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Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine and One Health Innovation District expansion aims to strengthen workforce pipeline
The dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine says the development of the One Health Research Institute could help address the industry’s labor shortage. Dr. Bret Marsh says the effort is part of a larger statewide push to increase workforce retention. “It’ll be attractive to students, faculty, and staff,” he says. “We’re looking at the potential for […]
‘Medicare for All’ message attracts voters buckling under medical bills
Rising private insurance costs are pushing voters toward midterm candidates who support universal, government-funded healthcare.
‘Medicare for All’ message attracts voters buckling under medical bills
Support for Medicare for All is at its highest in at least a decade, according to a new KFF poll. The survey found two-thirds of Americans now favor expanding the government health program that largely covers seniors (about half of whom are enrolled in private plans through Medicare Advantage).
Idaho health insurance premiums see big jump for 2027
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) released its 2027 rates for Individual and Small Group Health Plans on the health insurance exchange, with both going up by an average of 12%. “Despite national pressures and ongoing medical inflation, Idaho’s health insurance market remains highly competitive and stable,” Director Dean Cameron said in a news release. […]
ELRIG and The Protein Society announce keynote speakers for Protein Sciences in Drug Discovery 2026
ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization dedicated to the global drug discovery community, and The Protein Society, an international, not-for-profit, scholarly society, with the mission to provide forums for the advancement of research into protein structure, function, design and applications, today announced the keynote speakers for Protein Sciences in Drug Discovery 2026.
From Gene Therapy to Whole-Body Health: Major ENT Research Coming to Los Angeles
More than 5,000 ear, nose and throat specialists will gather in Los Angeles to share new research and advances in hearing, sleep, breathing, head and neck care, gene therapy and other emerging areas of medicine.
Fidelis Care Earns 4 Stars in NCQA's Medicaid Health Plan Ratings 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, announced today its...
Direct Relief Invests in Community Birth Centers to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health
Direct Relief is expanding its support for maternal and newborn health in the United States through new investments in nonprofit community birth centers providing care in medically underserved comm…
Knowing your family health history matters more than you may think
Your family health history can help doctors spot medical risks early and shape a more personalized path for your care.
Knowing your family health history matters more than you may think
Your family health history can help doctors spot medical risks early and shape a more personalized path for your care.
Knowing your family health history matters more than you may think
Your family health history can help doctors spot medical risks early and shape a more personalized path for your care.
Knowing your family health history matters more than you may think
Your family health history can help doctors spot medical risks early and shape a more personalized path for your care.
The Nobel boys club (again)
All six Nobel awardees in physiology or medicine, physics, and chemistry this year were men. Women make up 4% of laureates since the award’s inception.
Protein sciences in drug discovery 2026
ELRIG’s Protein Sciences in Drug Discovery 2026 meeting will be held at GSK Stevenage (UK) on November 10th-11th 2026.
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise. Such work can
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise. Such work can
St. Mary’s Health Care System opens new facility
St. Mary’s Health Care System opened a new medical office building Tuesday on Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville, according to a press release. The new facility houses three St. Mary’s
Medical Debt Is Crushing Hospital Patients in Los Angeles. Public Health Officials May Have a Fix.
In Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can’t pay.
A rural Northwest Oklahoma hospital is bringing back maternity care. Can it survive healthcare cuts?
Newman Memorial hopes the model it’s building can sustain access despite looming reductions to federal Medicaid spending signed into law last year alongside the dollars fueling its project.
Medical debt Is crushing hospital patients in L.A County. Health officials may have a fix
In Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can’t pay.
Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
In Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.
‘Medicare for All’ Is Back. Now Comes the Hard Part.
At a time when more than 100 million Americans carry medical debt, it’s easy to get behind a promise of free, or free-ish, no-hassle health care. But turning an inspirational slogan into law gets gnarly.
