Mindful Updates: Staying Informed on Health and Wellness - Page 3
September 18, 2026 - 16:31
Doctors Urged to Warn Patients About "Asian Glow" and Alcohol RisksMedical professionals are being encouraged to talk with patients about a common reaction to alcohol that many people dismiss as harmless. The condition often called `Asian glow` causes facial...
September 17, 2026 - 17:39
Vermont Provider Settles Medicaid Fund Misconduct Claims for $390,000A southern Vermont healthcare organization has agreed to pay more than $390,000 to resolve allegations that it improperly managed Medicaid funds. Health Care & Rehabilitation Services of...
September 17, 2026 - 12:41
Augusta University Adds First Undergraduate Public Health DegreeAugusta University will offer its first undergraduate degree in public health after the state Board of Regents approved the program. The new Bachelor of Science in Public Health is designed to...
September 16, 2026 - 17:40
Van Orden praises ‘high-quality’ GOP rural healthcare program as Medicaid cuts loomRepresentative Derrick Van Orden recently praised a Republican rural healthcare program as high quality, even as significant Medicaid cuts move forward in Congress. The Wisconsin lawmaker...
September 16, 2026 - 13:18
Central Maine Healthcare Faces Scrutiny Over Financial Recovery TacticsOfficials at Central Maine Healthcare in Lewiston maintain that recent operational changes are necessary to keep the health system financially afloat. The organization, which operates hospitals and...
September 15, 2026 - 19:04
Onspire Health Marketing Partners with Vidscrip to Bring Provider-Recorded Video Into Patient Engagement ProgramsOnspire Health Marketing announced a partnership with Vidscrip that allows healthcare practices to add provider-recorded video to automated patient communications, practice websites, and digital...
September 15, 2026 - 14:05
AI Project Aims to Make Medication Safer for WomenA research team led by Michigan State University has received more than $4.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to develop new tools that could change how medications are prescribed to...
September 14, 2026 - 17:51
DOL Issues Guidance on Mental Health Parity ComplianceOn September 8, 2026, the Employee Benefits Security Administration of the Department of Labor released Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2026-03. This bulletin aims to clarify compliance requirements...
September 14, 2026 - 12:59
Federal Funds Aim to Connect Rural Pharmacists with Healthcare ProvidersThe Ohio Pharmacy Association has received millions of dollars in federal funding to improve connectivity between rural pharmacists and other healthcare providers. The money is meant to help close...
September 13, 2026 - 22:03
El Paso VA Takes Mental Health Support on the Road for VeteransSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the El Paso VA Health Care System took its message of support into the community. Staff members organized a motorcycle ride aimed at connecting...
September 13, 2026 - 14:50
WHO Taps Dr Vanessa Kerry to Lead Health Resilience EffortsThe World Health Organization has appointed Dr Vanessa Kerry as its new envoy for health resilience, tasking her with strengthening health systems as countries face growing pressure on funding and...
September 12, 2026 - 17:11
Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Faces FTC Lawsuit, Is The Stock Now A Bargain?Hims & Hers Health is dealing with serious legal trouble after the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit on July 29, 2026. The complaint alleges improper handling of health data and questionable...
September 12, 2026 - 11:38
Pennsylvania Health Insurance Rates Set to Climb Again as Regulators Cite Limited AuthorityHealth insurance premiums in Pennsylvania are expected to increase once more, continuing a trend that has strained household budgets across the state. The proposed hikes affect plans sold on the...
September 11, 2026 - 18:11
Saint Joseph Health System Marks 9/11 Anniversary with Memorial CeremonySeveral memorials took place across the region to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. One of those gatherings was held at the Saint Joseph Mishawaka Medical Center, where staff, first...
September 11, 2026 - 01:58
Study Suggests Caring for Grandchildren May Boost Brain HealthNational Grandparents Day is this Sunday, and a neurologist is offering insight into a study showing how caring for your grandkids can help with brain health as you age. The research points to...
