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After the Earthquakes, Venezuela Faces a Longer Health Emergency
Four months after two powerful earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, aid workers say the country is confronting a deepening health crisis. Chronic illness, disrupted medical care, and psycholo…
Reproductive health and cystic fibrosis: New guidance offers options and hope
For much of the history of cystic fibrosis (CF) care, reproductive health was not a major part of the conversation. Fertility challenges were the norm for men and women with this genetic disorder, and ...
PAHO and Special Olympics International sign framework agreement to advance inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Washington, D.C., 26 October 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have signed a Framework Agreement to strengthen cooperation on health systems that are inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Region of the Americas.
Data Readiness in Action
Learn how three states used ASTHO support to improve their data readiness in order to better respond to public health threats.
EMT training program opens new path to healthcare careers
MSU Denver, Denver Health partnership makes it easier to turn emergency medical training into college credit
State-of-the-art Bronchoscopy Laboratory will transform pulmonary care for Vanderbilt Health patients
A new 7,800-square-foot Bronchoscopy Laboratory — one of the most advanced in the country — opened Oct. 26 at Vanderbilt Health.
Regal Care nursing home conditions are ‘unacceptable,’ says Mass. public health chief
Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Robbie Goldstein joined GBH’s Morning Edition to discuss a recent report exposing a pattern of declining care at some nursing homes in the state.
Access Health CT Hosting Nine In-Person Enrollment Fairs Through November
Additional fairs will be announced for December and January, according to Access. All help is free.
Essentia Health breaks ground on new Horace clinic
The clinic, located at 7735 Jacks Way, is planned to open in late 2027.
Penn State Health reports measles exposure at Lancaster Medical Center
Penn State Health is warning individuals who visited the emergency department at Lancaster Medical Center Oct. 18 and 19 of a possible measles exposure.
Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire majority stake in Surgery Partners in $5.7B deal
Bon Secours Mercy Health is acquiring a majority share in healthcare services company Surgery Partners in a take-private deal valuing the acquiree at $5.7 billion, the organizations announced Monda | The pending deal values the short-stay surgical platform at $5.7 billion, and is the latest example of large health systems' push to build out their ambulatory networks.
Christian County Health Department Seeks Tobacco Enforcement Volunteers
The Christian County Health Department is looking for more volunteers to assist with their tobacco enforcement efforts. The agency works with law enforcement to ensure local businesses that sell tobacco products ask customers to show their ID when needed. Speaking on the WTIM Morning Show, […]
HHS Finalizes HTI-5 Deregulatory Rule to Encourage Innovation and Reduce Health IT Certification Program Compliance Costs
HHS released the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: ONC Deregulatory Actions to Unleash Prosperity (HTI-5) Final Rule.
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium invests additional $375K for tribal-led wellness efforts
The Healthy is Here program will help build a shared community smokehouse in Juneau
Funding renewed for expanded Cooperative Human Tissue Network at Vanderbilt Health
The Western Division of the Cooperative Human Tissue Network provides a customized collection of solid tissues and biofluids.
Youth Mental Health Action Lab: Strengthening School-Based Mental Health
Cross-agency teams from five states convened in Annapolis, Maryland, Oct. 7-8, for NGA’s second Youth Mental Health Action Lab focused on strengthening approaches to addressing the youth mental health crisis in schools.
Attackers kill nurse, severely injure health worker responding to Ebola case in eastern Congo
Assaults on health workers are hindering efforts to control the outbreak.
Oct. 21: Douglas County Board of Health reviews lead prevention, WIC funding and upcoming health priorities
The Douglas County Board of Health approved its consent agenda, which included agreements with hospitals, nonprofits and government agencies, and
Jon Batiste shares health update on wife's cancer battle
Even in hard times, Jon Batiste knows he can lean on love.
Jill On Money: Sticker shock season — Picking your 2027 health plan
Knowing just how big the dollars are, it’s important to spend some time focusing on your choices.
New Twin Cities Lab Changing The Landscape Of Health
Human Powered Health is strengthening its mission to help motivated people improve their health and longevity with the opening of an expansive human performance lab. Featuring an array of physiological assessments, longevity and athletic performance services, the state-of-the-art technology and health optimization services once reserved for elite athletes are now accessible and available for everyone.
