The Health Risks of PFAS in Drinking Water and Regulatory Challenges Ahead
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were widely used over the last several decades especially around military complex areas. Over time, they have become more and…
Day: July 15, 2024
Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth …
NASA Transmits Hip-Hop Song to Deep Space for First Time
The stars above and on Earth aligned as an inspirational message and lyrics from the song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” by hip-hop artist Missy…
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez: Empowering Latino Health on CDC Podcast
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, shares insights on Latino health on a new episode of the CDC’s Listen Up! …
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for 2 Montana Counties due to Wildfire
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in two Montana counties may receive emergency prescription r…
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Wasco County, Oregon, due to Wildfire
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – The Defense Health Agency announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in Wasco County, Oregon, may receive emergency prescription …
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Population Estimates Released
Most adults who needed opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in 2022 either did not perceive that they needed it (43%) or received treatment that did no…
Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Program Announced
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced The Community-Based Maternal BHS program which will improve access …
Bill Introduced to Help More Pennsylvanians Obtain Health Coverage
Rep. Mike Kelly R-PA from the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee is sponsoring the Health Care Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act (HCSM). The b…
New ACA Rules to Protect More Consumers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued …