July 2021

Dhaka, Bangladesh Growing numbers of critical patients were rushing to health facilities in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Thursday as the coronavirus situation continued to worsen. More than 239 people have died…

Thanks in part to COVID-19, the demand for mental health and drug addiction treatment has increased dramatically, according to the National Council for Mental Wellness. Fifty-two percent of behavioral health organizations saw an…

The new investment will build on the $ 28 million raised in the company's first round of investmentLAC OSWEGO, Oregon, July 28, 2021- (BUSINESS WIRE) - Today, Health Professionals Alliance Inc. (HPA) announced the opening of its second…

The “Allied Health Professionals Training Program Project”, which was to be implemented in 2021 and 2022, was launched by TÄ°KA in cooperation with the Turkish Training and Research…

Employers across the country weigh the pros and cons of vaccination warrants as employees return to the office. Some see these mandates as an occupational health strategy, allowing medical and non-medical exemptions. For hospitals and…

Face mask recommendations continue to evolve as the pandemic continues. However, healthcare facilities still require the use of a face mask - and that includes Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and coordinated healthcare facilities.…

ADDIS ABABA - The Office of Health has organized a program of thanksgiving and recognition for the health professions and caregivers, recognizing their endless efforts. Opening the program, Addis Ababa City Administration's health bureau…

By JO Haselhoef | Donor Health professionals from the Haiti Health Network (HHN) met online on July 8 to discuss the impact of the assassination of President Jovenel Moises on the health sector, particularly in light of the…

(Minister Adrian Dix / BC Gov Flickr) Four new Primary Care Networks (PCNs) reach residents of Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay, making it easier for them to access urgent and non-urgent same-day health care for…

New Crystal Health Services Managing Director Dr. Wisdom Amegbletor is calling on the government to remove tax items on imported medical equipment.According to him, private health facilities are struggling with taxes; making it difficult…

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - The City / County of Peoria Health Department and community partners are tackling lung health issues in Peoria and Tazewell Counties. Partners include Tazewell County Health Department, Hult Center for…

Between 10% and 20% of employees and residents of some nursing and long-term care facilities in eastern Hawaii are still not vaccinated against COVID-19. At the start of the state's vaccine rollout, when…

Circadian rhythms, gradation and color were all essential elements in the lighting design of…

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced Friday the reinstatement of mask requirements at all tribal health…

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Mental health professionals in Virginia say we are currently in a major crisis with not enough resources to help patients in need of treatment.The outcry comes after the state announced it temporarily stop accepting…

DULUTH, MN - The pandemic has had an obvious impact on people's lives, like canceled plans, financial challenges, and fear of the future. A less visible impact is the toll COVID has made on mental health. Duluth Bethel…

Spokane mental health professionals may soon be answering some 911 calls without a police officer by their side. Police and behavioral health experts work through logistics so that clinicians respond to emergency calls…

A letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken from more than 200 medical professionals urges him to pressure Egypt over inadequate medical care and dire humanitarian conditions in the country's prisons. "I ask you directly to intervene…

Crowding in a crowd of festival goers with 20,000 of your closest friends has rarely seemed so terrifying. Yes, most of us are vaccinated, but crowd psychology remains complicated: Do we wear masks at shows? Trying to keep a healthy…

By Steve Nakata, Student Affairs Division Just four months away from the Pacific Coast College Health Association conference, Amy Chadwick is busy finding workshop presenters and event sponsors as part of her role as president of…

Healthcare technology company Philips and IT services provider Cognizant are teaming up to build custom apps for healthcare organizations, the…

Listen to this article. Each VAMC has a Women Veterans Program Manager designated to help female Veterans access VA health benefits and services. Women are…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak is launching a new healthcare network today at 5:30 p.m. at the Mint Indian Bistro. The Nevada Health Professionals Network (NHPN) plans to become the premier resource for Nevada…

British life insurer Pru ​​Life UK has partnered with pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and two local healthcare providers to offer a group insurance package to businesses and their employees.…

Beginning in July, employees in the state of Virginia will receive paychecks that include a five percent wage increase. Governor Ralph Northam and the state legislature approved the 2020-2022 state budget last…

Like GE, Sterling, LASG, 27 others recognized by NHEA Awards Thirty individuals and institutions were honored with the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award, NHEA last week even as Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi…

Good communication and understanding of the roles of other disciplines within a health care team has been found to lead to fewer medical errors, reduced medical costs and a better patient care experience. Consider this scenario: Mr. X…