The Math Singularity Is Here, and Science May Be Next
OpenAI has released an extraordinary body of mathematical work produced by an unreleased frontier model: 722 manuscripts spanning 372 research families across fields including number theory, complexity theory, and mathematical physics. Each result required, on average, the equivalent of roughly three hours of ChatGPT Pro reasoning. A New Era of Discovery We may be witnessing the beginnings of a “math singularity”: a point at which machine-generated discovery accelerates beyond humanity’s ability to independently reproduce, verify, or fully absorb it. If frontier models can generate hundreds of meaningful results in the time it takes a human researcher to investigate one, the constraint will no longer be producing new mathematics. It will be our capacity to validate, interpret, and integrate it. This does not make mathematicians obsolete. It changes their role. They may increasingly serve as guides, critics, and meaning-makers. Increasingly, they will decide which questions matter, determining which results can be trusted, and explaining why they are important. Mathematical insight may become abundant, while human judgment becomes more valuable than ever. Mathematics May Be Only the Beginning Every scientific discipline could eventually experience a similar acceleration. AI systems could generate and test hypotheses, connect findings across specialized fields, and explore possibilities at a scale no human research community could match. In medicine, imagine models identifying overlooked disease mechanisms, designing drugs and clinical trials, personalizing treatments, or discovering cures in months rather than decades. In materials science, AI could help create better batteries and cleaner industrial processes. In climate science, it could accelerate advances in energy, forecasting, and carbon removal. In biology, it could uncover relationships hidden across enormous genomic and molecular datasets. The result would not simply be faster research. It could expand the frontier of what is scientifically possible. The New Bottleneck Scientific discovery, however, is not the same as scientific progress. A medical breakthrough must still survive laboratory testing, clinical trials, regulatory scrutiny, manufacturing constraints, and real-world deployment. As machine-generated ideas multiply, the bottleneck may shift from producing breakthroughs to validating them safely and translating them into practice. We may soon have more hypotheses than laboratories can test, more drugs than clinical trials can evaluate, and more mathematical results than experts can review. That imbalance will require better systems for automated verification, reproducible research, prioritization, peer review, and collaboration between AI and domain experts. The importance of OpenAI’s work is not merely the number of manuscripts produced. It offers a glimpse of a world in which intelligence can explore thousands of intellectual paths in parallel. If ideas cease to be scarce, humanity’s defining challenge will be deciding which are true, which matter, and how to turn them into progress. The math singularity is not the end of human inquiry. It is the beginning of a new kind—one in which machines expand the frontier of knowledge and humans decide where it should lead. Subscribe Share Leave a comment
Ipsos Health Service Report 2026
Since 2018, Ipsos has been tracking perceptions of the quality of healthcare systems, the biggest health issues and the biggest public health problems.
I’m a pediatrician in Michigan, and here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health
In medicine, poverty is often screened for, documented and then ignored as a “social” issue outside the scope of medicine.
5 Takeaways From the First Iowa Senate Debate
In a top Senate battleground, Representative Ashley Hinson, the Republican nominee, sparred with Josh Turek, her Democratic rival, on policy issues ranging from Medicaid to term limits.
Lehigh Acres residents voice support for proposed Lee Health emergency department
Lee Health has revealed plans for a new emergency department and outpatient medical offices in Lehigh Acres, aiming to meet the growing community's healthcare needs.
Trump administration paving way for temporary sale of some unapproved peptides
Food and Drug Administration scientists and some medical experts have raised alarms about increasing access to certain peptides.
GLP-1s: the science behind today’s weight-loss drugs
The medicines reshaping obesity treatment grew out of research into how the body handles a meal. Long before weekly weight-loss injections became familiar, scientists were studying signals that travel from the intestine to the pancreas, helping it release insulin when nutrients arrive.
Measles, the outbreak at the intersection of politics and medicine
Most of us have never had to worry about measles. The name itself sounds rather medieval, and we’re happy to adopt a similar attitude toward the disease. It seems like something that plagues the history books, but has no bearing on our daily lives, yet you may have heard it discussed more often lately. So, what exactly is going on with measles in America?
UMC, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center trade statements in OB-GYN doctor dispute
University Medical Center and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are exchanging public statements about OB-GYN services following the recent departure of two doctors.
