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What you need to know about the Omicron COVID-19 variant
HAMPTON ROADS, Virginia - South Africa has become the zero point for the Omicron variant. A variant of concern due to mutations that scientists believe could make it more transmissible than the Delta variant.âFrom what…
Back pain plagued her for 30 years. A recurring clue triggered a late diagnosis.
As a 16-year-old high school volleyball star, Charlene Gervais dreaded what long bus rides put her lower back through. The away games in northern Minnesota have meant more than an hour of rumble along rural roads, trips that have left her…
Social Determinants of Health ‘Raw Data’ Could Help Guide Patients
November 24, 2021
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Family physicians key to reducing vaccine hesitancy – Expert
Posted 23 November 2021
The President of the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, Dr Nnaedozie Obiegbu, highlighted the importance of family physicians in tackling vaccine reluctance in the country.
Obiegbu said this during a…
Montrose now offers monoclonal antibodies
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Peak Family Medicine in Montrose has now started administering Regen-Cov, a combined monoclonal antibody that is approved by the FDA for emergencies.Monoclonal antibodies have been the subject of much…
Adtalem Global Education Found – GuruFocus.com
The Adtalem + Global + Education + Foundation announced a two-year strategic partnership with the Society + of + Teachers + of + Family + Medicine ("STFM"), a national community of academic leaders committed to building a workforce.…
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Raise Awareness for Men’s Health with Beard Up!
University of Iowa hospitals and clinics are raising awareness for men's health during Movember, where people are encouraged to grow beards and mustaches to support Beard Up! campaign.Braden ErnstTwo doctors show off their mustaches for…
Imagine this – BusinessWest
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Sock in MA
From left to right, Lenny Underwood, founder of Upscale Socks; Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and State Senators Eric Lesser and Adam Gomez joined…
Realty Trust Group Celebrates Northside Groundbreaking Ceremony in Cobb County
North Coast launched the search for a site in Cobb County in 2019. This strategic location is in a prime corner of the region and is poised to provide easy access to quality health care for Oakdale members, Smyrna, Cumberland and Vinings.…
Central Maine Business Cases: Skowhegan Savings Welcomes Vice President and Commercial Lender Tara…
Tara Russel Contribution photo
SKOWHEGAN - Skowhegan Savings announced that Tara Russell has joined the bank as Vice President and Commercial Lender. She comes to the bank with over 23 years of experience in the finance and customer…
Wayne State researcher Dr. Karen MacDonell to co-lead $ 6.5 million behavioral health project to…
Wayne State University to collaborate with researchers at five other universities on a Florida-based, multi-year research project supported by a $ 6.5 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol…
🌱 Kotek on housing + fatal traffic accidents + death with dignity
Happy Tuesday, Portland! It's a whole new month and I'm changing my costume for a chef's hat. Have you already ordered your turkey? Well we have a bit of time before Turkey Day so why not catch up on what is happening today. First of…
Prevalence of endometriosis in women undergoing laparoscopic surgery for various gynecological…
Study the demographics of a sampleA total of 460 patients who underwent gynecologic laparoscopic surgery between 2015 and 2020 were included in this study, with a mean age of 33.09 (± 7.45) years (SD). Characteristics of the…
Local doctors encourage parents to immunize children when vaccine is available
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Just hours after the Food and Drug Administration gave the green light for emergency use of Pfizer vaccine for children, local health systems say they are working on a plan to deploy vaccines.
FDA…
The Council reinstates the license of a doctor accused of having prescribed drugs on the basis of an…
The Iowa Board of Medicine has reinstated the license of a doctor accused of prescribing drugs to patients solely on the basis of Internet questionnaires.
