Chicago, IL

A program combining remote monitoring and pharmacist support improved blood pressure in 74% of patients whose blood pressure was previously resistant to treatment. Researchers from Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger conducted the study and will present their findings at the American Heart Association's Hypertension Scientific Session 2024 in Chicago on Sept. 6, according to a news release from the AHA.

Remote monitoring, pharmacy support improve patients' blood pressure: Study

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Clutter, can and often does, creep up on us because decluttering is an ongoing process. This makes our homes feel more like chaotic storage units than serene sanctuaries. Keep reading to learn how to avoid making decluttering mistakes.

How To Avoid Making Common Decluttering Mistakes

Rochester, MN

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic has partnered with clinical AI company Exer AI to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic hand and wrist disorders. As part of the collaboration, Mayo will integrate Exer's advanced computer-vision and AI platform to support management of a wide range of these conditions, according to a Sept. 6 news release.

Why Mayo is collaborating with a clinical AI company

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Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Cincinnati, OH

Emerge Manufacturing, a U.S,-based manufacturing company specializing in the production of personal protective equipment, is set to open its new Cincinnati facility Sept. 13. The new plant will provide approximately 100 jobs to the community over the next few years according to a news release from the company. The facility...

Emerge Manufacturing set to open Ohio PPE facility

Employees at larger organizations are more likely to unplug on PTO and feel less guilty about taking time off, a recent LinkedIn survey found. Linkedin surveyed 11,150 U.S. employees from June 15 to Aug. 23, according to a Sept. 5 post that outlined the findings. Among those surveyed who work...

Who's most likely to use PTO and unplug?

Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Denver, CO

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

As major pharmacy chains start rolling out the new COVID-19 vaccine, independent pharmacies report facing shipment delays, resulting in longer wait times for patient vaccinations, NBC News reported Sept. 5. Neal Smoller, PharmD, owner of an independent pharmacy in Woodstock, N.Y., told the news outlet that although he received doses...

Independent pharmacies face delays as COVID vaccines roll out

Apache Junction, AZ

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Employment grew in most healthcare subsectors in August, with overall sector growth below the average monthly gain over the previous 12 months. Findings are from the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published Sept. 6. Here are seven numbers from the report that illustrate healthcare job trends.

Healthcare's job growth: 7 numbers to know

There are only 45 cancer centers in the U.S. that offer proton beam therapy, according to data from the National Association for Proton Therapy. Proton beam therapy delivers a high dose of radiation directly to a tumor. It is particularly effective in treating tumors close to critical organs and for children with cancer, according to the organization's website.

45 cancer centers with proton therapy in the US

The quality of a physician's onboarding experience can dictate whether or not they're satisfied with their new job, a recent report found. The report, published by the Association for Advancing Physician and Provider Recruitment, surveyed 1,550 physicians to identify onboarding activities and how it contributed to job satisfaction for physicians and other healthcare professionals.

A linchpin for physician satisfaction

Detroit, MI

Detroit-based Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan's proposed joint venture is set to bear the Henry Ford name, Fox 2 reported Sept. 5. The joint venture, planned to close on Sept. 30 and launch on Oct. 1., will be branded as Henry Ford Health. The move brings together Ascension's southeast Michigan and Genesys healthcare facilities and assets with Henry Ford.

New hospital joint venture to bear Henry Ford name

West Louisville, KY

Norton Healthcare is opening a $90M hospital in West Louisville, Ky., this fall, the health system said Sept. 5. Norton West Louisville Hospital will open its doors Nov. 11, marking the neighborhood's first new hospital in more than 150 years. This facility aims to address significant health disparities in the area.

Norton Healthcare to open 9th hospital this fall

All-cause mortality is rising in the U.S., but the reason behind it is difficult to pinpoint, an opinion essay published in JAMA said. Life expectancy flatlined in 2010, primarily due to rising mortality rates in individuals aged 25-64. Thiswas first observed in middle-aged White adults, but has since been identified in other ages and races.

8 causes of death driving up mortality in the US

Medtronic has recalled McGrath MAC Video Laryngoscopes because of an increased risk of the battery overheating, which can result in explosion. The FDA has identified the type of recall as serious, with a risk of injury or death when continuing to use the device, according to a Sept. 5 news release from the agency. Local guidelines advise for all McGrath MAC and EMS Video Laryngoscopes to have the battery assembly removed and thrown away.

Medtronic recalls laryngoscopes for battery issue

Aurora, CO

The City of Aurora’s plan for a homeless navigation campus focusing on “work first” is coming together. The City Council will vote during its study session Monday on a resolution sponsored by council member Dustin Zvonek that spells out how the campus will operate. “The City of Aurora wishes to pursue an alternative to the ‘Housing First’ approach, by setting requirements and expectations for housing to include participation in addiction recovery, mental health, and job training programs to better address homelessness,” the resolution states. “It is inhumane and economically unwise to allow individuals experiencing homelessness to remain on the streets, or simply offer unconditional housing, rather than providing them with the necessary support services that offer a structured path to self-sufficiency and housing.”

Aurora’s ‘work first’ homeless plan: Instilling responsibility

The top reason people put off decluttering their spaces is the same reason people put off other tasks they do not wish to do, in a word - Procrastination. Stop procrastinating! I know, easier said than done.

Decluttering | 13 Tips to Stop Procrastinating Today!

Morristown, NJ

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How Legal Cannabis Dispensaries Affect Property Values: Despite what you may have been led to believe, evidence suggests cannabis legality raises property value, lowers crime rates, and revitalizes communities.

How Legal Cannabis Could Help Your Property Value Grow

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Prime financial outlook improves to 'Positive'

Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has closed on a $1.5 billion bond amid Moody's raising its rating outlook to \"Positive.\" The support behind the financing led to...

Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has closed on a $1.5 billion bond amid Moody's raising its rating outlook to "Positive." The support behind the financing led to...

Prime financial outlook improves to 'Positive'

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