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Health Workers Protest UCSF, Demand Accountability for December Stabbing - San Francisco Today
just now (345+ words) Medical staff rally at Mission Bay campus, cite survey showing 90% experience abuse Published on Mar. 6, 2026 The protest highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety and support for healthcare workers, especially those who serve vulnerable populations like HIV/AIDS patients. The death…...
Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed"
3+ min ago (411+ words) Older Australians struggling to find aged care accommodation amid spiralling demand should have more options under a $115 million funding package, but advocates say much more is needed. The boost in federal government investment through the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program…...
What is lymphedema and how can it be managed?
6+ min ago (1186+ words) When Heather James was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2024, she had physically and mentally prepared herself for surgery, treatment and recovery. Heather James is grateful for the care she's received at MultiCare What she didn't anticipate was developing lymphedema,…...
Waukesha school district considers random drug tests for student athletes
6+ min ago (259+ words) Board members discussed the potential policy Tuesday. The Waukesha School District is considering a proposal to randomly drug test student athletes, following concerns raised by the board clerk about marijuana's impact on students' mental health. The proposal, discussed at a…...
Northampton hosts open hearing for generational nicotine ban
7+ min ago (168+ words) Northampton hosts open hearing for generational nicotine ban'Western Mass News NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Northampton's Board of Health asked for community input this evening, on a proposed public health strategy, designed to gradually phase out the sale of nicotine products…...
Mental health resources offered to Summit League athletes
8+ min ago (472+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Day two of the Summit League basketball tournament in Sioux Falls wrapped up Thursday night with the South Dakota State men's team in front of a packed crowd. While the athletes compete on the court,…...
What does it take to restore rural maternity care? One NC hospital shows a way.
8+ min ago (1732+ words) A clear container of pink, blue and white beads sits on display at the nurses" station of a five-bed rural maternity care unit in Siler City, the Chatham County seat. A label reads: "Legends are born." As parents are discharged,…...
What is HMPV? The virus spreading without a vaccine in California
10+ min ago (191+ words) Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, sending young children and seniors to the hospital. FOX 5 New York's Arthur Chi'en spoke with health experts about what you need to know and should keep an eye out for. What is HMPV?...
Sun Life adds menopause benefit as group insurers target women’s health gap
12+ min ago (426+ words) Sun Life is adding a dedicated menopause support pathway to its virtual care offering." The new service, delivered through Dialogue and available to plan members and dependents with Lumino Health Virtual Care,"provides structured clinical support for menopause. It offers…...
London’s most in-demand acupuncturists
13+ min ago (593+ words) Acupuncture has been around for more than 3,000 years, but it is only in the past few decades that the western world has really cottoned on to its benefits. The practice, which originated in China, uses thin needles to stimulate sensory…...