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Nebraska Health Care Foundation gives Omaha caregiver a car, ending her transit struggle
A surprise gift gives an Omaha caregiver her first car in two years, ending her transit struggle.
AHA, health providers say hunters should know warning signs for heart attack, stroke
The American Heart Association and health professionals are urging hunters to learn about the warning signs of heart attack and stroke.
Refusal of Care Laws: A Threat to Both Patient Health and States’ Protection of Abortion Access
What You Can Do To Put Patients First In Your State Across the country, people are being denied the health care they want or need, not for medical or professional reasons, but because of the personal beliefs of the health care provider or the institution’s affiliation. Denials range from abortion care (including miscarriage care), to […]
Arizona healthcare job growth faces staffing challenges
Health care drives much of Arizona’s job growth, but employers struggle to find workers. Training limits and funding pressures could shape how much the industry can expand.
UPMC Health Plan's Food as Medicine Pilot for Members With Diabetes
The pilot pairs grocery stipends and community health worker support with members who have unmanaged diabetes and unmet social needs.
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global partner to enhance customer well-being
Baylor Scott & White Health and Thrive Global today announce a strategic collaboration aimed at helping customers better manage their well-being every day.
Cone Health to acquire three Reidsville pharmacies
Cone Health is acquiring three pharmacies in Reidsville with the hopes of expanding affordable access, onsite vaccinations and continuing community-based care.
Top health adviser and MAHA ally quits Trump admin
Means' departure two weeks before the midterm elections underscores MAHA's discontent with the pace of change on food policy.
LA County Public Health reports first flu deaths of the season
The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed the first two flu-related deaths of the season.
DOJ, state launch separate health care fraud crackdowns, arresting over 100 people across California
Federal authorities arrested 15 people, including a doctor, in Los Angeles, while California officials announced the arrests of 103 people statewide in separate health care fraud investigations.
How a Miller School of Medicine Student Uses Comics to Explore Health and Belonging
Medical student Iris Hyun-A Kim uses comics to explore how identity, culture and community shape health, illness and belonging.
Environmental engineers awarded $2.4M to study how abandoned wells impact health
A multi-institutional team of researchers, led by an engineer from Penn State, has been awarded a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Energy to study the impacts that orphaned natural gas wells might have on the surrounding environment or communities.
Health Sciences and Marine & Environmental Sciences Programs Launch In
A new University of New Haven initiative brings together Health Sciences and Marine & Environmental Sciences faculty to advance accessible science education, inclusive learning, and community-engaged
Nurses at Endeavor Health’s hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Skokie, Highland Park move to unionize
If the election is successful, nurses at Endeavor’s hospitals in Evanston, Highland Park, Skokie and Glenview would be represented by Teamsters Local 743.
Most Catholic health institutions in Illinois temporarily protected from assisted suicide law
A significant number of Catholic health workers in Illinois are now covered by a temporary restraining order on the state's new physician assisted suicide law that took effect Sept. 12.
University of New Haven Student Explores the Power of Peer Support in
University of New Haven Master of Public Health student Donrine Adeyinka Theo Harding ’28 MPH reflects on a Born This Way Foundation event exploring how peer support, mental health education, and mean
Premiums for Employer-Sponsored Family Health Coverage Top $28,000 in 2026
Workers are paying on average $7,471 annually toward the premiums for employer-sponsored family health benefits this year, which is up 9%, or $621, from 2025, according to KFF’s annual benchmark health benefits survey of large and small employers.
DOJ Charges 15 in Nearly $2B Calif. Health Care Fraud
DOJ Charges 15 in Nearly $2B Calif. Health Care Fraud
CDC denies approval for high volume measles test, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’
A letter signed by health officials in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington, asks the CDC to reconsider
'Food Is Medicine' Shows Fixing the Food System Is a Public Health Priority
Food Is Medicine by Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian offers a path toward a healthier food system that benefits people, communities, and the planet.
OSF HealthCare encourages improving your health literacy
Dr. Dennis Cunningham says health literacy is all about getting people engaged in their care and treating them as a partner with their health team.
School of Public Health releases 2026 Healthy Georgia Report
“Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health,” provides a glance at how the Peach State is faring on 31 different health topics.
Feds allege $2 billion in California health care fraud, 15 charged
Federal authorities announced charges against 15 people, including six medical professionals, accusing them of health care fraud schemes worth $2 billion, including sham substance abuse treatment programs, unnecessary medical procedures and bogus hospice services.
