Health officials confirmed a chicken pox case at Crow Island School in Winnetka, Illinois. The announcement came in a letter sent home to parents. Most kids already have protection thanks to vaccines or past infections. But if a child hasn’t been vaccinated or caught chicken pox before, they might s
Health leaders today face more than patient care and budgets. They must also build real relationships, guide digital change, and protect the planet. These three abilities—genuine connection, tech savvy, and wide‑view thinking—form the core of tomorrow’s leadership. First, authentic leadersh
Texas Woman’s University has finished a $107 million health building that is already changing how future doctors, nurses and therapists learn. The three‑story center sits at 1600 Frame Street and covers 136, 000 square feet. It brings together students from nursing, physical therapy, occupational
Texas is famous for its dry summers, yet a long stretch of the state is actually one of North America’s biggest flood hazards. The region runs from Dallas and Fort Worth along Interstate 35, past Austin and San Antonio, through the Hill Country, and down toward Del Rio in the southwest. Flash fl
Health volunteers who support pilgrims during Hajj must understand heatstroke because the desert climate can push bodies into danger quickly. The disease happens when the body cannot cool itself, often after long walks or standing in the sun for many hours. Older pilgrims and those with chronic illn
Health insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline claims, detect fraud, and predict patient needs. But who keeps an eye on how these powerful tools are being applied? A growing number of regulators and watchdog groups are stepping up their scrutiny. The Centers for
Health care in the United States costs almost one‑fifth of the country’s economic output, far more than other rich nations. The reasons lie in how the system is organized, funded and run, rather than in medical technology alone. Across the world there are four main ways to deliver health services.
Health systems often find it hard to use local and published data to make quick decisions, especially in areas like primary care that change fast. The idea of learning healthcare systems (LHS) suggests that learning should happen all the time through real-world use. But putting this into practice wi
Health leaders see AI as a tool that can change how care is done. Many think it will help doctors, nurses and back‑office staff save time and give patients better outcomes. Yet most teams are still testing ideas instead of using AI across the whole organization. The real power of AI comes when peop
Texas has decided to hit the pause button on new H-1B visa applications. Governor Greg Abbott wants to look into how these visas are being used. He's asked state agencies and universities to stop filing new petitions until further notice. This freeze is set to last until May 31, 2027, but there are
