Medical
New medical technology introduced into Perry County Schools
PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – A new type of technology is being introduced into several schools in Perry County, but it’s not the type of technology that might you might be thinking about. Its telemedicine technology allowing students to be treated by a provider right at school. The equipment has the capability to check the …
Covenant HealthCare and CMU forge 25-year deal to train medical students in Saginaw
SAGINAW, MI — Tuesday was a good day for the medical field in Saginaw, said the doctors, community leaders and medical personnel who gathered to watch two organizations form a long-term partnership. On Tuesday, July 30, Covenant HealthCare and Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine forged a 25-year partnership allowing CMU med students to train …
Paid time off for medical leave could be the next health care battle
CLOSE N.Y. senator Kirsten Gillibrand wasn’t afraid of throwing a few punches at Fox News, even as she was being broadcasted live on the news channel. USA TODAY PORTLAND, Ore. — When her husband was diagnosed with throat cancer in March, Dacia Grayber panicked. Her mind raced with questions: How would Matt Laas, her husband of …
Wearable Health Tech & Medical Device Companies & Startups in 2019
Wearable health technology may have started out as simple step counters, but medical device companies and startups have transformed these wearables into cutting-edge personal healthcare tools. Wearable technology can be worn as wrist-bands, watches, glasses or clothing – and the list doesn’t end there. Wearable tech is part of the larger digital health ecosystem Business …
Understanding your health status – Harvard Health
Although it can be difficult to have hard conversations regarding advance care planning, most people find it a relief to know they have voiced their preferences and laid the groundwork for decision making once it is complete. Coming up with an advanced care plan can be overwhelming, but it is important to take it step …
Katie Ledecky withdraws from 200-meter freestyle at FINA world championships, citing medical issues
Katie Ledecky will skip the 200-meter freestyle in South Korea. (Lee Jin-man/AP) Rick Maese Reporter covering a variety of subjects, including health and safety, Olympics, legal and political issues in sports July 22 at 8:41 PM GWANGJU, South Korea — Katie Ledecky’s ambitious program at the FINA world championships was upended Tuesday morning, when she …
Rape Survivors Sometimes Billed For Medical Forensic Exams. Why? : Shots
For 25 years, the federal Violence Against Women Act has required any state that wants to be eligible for certain federal grants to certify that the state covers the cost of medical forensic exams for people who have been sexually assaulted. Christian Science Monitor/Getty hide caption toggle caption Christian Science Monitor/Getty For 25 years, the …
Agiliti Acquires Zetta Medical Technologies
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Acquisition expands Agiliti’s clinical engineering service offerings to healthcare organizations Agiliti, Inc. (“Agiliti”), a leading, nationwide provider of healthcare technology management and service solutions, today announced it has acquired Zetta Medical Technologies, LLC (“Zetta”), a provider of medical imaging equipment services and parts, based in Lake Zurich, Ill. “Zetta’s specialized capabilities and technical …
Health Calendar | Health | pantagraph.com
Living with Loss Support Group; 4-5 p.m. Tuesday and July 23, OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac; 309-451-5925. Wellness Screenings; 7-8:30 a.m. Thursday, OSF HealthCare Saint James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac; $25 for fasting cholesterol and blood glucose, $45 if A1c is added; 815-842-4583. Walk-In Sports Physical; 4-5:30 p.m. July 15, OSF HealthCare Medical …
Bryan Health president to retire; successor named | Local Business News
Kim Russel is only 60, a relatively young age to retire. But the Bryan Health president and CEO said that’s the age she had long ago set as her goal for retirement. So the health system announced Tuesday that Russel will be stepping down early next year. “Anyone that knows me well knows that I …
