July 1, 2026 - 10:41
NC’s first full budget since 2023 reflects transformed health policy landscapeNorth Carolina`s first complete state budget since 2023 lays out a transformed health policy landscape, driven largely by the recent expansion of Medicaid and new federal directives. The spending...
June 30, 2026 - 20:13
Exton Mall closes: Boscov's, Main Line Health, Round 1 to stay openThe Exton Mall is closing its doors to the public this week, with the owner citing the building`s deteriorating condition as the primary reason for the shutdown. The closure takes effect on Tuesday...
June 30, 2026 - 01:21
SGMC Health Welcomes 32 Resident PhysiciansSGMC Health has officially welcomed its newest cohort of 32 resident physicians, marking a major step forward for the organization`s Graduate Medical Education program. The incoming residents began...
June 29, 2026 - 00:30
Rep. Jahana Hayes released from hospital after health scareRepresentative Jahana Hayes has been discharged from the hospital after experiencing a health scare late last week. The Connecticut Democrat shared the update in a video posted to her Facebook page...
June 28, 2026 - 02:16
Bell of hope gifted to Baptist Health by Harrodsburg firemanCaptain Shane Naylor, a firefighter with the Harrodsburg Fire Department, was looking forward to welcoming a new baby with his family last summer. Instead, he received a life-altering diagnosis:...
June 27, 2026 - 05:22
States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plansLawmakers in more than a dozen states are advancing bills aimed at reining in the pharmacy benefit managers that negotiate drug prices for health plans. These companies, often called PBMs, sit...
June 26, 2026 - 18:34
Roy Cooper brings 'Make Stuff Cost Less' tour to Asheville, targets health costs, tariffsFormer North Carolina Governor and current U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper made a stop in Asheville on Friday as part of his `Make Stuff Cost Less` tour. The event centered on rising consumer...
June 26, 2026 - 06:01
Senate Indian Affairs Committee Advances Mark Cruz’s Nomination to Lead Indian Health ServiceThe Senate Committee on Indian Affairs voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Mark Cruz to serve as the next director of the Indian Health Service. Cruz, an Oregon resident, was selected by...
June 25, 2026 - 20:11
Dolly Parton surprises fans at opening of her new travel stop amid ongoing health battleCountry music legend Dolly Parton appeared unexpectedly at the grand opening of her newest travel center this week, delighting fans who had not been told she would attend. The 78-year-old singer...
June 25, 2026 - 00:59
Mayor David Chait Attends Capital Health's Pride Flag Raising and Juneteenth CeremoniesHopewell Township, Mercer County, NJ -- Mayor David Chait took part in two important community ceremonies hosted by Capital Health during the month of June. He attended both the Pride Flag Raising...
June 24, 2026 - 00:22
SF supervisor Fielder to return to City Hall after mental health leaveSan Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder is set to return to her duties at City Hall next week, following a three-month leave of absence taken to address her mental health. Fielder announced her...
June 23, 2026 - 08:56
S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder to return to City Hall after mental health leaveMission District Supervisor Jackie Fielder is back at San Francisco City Hall after taking a three-month leave of absence on the advice of her doctor. Fielder, who represents the city`s diverse...
June 22, 2026 - 23:52
Community Power Building to Advance Rural Health and EquityA series of focus groups with rural health departments across the country has uncovered a clear set of principles and urgent calls to action for improving health equity. The findings center on a...
June 22, 2026 - 01:43
Quality experts spark change for a ‘Day of Quality’As the healthcare industry continues to face severe staffing shortages, surging patient demands, and widespread burnout among professionals, a group of quality experts has stepped forward with a...
June 21, 2026 - 02:03
‘I literally was crying last night because I’m nervous about what I’m going to find out’: a record 51% of Americans aren’t ‘cost secure’ on healthA new survey has revealed that a record 51% of Americans are not `cost secure` when it comes to their health, meaning they lack confidence in their ability to pay for medical care without facing...
June 20, 2026 - 03:32
New School of Public Health receives largest donation in WashU historyThe newly established School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis has received a historic $200 million gift from the Bursky Family Foundation. Announced in May, the donation is...
June 19, 2026 - 05:36
Major grocery operator on the hook for $40M over pharmacy monkey business; $6M windfall for whistleblowerOne of the largest food retailers in the world, and the fourth biggest grocery operator in the United States, has agreed to pay $40 million to settle allegations that it cheated on drug prices...
June 18, 2026 - 19:07
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?California is preparing to raise a tax on health insurance plans, and private insurers say the extra cost will likely be passed directly to consumers. The proposed increase is meant to generate...
June 18, 2026 - 06:37
Men's Health Month: Why many men wait too long to see a doctorJune is Men`s Health Month, and medical experts are using the time to highlight a stubborn problem: too many men avoid the doctor until a minor issue becomes a serious one. Studies show that men...
June 17, 2026 - 20:16
Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health groupThe Federal Trade Commission, along with four states, has filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. The legal action targets the organization`s guidelines...
June 17, 2026 - 05:49
He fled Iran for the American dream, became a millionaire, and could have retired—instead, he built the health tech that saved his father from cancerWhen he fled Iran as a young man, he carried little more than the hope of an American dream. Decades later, he became a millionaire. He could have retired comfortably. Instead, he built a health...
June 16, 2026 - 19:38
Smoking's Cool Factor Returns, Alarming Health ExpertsCigarettes are making a comeback in popular culture, and public health officials are not happy about it. After decades of declining social acceptance, smoking is once again being portrayed as edgy...
June 16, 2026 - 06:43
As Americans tuck into supplements like their health depends on it, specialized products are displacing multivitaminsFor decades, the multivitamin was the go-to daily ritual for millions of Americans looking to cover their nutritional bases. But a shift is underway on pharmacy shelves and in online shopping carts...
June 15, 2026 - 17:06
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World CupAs the World Cup kicks off, health authorities are ramping up surveillance for potential disease outbreaks. With millions of soccer fans converging on stadiums, public spaces, and crowded fan zones...
June 15, 2026 - 16:39
Amid confusion over Pfizer's emergency penicillin program, newborn is diagnosed with preventable syphilisA newborn in Arizona has been diagnosed with congenital syphilis, a condition that is entirely preventable with proper treatment. The case has emerged amid widespread confusion and delays...
June 14, 2026 - 23:40
Americans are living longer, increasing the need of geriatricians. Does Louisiana have enough?As baby boomers age into their golden years and medical advancements push average lifespans higher, the nation faces a growing shortage of doctors who specialize in the care of older adults....
June 14, 2026 - 07:14
India's Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level: The Reasons Behind Smaller FamiliesIndia`s Total Fertility Rate has slipped to 1.9 children per woman, dipping below the replacement level of 2.1 for the first time. This shift marks a significant demographic turning point for the...
June 13, 2026 - 22:12
After Twenty Years, the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery Is Finally Within ReachFor more than two years, I have sponsored and championed one of the most important public health efforts of my time in office: opening the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery at 2200 NW 7th...
June 13, 2026 - 00:05
AI was supposed to cut health care costs. One of its first jobs was charging you more, PwC report showsA new report from PwC reveals a surprising twist in the healthcare industry`s embrace of artificial intelligence. Rather than cutting costs as promised, one of AI`s first major applications appears...
June 12, 2026 - 06:43
Frustration over £11.5 million Norfolk health hub with no GPsA newly built health hub in King`s Lynn, costing 11.5 million pounds, is facing criticism because it does not have any general practitioners on site. The facility was designed to provide primary...