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Innovations In Women's Health: How Technology Helps Women Take Control Of Their Health
(MENAFN- News Direct) Women's health has always been an important topic, but recent years have shown how much technology can change the approach to maintaining it. Today, we have not only access to doctors and clinics, but also a variety of smart...

Physician assistant sanctioned for incompetence and overprescribing opioids
A physician assistant charged with incompetence and overprescribing opioids will be allowed to keep his license under the terms of a deal with state regulators. The Iowa Board of Physician Assistants recently alleged that licensee Chad Walker...

Nursing shortages top of mind for public and nurses alike, survey shows
New survey results suggest Manitobans and registered nurses see eye to eye on key priorities to address challenges in the province’s strained health system, including expanding nursing education and maintaining independent professional...

Healthcare IT Market is Expected to Reach USD 1033.78 Billion by 2032 | SkyQuest Technology Consulting
The healthcare IT market is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace owing to high emphasis on improving patient care and outcomes through the integration of advanced technologies in healthcare applications going forward. WESTFORD, Mass., Aug. 26,...

DEANE WALDMAN And VANCE GINN: Spend Right – Not More – On Healthcare
The Veterans Administration is once again in crisis. A just-released Inspector General report found “severe occupational staffing shortages” across critical specialties, including primary care, anesthesiology, and mental health. Nearly 80 percent...

A-State and NYITCOM announce new pathway to train more doctors for Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR – (Contributed) – Aug. 26, 2025 – Arkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at A-State announced Tuesday the launch of the Freshman to Physician Pathway, a new opportunity for Arkansas students...

A-State, NYITCOM partner to create ‘Freshman to Physician’ pathway
Arkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at A-State announced Tuesday (Aug. 26) the launch of the Freshman to Physician Pathway, a new opportunity for Arkansas students to secure early admission to medical...

Dr. Jordan Lane joins Ozarks Healthcare Dermatology
Ozarks Healthcare is pleased to announce that Jordan Lane, DO, will be joining its Dermatology team. Lane brings a wealth of clinical experience, advanced training, and research expertise that will enhance dermatologic care for patients across the...

AstraZeneca to build pharma innovation hub in Philippines
Louella Desiderio - The Philippine Star August 27, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals (Phils.) Inc. is planning to invest over P7 billion for various initiatives including putting up the country’s first pharma...

Dougherty County EMS launches innovative 911 telehealth program to improve the efficiency of non-emergency healthcare
ALBANY, Ga. – Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services has launched a new partnership with Right Site Health, an innovative 911 telehealth program designed to connect non-emergency callers with board-certified ER doctors from the safety of...

The VA says it’s streamlining through attrition — but nurses and union allies say the cuts could quietly undermine care for veterans
Terry Gerton All right, well, let’s start with the big picture. National Nurses United recently held a town hall to spotlight the VA’s plan to cut 30,000 jobs through attrition. From your perspective as a nurse, as a care provider, what’s really...
Penn and WURD are renaming Black Doctors Directory following a discrimination lawsuit
A directory designed by Penn Medicine and WURD Radio to help people of color find doctors in Philadelphia will change its name after a conservative nonprofit sued, claiming it discriminated against white doctors. Black Doctors Directory is...

India Setu curtain raiser showcases AI, healthcare, and conservation as drivers of global collaboration
Kolkata/IBNS: The curtain raiser of the upcoming London thought leadership summit IndiaSetu, hosted under the Global Collaboration Forum (GCF), brought together leaders from healthcare, technology, academia, and conservation on a Saturday evening...

Lululemon names AI exec to improve product innovation, speed
Dive Brief: Emphasizing innovation, Lululemon has tapped Ranju Das for the newly created chief AI and technology officer role effective Sept. 2, per a company release Tuesday. As part of a planned leadership transition, the brand’s Chief...

As the Market Rotates, This Healthcare ETF Is Leading the Way
Over the past month, the market has undergone a rotation that’s seen tech sell-off and defensive sectors like healthcare reap the rewards. The jury remains out on whether this shift indicates a more inclusive rally or if it should raise questions...

Tripler Army Medical Center hosts Congresswoman Tokuda, highlights healthcare excellence and commitment to service members and veterans
Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), welcomed U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (Hawaii CD2) on Aug. 21 for a comprehensive visit focused on the delivery of world-class healthcare, patient safety initiatives, mental health services, veteran care, and...
Optum Cancer Care Adds A New Healthcare Provider
LAS VEGAS – Optum Cancer Care has added a new healthcare provider to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Denise Licini, APRN joins Optum Cancer Care (3175 St. Rose Pkwy., Henderson) and specializes in...

‘To recruit and retain nurses, we need to improve the image of nursing’
Digital Edition: ‘To recruit and retain nurses, we need to improve the image of nursing’ 26 August, 2025 By Linda Nazarko Linda Nazarko on the current challenges facing the nursing workforce and what can be done to improve nurse recruitment. This...

Randy Travis’ wife refused doctors’ advice to ‘pull the plug’ after stroke
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Randy Travis’ wife believes there was “never a doubt” in her husband’s head that he would make it through his debilitating stroke, even though doctors advised her to “pull the plug.” During an interview...

Women Seek Innovative Paths to Weight Loss
A new study has found that the average woman tries to lose weight seven times over their lifespan — but fails six times. The recent double-blinded poll of 2,000 U.S. women between the ages of 30 and 65 conducted by Talker Research on behalf of...