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One of Louisiana’s four Medicaid plans might no longer cover treatment at the state’s largest healthcare network, Ochsner Health System, after Dec. 1, potentially affecting 70,000 people.
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Julie O'Donoghue (via Louisiana Illuminator)
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10/13/26
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Genetic variants associated with natural red hair may influence pain perception and responses to certain anesthetic and pain medications, but the effect varies considerably from person to person.
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Dr. Michael Sabia (via PhillyVoice)
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10/13/26
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A new lawsuit against MultiCare accuses Tacoma General Hospital security of taking a father to the ground as he tried to reach his son, who was battling cancer.
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10/13/26
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Out & About in RI: Senior Agenda Coalition of RI - The Age of Influence (Photos)
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Nancy Thomas (via RINewsToday.com)
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10/13/26
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The “indefinite” strike could have gone until the two sides reached a contract agreement.
The post Brigham nurses postpone scheduled strike to vote on hospital’s ‘best and final’ offer …
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Brendan Nordstrom (via Boston.com - Local News)
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10/12/26
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — One year after being diagnosed with cancer, a 15-year-old Virginia Beach girl is using her battle with Stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma to inspire and help other young …
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Angela Bohon (via WAVY)
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10/12/26
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There is no public health threat at this time, officials said, but farmers should keep a close eye on their cattle.
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Via KING5
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10/12/26
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Pennsylvania’s Franklin County coroner today reported a measles-associated death in a 39-year-old woman with several health conditions, the state’s sixth death linked to the disease.
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Reuters (via Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
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10/12/26
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Survivors share their stories during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County, highlighting the ongoing struggle and need for community support.
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Via WCNC
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10/12/26
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Vandalia Health will be recognizing the lives of children who made an impact on others. Vandalia Health announced that CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital will team up …
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Keith Conner (via Morgan Messanger - WV)
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10/12/26
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Pope Leo says he is having surgery related to a lung nodule detected during routine checkups. Lung nodules are often not cancerous, but may require a biopsy or removal for proper diagnosis.
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Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice)
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10/12/26
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The University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing has received a $3 million federal grant to expand nursing education and prepare students to work in rural and underserved communities across …
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ThisIsReno (via This Is Reno)
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10/12/26
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Raw milk consumption has become more popular, but a prominent medical group wants sales to be banned
The American Academy of Pediatrics says raw milk sales should be banned, because consuming raw milk can lead to serious foodborne illnesses that can result in hospitalization and death.
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Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice)
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10/12/26
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The Opioid Task Force is scheduled to host a free online workshop regarding the clinical insights, risks, and regulatory landscape of kratom.
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Ashley Shook (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/12/26
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Cases of shigellosis are rising, and health experts warn some strains are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.
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Rob Taub (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/12/26
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On this week's episode of Kids These Days RVA, hosts Delaney Hall and Katie Wells chat with VCU Health's Kaitlyn Haynie to learn more about food safety.
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MaryCatherine Price (via WRIC ABC 8News)
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10/12/26
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Philadelphia's health department has started a campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and available resources in wake of the Cornell University rape case. In the suburbs, Main Line Health …
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Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice)
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10/12/26
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An Oregon woman's life was transformed by medical complications after a hysterectomy led to devastating infections, amputations and paralysis.
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Via WCNC
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10/11/26
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The Council on Black Health today released Law and Policy Strategies to Advance Black Health: An Advocacy Roadmap for the Council on Black Health Policy Roundtable, giving state and local advocates …
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nathan (via Los Angeles Sentinel)
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10/11/26
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Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses have postponed their indefinite strike and will vote on a contract deal with Mass General Brigham that leaves out a key demand, their union announced late Saturday …
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Alison Kuznitz (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/11/26
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