An El Paso woman who got pregnant a year after believing her doctor tied her tubes cannot recover medical negligence damages for the unexpected pregnancy, the Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday. In the court’s opinion, Justice Rebeca Huddle wrote Texas law doesn’t allow for 41-year-old Grissel Velasco to be compensated for the financial costs or […]
Continue ReadingTraveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit more complicated. The CDC issued new rules intended to reduce the risk of importing rabies. mauinow1/Getty Images/iStockphoto hide caption toggle caption mauinow1/Getty Images/iStockphoto Traveling internationally with a dog — or adopting one from abroad — just got a bit […]
Continue ReadingResidents of Port Hardy and nearby areas now have enhanced access to primary care, as Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, a recent addition to Port Hardy Primary Health Care Center since November 2023, is now accepting new clients. From left to right: Alex Lumley, Dr. Sinan Alkhaleeli, and Lisa Greer Dr. Alkhaleeli is a seasoned family doctor […]
Continue ReadingConcerns higher than during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the effects of social media a driving factor WOONSOCKET, RI, May 8, 2024 — A recent CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS)/Morning Consult survey found that a majority of adults have significant concerns about their mental health and rates across the country continue to rise. Two-thirds (65%) of adults […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Mental Health Awareness Week from Monday 13 May – making time for mental wellbeing and self-care is important. Embedding small things as part of your routine can help you feel better and more resilient. The Five Ways to Wellbeing are simple steps that you can take to help you feel more […]
Continue ReadingIn an effort to address the pressing global challenges from environmental risks, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a comprehensive directory of resources aimed at guiding urban planners, policymakers and communities towards healthier environments. With around one quarter of human deaths globally attributed to environmental factors, and air pollution associated with 7 million premature […]
Continue ReadingKristin and Siena ProvenzanoMy daughter Siena was born 14 weeks prematurely and weighed under two pounds. Little did I know the battle that lay before us; 71 days of multiple blood transfusions, ventilation, lung steroids, a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line for a lengthy antibiotic treatment, more needle pokes than can ever be counted, […]
Continue ReadingA bird flu strain that began circulating in 2020 continues to evolve globally and locally within the United States. If you’re wondering what this means, understanding the basics — what bird flu is, how it spreads, whether foods are safe, and prevention tips — can help. More information will come in as scientists learn more, […]
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