Push to increase access in N.Y. to mental health treatments
The announcement is in the wake of President Donald Trump’s April 2026 executive order accelerating medical treatments for serious mental illness.
Baptist Health Breaks Ground on New Home of Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute and Announces $75 Million Total Gift to Neuroscience Research and Care - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Stephen Blumenthal, Board Chair, Baptist Health Foundation ,Alex Villoch, Chief Executive Officer, Baptist Health Foundation ,Michael McDermott, M.D., System Chief Executive of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care, Chief Medical […]
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren't eligible. Critics see a political stunt
President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion.
Evening of Purpose helps fight complex disease
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MS CENTER Aurora News: The simplest way to describe Multiple Sclerosis is that it is a complex, unpredictable disease for which there is no cure. On a deeper dive, medical professionals will say it’s a cruel disease, one where the immune system attacks the central nervous system, affecting the brain, spinal cord and optic […]
Financially troubled Redeemer Health failed to make a bond payment on Sept. 1
The Montgomery County nonprofit that owns Holy Redeemer Medical Center in Abington Township said it is working on "a reorganization of our hospital system to ensure its continued viability."
Lancaster General Health serves Amish families with special outreach programs
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health meets regularly with Amish bishops to help provide culturally-appropriate care to the Amish community.
The Science Behind the Nobel-Winning Technology That Controls Neurons With Light
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience, but its origins come from an entirely brainless organism—an alga.
RWJBarnabas Health Opens Sixth Food Farmacy and First in Southern Region
On September 8, 2026, RWJBarnabas Health opened the system’s sixth Food Farmacy at Monmouth Medical Center to provide patients with nutritious foods and individualized nutrition counseling from registered dietitians to support long-term health and well-being.
Science on Target: Q3 Research We Fund
$2.4 million Invested in Biomarker Innovation ALS is a heterogeneous disease with distinct subpopulations of cases clustering together based on common underlying biology and with distinct differences in the clinical time course and manifestation of disease. Biomarkers are therefore critical for enabling precision medicine to deliver the right therapy to the right individual at the […]
President Trump’s $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions aren’t eligible. Critics see a political stunt.
President Donald Trump says his administration will make one-time payments of $90 per person to help more than 20 million Medicare enrollees pay for their Part B premiums. It will cost about $2 billion.
RWJBarnabas Health and Local Elected Officials Partner for Food Distribution Event
In September at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Essex County Branch Brook Park, RWJBarnabas Health and Clara Maass Medical Center joined Senator Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, Assemblywoman Carmen Morales and Assemblyman Michael Venezia to distribute 180 boxes filled with healthy produce, eggs, bread and more to community members.
University of Delaware leads $21M program exploring AI in health care
A five-year program centered at the University of Delaware will explore how AI could help medical experts improve physical rehabilitation.
KFF Midterms Data Presentation: What Do Voters Think About Health Care Now?
Join KFF for a virtual event at Noon ET on Wednesday, October 14, featuring KFF public opinion and survey experts who will provide analysis and insights on the latest findings from recent public opinion surveys about health care issues in advance of the midterms, including current public sentiment about Medicare-for-All and how it compares historically. After the presentation, experts will take questions from attendees.
This is what the 2026 Nobel prize for chemistry is all about
The Nobel prize in chemistry 2026 has been awarded to two scientists, Henri B Kagan at Paris-Sud University in France and Kensō Soai at Tokyo University of Science in Japan. Their discoveries showed how chemical reactions can produce an overwhelming excess of one of two mirror image forms of a molecule. Science journalist Linda Geddes tells Madeleine Finlay how this has become an important tool in drug development, allowing a greater understanding of how medicines work in the body
People on weight-loss drugs report fingernails falling off as researchers uncover surprising link
Nail discoloration was reported by 46% of GLP-1 users versus 17% of non-users, while scalp inflammation accompanied hair loss in most medication users studied.
Trump’s $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it’s a political stunt
Less than one-third of all Medicare recipients are eligible for the payouts.
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it's a political stunt
President Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out.
Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it's a political stunt
President Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out.
