Long Beach officials declared a public health emergency Thursday afternoon after one person died and nine others were hospitalized due to a tuberculosis outbreak in the city. The city’s chief health officer, Dr. Anissa Davis, said the outbreak was localized to a single-room occupancy hotel, which health officials declined to identify. As of Monday, a total of 14 cases had been identified. The health department’s tuberculosis control staff, however, has identified an additional 170 people who...
Walmart said clinics are not a sustainable business model due to a challenging reimbursement environment for primary care and increasing operating costs.
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Would you pay $2.75 for a health check whenever you feel like it?That was the spontaneous experience enjoyed by Shanghai resident Chris Petersen-Clausen when he visited a public restroom in a shopping center.Also: Apple Watch Series 9 review: Why I'm not settling for the less expensive models He positioned himself at a urinal. The urinal had a screen offering a urine test right there. As he described on TwitterX: "I know what you're thinking: A Chinese company -- what about privacy? Truth be...
Science is taking a step forward in the quest for superconductors that will not require ultra-high pressure to function, thanks to multinational research led by Xiaojia Chen at the University of Houston.
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From the column: "There’s a better way. A personal option arms you with direct subsidies and tax-free health savings accounts, enabling you to choose coverage that truly meets your needs."
Recent studies have indicated that trust in public health services has declined.
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Thursday that the Shaprio Administration is investigating over $49.5 million in 55 projects throughout the Commonwealth that will improve and enhance the public's access to community resources. The administration was able to invest through the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, "Set-Aside," in projects []
The health insurance deductible could be slashed if the four parties trying to form a new Cabinet manage to cobble together a coalition agreement. The out-of-pocket costs individuals pay for healthcare in the Netherlands has been frozen at a minimum of 385 euros for several euros, though people can choose to pay a higher deductible to lower their insurance premiums.
City officials declared a public health emergency Thursday after a tuberculosis outbreak left one person dead and nine others hospitalized. Health officials said the outbreak stemmed from a group o