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Kids are back in classrooms. Health misinformation could shape the school year
Salon

Health officials and experts worry declining vaccination rates will lead to more preventable infections in kids more…

Provinces are turning to U.S. health-care workers to help with shortages. And it’s working
CBC News

With shortages of nurses, physicians and other health workers, some provinces are actively recruiting U.S. health-care professionals — and they’re getting results. more…

Nursing Home Care Cost the Family $129,000 in a Year. The IRS Treats Most of That as a Medical Expense, and Almost Nobody Claims It
24/7 Wall St.

Families writing six-figure checks for a parent's nursing home care are sitting on one of the most-missed deductions in the entire tax code, and the IRS rule... more…

Suze Orman flags the Medicare gap retirees are missing
TheStreet

What Medicare leaves out costs more than most save for it more…

People Keep Saying There’s a Shortage of Nursing Jobs. The Truth Is Actually More Subtle and Disturbing.
Slate Magazine

The very thing designed to help nurses might be what ends up turning them away. more…

How Nick Shirley Became Republicans’ Favorite Poster
New York Magazine

Nick Shirley’s videos on fraud helped push Trump to target Minneapolis. They were just the start of a ‘beautiful synergy.’ more…

Nursing graduates face 'trial by fire' during rural program, study finds
ABC News (AU)

A new report from CQUniversity finds that newly graduated nurses completing their training programs at rural or remote health facilities are underprepared for the growing workloads they are expected to handle in emergency care. more…

'Complete failure': UK baby killer inquiry findings handed down
ABC News (AU)

British nurse Lucy Letby was able to murder seven babies because of a "complete failure" to protect babies at the hospital at which she worked, and some of the deaths could have been avoided, the chair of an inquiry has said. more…

Red state reeling as Trump's marquee law boots sick kids and pregnant moms off coverage
Raw Story

Vanessa Melendez had been going back and forth with the state over her family’s Medicaid and food assistance applications for months when the Houston mom learned she was pregnant with her third child. She submitted a new application for Medicaid for Pregnant … more…

How to Evaluate an Assisted Living Community Before Making a Move
Addicted2success.com

When selecting an assisted living community, families should look for more than just a polished tour or favorable online rating. They need clear information about personal care, staffing, safety, nutrition, activities, fees, and medical support. Older adults … more…

Medicare Doesn’t Cover This $129,000 Retirement Expense, and Social Security Definitely Won’t
24/7 Wall St.

Most retirees assume Medicare has their healthcare costs covered, but one common late-life expense can run six figures per year and Medicare won't pay a penn... more…

Social Security recipients may see largest pay raise in 3 years in 2027
USA Today

Social Security recipients may see a 3.5% pay raise in 2027 as analysts track inflation and looming program solvency. more…

His Retiree Health Plan Kept Paying After 65. It Paid Only What Medicare Would Have Left Over, and He Had Never Enrolled
24/7 Wall St.

His former employer's retiree plan kept paying claims for three years, and every explanation of benefits looked fine until a hospital stay produced a bill wo... more…

Saturday hospital unit staffed by consultants saw just five patients over three months
The Irish Times

Weekend pilot of acute medical assessment unit reports no improvement in ED patient flow more…

LP Reps candidate marks 46th birthday, donates ambulance to Abia LG
The Punch

Labour Party’s Bende Federal Constituency candidate, Chimaobi Anyaso, has donated a new ambulance to Bende LGA in Abia State to mark his 46th birthday. Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-reps-candidate-marks-46th-birthday-donates-ambulance-to-abia-lg/ more…

John Muir Health Implements NPi-Connect to Reduce Nurse Burden and Support Patient Care
PRNewswire

Electronic health record-integrated technology condenses charting time so critical care nurses can spend more time at the bedside. WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- John Muir Health's Walnut Creek Medical Center has implemented the NPi-Conn… more…

InventHelp Inventor Develops Repositioning Device for Patients (MBQ-965)
PRNewswire

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a safer and more efficient way to reposition a patient within a bed," said an inventor, from Brooklyn, N.Y., "so I invented the NURSES WEEKEND. My design reduces the risk of injury to both t… more…

Isolated Communities Overcome Severe Staffing Scarcity Through Local Mentorship as Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center Joins "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia"
PRNewswire

An upcoming educational feature explores the critical intersection of community-driven workforce programs and modern rural hospital sustainability. LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The educational series "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" will docu… more…

