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'I am struggling all alone,' says a widowed Ethiopian mother of 6. Now there's hope

After months of disruption in a massive national feeding effort by global groups, there's a scramble to digitally register more than 6 million Ethiopians to make sure food aid goes to those in need. more

Willem Marx (via NPR:Health) | 9/8/24

These Are 2 of The Biggest Issues with Healthcare AI, According to an FDA Reviewer

As the FDA continues its work to ensure that AI is deployed safely within healthcare, there are a couple prevalent issues that frequently pop up, said Luke Ralston, one of the agency’s … more

Katie Adams (via MedCity News) | 9/8/24

Supreme Court’s Chevron Decision Threatens Decades of Progress in Access to Mental Health Care

The ruling, which limits federal agencies’ power to interpret ambiguous laws, now leaves crucial legislation like the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act vulnerable to court challenges, … more

Jason Hallock (via MedCity News) | 9/8/24

COVID-19 or Just Fall Allergies?

Editor’s note: This article originally ran September 22, 2021, and was updated September 9, 2024. Along with trees bursting with colorful leaves, pumpkin spice and cooler temperatures, one of the … more

Allie Gouveia (via UNC Health Talk) | 9/8/24

Rural Healthcare Goes Beyond Care: Targeting SDOH to Improve Health Outcomes

As poverty, food insecurity, inadequate housing, and complex comorbidities persist, it is essential that rural healthcare leaders have tools and systems in place to address the health of their … more

NyEela Harney (via MedCity News) | 9/8/24

As record heat sweeps the US, some people must choose between food and energy bills

By Melba Newsome KFF Health News CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the heat dome that blanketed much of the Southeast in June, Stacey Freeman used window units to cool her poorly insulated mobile home … more

KFF Health News (via North Carolina Health News) | 9/8/24

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs sickens people in 9 states

Eggs branded Milo's Poultry Farms and Tony's Fresh Market were recalled after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak that has hospitalized at least 24 people. more

Emma Bowman (via NPR:Health) | 9/7/24

First case of bird flu not directly linked to sick animals is found in Missouri

So far, there have been 14 human cases of bird flu this year. All the patients — except the one from Missouri — had been linked to sick dairy cows or poultry. more

Juliana Kim (via NPR:Health) | 9/7/24

Nurses strike vote passes at Mission Hospital with 97 percent in favor

By Jane Winik Sartwell Carolina Public Press Ninety-seven percent of nurses voted in favor of authorizing a strike at Mission Hospital in Asheville over Labor Day weekend. This display of unity … more

Carolina Public Press (via North Carolina Health News) | 9/7/24

How Data Feedback Can Aid Patient Experience in Healthcare

By actively and consistently collecting feedback, hospitals can gain rapid insights into critical areas, allowing them to track and measure patient satisfaction levels, and crucially to react to any … more

Miika Mäkitalo (via MedCity News) | 9/6/24

Nicotine innovation: pouches and beyond

Zyn, Velo and other nicotine pouches are surging in popularity — the latest in a fast-moving industry selling nicotine in smokeless forms that they claim are less harmful than traditional tobacco. more

Yuki Noguchi (via NPR:Health) | 9/6/24

StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups

Check out news from Oral Genome, Carrot Fertility, Thatch, and The Perryman Group. The post StartUPDATES: New Developments for Healthcare Startups appeared first on MedCity News. more

Stephanie Baum (via MedCity News) | 9/6/24

Boom, Now Bust: Budget Cuts and Layoffs Take Hold in Public Health

Local health department staffing grew by about 19% from 2019 to 2022, according to a report from the National Association of County and City Health Officials that studied 2,512 of the nation’s … more

Arundhati Parmar (via MedCity News) | 9/6/24

420 with CNW — Home Depot Internal Memo Indicates Company Will Stop Employee Marijuana Tests

One of the largest employers in the United States, Home Depot, is rewriting its rules regarding employee drug testing. A recent document states that the corporation is discontinuing pre-employment … more