The 2026 election could reshape healthcare
Why everyone who cares about healthcare reform should vote in the midterms.
Health Data Utilities as Essential Public Infrastructure: A Cooperative Federalism Architecture
Federal interoperability initiatives like Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement transport clinical records across boundaries but fail to aggregate and enrich state-governed datasets, including Medicaid claims, prescription monitoring records, and social service registries.
Black maternal health organization to host community conversation in Forsyth
The Be Well Foundation will host a free documentary screening and conversation about Black maternal health on Saturday, October 24.
New Analyses Offer Comprehensive Guide to the Real Consequences of Republican Health Care Cuts
As many of the Medicaid cuts take effect January 1, Families USA’s new six-part series shows the damage is greater than the sum of its parts.
RFK Jr. ally Calley Means quits Trump administration amid food agenda delays
Means has been a key player in Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again movement.
Blessing Health to host free Medicare presentation
Medicare open enrollment is happening now. On Tuesday, Oct. 27 Blessing Health System is hosting a free informational presentation for those who have questions about enrollment.
‘A vicious cycle’: Schools ban pouches that have as much caffeine as two cups of coffee—causing stunted ‘development and mental health’ for students
Caffeine pouches, small packets placed in the mouth between the lip and gum, are marketed as a portable and discreet way to boost energy and focus.
How the legacy of slavery shapes health disparities today
An institution that existed more than 150 years ago is still impacting who lives and dies today. A new study co-authored by UC Berkeley Psychology Professor Manuel Galvan found that modern-day Black
Judi Dench gives health update, says sight loss means she can no longer perform
Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench gave a heartbreaking health update, saying her eye condition has left her unable to act or read more than a decade after her diagnosis.
Baptist Health Paducah to host Baby & Family Health Expo
Baptist Health Paducah will host a Baby & Family Health Expo for growing families on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Your vote, your health: Why voting plays a big role in healthy communities - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Last revised Oct. 22, 2026 One of the Health Department’s goals is to build social connection and civic power.
MAHA Leader Calley Means Steps Down from Trump Administration Health Advisory Role
Calley Means, one of the key figures in the Make America Healthy Again movement, championed food policies in his role in the Administration.
Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections
Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.
Dementia risk may be linked to seemingly harmless daily habit, new research suggests
Even naps under 30 minutes raised dementia risk 40% in a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health study of nearly 1,000 older adults.
Inside Trisha Yearwood’s Weight Loss Journey: Everything the Country Singer Has Said About Her Health
Trisha Yearwood has been candid about dieting and weight loss over the years. Here’s everything to know about Trisha Yearwood’s weight loss journey.
Idaho’s health agency director to step down by end of year
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron said she’d be stepping back to provide more support to her family.
CSU’s Ties with TimelyCare Raise Red Flags for Student Mental Health
Two weeks ago, we raised alarms over CSU management’s strange fixation on TimelyCare and their push to enter into a systemwide contract with the private,
MAHA Leader Calley Means Steps Down from Trump Administration Health Advisory Role
Calley Means, one of the key figures in the Make America Healthy Again movement, championed food policies in his role in the Administration.
Gov. Healey leads roundtable talk on maternal health, postpartum care at UMass Chan
The roundtable discussion was co-hosted by UMass Chan and UMass Memorial Health.
Toledo residents share concerns about long-term health impacts from chemical leak
Exposure risks might have died down, but there are concerns about what living through the chemical leak means for future health outcomes.
Des Moines University partners with India health sciences university
Des Moines University and an Indian health-sciences university will collaborate on women's health research and student exchanges.
Small businesses are getting clobbered by health insurance costs
Health insurance costs have risen for small business workers, who face higher family coverage costs and fewer plan choices than larger firms.
The percentage of people without health insurance is growing
The percentage of working-age adults without health insurance has increased in the past two years, largely because many people can no longer afford Obamacare coverage after Congress allowed federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year. The uninsured rate for adults ages 19-64 rose to 11.2% this year, up from 8.9% in 2024, […]
Cuyahoga County voters weigh Issue 11 health and human services levy
Issue 11 in Cuyahoga County supports a levy for the county-run Department of Health and Human Services.
‘You are more’: Former Mountain Home student leads mental health initiative
When Ava Johnson saw how an injury kept her sister from playing sports, she wanted to raise awareness for her entire town.
Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance plans rises again, nonpartisan survey finds
The price health insurance companies charge for employer-sponsored plans increased again this year, as did the deductible many people must pay before those plans begin covering most healthcare costs, according to a survey released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF.