AGFA HealthCare Selected by Infirmary Health to Modernize Imaging Across Its Health System
Enterprise Imaging Cloud investment advances Infirmary Health's strategy to modernize imaging, simplify radiology workflows and create a scalable foundation for continued growth.CARLSTADT, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Infirmary Health has selected Enterprise Imaging Cloud (SaaS) to modernize its radiology imaging environment and establish a foundation for a broader Enterprise Imaging strategy across the health system.
Michigan health insurance experts urge you to prepare now for open enrollment
Open enrollment for health insurance through the marketplace begins Nov. 1
Cardiovascular Health in Girls and Women Compendium
Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in women needs a new organizing framework. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women and accounts for 1 in 3 deaths, yet women’s cardiovascular care has been fragmented across specialties, life stages, and clinical guidelines, leaving female-specific risk under-recognized and inconsistently managed.
Dr. Dave offers holistic approaches to breast health
Naturopathic doctor shares ways to support breast health through diet and supplements.
Essentia Health Urgent Care-Hinckley changing names
On Nov. 1, Essentia Health will change the name of its urgent care in Hinckley to Essentia Health Walk-in Care-Hinckley.
What You Learn in Preschool May Affect Your Mental Health Nearly 20 Years Later
Tracking 356 Head Start preschoolers for nearly 20 years proves that brief, twice-weekly lessons in emotional awareness and conflict resolution significantly reduce adult depression and loneliness whi...
Rising premiums, a sad Medicaid gathering, and a new fraud crackdown
The cost of health insurance is surging, and CMS presses ahead with a new fraud crackdown.
Immigrant mental health taskforce reports progress after first year
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health and Wellbeing Taskforce was created by the MIRA Coalition and Haitian Mental Health Network.
Nebraska behavioral health coalition meets to review statewide mental health progress
Women’s Heart Health Care Starts at Puberty: New Shared Framework from Leading Medical Societies
The American Heart Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine released landmark publications that redefine women’s heart health, starting at puberty. Amanda Marma Perak, MD, MSCI, a pediatric cardiologist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago was the Vice-Chair of the collaborative writing group.
Bon Secours Mercy Health affiliate will buy Surgery Partners for about $5.7 billion
Surgery Partners shareholders other than Bain Capital would receive $23.50 a share in cash; the deal is expected to close in early 2027
LIVE: City launches ‘Jacksonville Food Plan’ to increase access to healthy, affordable food
Jacksonville will launch its first food plan Monday, introducing a framework to improve access to healthy, affordable and nutritious food across the city.
THIS WEEK: “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Bus Tour Hits Final Stretch With Stops in Colorado, California, and Arizona
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ), Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera (D-CO), Fmr. Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia (D-CO), Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Rep. Randy Villegas (D-CA), Rep. Mike Levin...
Menopause Legislation and Hearing Highlights
Recent menopause legislation and hearing emphasize the scale of the issue, plus a bipartisan focus on research, health care, and public health.
Intermountain Health wants women to prioritize mammograms with simplified online scheduling
Thanks to recent upgrades at Intermountain Health, it's easy for women to schedule an appointment for their annual screening mammogram.
Georgia's first health care-focused charter school opens in Atlanta with hands-on medical training
Multiple Vulnerabilities Identified in Component Used by Smile Digital Health’s Smile CDR
Four vulnerabilities have been identified in HAPI FHIR, the open-source Java library and server framework that implements the HL7 FHIR standard, that Four vulnerabilities have been identified in the HAPI FHIR open source component used in affect Smile Digital Health’s Smile CDR clinical data repository and health data platform.
Selecting WHO Director-General: The Job Nobody Has Described (Part II)
The World Health Assembly (WHA) will choose WHO’s ninth Director-General next May without having defined the job. Part I of this analysis sought to learn
These are Chicago’s Most Innovative Companies for 2026
Crain's exclusive ranking reveals the Chicago-area companies developing patented innovations in technology, healthcare, manufacturing and more.
New zebrafish models could help test treatments for mental health conditions
A humble fish can experience features of mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and autism, raising the possibility that some of our most complex social behaviors may be more deeply encoded in ...
Central Florida doctor discusses Halloween hygiene, health myth-busting tips
Dr. Daniel Egan of Orlando Health offers advice on avoiding germs during Halloween, from communal candy bowls to cleaning costumes.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
Progress being made on Prisma Health Performance Center in Greer
FOX Carolina's Scottie Hunter has the details.
