[ad_1] Rocha described the institute as a think tank—one which would take concrete actions to address problems in low-income communities in the county, including housing and food insecurity […]
Health officials see bright future in poop surveillance
[ad_1] One of Patrick Green’s first orders of business each day is to open a tap and fill a bottle with sludge. A utilities plant operator in Modesto, […]
Google teaming CVS, scheduling vendors to display appointment availability
[ad_1] Google will soon enable patients to view appointment availability for participating healthcare providers directly from its search page, the technology giant announced Thursday. The new feature, unveiled […]
FDA reviews ALS drug after lobbying by patients, politicians
[ad_1] When patients are battling a terminal illness and want access to an experimental drug, how much evidence that it works should regulators require before approval? That’s the […]
Rich countries getting new COVID vaccine before poorer ones
[ad_1] The company behind a COVID-19 vaccine touted as a key tool for the developing world has sent tens of millions of doses to wealthy nations but provided […]
New rural hospital model could preserve communities, jobs
[ad_1] When Pickens County Medical Center closed weeks before the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the local pharmacy felt it immediately. It was one of the many […]
What to know about COVID vaccines for little kids
[ad_1] COVID-19 vaccinations for the youngest children just might be a step closer. Moderna intends to seek U.S. authorization for kid-sized shots, releasing early study results Wednesday that […]
WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall
[ad_1] The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths […]
American Hospital Association’s latest investments emphasize health equity
[ad_1] The American Hospital Association is taking a direct approach to facilitating health equity by providing capital and support to investment outfits emphasizing personalized healthcare startups led by […]
United Behavioral Health beats landmark coverage class-action
[ad_1] A federal appeals court on Tuesday reversed a landmark decision that required the nation’s largest behavioral health insurer to adopt more stringent standards for mental health and […]