitment to the communities it serves "isn't changing" as it plans to become part of CentraCare. Shareholders have voted to move forward.
Breast Cancer Awareness: Empowering Better Breast Health
Doctors encourage every women, no matter if they’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer or not, to practice better breast health to limit any complications and risk factors associated with breast cancer.
TRUE RX HEALTH STRATEGISTS BECOMES FIRST PBM TO BRING INSTACART HEALTH FRESH FUNDS TO EMPLOYER PHARMACY BENEFITS
/PRNewswire/ -- True Rx Health Strategists, the family-owned, pharmacist-led pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) based in Indiana, today announced a first-to-market...
Trump’s Odd Interaction Sparks Fresh Health Concerns
The president is facing fresh concerns about his health after he made a peculiar move.
Health advisory lifted for Toms Bayou in Valparaiso after water tests clear
Health officials have lifted a water quality advisory for Toms Bayou near Hidden Cove Drive in Valparaiso.
Baptist Health chief medical officer addresses surge in storm-related emergencies
Catawba Valley Health System opens Taylorsville Urgent Care
Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) is pleased to announce the opening of Catawba Urgent Care of Mountain View in Taylorsville, effective Monday, October 19, 2026. Located at 50 Macedonia Church Road, Suite C, the new clinic becomes the fifth Catawba Urgent Care of Mountain View location. The Taylorsville location joins existing clinics in Sherrills Ford,…
Jefferson County Health Department Pays $2.25M to Settle Data Breach Lawsuit
Jefferson County Health Department, a public health agency for Jefferson County in Hillsboro, Missouri, has agreed to settle class action litigation that Jefferson County Health Department in Missouri has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle a class action lawsuit stemming from a 2022 data breach affecting almost 116,000 individuals.
Yankees' Max Fried: No health concerns entering winter
Yankees' Max Fried: No health concerns entering winter
INTEGRIS Health to become part of Risant Health
/PRNewswire/ -- INTEGRIS Health and Risant Health have signed a definitive agreement for INTEGRIS Health to become part of Risant Health, pending regulatory...
Risant Health to acquire Integris Health
Integris would join Geisinger Health and Cone Health in Risant's portfolio.
Preparing for cascading climate risks
Arizona communities already understand that climate hazards rarely occur in isolation. Extreme heat can drive up electricity demand, drought can increase wildfire risk, and flooding can disrupt transportation, water systems, housing and local economies. Because these systems are connected, a disruption in one can quickly threaten public health and safety.
As Ebola spreads in Congo, grieving families face a growing mental health toll
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma
Race To Uncover Travel Path Of Nigeria's First Ebola Patient
Nigeria's lone Ebola patient was only diagnosed almost two weeks after showing symptoms – and is reported to have travelled to the capital, Abuja, from Uganda
Integris Health to become part of Risant Health under new agreement
Integris Health announced it will become part of Risant Health, but it will keep its name, brand and medical staff.
INTEGRIS Health in Oklahoma to be acquired by Risant Health under new agreement
INTEGRIS Health and Risant Health have entered into an agreement where Risant Health will acquire INTEGRIS, joining Geisinger and Cone Health.As Oklahoma's larg
Oregon to increase 2027 payments to care organizations for Health Plan members
Next year, Oregon will pay an average of nearly $630 more per member every month to the organizations arranging providers for the vast majority of Oregon’s 1.4 million Medicaid members […]
Page wants County health department to monitor low frequency data center noise
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page says low-frequency noise generated by data center projects are not currently monitored and should be on a county-wide level by the public health department.
Integris Health sold to Kaiser Permanente Division
Kaiser Permanente’s Risant Health would add the 16-hospital Oklahoma system to its growing nonprofit network
What U.S. Senate candidates Rogers, El-Sayed said about lowering health care costs in Michigan
With Election Day less than three weeks away, Michigan U.S. Senate candidates answered a series of questions in Detroit, including one on health care.
Summit in Samarkand, a boon for child wellbeing and health
Representatives from across the international community are meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to ensure that children everywhere can thrive in a world marred by war, climate chaos and other fundamental challenges.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, make your health a priority....
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, make your health a priority. Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, even before symptoms appear. Talk to your healthcare provider to schedule...
UCHealth earns highest-level CHIME Digital Most Wired recognition for seventh consecutive year
CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition highlights UCHealth’s use of technology and AI to improve patient care, access and experience.
