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Wages for low paid home care workers in Pa. could rise. Is it enough?
HARRISBURG — Supporters believe Pennsylvania lawmakers will include $21 million in the final budget deal to raise wages for a small group of home care workers in an industry known for low pay. The increase, pitched by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro...

Medicaid cuts could lead to these 15 Texas hospitals closing
Fifteen rural Texas hospitals are at risk of closing due to financial strain. The hospitals are considered at risk due to high Medicaid payer mix and consecutive years of negative margins. Concerns about the impact of recent healthcare legislation...

Medics' missed opportunities led to baby's death at Royal Derby Hospital
A newborn baby died after the delivery was delayed for five hours and his heart rate readings were not recognised as a concern, an inquest heard. The parents, Rosie and Mathew Disney-Wood, aged 32 and 30, had arrived at Royal Derby Hospital...

Hospital CEO talks changes after passing of bill
Officials with Benewah Community Hospital addressed coming changes to Medicaid after the passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” over the weekend. BCH CEO Burt Keltner said the changes to Medicaid in the bill could affect the payout the hospital...

Hospital issues statement following RAT INFESTATION near children's wards
Northampton General Hospital has responded after a member of staff raised concerns about signs of rats in an office near the paediatric wards. The staff member, who did not want to be named, said they first noticed the issue on Monday morning...

Medical Groups’ Suit Seeks to Reverse COVID Vaccine Guidance
Alleging that US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, is undermining vaccine confidence, six medical societies and an individual female physician have sued to reverse his decision on COVID-19 vaccines for...

Medical groups sue RFK Jr. over COVID-19 vaccine policy shift
A coalition of leading medical organizations filed a federal lawsuit yesterday challenging recent vaccine policy changes by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The lawsuit, supported by groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American...

Medical heat alert issued for Oklahoma City area
EMSA issued a third medical heat alert of 2025 for Oklahoma City. Wednesday, July 9th 2025, 10:58 am By: News 9 OKLAHOMA CITY - A medical heat alert is in effect for the Oklahoma City area. EMSA paramedics responded to 7 heat-related illness calls...

Medicine Hat man facing multiple drugs and weapons charges after arrest
File Photo/CHAT News By Jesse Gill CRIME Jul 9, 2025 | 8:57 AM A Medicine Hat man will face multiple drugs and weapons charges after being arrested by the Medicine Hat Police Service on Monday evening. At 11:15 p.m. patrol members observed a...

Medicare, Medicaid force choices for private practices
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Medical emergency contributed to fatal crash in Oakland County, deputies say
By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the...

Medical Emergency at Magic Kingdom Shuts Down Fireworks
What was supposed to be a picture-perfect Disney night took a serious turn when something went terribly wrong just moments before the fireworks were set to begin. July 8th was set up to be another enchanting evening at Magic Kingdom, with guests...
Medicine Hat heat warning remains in place Wednesday, Bow Island sets new record temperature
Cooler temperatures are forecast on Thursday. Residents under the weather alert are recommended to consider rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours of the day, take frequent breaks from the heat and spend time in cooled indoor spaces where...

Hospitality Connect raises funding to develop future industry talent
UK not-for-profit organisation Hospitality Connect has received £200k from the Savoy Educational Trust to expand its reach across the UK. The funding will boost awareness among the next generation about the diverse, exciting and rewarding...

Clinical Features of Patients with Tropheryma Whipplei Detected in Lower Respiratory Tract Samples in China
Introduction Tropheryma whipplei (TW) is a gram-positive, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)-positive, nonacid-fast bacillus that is relatively common and ubiquitous.1 TW can cause a broad spectrum of infections, ranging from asymptomatic carriage,...

Hospital doctors in England set to strike again over pay
The move comes after the doctors accepted a pay rise offer totalling 22.3 percent over two years last September, soon after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's new Labour government took power. Announcing the fresh industrial action by resident doctors...

HCM City health sector orders crackdown on fake medicated oils, skincare products
HCM CITY — The HCM City Department of Health has ordered hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical businesses to review and remove fake medicated oils and skincare products that may have infiltrated healthcare facilities. The directive follows a...

Iambic and Revolution Medicines Partner on AI Cancer Drug Discovery
Revolution Medicines, a late-stage clinical oncology company, and Iambic Therapeutics, an AI-driven drug discovery company, have announced a multi-year technology and research collaboration to pursue novel drug candidates using Iambic’s AI models....

Businessman killed outside Mitford Hospital in brutal attack
Assailants have beaten and hacked a trader to death in brutal fashion outside Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, allegedly over a dispute tied to illegal wire trading. The victim, Md Sohag, 32, ran a scrap copper and wire business in...

Expectant mothers with high risk pregnancies to have care moved from Portiuncula Hospital amid care reviews
It follows a number of critical reviews into the care of babies at the hospital. Women who have gestational diabetes, those with high-risk BMI and women who have experienced difficulties during previous labours will be scheduled to give birth in...