The AVIV Clinic, the only one presently in the United States, was a phased addition to the Center for Advanced Healthcare at Brownwood (CAHB) located at The Villages in Florida. Focused on the science of aging, the clinic was designed to provide a personalized program to enhance and nurture the brain and the body, ensuring a continuously happy, vital, and […]
Dry skin can be itchy and unpleasant. If you’ve lathered on the lotion to no avail, you’re probably fed up with dry skin. But there’s good news—you don’t have to feel like an alligator. It turns out there are a few easy ways to soothe dry skin and get it glowing again. I discuss dry skin tips every day with […]
The leadership behind Plume knew that a virtual access point would be critical for providing safe and affirming care to trans patients. Kirkley says telehealth isn’t just a convenient or nice-to-have option, but a preferred choice for many trans patients. However, she points out that insurance can still be a barrier to care for many, as some states refuse to […]
Retail and technology giant Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) last month announced plans to acquire primary care innovator One Medical for an astounding $3.9 billion. The transaction doesn’t immediately affect senior-focused in-home care providers, but it’s another major stepping stone on the path toward disrupting the current U.S. health care system. What’s more, the deal reflects the ongoing consumerization of health care […]
Dos días después de regresar de Nueva York a su hogar en California, a Kevin Kwong le picaban tanto las manos que se despertaba del dolor. Pensó que era eczema. “Todo empeoró rápidamente”, dijo el residente de Emeryville. “Aparecieron más manchas, en la cara, y empezaron a salir fluidos. La erupción se extendió a mis codos, manos y tobillos”. Después […]
Emergency contraception (EC) is a form of backup birth control that can be used up to several days after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure and still prevent a pregnancy. In 1999, Plan B was the first oral product approved for use in the U.S. as an EC by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Since then, more EC products have […]
About 95% of Medicare beneficiaries are anxious about inflation’s impact on healthcare costs, with 45% saying costs have already increased because of inflation, a recent survey by eHealth found. eHealth, based in Santa Clara, California, is a private online marketplace for health insurance. The survey collected responses online throughout July with 2,519 participants. The respondents are Medicare beneficiaries who purchased […]
Rush Health Systems (Meridian, Miss.) has merged with integrated healthcare system Ochsner Health (Ochsner; New Orleans) to become Ochsner Rush Health. With the union, Ochsner gains Rush’s seven hospitals and more than 30 clinics located mainly in eastern Mississippi and western Alabama. Updated names and branding will be rolled out to facilities to reflect the new organization.
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Fitch Ratings revised Community Health Systems’ rating outlook from stable to negative Tuesday after the for-profit hospital operator reported a challenging first half of this year, according to a release. For the first half of the year, the chain reported a $327 […]
Emergency contraception (EC) is a form of backup birth control that can be used up to several days after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure and still prevent a pregnancy. In 1999, Plan B was the first oral product approved for use in the U.S. as an EC by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Since then, more EC products have […]