For most of last year, Fresno-based St. Agnes Medical Center looked like a white knight poised to rescue the smaller Madera Community Hospital from financial ruin. Now, with the nonprofit Madera hospital bankrupt and shuttered, St. Agnes looms as a dark knight, pushing to liquidate the hospital to get a loan that makes Madera paid […]
Continue ReadingThe Big Picture: Dr. Adriana Davis says, “Mom continues to be proven correct, brush your teeth and keep your gums healthy!” in the news: New research from Tohoku University is showing that gum disease and tooth loss are linked to a decrease in the size of the hippocampus. This brain shrinkage was the largest for […]
Continue ReadingByJamie Gumbrecht, CNNWire Sunday, July 9, 2023 4:18PM NEW MEXICO — A new HIV case has been linked to a “vampire facial” at an Albuquerque spa that closed in 2018, the New Mexico Department of Health said this week. The only HIV risk that the 2023 patient reported was a “vampire facial” at the VIP […]
Continue ReadingArticle content For a second year, the University of Alberta’s Black Medical Students’ Association (BMSA) hosted an open health fair in an attempt to address what it says are issues with access and representation in health care for members of Edmonton’s Black community. BMSA president Sahra Kaahiye said the fair is also designed for newcomers, […]
Continue ReadingRosie O’Donnell has given fans a health update on Madonna, following the singer’s recent hospitalization. Over on Instagram, the comedian shared a picture of himself and Madonna from their 1992 film A League of Their Own. In the comments, a follower wrote, “God bless her I hope she’s ok.” O’Donnell replied, “She’s good,” with a […]
Continue ReadingColorado football head coach Deion Sanders received some difficult health news last week when a medical team informed him that due to ongoing circulation issues, he may be forced to have his left foot amputated. Sanders previously had two toes on that same foot removed back in 2021 while he was head coach at Jackson […]
Continue ReadingPublished: Jun. 13, 2023 at 5:17 AM HST|Updated: 3 hours ago GROVE CITY, Ohio, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Health Canal has announced launching an inspirational blood donation contest with up to $2000 in rewards. the Blood Heroes Contest aims to raise awareness on the issue of blood donation and encourage more people to donate […]
Continue ReadingThe North Fork Breast Health Coalition will be celebrating their 25th anniversary at their Pink Pearl Gala on May 5. (Credit: Melissa Azofeifa) Here are the headlines for Friday, April 21, 2023. THE SUFFOLK TIMES North Fork schools announce school board candidates North Fork Breast Health Coalition to celebrate 25th anniversary at Pink Pearl Gala […]
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