DOJ charges 15 for $2 billion in fraudulent health care claims in California
The largest of the cases involved $1.6 billion in billings for what the DOJ described as “sham substance abuse treatment” in Southern California.
New Mexico US Rep. Stansbury touts state’s universal healthcare push during Albuquerque visit
Rep. Liz Thomson (D-Albuquerque) said the next session will feature some form of legislation marking early steps to universal coverage.
Dsm-firmenich names new standalone companies formed after sale of Animal Nutrition & Health business
Dsm-firmenich is planning to form two companies, Noviwest and Panavora, from the sale of its Animal Nutrition & Health business to CVC Capital Partners.
P2 Physio Founder Luis Ferrer Joins Vanessa Certain for Pinecrest Business Spotlight
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Luis Ferrer, MPT, CSCS, Founder & CEO of P2 Physio, is the featured guest in this Pinecrest Business Association interview hosted by Vanessa Certain, Owner of VEC Development. Ferrer’s professional background spans physical therapy, strength and conditioning, and healthcare leadership. He earned his master’s degree in physical therapy from […]
As AI transforms patient experience, clinicians see changes too
Panelists at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum explored both sides of a new paradigm where artificial intelligence tools have the potential to both streamline and complexify care delivery, depending who's using them and how.
Crowell & Moring Adds Veteran DOJ Health Care Litigator Jeff McSorley in Washington, D.C.
Jeff McSorley, a first-chair trial lawyer with 20 years of litigation experience including a decade as senior trial counsel in the DOJ Civil Division's Fraud Section, has joined Crowell & Moring's Health Care Group in Washington, D.C. He led more than 70 FCA investigations at DOJ, securing more than $500 million in recoveries for the United States.
In new WHO role, Vanessa Kerry will focus on building health system resilience | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Vanessa Kerry, newly named special envoy for health resilience at WHO, plans to help build health systems so nations can be ready for outbreaks or other emergencies,
Department of Health and Human Services and the Justice Department’s Civil Division Announce Anti-Fraud Healthcare Self-Disclosure Pilot Program
HHS launched a six-month Healthcare False Claims Act Self-Disclosure Pilot Program for healthcare companies
Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to open full-service hospital in August 2027
The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative plans to operate as a full-service hospital in Chippewa Falls next summer after securing funding.
Maine Department of Health and Human Services will hold public hearing on Prime Healthcare
Democratic Representative Julie McCabe requested the public hearing. She represents Lewiston, home to Central Maine Healthcare's flagship hospital.
Top adviser to Kennedy resigns from Trump administration
Calley Means, a key advocate for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, had grown frustrated with a lack of progress on his policy goals, a source familiar with his departure said.
NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services
Gov. Stein and NCDHHS announced $17 million in funding for mental health services through the NC Rural Health Transformation Program.
Dept. of Health confirms 10th travel-related dengue case on Maui
DOH teams have been deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area.
Told he was science fiction: Now the tissue he printed restored people's sight
A decade after founding Precise Bio, five patients at Rambam Health Care Campus have already received corneal implants produced by the company. And what about printing other organs?
How both Texas parties have shifted their political ad messaging
Democrats have moved from healthcare to taxes and corruption, while Republicans have ramped up ad spending on property taxes, crime and transgender issues, an analysis of AdImpact data shows.
Commentary: New treasurer, same State Health Plan mistakes
I do not doubt that the treasurer’s office is trying to manage costs. However, its current approach appears to replicate the same approach that Briner criticized in his predecessor.
'This money is a band-aid': Hospital leaders unhappy with rural healthcare fund uses
Laura Gamble, CEO of Pender Community Health, received federal grants for updates to her hospital. She's happy, but says there needs to be a plan for the future.
How the legacy of slavery shapes health disparities today
An institution that existed more than 150 years ago is still impacting who lives and dies today. A new study co-authored by UC Berkeley Psychology Professor Manuel Galvan found that modern-day Black
Small businesses are getting clobbered by health insurance costs
Health insurance costs have risen for small business workers, who face higher family coverage costs and fewer plan choices than larger firms.
Des Moines University partners with India health sciences university
Des Moines University and an Indian health-sciences university will collaborate on women's health research and student exchanges.
Senior Health Insurance Program navigators available to help during Medicare open enrollment
Chrissy Childers is the lead navigator for SHIP at Rural Health, Inc. This year, she said she’s reminding people to check their Part D plan, since many plans have changed.
