Breaking the Barriers: Penn State Health Tackles Disparities in Black Maternal Health through Community Events and Grand Rounds Presentation
In order to bring attention to the critical issue of maternal mortality, Penn State Health recently observed Black Maternal Health Week from April 11 to 17. Sponsored by Highmark, a…
Senator Shelley Moore Capito Announces Millions in Federal Funding for Healthcare, Economic Development, and Infrastructure Projects in West Virginia
U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WVa), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced resources from several federal agencies that will support various projects in West Virginia. These projects…
Inozyme Pharma CEO Set to Speak at Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference on May 15th
Inozyme Pharma Inc. CEO and Chairman, Doug Treco, Ph.D., is set to participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Securities 2024 Health Care Conference on May 15th,…
Expanding Community-Based Mental Health Services in WHO South-East Asia Region through the Paro Declaration and Action Plan
The Paro Declaration on universal access to people-centred mental health care and services was adopted in 2022 by the Member States of WHO South-East Asia Region, marking a commitment to…
Breaking Barriers: AHA Conference Focuses on Health Equity and Community Partnerships in Healthcare
The AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, Mo drew over 1,000 attendees on May 7. Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., CEO and president of Dartmouth Health and 2024 chair…
Mindset Matters: Legal Professionals Invited to Upcoming Sessions on Mental Health and Well-Being
Legal professionals are invited to attend upcoming sessions that focus on mental health in the industry. The first session, titled “Progression not perfection,” will explore the impact of mindset on…
Fraudster Doctor Sentenced to Prison for Amtrak Health Care Scam
In June 2022, an Essex County doctor named Muhammad Mirza was sentenced to 26 months in prison for his role in a fraud scheme that resulted in Amtrak losing over…
Drag Queen Chatbot: How AI is Helping Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections in Healthcare
Healthvana, a patient interface company, has developed a conversational AI chatbot to assist patients with sexually transmitted infections. The chatbot provides quick answers to patients’ questions through two available options:…
Meningococcal Meningitis, Pneumococcal Sepsis, and Dengue Fever: The Importance of Proactive Prevention Measures
Meningococcal meningitis, pneumococcal septicemia, and dengue fever are all infectious diseases with high mortality rates and can leave lasting effects. These diseases make prevention a top priority, and Dr. Nguyen…
Oscar Health Reports $177 Million First Quarter Profit: A Turnaround Under New Management’s Leadership
Oscar Health reported a $177 million first quarter profit, marking the first time the company has been profitable since it was founded over a decade ago. This achievement comes as…