Anonymous Donor Gives $125 Million to Hackensack Meridian Health -- One of the Largest Healthcare Gifts in the U.S.
PRNewswire

Historic donation, the largest in the network's history and the largest of its kind in New Jersey healthcare, will expand Jersey Shore University Medical Center — and honor the late John K. Lloyd ISELIN, N.J., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridia… more…

AI in Virtual Medical Assistant Market to Reach US$ 12.3 Bn by 2031, Growing at 36.5% CAGR, New Report by Wissen Research
PRNewswire

SHERIDAN, Wyo., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global AI in virtual medical assistant market is projected to grow from USD 2.6 billion in 2026 to USD 12.3 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 36.5% during the forecast period (2026–2031), according to a … more…

RIGHT CARE, RIGHT PLACE: NUHS MARKS A DECADE OF ADVANCING VALUE-BASED CARE, SAVING 18,225 BED DAYS
PRNewswire

The NUHS Appropriate and Value-Based Care Symposium 2026 showcases a decade of proven impact — providing value-based care to over 300,000 patients, saving 18,225 bed days, and advancing a model for healthcare transformation across Singapore SINGAPORE, Sept. 1… more…

Is senior living worth the cost? Financial trade-offs seniors and families need to consider before making the move
The Times of India

As families shrink and longevity rises, senior living offers independence, companionship and security. But the comfort comes at a real cost. more…

LifeLabs Celebrates 11 Family Scholarship Recipients for 2026
Financial Post

Toronto, Canada, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LifeLabs, Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, is proud to announce the outstanding recipients of its annual Family Scholarship Program for t… more…

Uptown's Shuttered Weiss Memorial Hospital Loses Its State License, Leaving Neighbors to Rely on Other North Side ERs
Medical Daily

Illinois says the closed Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown has lost its license. Where can Uptown residents go now for emergency and hospital care? more…

Federal Regulators Bar Eleven Medical Equipment Suppliers That Billed Medicare for Beneficiaries Who Had Already Died
Medical Daily

CMS barred 11 medical equipment suppliers tied to $3.4 billion in suspected fraudulent billing, saying all of them billed for deceased beneficiaries. more…

Drug-Resistant Candida auris Reached Hospital Workers' Gloves or Gowns in 29 Percent of Patient Care Contacts
Medical Daily

Candida auris reached healthcare workers' gloves or gowns in 29% of care interactions at nine hospitals. What patients and families should know. more…

Maryland Medicaid Audit Found Hundreds of Home Care Plans Stuck Unapproved, Some for Months, as Lawmakers Press Officials
Medical Daily

Maryland Medicaid drew a second unsatisfactory audit, including home care plans left unapproved for months. What families and caregivers should check. more…

Caps on State-Directed Medicaid Payments Could Cut 10 to 25 Percent of Medicaid Spending in 17 States
Medical Daily

Medicaid payment caps in the 2025 budget law could cut 10% to 25% of total Medicaid spending in 17 states. Who is most exposed, and when? more…

Federal Health Funding Now Runs to December 11 with Community Health Center Fund Expiring Twenty Days Later
Medical Daily

The federal funding deadline is now December 11, and the Community Health Center Fund expires December 31, both after the midterm elections. more…

FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to a Phage Treatment for Drug Resistant Staph Bloodstream Infections Ahead of Phase 3
Medical Daily

The FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to a bacteriophage treatment for complicated staph bloodstream infections ahead of a planned Phase 3 trial. more…

Maryland and Illinois Now Publish Their Own Vaccine Schedules, and Coverage Rules Differ by State This Fall
Medical Daily

Maryland issued its first state vaccine schedule, and Illinois adopted its own fall guidance. What the split means for coverage and pharmacy access. more…

Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: “Live your life while you have it. Life is a....” — What makes a life meaningful? Powerful life lessons on purpose, discipline, and character
The Times of India

Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: “Live your life while you have it. Life is a splendid gift. There is nothing small in it.” Her words centre on using life with intention and finding value in even its ordinary moments. The idea speaks to how we handle… more…

Tauranga Hospital Emergency Department doctor calls for more beds
New Zealand Herald

Health NZ says a 'significantly larger' ED is planned in hospital redevelopment. more…

Te Papa Hauora: Christchurch health precinct emerges as $1b health tech hub
New Zealand Herald

Christchurch’s Te Papa Hauora is emerging as a $1b health-tech hub. more…

In Health Care Real Estate, Creativity Abounds — It Has To
Commercial Observer

Health care is an ever-evolving entity, from the way patients are treated to where they are treated. In addition to the twin challenges of providing quality care and turning a profit while doing so, health systems are navigating regulatory pressure, accelerat… more…

