Public Health

Freestanding ER Units Are Disincentivized To Open In Areas Where Medicare And Medicaid Are Common

This innovative technology has the potential to improve healthcare in a huge way for thousands of patients, but it is only accessible for the wealthy in some states.

This entry was posted in Texas, Public Health and Medical News & Innovators on Sep 15, 2016 9:57 AM by Joseph Bryant

The Scores of Rural Hospital Closures In America Will Come With Huge Ramifications For U.S. Health

The misunderstanding that rural hospitals are more costly, inefficient, and have lower quality and satisfaction is empirically challenged.

This entry was posted in Public Health on Sep 1, 2016 11:55 AM by Riley Schatzle

The EpiPen Price Hike: An Open Letter From PMG Founder Hala Sabry

As a mother of two with over four years of practice as an emergency medicine physician, Sabry is uniquely qualified to share her perspectives about this issue.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and Public Health on Aug 31, 2016 12:01 PM by Ariel Jacoby

South Florida Expected To Begin Experiments With "Mutant Mosquito" To Prevent Spread Of Zika Virus

Oxitec, the British biotech firm, is confident that their genetically modified “OX513A” mosquito will significantly cut the population of Zika-carrying mosquitos in this geographic region.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations, Public Health and Florida on Aug 29, 2016 10:49 AM by Joseph Bryant

Apparently EpiPen Maker Mylan Hiked Prices on a Variety of Other Medications As Well

Mylan’s CEO Heather Bresch, who saw her compensation increase by nearly 700% from 2007 to 2015, could draw "greater regulatory scrutiny and headline risk" as a result of such price increases.

This entry was posted in Public Health on Aug 25, 2016 11:27 AM by Staff Writer

60 Million Americans At Risk Of Exposure To Contaminated Water

Although humans are also often exposed to the chemicals through food, consumer goods, and air, the soluble quality of PFASs makes water an exceptionally high source of exposure.

This entry was posted in Public Health on Aug 17, 2016 10:53 AM by Samantha Hendricks

Ninety-One Confirmed Cases Of Legionnaire's Disease Also Linked To Flint, Michigan Water Crisis

According to a recent study, the infamous tainted tap water of Flint has not only caused lead poisoning local children, but is also tied to a 17-month long Legionnaire’s disease outbreak.

This entry was posted in Detroit and Public Health on Aug 8, 2016 9:42 AM by Samantha Hendricks

The Mayo Clinic's Innovative Program Created To Improve Health Literacy Of Somali Refugees

Like all foreigners making a new life in a new land, Somalis have struggled with some drastic societal differences, specifically in the areas of health and wellness.

This entry was posted in Minneapolis, Community News & Organizations and Public Health on Aug 2, 2016 8:47 AM by Kari Cowell

In The Event Of Biological Warfare, The U.S. Strategic National Stockpile Is Meant To Safeguard Our Health

One of the first and most important to know is that just about everything is a secret when it comes to the United States strategic stockpiles, as a matter of national security.

This entry was posted in Public Health on Aug 1, 2016 9:52 AM by Riley Schatzle

HIV PrEP Drug Makes A Strong Case For Public Health Education

In 2009, it was estimated that three to five percent of Washington D.C.’s population was living with HIV, a number comparable to to that of many African nations.

This entry was posted in Washington DC and Public Health on Jul 28, 2016 11:45 AM by Samantha Hendricks