A virus that afflicts cows makes the jump to a human
For the first time, a human has been infected with the Shamonda virus, according to French officials. The World Health Organization says broader transmission is unlikely.
Food Safety Risk Assessment: How Scientists Evaluate Chemical and Microbial Hazards
Food safety risk assessment combines evidence about chemical toxicity and microbial hazards with dietary exposure estimates to evaluate potential health effects. Scientists account for combined exposures, susceptible populations, and uncertainty to guide monitoring, regulation, and preventive measures.
Ukraine Health Cluster Partner Emergency Response to Attacks, as of 30 September 2026
Infographic in English on Ukraine about Health, Protection and Human Rights and more; published on 26 Oct 2026 by Health Cluster and WHO
Cracking a smile can boost health–experts
And rather than wait for a reason to smile, just making the physical change of literally turning that frown upside down could impact emotions
Daymark Health Oncology, Palliative Model Reduces Hospitalizations, Costs
An in-home and virtual supportive oncology care program by Daymark Health was associated with fewer hospital admissions and lower overall health care
Study outlines comprehensive roadmap for AI in mental health care
Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with international experts from the University of Cambridge; the University of California, Berkeley; ...
OU receives more than $5M for maternal health research
OU’s College of Nursing secured more than $5 million in new NIH funding for four maternal health research projects over four years.
Suki Secures $90 Million | Confido Health Expands Agentic Operating Platform
Check out today's featured companies who have recently raised a round of funding, and be sure to check out the full list of past healthcare IT fundings.
New Guidance on Reproductive Health and Cystic Fibrosis
Updated clinical guidance outlines family planning, prenatal monitoring, and fertility care for patients living with cystic fibrosis.
Paying for Clinical AI: Principles for Policymakers
Clinical AI could improve access to care, but today’s payment systems weren’t built for it. Drawing on two 2026 roundtables with BPC’s Future of Health Advisory Board, this brief sets out principles for paying for clinical AI based on evidence of value.
HEALTH & WELLNESS @ HOME: Rockbridge health center offers safe sleep education as part of new perinatal hub
Perinatal Health Hub opens in Rockbridge area with VDH funding.
Sandra Birchmore's mental health counselor to resume testimony in the trial of Matthew Farwell
Diala Alkhalil, Birchmore's mental health counselor, is expected to continue testifying after first taking the stand Friday.
Michigan Health Care Workers Become Teamsters
(CEDAR SPRINGS, Mich.) – Two groups of health care workers at Intersect Healthcare of Cedar Springs in Cedar Springs, Mich., overwhelmingly voted to join Team
Jon Bon Jovi opens up about his health and more ahead of extended 'Forever Tour'
Jon Bon Jovi is getting ready to play more shows.
4 Supplements That Science Says Could Boost Your Mood
They’re not a replacement for mental health treatment, but they could provide support.
Inside Business 2026 Top Forty Under 40: Dr. Jamila Wynter, Riverside Health
Jamila Wynter is a gastroenterologist at Riverside Health.
A Collaborative Approach to Cancer Care at UVA Health
UVA Health highlights how breast specialists can help women assess risk, pursue screening and navigate personalized care before and after a breast cancer diagno...
AI chatbots can be a valuable health resource for older adults – if they embrace ‘informed skepticism’
AI can help you navigate health information, but evaluating the credibility and quality of responses is key.
Georgia’s first health care charter school helps students explore careers in medicine
Voices: Eight hours after being in crisis, I was expected to return to normal life. We need better mental health support.
“Mental health care should be accessible, affordable and compassionate,” Emilee Swensen writes in an op-ed. “The way people are treated matters.”
Walmart taps startup General Medicine to expand Better Care Services
Walmart is teaming up with startup General Medicine to expand its Better Care Services, turning the digital healthcare platform into a more comprehensive healthcare marketplace. | Walmart is teaming up with startup General Medicine to expand its Better Care Services, turning the digital healthcare platform into a more comprehensive healthcare marketplace.
Intuition pushed mom to keep checking for breast cancer
Michigan mom had no reason to suspect cancer. But instinct nudged her to find out for sure — and carried her through challenging treatments to remission.
A Dietitian’s ‘Perfect Fall Snack’ Is Packed With Plant Protein and Healthy Fats
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian shares her easy recipe that’s full of fall flavor and plant protein.