Christina Applegate’s Health Journey, From Early MS Symptoms to Learning She was Misdiagnosed
After years of treatment, hospitalizations and pain, the actor says her misdiagnosis isn’t welcome news.
OKC's largest private employer Integris set to join Kaiser-backed Risant
Integris Health will join Risant Health in a merger that officials say will not result in layoffs or leadership changes.
Wake County reaches agreement with WakeMed, Atrium Health to advance proposed merger
Wake County has finalized an agreement with WakeMed and Atrium Health outlining financial commitments and patient care protections as the proposed merger awaits regulatory approval.
State health officer named president of national public health group
Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney has been named the next president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.
Rachael Ray Shares Diet Advice After Past Health Concerns
Rachael Ray has shared her approach to healthy eating amid renewed public interest in her health. The celebrity chef recently offered advice for women experiencing menopause and explained why colorful...
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
There’s no doubt that the modern food environment needs to be healthier. But are ultraprocessed foods as evil as their reputation suggests?
IDWeek 2026: Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Exposure and Infection Risk in Health Care Workers
A poster presented at IDWeek was a systematic review of 35 studies that found rare transmission of viral hemorrhagic fever to health care personnel in high-income countries and highlighted the need for standardized exposure definitions to guide response.
Kennedy, Bean to meet Florida health leaders in Orange Park on national nutrition pledges
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean will meet with higher education and hospital leaders Wednesday for a closed roundtable in Orange Park about Florida institutions joining two federal nutrition initiatives.
‘Egregious’: Denver City Council’s Health and Safety Committee Argues Against Proposition 132
By Nahila Bonfiglio Members of Denver City Council’s Health and Safety Committee voiced their opposition to proposed fentanyl ballot measure Proposition 132 in an Oct. 7 meeting. Council members Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez and Amanda Sandoval came together to take a stand against the proposition, w
America's largest health insurance companies cancel nearly 1M Medicare Advantage plans — here's what that means for recipients
FSU study finds healthcare provider photos in waiting rooms can strengthen patient trust
A new Florida State University study finds that adding healthcare providers' photographs to clinic welcome signs can strengthen certain aspects of patient
Nigeria confirms its 1st Ebola case as Kenya reports 9th infection: Health officials
Nigeria is confirming an Ebola case after a patient arrived from Uganda as an outbreak continues to spread in the nearby Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Healthy rapport with doctor builds healthy habits for life
Rigley Bowar has been participating in Special Olympics since he was a youngster. Through it all, he has had the same primary care doctor.
HOMETOWN HEALTH: New kidney care national plan launched by HHS this week
Kidney disease is one of the nation’s most common chronic diseases.
Walk & Roll Brings Springdale Community Together to Promote Health, Safety
October is officially Walk & Roll Month, and Tristan Hill from the City of Springdale read the proclamation to get things rolling on Oct. 8. “In Springdale, Arkansas, we urge you to observe this month by being watchful for biking and walking students, encouraging the children with walking and rolling…
Hurricanes pose long-term health risks for vulnerable older adults
New research in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that older adults who rely on electricity-dependent medical devices-such as ventilators, respirators, and dialysis machines-may face substantial health risks during and after hurricanes, especially in communities experiencing severe flooding.
SSM Health unveils Fond du Lac clinic lobby upgrades
SSM Health added self-service check-in kiosks and other lobby upgrades at its Fond du Lac Regional Clinic.
URochester’s response to an ‘oral health crisis’
Eli Eliav, who recently became inaugural dean of URochester’s new Eastman School of Dentistry, says “we have both an opportunity and a responsibility to educate a new generation of dentists.”
Town of Truckee, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science celebrate Bee City USA Designation
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Town of Truckee has officially earned designation as a Bee City USA affiliate, joining communities across the country working to support pollinators and expand healthy habitat. The designation is the result...
The Medical Minute: The link between obesity and breast cancer recurrence
For breast cancer survivors, managing obesity may do more than improve overall health. A Penn State Health bariatric surgeon explains how it can help lower the risk of cancer recurrence.
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Dimitri Christakis Elected into the National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting on 19 October 2026. Among them was Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, Dr. Dimitri Christakis. One of the highest honors in the field, Dr. Christakis's election reflects both his work advancing health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Special Olympics and his expertise in child development, particularly related to digital media and its effects on children’s social, emotional, and cognitive health.