In August 2020, the board of directors reached…
Empower clinics to acquire four operational clinics in Ontario with 400,000 patient records
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Faculty of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, University Departments Get Congratulations
25 October 2021 Bibb solicited for the national service GWIMSDr. Kimberly Bibb, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine, has been appointed as an individual member of the Steering Committee of the Women in Medicine and Science…
Obituary of Kenneth Bobb (1928 – 2021) – Seymour, IN
Dr Kenneth E. Bobb, 93, from Seymour, died on October 21, 2021 at Schneck Medical Center.He was born in Seymour, IN in 1928, to Florence Charlotte Thias Bobb and Jesse Harry Bobb. He lived at 830 S. Walnut St. in Seymour until the age of…
Alabama nurse practitioner charged with abuse and neglect of foster daughter
A 39-year-old nurse practitioner from Alabama is being held without bail after a Jefferson County grand jury charged her with one charge of aggravated child abuse.Kala Blakely, who lives in Trussville and runs a family health care clinic…
Health experts give advice for a safe Halloween amid COVID-19
Alabama's latest deadly wave of COVID-19 appears to be abating, and with Halloween approaching, parents should be encouraged to learn that health officials say that by following a few tips, kids should be able to benefit a safe vacation.…
Vaccine rollout for children ages 5-11 to focus on pediatricians and family physicians
Pediatricians May Lead COIVD-19 Vaccine Deployment to Children The clearance decision rests with the FDA and CDC. The state has already lined up providers of children's vaccines. Atlanta - White House officials have started…
Anupriya Grover-Wenk, DO Recognized by Continental Who’s Who | State
PORTSMOUTH, NH, October 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Anupriya Grover Wenk, DO is recognized by Continental…
7 Ways You Can Give Yourself Diabetes, Doctors Say
Diabetes is at record levels in the United States: nearly 34 million Americans, or 10.5% of the population, are affected. The condition occurs when the body is unable to properly process blood sugar. This can damage blood vessels…
Campus news: lists of summer deans and graduates; scholarship recipients and distinctions
Summer 2021 Dean's List
Buena Vista University - Byron: Kyia Fleig. Summer 2021 graduates Buena Vista University -…
A Raleigh Primary Care Provider Explains What Is Preventive Care?
Imperial Center Family Medicine has published a resource that focuses on explaining preventative services. The article focuses on explaining the value of treating illness before it happens and how this transforms the doctor-patient…
Three decades of care: Schueler retires from family medicine | New
When Dr Mark Schueler, one of the longest-serving providers at the Johnson County Healthcare Center Family…
Guymon’s doctor joins the SWMC team
Southwest Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Paul Reed to the McMurry Family Care Center team of care providers. This partnership will continue to be built on delivering quality health care to families living in…
How to overcome both the flu season and COVID-19 this year
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - A double threat. It's what many call both the flu and COVID-19.Doctors want people to take the necessary precautions to make sure they are vaccinated against both viruses.âThis is something of…
Las Cruces doctor appointed chairman of national commission influencing health policy
Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that Stephanie Benson, MD, FAAFP, has been appointed Chair of the Commission on Federal and State Policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians. This commission has significant…
Emergency doctor testifies in child murder case
The trial of a 47-year-old woman from Waimea charged with the 2017 murder of a toddler from Waimea continued on Wednesday with testimony from the lead investigator and two doctors.…
Ranney and her team receive $ 1.2 million grant from NIH to study cigar warnings for teens
Leah Ranney, PhD, Director of the Tobacco Prevention and Assessment Program (TPEP) and her team received a three-year NIH award of $ 1.2 million for the Strengthening Cigar Warnings research study to Prevent Adolescent Use.…
The MSU UP campus welcomes 10 | News, Sports, Jobs
MARQUETTE - The UP campus, one of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine's seven clinical campuses statewide, has welcomed a new…
NYU Langone Health expands its ambulatory care network
NOTYU Langone Health continues to expand access to high quality primary and specialty care with recent expansions in Long Island, Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn.!-->…
Former PA doctor accused of sexually abusing two boys, secretly recording people in bathroom
A former Pennsylvania doctor is accused of sexually assaulting two boys and secretly recording others while they were using his bathroom.According to the Berks County District Attorney's Office, Justin S.…
NYC Hotel offers Botox and cosmetic services
Crowne Plaza HY36 Midtown Manhattan Expands Customer Offering to Include On-Site A La Carte Beauty and Health Services Through Strategic Partnership with New York-based Cosmetic Concierge Startup Medical Velvet. Starting September 15,…
A 9/11 scholarship helped this Lewisporte woman become a doctor. Now she gives back and is here to…
Dr Raie Lene Kirby, left, shares a moment with Shirley Brooks-Jones in 2015. Kirby was one of the first recipients of a scholarship created by Brooks-Jones following the September 11 attacks in New York City. (Submitted by Raie Lene Kirby)!-->!-->…
Qatar Charity opens family medicine center in Kosovo
Qatar Charity (QC) recently opened a family medicine center in the municipality of Ferizaj, Kosovo, benefiting more than 10,000 people there and in neighboring areas. The inauguration of the center took place during a ceremony in the…
Rashmi Srikanth MD Recognized by Continental Who’s Who | national news
COLOMB, NJ, October 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Rashmi Srikanth MD is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a…
Gallery of Aesthetics, State-of-the-Art Medical Spa with Artistic Vision in Southern Jordan, Utah…
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, October 1, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / - Gallery of Aesthetics, a state-of-the-art…
FC Edmonds announces partnership with UW Medicine
Dr Justin Rothmier, Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington. was appointed medical advisor to FC Edmonds, the competitive soccer option of the Sno-King!-->…
The health workforce shortage is only getting worse
Over the next five years, 21% of family physicians, pediatricians, OB / GYN and other primary care physicians will reach retirement age. (Photo: Shutterstock)
The increased demands on workers contributed to a growing shortage of…
Patients can have COVID-19 and influenza simultaneously – CBS Miami
MIAMI (CBSMiami / CNN) - Dr Adrian Burrowes has seen hundreds of patients with COVID-19, but he's particularly worried about what will happen this flu season, even more so than last year.
