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Could creativity transform medicine? These artists think so

A new book argues that the arts have a role to play in shaking up the status quo in the American health care system and creating 'desperately needed culture change.'

WEKU

Justice Department watchdog finds alarming conditions inside Florida federal prison

The inspector general's office found inmates served moldy bread, containers of food covered by what appear to be rodent droppings and insects in bags of cereal.

WEKU

Amazon takes another shot at health care, this one a virtual care service that costs $9 per month

Amazon is taking another step toward becoming a regular health care source for customers with the launch of a service centered on virtual care

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With rising mental health problems but a shortage of services, group therapy is offering new hope

The needs of people with mental health problems are increasing globally, especially following the turbulence of COVID.

The Conversation

Judge to rule on temporary block of North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

A North Dakota district judge said Tuesday he will rule soon on whether to issue a temporary restraining order against North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children

The Independent UK

American Seniors Prioritize This When Choosing Their Healthcare

Half of seniors say reading through their health plan gives them a headache.

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A VR headset that could help astronaut mental health is launching to ISS on SpaceX rocket this week

Astronauts will soon be able to enter virtual reality for mental health care on the International Space Station. A new VR headset launching Nov. 9 adds more tools for astronauts looking to stay healthy in orbit.

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Best Cold Weather Places to Retire

Some like it hot; others not so much. Here are the 12 best places to retire if you can't stand the heat.

Kiplinger

Transgender refugees flock to New Mexico

Many transgender people have fled to states that protect them. But some states lack resources to serve everyone

Salon

Overdose prevention sites would save lives

These facilities offer more than life-saving interventions; they provide life-changing ones, through services including medical and mental health care referrals, housing assistance and substance use treatment

Chicago Sun-Times

A 4-day week might not work in health care. But adapting this model could reduce burnout among staff

The COVID pandemic saw a mass exodus of health-care workers across developed countries, exacerbating an existing health-care staffing crisis.

The Conversation

One in four tired, burnt out nurses planning to quit

A nursing shortage gripping the country will only worsen, with one in four in primary health care planning to leave within five years.

AAP

Advanced gait training robot inaugurated

Kerala has entered the era of Artificial Intelligence in health care with the introduction of artificial intelligence-driven medical innovations in clinical practice, Health Minister Veena George said on Saturday.

The Hindu

Hundreds of workers at Howard Brown Health are preparing to hit picket lines Nov. 14 and 15

One of the workers in union said she often has to choose between rent and living expenses and access to health care, calling it “ironic” that she can’t access the services Howard Brown offers.

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Kerala should focus on preventive and primary health care, points out health experts

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Ady Barkan, activist who championed health care reform, dies of ALS at 39

The activist and attorney had long fought for progressive causes. After his ALS diagnosis in 2016, Barkan became a leading voice in the fight for health care reform — even as his health deteriorated.

The Conversation

The future of medicine: 50-year forecast offers hope for HIV and cancer patients and predicts climate change to increasingly set agenda

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about health and revealed significant flaws within our health care systems. It has also raised questions about the role of technology, as well as ethical concerns about the distribution of wealth and its impact on global health. How will this collective…

The Independent UK

Volunteer medical students are trying to fill the health care gap for migrants in Chicago

A group of volunteer doctors in Chicago is spending their Saturdays providing street medicine for the growing number of migrants

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The Independent UK

Migrants in cities across the US may need medical care. It's not that easy to find

Migrants who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and travel to cities around the country are running into a disjointed health care systems when they need treatment

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation to facilitate training of nurses for global placements

The Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) on November 1 (Wednesday) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh Nurses and Midwives Council (APNMC) to facilitate training of nurses for international placements and train more mid-level health care assistants. The APNMC will assist the APSSDC in skill…

Chicago Sun-Times

Dear Abby: Friend’s family disapproves of me because I’m gay

Health care worker hits it off with elderly man and enjoys visiting him, but his relatives object.

Kiplinger

Medicare to Broaden Access to Mental Health Care in 2024

Medicare is set to expand its coverage of mental health care services in 2024. Here's what you need to know.

Chicago Sun-Times

Make mental health a priority, and fulfill a promise from 60 years ago

The future of health care must prioritize mental health care accessibility for everyone, and it’s important to connect with people in their own spaces and neighborhoods, the CEO of Thresholds writes.

The Texas Tribune

Texas to get four new maternal health research centers amid mortality crisis for moms

Texas continues to struggle with maternal mortality and morbidity, despite a decade of tracking and reviewing these cases. Four new research centers will pilot innovative solutions.

Chicago Sun-Times

It’s a rotten deal when lawmakers take campaign cash, then give tax breaks to nursing home group

Good thing Gov. Pritzker vetoed the legislation Aug. 11, but now the Health Care Council wants the Illinois House and Senate to override the governor’s veto.

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