Chautauqua County Encourages Residents to Step Up and Step Out for Lead Poisoning Prevention
MAYVILLE, NY – Lead can cause serious health problems, especially in young children. In Chautauqua County, lead paint in older homes is the number one source of lead exposure.
Rezilient Health Appoints Lisa Ness as Chief Revenue Officer
Rezilient Health announced today that Lisa Ness, MBA, RD, CDE, has joined the company as Chief Revenue Officer. Ness brings more than 30 years of healthcare industry experience, including executive leadership roles at QuadMed, CareATC and Proactive MD. In her new role, she will lead Rezilient's commercial growth strategy as the company expands its relationships with self-funded employers, brokers and health systems nationwide.
Paralyzed from waist down as a child, patient walks across stage at high school graduation
A tumor on her lower spine paralyzed Elyse Wickenheiser from the waist down as a child. Through successful physical and occupational therapy, she was able to walk across the stage at graduation.
Man completes 12,000-mile walk across America’s four corners in Lubec for mental health awareness
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Wisconsin health officials warn more than a third of moms bed-share with babies
Health officials are sharing steps to reduce infant sleep deaths.
CVS Health Q3 Earnings Preview: How to Approach the Stock?
CVS' third-quarter 2026 results face mixed segment trends, with Aetna's margin recovery and digital investments offering support amid persistent 340B pressures and membership declines.
Inside Business 2026 Top Forty Under 40: Briana Jackson, Sentara Health
Briana Jackson is the customer development adviser for Sentara Health.
New Allied Health Concentration Fuses Healthcare Delivery with Emerging Technologies
The new Digital Health and Technology concentration gives UConn students firsthand experience with the tools transforming modern healthcare and build skills ...
Suffolk County expands testing for 'forever chemicals' in private wells in Orient and Cutchogue
Discover the role of PFAS testing in safeguarding health as Suffolk County tests private wells for forever chemicals.
Ebola: UN officials condemn killing of nurse in DR Congo
The UN’s Ebola coordinator and the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) have deplored the killing of a nurse working to halt the spread of the disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Golden celebration: Riverview Health Foundation commemorates 50th anniversary
What began in 1976 as a community effort to raise funds for equipment and hospital needs has evolved into a foundation that is set to have raised more than $19 million for local healthcare by the end of this year. The Riverview Health Foundation commemorated its 50th anniversary during an Oct. 2
A century of postbiotic science, built for pet food
Cutting-edge gut health science – translated into real solutions.
A progress report on Aetna's efforts to bridge trust gaps with providers
Building stronger bridges between payers and providers will prove critical in addressing the biggest challenges facing healthcare: affordability and access. | Building stronger bridges between payers and providers will prove critical in addressing the biggest challenges facing healthcare: affordability and access.
To keep rural healthcare workers, Missouri is helping cover their childcare costs
New funding will expand a program that shares childcare costs among employers, families and the state. But finding available care still presents a challenge for many families.
Universal Health Services earnings: what to look for from UHS
Hospital management company Universal Health Services (NYSE:UHS) will be announcing earnings results this Tuesday after market close. Here’s what to expect.
Top salaries at Endeavor Health Clinical Operations
The nine-hospital system announced plans this month to merge with Rush University System for Health.
Top salaries at Endeavor Health Clinical Operations
The nine-hospital system announced plans this month to merge with Rush University System for Health.
Linn County Public Health releases annual report
The report highlights the department’s response to a 2025 measles exposure case, its first annual adaptive sports clinic and other ongoing initiatives.
We disagree about politics. But we see the same problems in health care.
Congress has several ways it can improve the industry.
1 In 5 Young Adults Feel Anxiety Every Single Day, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Oct. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Nearly 1 in 5 young adults in the U.S. feel anxious every single day, a new study says. Just under 20% of Americans between 18 and 25 said they suffered from daily anxiety in 2024, up from 15% in 2020, researchers report ...
We disagree about politics. But we see the same problems in health care.
Congress has several ways it can improve the industry.
Oct. 26, 2026: 911 dispatch tax, impact of health officer’s resignation, jail population below 200
This morning’s edition includes a reports about Bloomington’s choice between imposing higher taxes and using dispatch reserves. Monroe County’s health department remains closed to walk-in service amid a leadership shakeup. Plus, the a jail population dipped below 200.
The future of women’s health with Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks reacts to Trump's new executive order on women's health.