New US drug launches need price check to counter access impediments, ICER, West Health urge
As policies from the last two presidential administrations put heightened focus on drug affordability in the United States, a new report suggests much work remains to be done when it comes to the l | As policies from the last two presidential administrations put heightened focus on drug affordability in the United States, a new report suggests much work remains to be done when it comes to the launch prices of novel medicines.
What is Glycidol methacolayte? Breaking down the health risks from Toledo chemical leak
Residents in northern Toledo are reporting varying health symptoms as a result of an active chemical leak in the area. But what's the actual exposure risk?
Jalen Hurts' health shouldn't be up for debate
Football has long tradition of treating Black quarterbacks injuries as character referendums first and medical event second.
Open enrollment season under way for health insurance, other benefits
Midterm Election Update: Medicaid Changes
Major federal changes to Medicaid eligibility and financing from the 2025 reconciliation law are coming, including new work requirements that will affect millions of Medicaid enrollees. KFF’s fact sheet provides an overview of what has changed, what is still ahead, and what the public thinks about Medicaid heading into the midterms.
Get Covered Illinois offering health coverage to 9,300 residents affected by Medicaid cuts
Approximately 9,300 Illinois residents who lost Medicaid coverage due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act can now enroll in health insurance plans through Get Covered Illinois until December 31, 2026…
University of Utah Health Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient
University of Utah Health earned Level 10 recognition in CHIME’s 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey for advancing digitally enabled care.
Elevance Health Shares Rise as Third-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates and 2026 Guidance Increases
Elevance Health Inc. (NYSE:ELV) shares advanced 1.
Orlando Health dietitian shares tips to manage Halloween candy hauls
An Orlando Health dietitian shares tips for managing Halloween candy hauls and promoting moderation in children.
Misericordia University Announces New Partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences
Misericordia University recently announced a new educational partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences designed to provide students with a streamlined pathway toward earning a Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Take a look inside Binghamton’s new mental health crisis center
Step inside the new Binghamton crisis center designed to provide a sanctuary for people experiencing a mental health crisis
Rural hospital independence depends on making technology count
At Nemaha County Hospital, careful IT spending, faster revenue processes and expanded access to care are central to staying viable without joining a larger health system.
Health Foundation of South Florida Opens Nominations for 2027 Inspiring Women of Health Awards - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Health Foundation of South Florida’s 2026 Inspiring Women of Health honorees and board members The Foundation celebrates seven years of honoring exceptional women advancing health equity in Broward, Miami-Dade, and […]
Winnebago health system breaks ground on 90,000-sq-ft expansion
WCHS states that the new additions will include 90,000 square feet of new additions and renovations.
HCA Healthcare to Host Eighth Annual “Crush the Crisis” National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 21, 2026 – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced it will host its eighth annual “Crush the Crisis” national prescription drug take […]
Kelly Ripa & Mark Consuelos Welcome Home New Puppy After Health Issue
The 'Live With Kelly and Mark' hosts also confirmed their new puppy's name.
UNC Health CEO Dr. Cristy Page Receives National Leadership Award
Page is recognized for expanding access to care, growing rural residency programs and advancing health system transformation across North Carolina.
Elevance raises full-year guidance on lower medical costs
Elevance spent less premium revenue on medical care in the quarter than Wall Street anticipated.
Sarah Talebagha, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
October 19, 2026 – Vascular surgeon Sarah Talebagha, M.D., has joined Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, part of Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care. Dr. Talebagha specializes in […]
Private equity and the transparency tempest in health care
Why U.S. health care needs more sources of investment, not more restrictions on private equity.
Franciscan Health receives stuffed animals for pediatric patients across Northwest Indiana
Pediatric patients in Franciscan Health emergency rooms, pediatric inpatient units and outpatient surgery centers in Michigan City, Chesterton, LaPorte, Dyer and Munster will now have stuffed animals to help make their hospital experience a little more comfortable, thanks to a donation by The Eva Martin Project. Representatives from The Eva Martin Project recently donated more … Continued
Daniel Edney, MD, State Health Officer for Mississippi, Announced as Next ASTHO President
/PRNewswire/ -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) named Daniel Edney, MD, as the organization's 84th president. Dr. Edney,...
Shooting incident in Harvard occurs after individual with mental health disabilities accesses handgun
HARVARD - On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 at approximately 6:09 pm the Harvard Police Department responded to the are...
James Harden Identifies Cavaliers’ Biggest Priority Entering His 18th Season
James Harden enters his 18th NBA season still chasing a title and says Cleveland’s biggest priority is staying healthy and trending up.
