Category: Health News

Duke Health confirms website issues on day Russian hacking group threatened hospitals

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On Monday, Duke Health experienced “intermittent issues” with its public website, a spokesperson for the Durham-based health system confirmed. And while Duke Health would not share the potential cause of these issues, the disruptions occurred on the day a pro-Russian hacking group publicly threatened several health care systems across the country.

Among the other hospital systems experiencing website issues Monday were Charlotte-based Atrium Health and the University of Michigan Health system, the latter of which publicly acknowledged that its site was hindered by a cyberattack.

The hacking group Killnet has claimed responsibility for Monday’s cyberattacks, including one on Duke Health,

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Atrium Health site down after Killnet hacking threat

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Atrium Health’s website experienced outages Monday afternoon as a Russian hacking group shared a threat against the Charlotte-based health care system and other US groups.

The company’s “hospital systems and patient portals” weren’t affected, Atrium said.

Killnet listed Atrium Health’s Cabarrus County location in a post on the social media platform Telegram along with more than a dozen other hospital systems, Observer news partner WSOC reported.

Killnet is a pro-Russian hacking group known for its cyberattacks, primarily on European governments and infrastructure. They commonly use “denial of service” attacks to disrupt business, Politico previously reported.

Denial of service attacks “occur

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“Rodeo is for everyone”: Monument Health holds Special Rodeo for participants of all ages with disabilities

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RAPID CITY, SD – The Special Rodeo held by Monument Health provides different rodeo activities that accommodate individuals of all ages with disabilities.

Activities at the rodeo include face painting, dummy roping, stick-horse barrel racing, animals to pet and a bucking barrel.

Volunteers:

Each participant is paired up with two volunteers. There was a number of organizations and people there to help with the event including:

“So, my daughter, Abby, she works with SunCatcher and volunteers for therapeutic riding. And my husband, Neil, came last year and worked with the horses to give side-along rides. My son, Luke, is helping

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Understanding Health: A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

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A Holistic Approach to Well-Being

Health is an integral part of every individual’s life, yet it is often misunderstood as merely the absence of disease. In reality, health encompasses a range of physical, mental, and social factors that collectively influence one’s overall well-being. Achieving and maintaining good health requires a comprehensive approach that integrates proper nutrition, regular exercise, mental clarity, and supportive social connections. This article explores the multifaceted concept of health, focusing on the key aspects that contribute to a vibrant and fulfilling life.

Physical Health: The Foundation of Well-Being

Physical health serves as the bedrock of all other aspects of well-being. It refers …

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Investing in you: Student Governing Association plans on expanding mental health services

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Lafene Health center is working with the student governing association to expand mental health and well-being services at Kansas State University. (Elizabeth Sandstrom | Collegian Media Group)

A 24/7 news cycle, the war on terror and terrible things happening in the world — this is what it is like living in a post 9/11 world, Evan Porter, Student Governing Association’s Speaker of the Student Senate, said.

“There’s a lot of other external factors that make our generation uniquely worse off than past generations,” Porter said.

The Student Governing Association is investing $200,000 in expanding Counseling and Psychological Services and an

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Prevent Nearsightedness Complications With Early Treatment

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November 10, 2022 · 7:00 AM

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Myopia, aka nearsightedness, is extremely common and can start in childhood or young adults. Over time it can lead to early-onset cataracts, retinal detachment, and glaucoma. MedPageToday has an eye-opening article on treatments that can prevent myopia progression and complications. For example:

Common evidence-based treatments that offer both statistically significant and clinically meaningful efficacy include daytime multifocal soft contact lenses (MFSCL), overnight orthokeratology (ortho-k), and topical low dose atropine (LDA). Novel spectacle lenses also showed a promising myopia-inhibiting effect, although with limited availability in the US at the

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Maricopa County reports its 1st pediatric flu death of the season

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Flu shots are now available at the CVS MinuteClinic near 16th Street and Camelback Road.

Flu shots are now available at the CVS MinuteClinic near 16th Street and Camelback Road.

Arizona’s most populated county reported its first pediatric flu death of the season, demonstrating that while an early and severe wave of flu is on the decline, it is not over.

The Maricopa County death is the third pediatric flu death in Arizona for the 2022-2023 flu season, which began in October, state health officials confirmed Tuesday. The other two pediatric flu deaths were in Pinal and Cochise counties.

The death is a “tragic reminder” that anyone who is able to get the flu shot

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The Complexities of Health: A Journey Toward Well-Being

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A Journey Toward Well-Being

Health is a term that encompasses much more than simply being free from illness or disease. It is a holistic concept that integrates the physical, mental, and social aspects of life, all of which interact to determine an individual’s overall well-being. In modern society, health has become a multi-dimensional pursuit, with individuals seeking not only to avoid disease but to thrive in every facet of their lives. To truly understand health, it is essential to explore its various components and how they intertwine to create a balanced and fulfilling life.

The Physical Dimension of Health

The most commonly discussed aspect …

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