September 10, 2026 - 22:42
Burlington County Kicks Off Free Flu Shot Clinics on September 18The Burlington County Health Department has announced it will begin offering free flu vaccines to residents starting September 18. The initiative aims to protect public health and keep local...
September 10, 2026 - 18:13
County Commission approves LOI for Ascension’s acquisition of Williamson HealthThe Williamson County Board of Commissioners voted on Wednesday, Sept. 9, during a special called meeting to approve a non-binding Letter of Intent for the potential sale of Williamson Health to...
September 10, 2026 - 10:38
Law Enforcement Honors Dr. John Howard and the World Trade Center Health Program Team With ‘Service Above Self’ Award on 9/11The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation, working alongside the Police Unity Tour and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, has announced that the World Trade Center Health...
September 9, 2026 - 20:37
SSM St. Mary's nurses in Madison file federal labor complaint against health systemThe complaint, filed with the National Labor Relations Board, claims that SSM Health engaged in unfair labor practices. According to the nurses, the health system overstepped legal boundaries while...
September 9, 2026 - 05:56
COVID-19 infections rise across California as health officials urge vaccinationsCalifornia is seeing a noticeable uptick in COVID-19 infections this month, prompting state health leaders to remind residents about the importance of staying current with their vaccinations. The...
September 8, 2026 - 23:43
Central Health to vote on proposed property tax increase for Travis CountyAustin-area property owners may see another increase on their tax bills next year. Central Health, the hospital district serving Travis County, is moving toward a vote on a proposed property tax...
September 8, 2026 - 23:18
Q2 Earnings Outperformers: Cencora (NYSE:COR) And The Rest Of The Health Insurance Providers StocksThe second quarter earnings season has come and gone, and for investors, the results paint a clear picture of which companies are gaining traction. While the broader market has had its ups and...
September 8, 2026 - 04:39
Gibson Gives strikes the right chord with Vanderbilt Health for healingGibson Gives, the charitable arm of the guitar maker, has handed over five Epiphone acoustic guitars to the Vanderbilt Musicians and Performing Artists Clinic in Nashville. The donation is meant to...
September 7, 2026 - 01:03
What Jackie Phillips Carter meant to the Middletown areaSome people know their future career plans before they`re old enough to drive. Jackie Phillips Carter was one of them. She spent her teenage years volunteering at a local hospital, and that early...
September 6, 2026 - 05:57
McCrabb: Middletown health commissioner embraced career as ‘a calling’Some people know their future career plans before they`re old enough to drive. For Dr. Jennifer McCrabb, that clarity came early, and it never wavered. After more than two decades in public service...
September 5, 2026 - 21:15
CTE Research Puts NFL's Long-Term Health Toll Back in the SpotlightAs NFL teams wrap up the 2026 preseason and set their sights on opening weekend, a fresh wave of medical research is forcing a sobering conversation about the sport`s lasting physical toll. Dr....
September 5, 2026 - 01:22
New measles cases associated with metro Atlanta day care outbreak confirmed, health officials sayHealth officials in Georgia have confirmed three additional measles cases linked to an ongoing outbreak at a metro Atlanta day care facility. The new infections bring the total number of confirmed...
September 4, 2026 - 03:40
Goldfish crackers are getting a makeover as new health trends reshape the snack aisleCampbell`s is giving its iconic Goldfish crackers a serious update, rolling out new gluten-free, whole-grain, and protein-packed versions of the beloved snack. The move comes as the company tries...
September 3, 2026 - 04:18
DOH-Miami-Dade Lifts Water Quality Health Advisory - Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade CountyThe Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has officially lifted the water quality health advisory that was previously in place for Crandon Park North, located in Key Biscayne. The...
September 2, 2026 - 10:27
Father stunned by daughter's role in deadly Times Square stabbing spreeThe father of the woman accused in the deadly Times Square stabbing spree says he is completely stunned by the charges and cannot comprehend what led to the violence. In an interview with...