Inside CDC, Shooting Adds to Trauma as Workers Describe Projects, Careers in Limbo
CDC workers whose jobs have been reinstated after dizzying Trump administration disruptions say they remain stuck in a budgetary, political, and professional limbo. Their work includes major agency priorities such as HIV testing and monitoring, as well as work at the nation’s leading sexually transmitted infections lab. And while employees are back, many projects have […]
Health Insider Protecting kids in extreme heat: Phoenix ER physician describes signs, symptoms Jamie Warren
Nearly 3,000 people in Arizona have been hospitalized with signs of heat-related illness so far this year, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services. At least 145 of those cases involved children 17 and younger. With summer temperatures soaring, ABC15 asked Jaron Smith, a physician at Phoenix Children’s, how to best make […]
IDFPR wraps ‘phase two’ of transition to online system
Twenty-five additional licenses have been added to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s new online system.
Pali Momi Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Energy Sustainability
For more than three decades, Pali Momi Medical Center has been focused on caring for the community. Now, the medical center is receiving national recognition for its care of the environment. Pali Momi is the only medical center in Hawaii to be named as a 2025 Energy to Care Award winner by the American Society […]
Hawaii Pacific Health Announces Three Leadership Promotions
Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) announced three recent leadership promotions. Amanda Woo has been promoted to chief operating officer of Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group (HPHMG), Peter Lewis has been promoted to HPH senior vice president and chief information officer, and David Chow has been promoted to HPH vice president of finance. As HPHMG chief operating […]
Hawaii Pacific Health Names Terence Young Executive Vice President of Oahu Operations
Terence Young has been named executive vice president of Oahu operations for Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH), one of the state’s leading health care organizations, effective July 1. In his role, he will serve as chief executive officer of HPH’s three Oahu medical centers – Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center […]
Mental health, substance abuse clinic in St. Paul’s east side looks to serve youth of color
INTERVIEWER: It’s no surprise to many of us, children and teens have been reporting mental health struggles at higher rates than in the past in recent years. Nationwide, only about half of those with a mental health condition get treatment. That’s according to the CDC. A St. Paul organization is working to reach more kids […]
I’m Obsessed With This ‘Feelings Wheel’ Pillow — And Experts Explain Why
Etsy A feelings wheel pillow and a throw blanket from Etsy. Lately, I’ve been trying to find easy ways to incorporate wellness and mental health into my home. One of my favorite discoveries has been a feelings wheel pillow from Etsy. $38.90+ at Etsy Advertisement “A feelings wheel is a color-coded wheel that focuses on […]
Masks Off! The Best Prime Day Deals That’ll Brighten Your Teeth And Smile
If you’ve been fully vaccinated and you’re ready to let your face mask fly, it’s entirely possible you haven’t given your teeth a good look since before your days of social distancing. If your smile could use a little brightening up, now’s the time to score some major deals on white strips, electric toothbrushes, whitening […]
Benzene Can Form in Acne Treatments, Lab Finds
Benzene, a known human carcinogen that has been detected in consumer products like hand sanitizers, sunscreens, spray deodorants, and dry shampoos, has now been found in commonly used acne treatments. The presence of benzene in those consumer products was the result of contamination. But in the case of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) acne treatments — both […]