In many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, women have limited access to long-acting birth control methods. These methods, like IUDs and implants, are known to be effective and safe. They can help prevent unwanted pregnancies and reduce the number of women who die during childbirth. However, only a small p
Big hospital groups are under fire for driving up healthcare costs. A nonprofit group called CASE is spending $1 million on ads to highlight how these hospital monopolies are squeezing patients. They say these giants are buying up smaller hospitals and clinics, then hiking prices by 200%. The ads cl
WellSpan Health has hit a big goal. Over a million people have signed up for their MyWellSpan app. This app is a game-changer. It lets patients book appointments, check in, and even talk to their doctors online. The app is not just about convenience. It's about giving patients control. They can man
In Nevada, a nonprofit called Sagebrush Health Services is in a legal battle with a huge drug company, Amgen. The issue? Amgen stopped giving discounts on medicines to Sagebrush's clinics. This left Sagebrush struggling to get the drugs they need for their patients. Sagebrush serves over 10, 000 pe
Healthcare workers often face patients who believe false information about diseases. This can make their jobs harder. A new teaching method is trying to change that. It combines learning with entertainment. This method is called edutainment. The idea is simple. First, students learn about false hea
Cleveland Clinic is making a comeback in Erie with a fresh physical therapy clinic. The new spot, Cleveland Clinic Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy, kicked off on January 20 at 3266 W. 26th St. This project is a team effort with Physicians Rehab Solutions, aiming to boost rehab services in the area
Healthcare systems face constant challenges. Think pandemics, new rules, and not enough supplies. How do they keep going? This piece looks at how hospitals adapt and stay strong. It uses a theory called dynamic capabilities. This theory helps explain how organizations handle change. First, let's ta
Essex County is making waves in public health with a new high-tech approach. They're using artificial intelligence and machine learning to tackle everything from lead exposure to rodent problems. The tech, developed by Esri, is the same used by Johns Hopkins for their famous COVID-19 tracker. It's n
Healthcare workers are often the unsung heroes in times of crisis. They rush in when others run out. But what happens to their mental health after they've treated victims of a mass shooting? This is a question that needs more attention. The 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting was a tragic event. It left m
After years of promises, the White House finally unveiled its so-called "Great Healthcare Plan. " But let's be real, it's not great, and it's barely a plan. It's more like a collection of vague ideas, some of which don't make much sense. First off, the plan suggests that the government will pay peo