DeWine praises success of Appalachian Children’s Health Initiative
The innovative program brought over $64 million in transformative care to children and families in the state's Appalachian region
Arkansas campaign ad sparks conservative backlash for portra...
An Arkansas campaign ad depicting a white man as a Medicaid recipient who refuses to work has sparked a conservative backlash, reviving debate over the racializ...
Nicolás Maduro's wife wants out of jail to address heart condition
Ousted Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores wants to move from jail to house arrest for medical care. Prosecutors say she wants special treatment.
Covering the Cost: The cost of health insurance plans and Medicare
Annalisa Burgos talks with health insurance and Medicare expert Martha Khlopin, about what you need to know when enrolling in a health plan and shifting from employer-paid insurance to Medicare.
Earth Science Tech (ETST) Building on Synergies Between Healthcare Related Subsidiaries to Generate Dependable and Growing Revenue
Austin, Texas, October 7th, 2026, FinanceWireEarth Science Tech (OTCQB: ETST), a strategic holding company that brings together innovative businesses across the healthcare, pharmacy, technology and telemedicine, real estate, and consumer products spaces, operates Avenvi LLC, a real estate and asset…
Medicare Advantage plans cut as CVS Health and WellSense leave N.H.
Options for Medicare Advantage plans are shrinking again in New Hampshire, with two major providers — CVS Health and BMC, which offers WellSense — leaving the state as of January 1. A fairly new firm, Devoted Health, will start providing plans in portions of the state. These do not include Coos County, which won’t have […]
Travis Barker in hospital, reveals health update in new photos
For Travis Barker, love is the best medicine.
Health records link ADHD to more than fourfold higher risk of later cognitive impairment
A new study led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers finds that adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia ...
Health organization in Wichita gives more than $1M for Kansas medical students
Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation has given more than $1 million to Kansas Health Science University through an endowed scholarship fund established to benefit medical students.
Health organization in Wichita gives more than $1M to benefit Kansas medical students
Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation has given more than $1 million to Kansas Health Science University through an endowed scholarship fund established to benefit medical students.
Health organization in Wichita gives more than $1M for Kansas medical students
Wichita’s Riverside Health Foundation has given more than $1 million to Kansas Health Science University through an endowed scholarship fund established to benefit medical students.
What Do Health and Wellness Influencers Post About?
Just over half of health and wellness content on social media focuses on healthy living, while about a third discusses medical topics. And 38% of posts have a product or service promotion.
Why you’re voting on how medical clinics spend their money
California’s Prop 44 limits how medical clinics spend on administrative expenses. A healthcare union argues some are shortchanging patient services.
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology Went to a Technique That Lets Scientists Control the Brain With Light
Neuroscientific advances follow a pattern of visualizing the brain, measuring its function and then controlling it. Optogenetics may lead to a new era of medical treatment.
The people of UTC: Get to know Center for Wellbeing Director Lucy White
Lucy White is back at the UTC with a new role and the same goal of helping students take care of themselves. White, the new director of the Center for Wellbeing, previously worked at UTC in 2022 as assistant director for education and suicide prevention. After the grant-funded position ended, she spent three and a half years at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center counseling medical students and residents.
Claudia Lucchinetti Named Executive Vice President
Claudia F. Lucchinetti, M.D., Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and the UT Dell Medicine Health System The University of Texas at Austin has
Gastro Health and House Rx Announce Launch of Medically Integrated Dispensing
/PRNewswire/ -- House Rx, the leader in medically integrated dispensing solutions for specialty care clinics, and Gastro Health, one of the nation's largest...
Ankeny council approves agreement for Accumold expansion; groundbreaking today
The Ankeny City Council has approved the development agreement with Accumold for the company’s expansion of its facility in Ankeny. Accumold, which makes small plastic parts for the medical, microelectronics, and optics industries, plans to build a 50,000-square-foot addition to its campus at 1711 SE Oralabor Road. Company officials have said the expansion, the second…
‘A tsunami and an earthquake’: Rural health care braces for Medicaid cuts
North Shore Health and other health care providers are bracing for the effects of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Changes to Medicaid from the new law are being phased in over several years, with some provisions extending into 2028. In Minnesota, however, some eligibility restrictions took effect Oct. 1....
