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George Mason University Launches First Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics Degree in Virginia
Health informatics is among the fastest-growing undergraduate degrees in the U.S. The George Mason University College of Health and Human Services is proud to announce the launch of the first stand-alone Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics degree in Virginia. The degree integrates health sciences, information technology, computer science, data science, and behavioral science. This …
Walk-ins welcome at health department vaccination clinics this week
GAYLORD — The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is allowing anyone over 16 to show up at its vaccination clinics this week and receive a COVID-19 vaccine. “We are trying to remove barriers anyone may have to getting vaccinated,” Lisa Peacock, health officer with the department said in a statement. “We are welcoming walk-ins at all of our clinics. …
Reproductive health is crucial going into breeding season
While farmers and ranchers have a lot on their plate and mind due to the drought, it is vital that they do not let their cattle herd’s reproductive health slip through the cracks. “I think all ranchers are a bit nervous, because things are certainly dry now and forecasts aren’t looking too promising. So I …
Not a god: Taiwan defends health minister amid uptick in COVID cases
Taiwan Health Minister Chen Shih-chung holds a news conference about Taiwan’s efforts to get into the World Health Organization in Taipei, Taiwan, May 15, 2020. REUTERS/Ann Wang Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang defended the island’s health minister on Tuesday amid a rare uptick in domestic COVID-19 infections, saying that even if he were a god reborn …
New mental health mobile unit aims to reach underserved communities in Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno Center and Anthem Blue Cross have launched a mobile mental health unit dedicated to helping underserved communities and people living in rural areas. The $100,000 mobile unit can be driven anywhere in Fresno County and can reach more than 5,000 people every month. “There’s a reason why the community …
Bartholomew County health officials boosting vaccinations with targeted messaging
COLUMBUS, Ind.––As communities continue to see slumping demand for COVID-19 vaccines, members of the Bartholomew County COVID-19 task force hope to reach out to those who haven’t gotten their shot and convince them to sign up for an appointment. “As a community, as a city, we can’t get back to doing the things that we …
Lakers’ Dennis Schröder out 10-14 days, in health and safety protocols: Sources
What this means for Schröder Jovan Buha, Lakers beat writer: This means that Schröder will essentially miss the rest of the regular season, returning for either one of the last two games or at the start of the postseason. The Lakers’ starting point guard had shifted roles with James and Davis out of the lineup, …
Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health to Host 38th Annual Advances in Developmental Pediatrics Conference – Network News, Press Releases
May 3, 2021 Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health will host the 38th annual Advances in Developmental Pediatrics Conference on May 24 to 26, 2021. The virtual conference will be led by a distinguished national faculty who will provide continuing education to address advances in diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of pediatric developmental and behavioral health conditions. …
The Crisis Plaguing Health Care Workers : Short Wave : NPR
Nurses tend to a COVID-19 patient in an intensive care unit. The pandemic may have a long-term effect on U.S. health care workers, with about 6 in 10 reporting burnout, according to a recent poll. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images Nurses tend to a COVID-19 patient in an intensive care …
The proposed cannabis law critically needs three health-based adjustments
We are united behind facts, not opinions On July 15, 2015, my world was changed forever. My beloved son Evan went to heaven. He died of a drug overdose at the age of 24. To honor my son, I started a parent support group in September of 2016. Our group has met every week, with …
