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US health care is rife with high costs and deep inequities, and that’s no accident – a public health historian explains how the system was shaped to serve profit and politicians
A few years ago, a student in my history of public health course asked why her mother couldn’t afford insulin without insurance, despite having a full-time job. I told her what I’ve come to believe: The U.S. health care system was deliberately...

National cancer survivor month: Growing number of people have overcome cancer
SHREVEPORT, La. - It's national cancer survivor month, a time to recognize the growing number of people who have overcome cancer. According to a report from the American Cancer Society, an estimated 18.6 million people in the U.S. Are living with...

Healthcare Authority Newsletter - June 2025 #1
News Briefs Healthcare M&A Expected to Rebound, Post-Acute Care to See Most Economic uncertainties may have put a damper on healthcare M&A during the first quarter of the year, but many still expect a rebound as 2025 progresses. About 20 percent...

‘This is a public health emergency’
The number of residents in need of dialysis could soon eclipse the territory’s ability to administer the treatment, BVI Health Services Authority CEO Dr. June Samuel warned Friday at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. “This is a public health...

Finally, One Of The US' Top Public Health Experts Is On The Record Saying COVID Policies Don't Work
Finally. The truth is out there. After years and years and years of waiting. After all the mandates, the punishments. The gaslighting. The fighting. Watching the media endlessly repeat the same disproven talking points from Anthony Fauci, the CDC,...

San Diego infectious disease expert warns new CDC vaccine panel could threaten public health
On Monday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismantled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and named new members, raising concern among public health experts. The group helps...
Dr. Theresa Tam To Step Down as Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Next
Ottawa, ON — Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer and one of the most prominent national figures during the COVID-19 pandemic, will officially step down from her role at the end of next week, concluding a pivotal chapter in...

Community members rally in Springdale to show solidarity with immigrants amid national tensions
Hundreds showed up to show their support for immigrants in the wake of ICE raids across the country. SPRINGDALE, Ark — On Friday evening, more than a hundred people gathered in Springdale to show support for immigrants across the United States —...

5 top FTSE 100 stocks offering plenty of global growth for an ISA
The FTSE 100 is made up of the largest companies listed in London. But this doesn’t mean that most stocks are UK-focused, far from it. In fact, it’s quite straightforward to build a Stocks and Shares ISA portfolio of FTSE 100 shares that offer...

Episode 10: How Healthcare Can Fight Back With Identity-first Security
AHA’s Preferred Cybersecurity & Risk Providers Bringing Value Podcast In this episode, John Riggi, the AHA’s National Advisor for Cybersecurity and Risk is joined by David Bardan, GM & Head of Healthcare of CLEAR and James (Jim) Bowie, Chief...

Summer Allergies: A Rising Global Health Challenge
Summer allergies are a growing global health concern, affecting millions of people each year. Summer allergies come in several forms, each triggered by specific environmental factors. Due to climate change, rising temperatures and longer pollen...

Minnesota Democrats push back against planned VA healthcare cuts
A veterans town hall organized by the Minnesota DFL and the Democratic National Committee Friday carried the message that celebrating the military rings hollow if you’re ignoring the veterans who served. BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (FOX 9) - A veterans...

National accreditation solidifies MSU-Meridian nursing program’s commitment to regional healthcare
Contact: Harriet Laird STARKVILLE, Miss.—The Master of Science in Nursing program at Mississippi State University-Meridian has been granted national accreditation—with no compliance concerns—following review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing...

City expects public health advisory over E. coli in creeks to be lifted next week
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - An update from the City of Toledo on Friday said water testing shows a significant improvement in Delaware Creek and Swan Creek. It comes after water quality testing last week showed more than 2,000 times the safe limit of E....

The Responsible AI Institute Appoints Global Advisor to Support Trusted and Scalable AI Adoption Across Industries
The Responsible AI Institute Appoints Global Advisor to Support Trusted and Scalable AI Adoption Across Industries June 10, 2025 - The Responsible AI Institute (RAI Institute), a global and member-driven non-profit dedicated to enabling successful...

Everight Diagnostics at 20: Two Decades of Redefining Healthcare Innovation in Nigeria
One of Nigeria’s most respected medical diagnostics providers, Everight Diagnostics, is celebrating 20 years of transformative impact in the nation’s healthcare landscape. Founded in 2005, the company has grown from a modest facility into a...

Why Australia’s healthcare future depends on technology
Australia’s health system is rightly celebrated for its world-class outcomes, but beneath the surface, it is straining under the weight of rising costs, workforce burnout and shortages, and growing demand. At the same time, the health system is...

Washington AG Supports Newsom's Efforts Against National Guard Deployment
(The Center Square) – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has filed an amicus brief in support of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s legal effort to prevent President Donald Trump from deploying the state’s National Guard to protect federal...

BRI-empowered youth innovation platform launches in Chengdu to boost global sci-tech exchange
A group photo of the participants at the Ninth Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop on June 12, 2025. Photo: Courtesy of Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and Teacher Workshop The Ninth Belt and Road Teenager Maker Camp and...

Sarawak steps into global biomedical arena with launch of research society
Dr Samuel Ting Chuo Yew KUCHING (June 14): The Sarawak Society for Cell and Gene Therapy Research (SSCTR) has been officially launched, marking a significant step forward in positioning Sarawak as a contributor to the global biomedical innovation...