Rock Hill property sale could be tied to Atrium Health, records show
The telecommunications company, Comporium, sold eight Rock Hill properties on Oct. 13 to a Charlotte-based company, possibly affiliated with Atrium Health.
Longitude Health Appoints Chris Shea as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
/PRNewswire/ -- Longitude Health, a health system-led company focused on advancing healthcare innovation, announced that Chris Shea has joined as Chief Legal...
FHS seeks businesses for health science clinical rotations
Fredericksburg High School is seeking local businesses and health care organizations willing to provide clinical rotation opportunities for students in the school’s Health Science Clinicals and Practicum program.
Ob Hospitalist Group Named Newsweek AI Impact Health Award Winner for Best Health System AI Transformation
/PRNewswire/ -- Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation's largest and only dedicated provider of OB/GYN hospitalist services and a leader in comprehensive...
10X Health Launches Metabolism Genetic Test
A saliva-based test provides genetic insights to help inform personalized nutrition and weight-management plansSCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 10X Health, a leader in personalized health optimization and performance-driven wellness solutions, today announced the launch of its Metabolism Genetic Test. For individuals looking to optimize their wellness routines, 10X Health’s Metabolism Genetic Test gets at the root of why and how your body responds to food, exercise and appeti
Catching up with sleep health supplements: A roundup of the latest science
Sleep has moved from a lifestyle concern to a core measure of health, as inadequate sleep affects a substantial share of adults and often occurs alongside chronic stress, undermining health, well-being and performance across sleep-wake cycles and life domains.
Integrating working equids into one health and disaster risk management in Senegal
Analysis in English on Senegal about Agriculture, Drought and Flood; published on 21 Oct 2026 by the Brooke
More needs to be done to support student mental health
When it comes to mental health resources at the University of Miami, numbers to call, sexual assault hotlines, therapy appointments and other resources aren’t hard to find. On paper, UM is doing exactly what it should to provide students with mental health outlets. But this support needs to extend beyond a counseling building and a
Overlooked: Black Women’s Heart Health
Rhonda Poe has always held a job. From Church’s Chicken to more than a decade in the jewelry industry to working as a script supervisor in the film industry, her daughter, Lily Poe, describes her as a hardworking and determined woman. That all changed on Super Bowl Sunday, February 9, 2025, in New Orleans. Rhonda...
St. John’s University Honored at Historic Queens Chamber Building Awards for St. Vincent Health Sciences Center
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Celebrating Scholars for Mental Health
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated five Scholars for Mental Health who have demonstrated leadership and a steadfast commitment to bolstering the mental health field. Through funding...
Senate District 8 Candidates Weigh Health Care Costs and Natural Resources
Seasoned legislator Tyson Running Wolf, a Democrat, and health care professional Christopher Paul Buckles, a Republican, are competing to represent Senate District 8. The district covers the Blackfeet Reservation and the east side of the Rocky Mountains, crossing the range into parts of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Reservation. Running Wolf, 52, grew […]
Handy Youth Develop Smart Fidget Device to Support Mental Health Awareness, Win National Innovation Award - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Handy Fidgibeat team South Florida teens develop Fidgibeat, a prototype that combines fidgeting with real-time heart rate and usage tracking to help inform conversations about stress and emotional well-being October […]
Rochester colleges expand mental health workforce training amid shortages
Rochester colleges like Nazareth and St. John Fisher expand mental health training programs to address workforce shortages and improve community access.
ChristianaCare opens Health Center, completing next phase of Aston campus
Plus, Ridley’s Goodwill store to reopen, Delaware County Down Syndrome Interest Group merges with The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, library book sale, Christmas bazaar, Birding Club walk, and enough events to keep you busy…
How Alzheimer’s and dementia patients teach Wisconsin’s next generation of health care workers
Through the New Friends program, students get experience connecting with people living with cognitive changes, and mentors get social connection during a particularly lonely time.
Rice County Public Health urges vaccination as measles cases climb in Minnesota
By Rich Larson Rice County has not reported a single case of measles, but Rice County Public Health officials said they are concerned an outbreak could arrive soon as cases rise across Minnesota. In a news release issued Oct. 15, the department said 25 measles cases have been identified since
Medicare for All, Medicaid cuts and rising costs: Where Flanagan and Tafoya stand on health care
The U.S. Senate candidates differ over Medicare for All, Medicaid funding and the federal government’s role in making health care more affordable.