The Nigerian chief who made millions from Medi-Cal
New York Post

Last December, Chief Nathan Ogbatue arrived in a motorcade outside the grand entrance of a newly built palace in Abatete, Nigeria. more…

Government response to the Thirlwall Inquiry
Www.gov.uk

The Secretary of State has apologised to families and set out urgent action following the Thirlwall Inquiry’s findings, published on 15 September. more…

Delhi health department’s promises remain unfinished, committee flags gaps
BusinessLine

Committee says many CAG-linked measures remain planned or under process more…

Optimization strategies for care‑giving behaviors of family caregivers for patients with enterostomy: An evidence summary
Plos.org

Background To systematically retrieve and summarize evidence on optimization strategies for caregiving behaviors of family caregivers of patients with enterostomy, and to provide an evidence‑based reference for clinical practice. Methods This is an evidence… more…

Understanding the cost of caring in medicine through personhood: A systematic scoping review of compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress
Plos.org

Background Supporting seriously ill patients and their families through the illness trajectory renders physicians susceptible to compassion fatigue (CF). Traditionally characterized as emotional and physical exhaustion following sustained empathic engagement,… more…

Culturally grounded health communication to support self-care among pregnant women with diabetes: Development and content validation of an educational cordel in Brazil
Plos.org

Background Diabetes in pregnancy requires sustained self-care and clear guidance across hospital, home, and primary care settings. Conventional educational materials may be less accessible to women facing social vulnerability or limited health literacy. Cultu… more…

Chronic disease multimorbidity and mental health among older adults in China: The moderating roles of family and social support
Plos.org

Population aging has been accompanied by a growing prevalence of chronic disease multimorbidity among older adults, raising increasing concerns about its implications for mental health. Although previous studies have documented the negative association betwee… more…

Therapeutic plasma exchange across multiple organ systems in an Egyptian tertiary center: A seven-year real-world cohort study
Plos.org

Background Real-world evidence on therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) from low- and middle-income countries remains limited. Egyptian data across multiple organ systems are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the indications, safety, efficacy, and predictors o… more…

My worst day in 18 years working at Waikato Hospital – Tracy Chisholm
New Zealand Herald

OPINION: Waikato nurse says understaffing left patients waiting in unsafe conditions. more…

Caci Clinic founder Jackie Smith on how she’d transform healthcare – Money Talks
New Zealand Herald

The Caci founder says nurses should play a bigger role in healthcare. more…

Some of UK nurse Lucy Letby’s murders could have been avoided, inquiry finds
The Irish Times

Report criticises ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at hospital more…

Election 2026: East Cape election candidates challenged over health system
New Zealand Herald

'The wait times are unacceptable and we see people's health deteriorating.' more…

VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog finds
Military Times

More than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. more…

Integrating Telemedicine and Digital Health Services into the Undergra | AMEP | Dove Medical Press
Dovepress.com

This review examines telemedicine education evidence: benefits, competencies, barriers, and integration into Iranian undergraduate medical curricula. more…

How Substance Use Worsens Chronic Illness and Mental Health
Vfmc.net

Learn how substance use worsens chronic illness like heart disease, diabetes, COPD, and liver disease, and what treatment options exist in Southeastern PA. more…

Wahpeton nurse honored for leading depression screening improvement
Wahpetondailynews.com

Kathy Crocker completed 102 more PHQ screenings in July after a change to the outreach team's approach. more…

More than 200,000 Texans are waiting for Medicaid approval as enrollment declines
Tyler Morning Telegraph

Vanessa Melendez had been going back and forth with the state over her family’s Medicaid and food assistance applications for months when the Houston mom learned she was pregnant with her third child. She submitted a new application for Medicaid for Pregnant … more…

Readers Wrestle With Healthcare Inequalities and Want a Word With Congress
Kffhealthnews.org

KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories. more…

DIPOLOG: 4 KA PASYENTE, MALAMPUSONG GI-OPERAHAN SA OB-GYNE; 14 NAKADAWAT OG LIBRENG CHECK-UP
Rpnradio.com

Nakapaoperahan og malampuson sa OB-GYNE ang 4 ka pasyente samtang 14 pa ang nakadawat og libreng check-up ug konsultasyon niadtong September 9, 2026, isip kabahin sa padayong medical program sa Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte ubos sa pagpangulo n… more…