May 24, 2026 - 18:42
LPD officials push for changes to local mental health crisis responseLaredo Police Department officials are urging changes to how the city handles mental health emergencies, citing a lack of funding, gaps in the current system, and the heavy toll on officers....
May 24, 2026 - 09:01
Health and safety concerns of chemical tank emergency in Garden GroveA chemical tank incident in Garden Grove has prompted urgent discussions among safety officials and academic experts about the potential risks to public health. Elaine Bernal, a lecturer in...
May 23, 2026 - 17:06
Sepsis: A Hidden Killer That Claims Hundreds of Thousands of Lives Each YearSepsis is a life-threatening condition that remains surprisingly difficult to detect, yet it kills roughly 350,000 Americans annually and may account for nearly one in five deaths worldwide....
May 23, 2026 - 03:03
Guilford County Behavioral Health Center approaching 5 year anniversaryGuilford County`s Behavioral Health Center is nearing its five-year anniversary, and officials are highlighting its growing impact on the community. According to county data, the center served more...
May 22, 2026 - 01:51
Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggestsA study published in the journal Nature suggests that getting the right amount of sleep might be more important than previously thought for longevity. Researchers found that people who sleep too...
May 21, 2026 - 01:57
How to call for mental health help in ChicagoChicago residents have more options than ever for getting mental health support, but knowing which number to call can be confusing. Each service is designed for a different situation, and using the...
May 20, 2026 - 03:47
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis showsA new analysis projects that enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace will fall by roughly 5 million people, a decline of more than 20%, as rising costs push coverage out of reach for many...
May 19, 2026 - 07:15
Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'A group of Bay Area first responders has graduated from a specialized mental health program designed to equip them with skills to help colleagues struggling with trauma and stress. The initiative,...
May 18, 2026 - 17:14
Ballad Health announces construction underway on Johnson City ER expansion projectBallad Health has officially started construction on a significant expansion of the emergency department at Johnson City Medical Center. The project aims to address growing patient volumes and...
May 18, 2026 - 06:58
Ardent Health taps Fujifilm’s AI-enabled patient imaging platformArdent Health has entered into an agreement with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp. to deploy the company`s advanced patient imaging platform across its network. The deal will bring Fujifilm`s...
May 17, 2026 - 22:23
Burcum: Mental health lifeline becomes collateral damageTwo of Vail`s three metro Clubhouse locations may shut down by June 30 unless a state funding renewal issue is resolved quickly, according to columnist Jill Burcum. The Clubhouses, which provide...
May 17, 2026 - 11:45
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health EmergencyThe World Health Organization has officially classified the latest Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, a designation reserved for the most serious global health...
May 16, 2026 - 23:35
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirms hantavirus caseThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced on Friday that a person in the state has died from hantavirus, a rare but severe respiratory illness. Officials confirmed the case...
May 16, 2026 - 12:49
San Antonio Metro Health, H-E-B relaunch insulin financial assistance programSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District and H-E-B have revived a program that helps people pay for insulin. The newly relaunched Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program will cover $100 per...
May 15, 2026 - 20:02
San Antonio begins tracking heat-related deathsSan Antonio has started officially tracking deaths linked to extreme heat, a move that public health experts say is long overdue in a city where summer temperatures regularly top 100 degrees. The...
May 15, 2026 - 01:03
Independence Health's cost-cutting stalls with $18.4 million Q3 lossIndependence Health System`s efforts to trim expenses have ground to a halt, as the struggling hospital network reported an $18.4 million operating loss for the third quarter. The red ink comes...
May 14, 2026 - 12:39
Robot seal to help mental health patients in Kent and MedwayA robotic seal named Sammy is now attending mental health appointments across Kent and Medway, offering a high-tech way to calm patient anxiety. The lifelike robot, designed to mimic the behavior...
May 13, 2026 - 23:13
World-famous Los Angeles Thai restaurant temporarily closed by health departmentA celebrated Los Angeles Thai restaurant, known for its Michelin Guide recognition and celebrity clientele, has been temporarily closed by county health officials. Jitlada, a long-standing fixture...
May 13, 2026 - 06:25
OPINION: Against all odds, a small school in a big city is changing lives by focusing on emotionsIn a sprawling urban landscape where large institutions often struggle to keep up with student needs, one small school is quietly rewriting the rules of education. The key? Putting emotional health...
May 12, 2026 - 21:23
Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn Health- CardiologyThe Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn Health received an unexpected visit this week as part of the annual Healthcare Week festivities. WFSB surprised the cardiology team with a special...
May 12, 2026 - 13:00
Matt Beard: Family calls for mandatory manager mental health checks after deathThe family of former Women`s Super League manager Matt Beard has spoken out about the emotional toll of football management, calling for mandatory mental health checks for all coaches. Beard, who...
May 11, 2026 - 23:23
Bipartisan panel highlights maternal health needsA bipartisan panel of lawmakers has released a new report underscoring the urgent need to address rising maternal mortality in the United States. The findings show that the U.S. maternal death rate...
May 11, 2026 - 14:06
French National Tests Positive for Hantavirus, Health Minister SaysA French citizen who was brought back home from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak has now tested positive for the virus, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist. The patient...
May 10, 2026 - 19:16
Why hantavirus isn’t the next pandemic, according to health officialsThe recent sight of passengers in full protective gear leaving a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak has stirred uneasy memories of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media feeds filled with images...
May 10, 2026 - 06:52
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus outbreak arrives in TenerifeA cruise ship carrying a confirmed outbreak of hantavirus has arrived at the port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, prompting a coordinated health response from local authorities. The vessel, which had...
May 9, 2026 - 22:34
Opinion: San Diego’s hidden health crisis is floating in the airCross-border pollution is not a new problem for San Diego, but its health impacts remain dangerously overlooked. Every day, emissions from vehicles, industrial plants and unregulated burning south...
May 9, 2026 - 10:44
The Invisible Disability: An Employer’s Guide to Mental Health and the ADAMany managers still think of disabilities as visible or physical. But conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder can be just as disabling....
May 8, 2026 - 22:05
Thousands of Endeavor Health nurses look to unionize over pay cuts, staffing conditionsThousands of nurses across four Endeavor Health hospitals are mobilizing to form a union, accusing the healthcare system of slashing pay and maintaining dangerously low staffing levels. The nurses...
May 8, 2026 - 04:21
Seton Hall Program Helps Clifton Students Explore Health CareersA partnership between Seton Hall University and Clifton High School is giving local students a real look at life in the medical field. The ACE Health program, which stands for Allied Health Careers...
May 7, 2026 - 03:03
SGMC Health Names Thomas Director of NursingSGMC Health has announced the promotion of Stefanie Thomas to the position of Director of Nursing. In her new role, Thomas will be responsible for overseeing the medical-surgical nursing units...