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NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.

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Dentists urge people to protect their natural teeth

65% of Indian adults have at least one tooth with AP, a condition that leads to tooth extraction. To raise awareness of the need to preserve natural teeth, World Endodontic Day is celebrated on Monday. The campaign aims to improve awareness and draw attention to oral health care, making it…

The Hindu

California Gov. Newsom signs law to slowly raise health care workers’ minimum wage to $25 per hour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law to raise the minimum wage for health care workers

The Independent UK

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BIS role in developing indigenous standards highlighted

Maj. Vinod highlights BIS role in developing standards for effective, safe medical devices, health services & digital tech. BIS responsible for Indian standards, conformity assessment, hallmarking, testing. Seminar on "SDG3-Good Health & Well Being" marks World Standards Day-2023. Joint Directors, AIIMS Director, RGUKT Head, Trivitron Health Care head present.

The Hindu

Ban on COVID vaccine mandates by private businesses, including health care facilities, passes Texas Senate

The bill offers no exceptions for doctors’ offices, clinics or other health facilities. Senators agreed to let those entities require unvaccinated employees to wear personal protective gear or take other “reasonable” measures to manage the spread.

The Texas Tribune

Addressing the social and racial barriers to health care equity

Research from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Black, Hispanic, and Asian adults with mental health problems are less likely to receive treatment than their white counterparts.

Fortune

Kaiser’s Massive Mental Health Care Settlement Sends Strong Message to Providers That Ignore Patient Needs

A California settlement compels the state’s largest health care provider to spend $150 million on behavioral health services.

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Black and Brown breast cancer survivors spread message of advocacy: ‘Keep that appointment’

The Lurie Cancer Center Hispanic Breast Cancer Clinic and support groups, including Sisters Working It Out, offer patients of color health care access, community and hope.

Chicago Sun-Times

After historic strike, Kaiser Permanente workers win 21% raise over 4 years

The health care giant and the coalition of unions that walked out for three days earlier this month announced a contract deal that averts another strike.

WEKU

Kaiser Permanente reaches a tentative deal with health care worker unions after a recent strike

Unions representing 75,000 health care workers who recently held a strike against industry giant Kaiser Permanente over wages and staffing shortages have reached a tentative agreement with the company

The Independent UK

'Irth' hospital review app aims to take the bias out of giving birth

Founded by a Black mom, the app gathers reviews by and for people of color about their experience with the health care system during pregnancy and delivery.

WEKU

Mental health care in Latino communities has made strides. Nonprofits that help need city funding.

We do not need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to providing mental health services to Latinos in Chicago, a nonprofit leader writes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vaccines against COVID-19, the seasonal flu and RSV are our best chance of preventing a winter surge

As cold and flu season ramps up, health care experts are once again on high alert for the possibility of a tripledemic, or a surge brought on by the respiratory viruses that cause COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The good news is that this year, health…

The Conversation

9 'Unstoppable' Stocks Deliver Big Gains And No Pain To Investors

Risk and reward are supposed to be attached at the hip for S&P 500 stocks. But a small group of stocks are delivering all gain and no pain.

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Roll Call

California law signals ongoing push for single-payer system - Roll Call

Despite stalling in Congress, the push toward single-payer health care continues to resonate as a campaign issue for Democrats.

The Texas Tribune

Texas lawmakers again try to prohibit private businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccines

A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced such a measure. The debate centered largely around the safety of the vaccine and whether doctors’ offices and health care facilities should be exempt.

Chicago Sun-Times

South Side cancer rates are among Chicago’s highest. The community needs more care options.

UChicago Medicine recently announced an $815 million project to build a state-of-the-art cancer facility. South Siders need more health care institutions to pay attention to Black patients’ needs.

Fortune

CVS CEO sees changes coming ‘faster than a freight train’ for Medicare. She’s betting billions she can build a new American health care system

CVS is betting billions it can avert the 'Medicare tsunami' and change American health care.

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As West Texas’ population grows, the need for more mental health care does too

Like many regions in Texas, the county jails and hospitals have been at capacity with people needing mental health help. Local leaders hope a new 200-bed facility will alleviate pressure.

Fortune

The most powerful woman in business wants 'radical change in the healthcare system'

CVS CEO Karen Lynch's goal is anything but the status quo.

Roll Call

Lee, Porter, Schiff face off in California Senate forum - Roll Call

California Democratic Senate candidates Barbara Lee, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff debated questions from a media panel at a union conference.

The Hindu

Telangana govt. brings in Employee Health Care Trust

Telangana Govt. launches EHCT to provide cashless, high-quality medical treatment to employees, pensioners, and families. Govt. to match employee/pensioner contributions. 15 positions allocated to Arogyasree Trust for efficient EHS management. CM KCR's commitment to well-being of employees, pensioners, families lauded.

The Independent UK

Federal judge in Oklahoma clears the way for a ban on medical care for transgender young people

A federal judge in Oklahoma has declined to stop a new law from taking effect that makes it a felony crime for health care workers to provide gender-affirming care to young transgender people

The Conversation

Health on the ballot as Argentina poised to elect 'anarcho-capitalist' bent on slashing social protections

The front-runner heading into Argentina’s presidential vote on Oct. 22 is prone to wielding a chain saw – both physically and metaphorically.

The Independent UK

Health care strike over pay and staff shortages heads into final day with no deal in sight

A massive health care strike over wages and staff shortages is heading into its final day without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week

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