Yankees aren’t promising Giancarlo Stanton his old job
Giancarlo Stanton finished the season healthy. Brian Cashman isn’t presenting that as a promise that the Yankees’ designated hitter job […]
Health Care Fraud Arrests
First assistant United States attorney for the Central District of California Bill Essayli talks after a press conference as he announced the arrests of fifteen defendants for health care fraud
County health assessment data identifies bullying as a key area for support
Boone County students reported more bullying-related behaviors than the state average in the 2026 maternal health assessment.
Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior welcomes general surgeon Dr. Robyn Marks
Dr. Robyn Marks, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in general surgery, is thrilled to join Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior.
UM Health-Sparrow offers $40,000 in loan repayment to nursing, respiratory therapy students
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is working to address the growing shortage of nurses and respiratory therapists in Mid-Michigan by offering eligible students up to $40,000 in loan repayment.
Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections
Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.
3 Subspecialties Gaining Investor and Operator Traction
This is an exclusive BHB+ article. Outpatient mental health services have been the investor darling for nearly a decade. And I don’t see that trend
Analysis | The top issues in the midterms
Corruption, health care and AI are among concerns driving voters besides affordability.
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
Breast Cancer Care and Heart Health: What Black Women Need to Know
Black women face disproportionately high rates of heart disease and breast cancer mortality. Understanding how both are connected can help women advocate for screening, treatment and follow-up, say experts with Baptist Health.
Nearly 100 cases of norovirus reported at Kansas elementary school, officials say
A Kansas elementary school suffered an outbreak of norovirus that impacted nearly 100 people, health officials said.
Waipahu catering business shut down over food safety violations
The Hawaii Department of Health shut down Adriana’s Kitchen Catering & Services LLC in Waipahu on Wednesday after an inspection found multiple critical food safety violations, including improper refrigeration and eggs left at room temperature.
2 major health insurance companies cancel Medicare Advantage plans covering 1 million people
The two companies are the largest private health insurance companies for older adults in the U.S.
Study on 500K People Shows Best Way To Drink Tea For Heart Health
The best temperature, amount, and type of tea.
AU report raises red flags on these Ga. health problems
The 2026 “Healthy Georgia: Our State of Public Health” report, produced by the Institute of Public and Preventive Health, compiles the latest available numbers on 31 health topics.
Pennsylvania Department of Health issues measles alert for pregnant women
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued an alert giving healthcare providers guidance for caring for pregnant patients.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory will develop cutting-edge nuclear magnetic resonance facility with $18M in funding
The project supports National Science Foundation priorities in biotechnology, energy, advanced manufacturing and health The National High Magnetic Field
Libertarianism Is Equality of Permission
“Without shared standards of right and wrong, it’s impossible to settle disputes; it’s impossible to maintain social cohesion and trust. Every healthy society rests on some shared conception of the sacred.”
Wood Co. Health Department reminds parents to create safe sleeping environment for kids
Wood Co. Health Department reminds parents to create safe sleeping environment for kids
Maui Coral Reef Holds Secrets Of The Past
Scientists have studied a two-century-old coral core from Maui's Olowalu reef, revealing how land use has impacted reef health.
15 charged in massive $2 billion L.A. health care fraud crackdown
Federal authorities charged 15 people, including six medical professionals, in a sweeping Los Angeles-area health care fraud crackdown involving $2 billion in alleged fraudulent claims, the Justice…
RWJBarnabas Health Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of The Beth Greenhouse and 50,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce in Newark
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBIMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility today celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Beth Greenhouse, RWJBarnabas Health’s first hydroponic greenhouse and a pioneering community health initiative that has provided more than 50,000 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to Newark residents and patients while advancing nutrition, wellness and food security throughout the city.
Summit County Public Health offering updated COVID-19 vaccines
Summit County Public Health has begun to offer the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Here's how to get it.
Redesign Health, ARC Global merge in $2B deal to accelerate health system innovation
Redesign Health is making a major push deeper into health system-led innovation, merging with Sheba Medical Center’s innovation arm ARC Global. | The three organizations—Redesign Health, ARC Global and AVIA—work with more than 100 health systems on five continents, and the companies and products built across their networks have reached more than 100 million patients worldwide.
JSU forum examines health, water and economic effects of data centers
Jackson State University held a community forum Thursday to inform residents about data centers and their impact on the community.
Why do we yawn? Discover your brain’s rinse cycle!
Investigate how a big yawn may help flush waste from your brain, and explore ways your body’s systems work together to keep you healthy.