Many patients ignore pressure injuries, better known as bed sores, until they become serious. A small study asked 18 adults or their carers why they delayed seeing a doctor. The interviews revealed four key factors: whether the person understood the injury, how much support they had at home, if they
Young adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes early in life often face challenges that go beyond just managing blood sugar. Beyond the usual medical advice about diet and exercise, their mental and emotional well-being plays a huge role in how they handle the condition. Research shows that many young
George Gresham spent over four decades fighting for workers' rights in New York's healthcare industry. Starting as a housekeeper in a city hospital, he climbed the ranks to become one of the most influential labor leaders in the state. His journey from a hospital floor worker to the president of 119
In a small-town gathering in Hinckley, Illinois, a local candidate took aim at rising health care costs and federal spending decisions. Jim Marter, running to replace the current representative, shared his views during a public discussion that mixed frustration with questions about government priori
Arkansas State University has officially named Stacy Walz the dean of its College of Nursing and Health Professions, ending her interim status that began in 2025. Walz, who has a long history with the college as associate dean and chair of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, will take over full responsibi
Ghana took a major step forward in 1989 when a specialist unit opened at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Instead of flying patients abroad for heart surgery, local doctors now had a place to perform modern procedures right at home. Over time, this centre attracted trainee surgeons from across W
A company that provides medical services to prisons recently filed for bankruptcy in Florida. YesCare, as it’s called, owes more money than it has on hand—between $100 million and $500 million in debts against only $50 million to $100 million in assets. This legal move, known as Chapter 11, pauses l
You probably picture nurses in stiff uniforms rushing down hospital corridors—that’s half the story. But there’s another group of nurses working quietly, helping people recover at home without ever setting foot in a clinic. These nurses step in when doctor’s instructions don’t match reality. Say som
Omada Health has joined forces with Eli Lilly’s Employer Connect program, stepping in as an independent manager of a new weight‑loss medication pathway. The partnership lets employers give employees access to the GLP‑1 Care Track, which covers medical checks, prescriptions and ongoing drug monitorin
Violence in health care isn’t just bad behavior between one person and another. Research keeps showing that some workers face much higher risks than others. Nurses and nursing assistants, especially women and people of color, report more threats, shouting, and even physical attacks. Yet many studies
