Poll: Only half of Finns trust public health will care for them


by Yle Uutiset

Yle Uutiset— Recent studies have indicated that trust in public health services has declined.

Houston Public Media—Over $5 million in federal funding will go to Harris County Public Health to expand Maternal and Child Health Program. New funding will be used to add more staff who will work with pregnant and recently-pregnant people.

CNN—Walmart will close all of its health care clinics. Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States, will close all 51 of its health care clinics in six states and end virtual health care services, the company said Tuesday. Walmart had made a big push into health care in recent years, opening clinics next to its superstores that offered primary and urgent care, labs, X-rays, behavioral health and dental work in six states — Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri and Texas. Walmart had targeted rural and underserved areas that have a...

CNBC—Walmart to shutter health centers, virtual care service in latest failed push into health care. Walmart said clinics are not a sustainable business model due to a challenging reimbursement environment for primary care and increasing operating costs.