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High uninsured rates and anti-immigrant rhetoric are contributing to health care disparities in Hispanic and Latino communities
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (857+ words) Georgia ranks second worst in the nation for Hispanic health care, with high rates of uninsured adults and children, according to a report released in April by The Commonwealth Fund. The report used data for 24 health indicators from 2023 and 2024 to…...
Former Mayo Clinic Employee Suing Health System
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (91+ words) knoxradio. com (Learfield) " A former Mayo Clinic research administrator has filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit alleging she was fired after raising concerns about the health system's use of artificial intelligence. Traci Tamiko Eto claims Mayo failed to follow federal safeguards…...
Altru Still Pursuing Acquiring Three St. Alexius Health Hospitals | KNOX News Radio, Local News, Weather and Sports
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (176+ words) (KNOX) "The Altru Health System Board of Directors has voted to continue their pursuit of acquiring three hospitals in central North Dakota. All three hospitals are St. Alexius Health Hospitals; located in Bismarck, Turtle Lake and Garrison." The hospitals will…...
Inside the largest US measles outbreak in decades: Records reveal spread in vaccine-hesitant community
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (1685+ words) The first case in what would become the largest U. S. measles outbreak in decades was a parent in South Carolina's Upstate region near Spartanburg. The next seven people to fall ill were all children. Three of them were being cared for…...
SNAP Program Webinar Addresses Changes in ND Rules
4+ week, 1+ day ago (167+ words) knoxradio. com (ND Monitor) " BISMARCK, ND " The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is hosting a webinar series to help food retailers comply with upcoming restrictions on purchases made with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dollars. North Dakota last…...
Ready to recall: These meats are behind 40% of USDA food warnings
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (642+ words) Both recalls remain in effect nationwide, representing two of the USDA's four active recall alerts in effect. They all share the same culprit: ready-to-eat (RTE) meats, which can be eaten with minimal to no preparation, typically after more intensive processing…...
Grand Forks Public Health Urging Caution Regarding Kratom
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (49+ words) knoxradio. com (KNOX) " A warning is going out to the public regarding kratom products. Grand Forks Public Health is urging the public to do some individual research on the products before using them. Seeking out advice from physicians is also…...
North Dakota May Expand Medicaid For Mental Health
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (139+ words) knoxradio. com North Dakota May Expand Medicaid For Mental Health (North Dakota Monitor) " North Dakota lawmakers are drafting a policy that would change the system in which some medical providers pay for their services when treating people's mental health. While…...
Financial Pain Still Lurking For Rural Minnesota Hospitals
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (199+ words) knoxradio. com Financial Pain Still Lurking For Rural Minnesota Hospitals (Adobe Stock via Minnesota News Connection) (By Mike Moen. Minnesota News Connection) " There is a scramble in Minnesota to financially rescue a vital hospital in the heart of Minneapolis at…...
Camp Good Mourning is For Children Experiencing Loss
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (147+ words) (KNOX) " For children navigating the difficult journey of grief, a day of connection, creativity, and healing awaits. Camp Good Mourning, a special day camp sponsored by Altru, will take place Saturday, June 6th from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. at Turtle River State Park. Designed…...