Columbus, OH

The average wait time for emergency department visits is two hours and 25 minutes, but systems are developing new ways to cut that time to as low as four minutes. In recent years, hospitals and systems have grappled with increased patient visits, boarding times and a higher demand for patient outcomes and experience. Hospitals have launched a number of programs to help patients leave faster, and three have recently started tackling capacity and experience issues from the moment patients walk through the door.

3 systems cut EDs wait times with unique programs

Texas State

An American man was executed Wednesday in Texas for the 2001 murder of a woman. Gonzales' attorney had appealed for a stay on his execution to the US Supreme Court, but it was rejected on Wednesday. 

US death row inmate executed in Texas

Oregon State

California State

California is about to pass the state’s first rules to protect workers inside from high heat. These rules could go into effect later this summer. The new rules for the workplace were approved by a standards board at the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) on Thursday. That means they will be sent to the state’s Office of Administrative Law for a quick final review. If all goes well, the standards could be in place by the beginning of August.

California is Going to Be the Third State to Require Indoor Workers to Wear Heat-protecting Gear

Prevalence of infections like asthma, COPD and pneumonia fell in 2023 compared to 2019, suggesting that there was no increased susceptibility in catching these infections post-pandemic, according to new findings published July 16 in Epic Research. Data from 256 million patient records from 1,500 hospitals and more than 34,100 clinics...

COVID did not increase susceptibility to other respiratory diseases: Report

You scan the form letter with dread: Yep, it's happened again. Your hospital data was compromised. The letter may specify what was targeted (Social Security number, name, address, email), but invariably it ends with the offer of a complimentary year in an identity theft protection system and an assurance that your data privacy matters.

Your Hospital Data Has Been Breached and You Feel Sick About It: What to Do Right Now

Hawaii State

For the week ending July 6, about 1.3% of emergency department visits in the U.S. involved a COVID-19 diagnosis at discharge — a nearly 24% increase from the previous week, according to the latest updates on respiratory virus activity from the CDC. Hawaii and Florida had the highest percentage...

ED visits for COVID jump 24%

TheStreet

Dental hygienist careers offer high pay for a relatively low up-front time and money commitment. Here's how much they can make after two years of school and two licensures.

How much do dental hygienists make after a 2-year degree?

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Pittsburgh, PA

Butler, PA

Former President Donald Trump was transported 11 miles from a July 13 rally in Pennsylvania to Butler (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, part of Independence Health, for treatment after being shot in the right ear during a political rally in Butler, Pa., CBS reported. Butler Memorial Hospital is a 294-bed hospital with...

Trump treated at Butler Memorial after assassination attempt

Louisiana State

Yella Clark, 45, an incarcerated Black transgender person, was killed in a fight with other inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, La., in April. Clark’s trans identity is just being widely reported now. Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The...

Transgender inmate killed in prison fight in Louisiana

South Carolina State

Town Talks

Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Norristown, PA

A patient at Norristown (Pa.) State Hospital is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he killed his roommate during a July 14 altercation, ABC affiliate WPVI reported July 16. Police responded to the state-run psychiatric hospital around 9:45 p.m. Eastern time, after hospital staff found the 25-year-old victim unresponsive...

Patient charged in roommate's death at Pennsylvania hospital

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

When caring for critically ill patients, health workers often need to ‘call-for-help’ to get assistance from colleagues in the hospital. Systems are required to facilitate calling-for-help and enable the timely provision of care for critically ill patients. Evidence around calling-for-help systems is mostly from high income countries and the state of calling-for-help in hospitals in Tanzania and Kenya has not been formally studied. This study aims to describe health workers’ experiences about calling-for-help when taking care of critically ill patients in hospitals in Tanzania and Kenya.

Health care workers’ experiences of calling-for-help when taking care of critically ill patients in hospitals in Tanzania and Kenya

Colorado State

Nebraska State

A handful of states have recently implemented changes to their Medicaid dental programs, including expanding Medicaid programs and increasing dental benefit limits. Here are seven states that have approved legislation to improve Medicaid dental benefits, according to a July 3 news release from the American Dental Association. Colorado. The state's...

7 states updating Medicaid dental policies

A bipartisan quartet of House representatives have introduced a bill peeling back restrictions on new or expanded physician-owned hospitals. The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act, brought late last week, would create an exception to an Affordable Care Act’s ban that aimed to reduce conflicts of interest in care. Specifically, it would permit new physician-owned hospitals to open in rural areas that are at least 35 miles from another existing hospital or critical access hospital (or 15 miles in difficult-to-traverse areas).

Bipartisan House bill would allow new rural physician-owned hospitals, permit expansions

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Quinn Merriss, an 18-year-old who identifies as transgender and non-binary, barely makes ends meet.

These millions of Americans are more likely to live in poverty, be unemployed and have no family support

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NASA-inspired command centers boost efficiency at health systems

Health systems like Oregon Health and Sciences University, Johns Hopkins Health System and Tampa General Hospital are implementing command centers in a bid to centralize decision-making,...

NASA-inspired command centers boost efficiency at health systems

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