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President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vaccine skeptic, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, he announced in a social media post. Trump said that Kennedy will “restore” the agencies under HHS “to the traditions of Gold Standard Scientific Research, and beacons of Transparency, to end […]
Monroe County has a new public health commissioner. Dr. Marielena Velez de Brown was confirmed Tuesday night at the county Legislature’s meeting. Velez de Brown joined the public health department in 2016 as deputy commissioner. She has been the acting commissioner since March, after Dr. Michael Mendoza’s sudden resignation. Mendoza’s departure came as a surprise […]
After 10 and a half months, WellNow Urgent Care will soon resume accepting Excellus BlueCross BlueShield insurance. WellNow stopped accepting BlueCross BlueShield Jan. 1 after the two sides failed to reach an agreement on reimbursement rates. According to a statement issued Monday by both companies, a new agree will take effect Friday. “Excellus BlueCross BlueShield […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming term is expected to significantly reshape U.S. health care policies. Key changes may include the scaling back of public health insurance programs, which could lead to a higher uninsured rate and new restrictions on abortion access, including possible limitations on mailing abortion medications. Trump’s administration may impose work requirements for Medicaid, […]
November 5th , 2024 Health Beats Election Day 2024 Blog-Theresa Lou Bowick, BSN, RN Hello Rochester, this is Nurse Bowick. The highly anticipated Election Day 2024 has finally arrived. The polls are open today from 6a-9pm. Tonight, tomorrow or in the coming days or weeks, presidential candidates will concede to the others and the United […]
Cases of mycoplasma pneumonia, often called “walking pneumonia,” are surging across the U.S., especially among young children. This bacterial infection causes upper respiratory symptoms, including a lingering, disruptive cough, and can sometimes lead to red eyes, rashes, or headaches. Dr. Preeti Sharma, a pediatric pulmonologist, and other experts report that children commonly spread this infection […]
In response to recent reports of a Kentucky man nearly having his organs retrieved after a mistaken death declaration, organ donor registries have seen a significant increase in opt-outs. The 2021 incident, which was first disclosed during a congressional hearing and later picked up by the media, involved a man who reportedly showed signs of […]
Rev. David Peck, pastor of St. James Episcopal Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, offers a series called “Contemplative Citizenship,” teaching techniques to navigate political conflict through meditation and prayer. Peck’s weekly gatherings help participants from varied faith backgrounds respond thoughtfully rather than reacting with anger or frustration to political disputes. By focusing on the breath and […]
A deadly E. coli outbreak linked to fresh onions supplied by California’s Taylor Farms has affected several McDonald’s locations, leading to a recall of Quarter Pounder hamburgers in multiple states. Health officials report that the outbreak has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states, resulting in one death. Investigators suspect that slivered onions, distributed […]
The Gregory E. Polisseni Living Hope Treatment Center in Rochester, NY, is now offering 24/7 services for individuals seeking substance use recovery care. The center provides vital support, resources, and programs to aid individuals at the beginning of their recovery journey. Jason Teller, Director of Detoxification, emphasized that addiction is a constant battle, not confined […]
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