Category: Health
Harvard Professor Ronnie Levin Recognized on Time’s 100 Most Influential Health Leaders for Groundbreaking Work on Lead Exposure
In 2024, Ronnie Levin, an instructor in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, was recognized by Time as […]
Crothall Healthcare and Ascendco Healthcare Partner for Enhanced Surgical Instrument Tracking and Quality Assurance in Sterile Processing
Crothall Healthcare and Ascendco Healthcare have formed a partnership aimed at improving surgical instrument tracking and quality in sterile instrument processing. Through the combination of […]
Equipping the Future: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Enhancing Resident Readiness in Women’s Health and Health Disparities
A groundbreaking interdisciplinary curriculum has been successfully integrated into Internal Medicine residency programs, focusing on women’s health, gender-affirming care, and health disparities. Developed by a […]
Governor Lamont Calls for Stricter Regulations on Private Equity Firms in Healthcare
Governor Ned Lamont has expressed his disappointment over the recent legislative session in Hartford, which did not pass restrictions on private equity firms purchasing hospitals. […]
Maui Wildfire Aftermath: No Evidence of Widespread Lead Exposure, Says Health Department
Last summer, wildfires devastated the town of Lahaina in west Maui. Following the disaster, health officials in Hawaii conducted testing on residents to determine if […]
Bringing Quality Healthcare Closer to Home: The Groundbreaking of Wheatley Clinic by University Health
University Health is expanding its presence in San Antonio with the groundbreaking of the Wheatley clinic. This three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical complex is named after African […]
Cancer Care Improvement: Reducing Extravasation Risk with Subcutaneous Injection Chambers in Chemotherapy Patients
Patients at risk of extravasation during chemotherapy can benefit from the subcutaneous injection chamber technique, which reduces the risk of skin necrosis and limits drug […]
New York’s Psychiatric Bed Shortage: The Urgent Need for a Strategic Approach
New York is currently facing a shortage of psychiatric beds, and it is crucial to develop a strategy to address this issue. The mental health […]
Breaking the Stigma: Dallas Celebrates Mental Health Awareness and Partnership with Harmony CDC
On May 8, 2024, the City of Dallas celebrated Mental Health Awareness month and their partnership with Harmony Community Development Corporation (CDC) by holding a […]
2025 HSA Limits Released: Maximum Contributions and Deductibles for HDHPs and Non-Calendar Year Plans
The IRS has released the inflation-adjusted contribution and related amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) and HSA-compatible high-deductible health plans (HDHP) for 2025. This information […]