This fall and winter could mark the first wave of…
New partnership to educate Midland seniors and reduce the risk of drug overload
Seniors struggling with medication management will benefit from funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to implement a two-phase grant to combat drug overload in the community. Both funding opportunities focus on regional overhaul…
Northwest Health adds two doctors to La Porte
Northwest Health welcomes two new primary care physicians. Asma Aziz, MD, family medicine, and Sarah Polistico, MD, pediatrics, have joined Northwest Medical Group and care for patients in the La Porte offices. Dr. Aziz is certified by…
Acne can be common, but its psychological impact can be profound
Acne vulgaris is a very common skin condition. That said, it can still lead to a profound psychological impact resulting in low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Acne can be particularly troubling for teens who may already have…
LACMA Blog | Monday Rx: LA County COVID Updates, Data Breaches,
Weekly hospitalization rates from COVID-19 have recently increased among children 11 and under. Hospitalization rates among children and adolescents are at their highest level since the start of the pandemic. These increases come…
Eric Ash of Dallas County Hospital to receive Iowa Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award
Dallas County Hospital and Family Medicine Clinics have announced that Medical Director Dr. Eric Ash has received the Hospital Hero Award from the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). Dr Ash will be officially recognized at the IHA Awards…
Citizen letter to the GASD school board
Members of the Gettysburg area school district council,
I'd like to address the growing debate around Governor Wolf's mask mandate and the Gettysburg School District Board's decision to challenge this.
I am a board-certified…
Lawyers highlight flaws in new medical debt law
This year, state lawmakers passed a law to try to prevent this by requiring medical providers to check whether uninsured patients qualify for public programs like Medicaid and also help them get health…
Triangle Area, NC Family Doctors Launches New Website
Imperial Center Family Medicine has launched a new website that highlights their North Carolina family doctor services and more. The new website offers an improved user experience as well as updated descriptions of the company's…
People of the Prairies: new hires and promotions
As they become available, Prairie Business highlights new hires, promotions and employee accomplishments in the region. This week's spotlight includes the following:…
Are the authorities worried about a new wave of autumn and winter? Top Doctors Answer – NBC…
How worried should Chicago area residents be as fall and winter approach? Could increased mitigations eventually return if COVID cases increase further?
State and local health officials say they are worried as the fall…
Understanding the Underlying Health Problems Contributing to Symptoms of COVID-19 | New
BILLINGS - Over the weekend, seven residents died from COVID-19 in Yellowstone County and each had…
Koontz nominated for outstanding alumnus by Bethel
Editor's Note: This is the second of three stories highlighting the 2021 Bethel College Excellence Award winners. Upcoming in the series is a profile of North Newton's Joel Gaeddert. Jennifer Scott Koontz, MD, MPH, has always had a heart…
New clinic opens in Grand Junction | Western Colorado
A new 22,000 square foot medical clinic opened on Monday with a ribbon…
The next healthcare revolution will have AI at the center – TechCrunch
The global pandemic strengthened our understanding and sense of the importance of our own health and the fragility of health systems around the world. We have all realized how archaic many of our health…
students – La Hachette GW
Second-year student Lydia Melka spent five days sleeping on her living room sofa this month while her roommate, showing symptoms of COVID-19, waited for a testing appointment.
Melka's roommate tried to schedule a test for…
Queens family donates COVID-19 oxygen machines to hospitals
A family active in the Sikh community of Queens donated three oxygen machines to New York hospitals for COVID-19 patients.
Davinder Singh and relatives donated a 10-liter Invacare oxygen machine to Brooklyn…
Second Class of Family Medicine Residents Joins OH, Help Fill Primary Care Provider Shortage
The Owensboro Health / UofL Family Medicine Residency Program recently welcomed its second consecutive class, and residents have started studying, training and caring for patients at OH facilities.
