• A coverage gap Catch-22: To work, Selinda Walker needs health care. To get health care, she needs work.

    As lawmakers debate work requirements in Medicaid expansion bills, Walker faces a Catch-22: she first needs health insurance to get healthy enough to be able to return to work.

  • ‘Don't wait until care crisis point’ urges dementia care provider

    Other findings included: Now a dementia care provider in the UK is challenging the perception of care in older age, after new research has shown that many people wait until breaking point before reaching out for help when it comes to the care of their loved one. The study by Vida Healthcare highlights the uncertainty around the different types of care available within the UK, with many people in Leeds admitting to not knowing what different types of care involve. A quarter (25 percent) of Leeds...

  • ‘Stop waiting until care crisis point’ urges dementia care provider

    A leading provider of dementia care in the UK is challenging the perception of care in older age, after new research has shown that many people wait until breaking point before reaching out for help when it comes to the care of their loved one. The study by Vida Healthcare highlights the uncertainty around the different types of care available within the UK, with many people in Sheffield admitting to not knowing what different types of care involve. A third (33 percent) of Sheffield adults...

  • ODOT urges drivers to be careful near work zones during National Work Zone Awareness Week

    This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week and the Ohio Department of Transportation wants drivers to be extra cautious around work crews on highways and roads.

  • Cornwall care provider being investigated following 'concerns'

    Cornwall Council says it is working with Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to provide alternative care arrangements for those affected

  • Do you care if your employees are high at work? I don’t

    Some companies operate a draconian policy on drugs and other intoxicants. Fine. But for me it’s performance that countsCannabis. Caffeine. Adderall. Xanax. Ritalin. Vicodin. Tito’s and Jameson. These are all legal substances in most states. Some can only be used when medically prescribed. The others are used “recreationally” and more people are using them than ever before. I know this because I know many of these people. They’re friends, workmates and even family. I’m one of those people. Do I...

  • St. Jude physicians care for patients after leaving the hospital

    TOPEKA (KSNT) - KSNT 27 News had the opportunity to visit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to learn about the hospital's mission. The facility is centered around collaboration. St. Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help save thousands of children worldwide. KSNT 27 News spoke with Emily Hanzlik, she's an instructor in the []

  • London was voted best place to work – but play matters too

    This time next week, London will be voting for its Mayor. It has not been a vintage campaign but perhaps the negativity apparent across the political spectrum may soon give way to some optimism about the capital’s prospects. A closely watched annual survey pegged London as, again, the best place to work. And indeed play. []

  • Hospital waste recycling program coming to Providence Medford

    MEDFORD, Ore. – An existing medical waste recycling programs is making its way to a Medford hospital. According to Providence, the program has recycled thousands of tons of medical waste over the past 20 years. The program is made possible by a partnership between Providence and one of its medical supply companies. Upon delivery of […]

  • Firefighters work carefully around remains of Copenhagen landmark

    A large blaze broke out Tuesday at the 400-year-old landmark in Copenhagen, toppling its roof and iconic dragon-tail spire. On Thursday, a large section of the outer wall of the building collapsed inwards. The most valuable paintings and items inside had been saved from the flames, and no one was injured.

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    Hospital at Home acute care program comes to Vancouver

    A program that provides some patients acute-level care in their own home is now up and running at four Vancouver hospitals: Vancouver General, St. Paul's, Mount St. Joseph and the University of B.C. hospital.

  • Bill closes loophole between hospital status and skilled nursing care

    Proposed legislation could close a loophole that ends up costing seniors money when they require skilled nursing care following a hospital stay.