HEALTH Yeah! Episode 36: Think Midwives Are Just for Birth? Think Again!
Learn what midwives really do as Stony Brook Midwives clear up common misconceptions and explain the benefits of midwife-led care.
Delaware details still slim as Penn Medicine plans new surgery centers
Penn Medicine unveiled a new plan to bring 18 ambulatory surgical centers to the region. Details remain slim on what's coming to Delaware.
Former CT resident admits to health care fraud. She caused almost $1.3M in losses to Medicaid
She allegedly participated in a scheme to defraud health care benefit programs by submitting fraudulent claims from the company she owned and operated.
'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills
Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.
‘Medicare for All’ Message Attracts Voters Buckling Under Medical Bills
The idea of scrapping the U.S. health insurance system for a massive expansion of government-funded healthcare isn’t new. But voters hit by ballooning private health insurance costs are rallying behind midterm candidates calling for universal coverage.
New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health Organization
Bone and Joint Health Awareness
Protecting Your Bones and Joints for the Long Run Bone and Joint Health National Action Week, observed the third week in October, raises awareness about the prevention, management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. Betty Vale, a family and orthopedic nurse practitioner at UT Health East Texas Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute, shares simple steps people…
ANF Investigates: Allegiance Health plans to sell 2 struggling Acadiana hospitals
Allegiance Health Management plans to sell four financially struggling rural hospitals in Louisiana, including two in Acadiana, at the directive of the Louisiana Department of Health. The two Acadiana hospitals involved are Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. Both facilities have dealt with a number of problems, including unpaid payroll taxes, broken equipment, overdue bills, the loss of doctors and staff, and a shortage of critical supplies.
ANF Investigates: Allegiance Health plans to sell 2 struggling Acadiana hospitals
Allegiance Health Management plans to sell four financially struggling rural hospitals in Louisiana, including two in Acadiana, at the directive of the Louisiana Department of Health. The two Acadiana hospitals involved are Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. Both facilities have dealt with a number of problems, including unpaid payroll taxes, broken equipment, overdue bills, the loss of doctors and staff, and a shortage of critical supplies.
ANF Investigates: Allegiance Health plans to sell 2 struggling Acadiana hospitals
Allegiance Health Management plans to sell four financially struggling rural hospitals in Louisiana, including two in Acadiana, at the directive of the Louisiana Department of Health. The two Acadiana hospitals involved are Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and Acadian Medical Center in Eunice. Both facilities have dealt with a number of problems, including unpaid payroll taxes, broken equipment, overdue bills, the loss of doctors and staff, and a shortage of critical supplies.
PTSD, Health-Related Social Needs Together Increase Cognitive Risks Significantly in Veterans
A recent study asked a question critically important to VHA clinicians: Are post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and health-related social needs (HRSNs) associated with incident mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias among U.S. veterans?
OU Health alerts patients after data breach involving former employee
OU Health has informed patients about a data breach after a former employee accessed sensitive medical records without authorization over several months.
Minors break into medicine room, assault officers at Chandler mental health facility, police say
Three minors were arrested after two separate assaults Sunday night inside an East Valley mental health center, police said.
New program brings mental health, medical care to unhoused people in Charlotte
Doctors appointments being offered in the community
Senate candidate Andrews says Medicaid cuts 'will be devastating' to SC
In Greer, U.S. Senate candidate Annie Andrews discussed what she calls America's 'broken healthcare system' and shared ideas for making it better.
Health Brief: Medical devices join Trump’s tariff bargain
Plus: Trump administration turns up the heat on price transparency enforcement
Allegiance Health to sell four Louisiana hospitals, including Minden Medical Center
Allegiance Health Management announced Oct. 5 it plans to sell four Louisiana hospitals in a move the company says will help the facilities remain sustainable long-term.
I’m Convinced That Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Actually Care About Our Armed Service Members
If the Secretary of Talking About War would take a few hours off from preparing Instagram videos, he’d notice that the military medical system is failing his troops in the Middle East.
Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander on LBs coach William Inge
Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander explained the meaning of "Inge Built" as LBs coach William Inge deals with serious medical issues.
Utah approves slew of health AI pilots for drug management, women’s health
The state has expanded its controversial healthcare AI program with three new pilots that could ultimately see the technology provide care plans and medications without human review.
UNC Health's Cary campus to offer a variety of care including cancer, heart and vascular and OB-GYN
The medical facility will offer cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, OB-GYN services, imaging, laboratory services and a pharmacy.
UNC Health building a new medical campus near Research Triangle Park
The campus will eventually have a 152-bed community hospital in Durham off N.C. 55, just outside Wake County, Cary and RTP.
Offering “Some Hope” and Medical Support, Health Providers Care for Nepal’s Flood Survivors
The woman was trying to make her breathing medicine last, a drop at a time. She had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and feared running out. By the time she reached Dr. Alok Pradhan’s team in …
Older voters prioritize Social Security, Medicare and afford...
A new AARP poll finds New Hampshire voters over 50 are highly motivated, focused on affordability and Social Security, and key to the outcome of the state’s top...
Kettering Health will no longer be in-network with Anthem's Medicare plans in 2027
Ohio has a free independent hotline at 800-686-1578 to help people compare Medicare plans during open enrollment.
UNC Health Begins Construction of West Cary Campus
A medical office building and parking deck will open in 2028, followed by a hospital in 2032.
Prisma Health merges with South Carolina Internal Medicine
An Irmo healthcare practice is joining Prisma Health on Nov. 1.
Nighttime bathroom trips and hidden health issues
Getting out of bed to go use the restroom is common but repeated trips could signal underlying issues. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike explains.
Traumatic brain injuries: The science behind them
Centre of Neuro Skills Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Ashley talks about warnings to watch for and what recovery can look like.
Most Americans support switch to Medicare for all health insurance
NEW YORK >> Most Americans now favor government-paid health insurance for all, according to a new poll, as voters across party lines see major healthcare reforms as a priority less than a month before midterm elections to decide control of Congress.
Tritec holds groundbreaking for newest phase at Station Yards
Tritec Real Estate breaks ground on Phase 2C of Station Yards in Ronkonkoma, adding 285 apartments and medical office space.
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (October 6, 2026)
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia (October 5, 2026) Location: Irkutsk, Russia Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of press reports from the Irkutsk region of suspected pneumonic plague resulting in the death of an individual and of associated quarantine measures in, and closures of, hospitals in Irkutsk. We continue to track the situation closely. The U.S. government has limited ability to help U.S. citizens in Russia, especially outside of Moscow. U.S. government personnel may face additional restrictions for personal and official travel to specific regions due to health and security concerns. The State Department’s Level 4 Travel Advisory (Do Not Travel) for Russia remains in place and states U.S. citizens currently in Russia should depart immediately. U.S. citizens planning travel to Russia are again strongly advised not to travel to Russia due to risk of wrongful detention and security concerns. Actions to Take: S. citizens in the area should follow the guidance of local health authorities, avoid affected facilities, and seek medical care promptly if they develop fever or respiratory symptoms. Visit the CDC Page on Plague for additional information about the disease. Visit the CDC Travelers’ Health Page for Russia for country-specific health updates. Monitor your health for 14 days following travel if you traveled to an area experiencing the outbreak. Review the S. Embassy country page for general health information. Refer to the Embassy’s list of medical providers. Check with your travel insurance provider about medical evacuation options should you fall ill while overseas. Have a plan to depart in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help. Monitor local media for updates. Be prepared to adjust your plans. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP) to receive health and security updates. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Moscow, Russia +7 495 728-5577 MoscowACS@state.gov U.S. Embassy Moscow web page State Department – Consular Affairs (+001) 888-407-4747 or (+001) 202-501-4444 Russia Country Information Follow us on Facebook and Twitter State Department – Consular Affairs 1-888-407-4747 or 1-202-501-4444