Six new family medicine residents…
Lawmakers don’t care about patients. Doctors do.
On September 1, Texas Senate Bill 8 came into effect. While the law's stated purpose is to severely limit a woman's constitutional right to an…
OneCare Vermont Announces Dr. Carrie Wulfman of Ripton as New Chief Medical Officer
Colchester, VT - OneCare Vermont is pleased to announce that Dr. Carrie Wulfman, MD has been appointed as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the responsible care organization. Dr Wulfman has been a family physician for 30 years,…
Register for mental health training at Augusta University – Jagwire
Augusta University continues to offer mental health and suicide awareness training including Kognito, QPR and mental health first aid.
Kognito
Kognito is an online program that helps people learn, practice, and self-assess their…
Health experts urge people to get flu shots as COVID-19 cases overwhelm hospitals
Every day we hear about the COVID-19 vaccine. But now there's another big hit on the horizon: the flu shot.At a time when COVID-19 cases dominate the state, some might wonder how threatening is the flu? This is not the first time that we…
Local doctor recommends both COVID and flu shots
September 16 - PLATSBURGH - As influenza season approaches, the potential for influenza and COVID cases to overwhelm local health systems is also increasing.That's why Dr Ashley Bernotas, a family physician at the Hudson Headwaters Health…
long-time family doctor hangs up his stethoscope | Local News
When Dr Charles Li arrived in Chicago in 1974 after working as a surgeon in Taiwan, he might not have…
Mask, vaccine conflicts sink into violence and harassment
PHOENIX - Hawaii's lieutenant governor watched in horror as protesters show up outside his condo, yell at him through megaphones and project strobe lights around the building to…
“Modern family” medicine: Bowen and his sister help injured woman
Posted on Sunday August 8, 2021 | 6:17 p.m. Updated 2 hours and 6 minutes ago MOAB, Utah (AP) - A woman who passed out and banged her head against a rock after stopping to rest in Utah's Arches National Park woke up to a voice familiar…
The late Dr. Doug Corpron has left his mark on the Yakima community | Local
The late Douglas Ogden Corpron, or "DOC", was an aptly appointed physician who cared for vulnerable…
Physicians Join Spectrum Health Family Practice
BIG RAPIDS / CANADIAN LAKES - Three new doctors have joined the Spectrum Health medical team - two in Big Rapids and one in Canadian Lakes.Charles Madden, MD, and Harrison Vogel, DO, will work in Big Rapids and Audrey Shaw, PA-C, will work…
City leaders meet with medical professionals as COVID-19 climbs
WACO, TX - Waco executives met with medical professionals this afternoon in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. McLennan County has one of the largest increases in COVID-19 hospitalization rates in the state, according to hospitals.…
The Walk with a Doc program starts | News, Sports, Jobs
MARQUETTE - A local chapter of Walk with a Doc has been started by Dr. Evan Loukusa, second year medical resident in the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program.
Walk with a…
Man With COVID Needs Double Lung And Heart Transplant To Survive
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An Oklahoma man is fighting for his life in intensive care after four months of battling COVID-19 and its symptoms. He needs a double lung and heart transplant to survive without a ventilator.
Brian Karnes…
Affordable Hepatitis Drug Brings New Hope to Millions | Health Info
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysia registered the world's first affordable - and effective - new drug for hepatitis C, offering hope for an affordable treatment for millions of people globally at risk for a disease with few symptoms early,…
PHH to Host Dr Gary Dugan Memorial Virtual Walk / Run | Way of life
DuBOIS - Penn Highlands Healthcare has opened registration for its annual walk and 'fun run' in memory of…
Tennis: the City Championships tournament starts Monday at the Bossier Tennis Center
The Louisiana Family Medicine Clinic City Championships tournament begins Monday at the Bossier Tennis Center.
This is the fourth consecutive year that the event has been played at the North Bossier site.
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Dr John Sites retires from FWB Magnolia Medical Clinic
FORT WALTON BEACH - On Friday night, Dr John Sites saw the most patients he has possibly ever seen in a day.About 100 cars have passed through the Magnolia Medical Clinic in Fort Walton Beach, but this time not for medical reasons.…
Portsmouth Regional Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program enters second year
PORTSMOUTH - Portsmouth Regional Hospital is expanding efforts to educate the next generation of healthcare providers. The hospital began the second academic year of its graduate program in medicine on July 1, 2021, as an affiliate member…