The United States is often celebrated for its advanced healthcare system and cutting-edge medical innovations. However, beneath the surface, there exists a stark contrast in healthcare access across the nation. In this article, we will explore the issue of limited healthcare access in certain American cities. While healthcare is a fundamental right, not all residents...
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University of Maryland Washington Medical Center Hosts Glen Burnie Community Wellness Day
The University of Maryland Washington Medical Center recently took a proactive approach to healthcare outreach by hosting a Community Wellness Day at Marley Middle School in Glen Burnie, Maryland. This event was aimed at extending healthcare resources beyond the confines of the medical center and into the heart of Anne Arundel County’s communities. Kathy McCollum,...
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available in PHUs, State Health Officials Said
Some parish health units (PHUs) in Louisiana now have updated COVID-19 vaccines that protect against the most common strains of the virus. These vaccines are in addition to the ones that are already available at pharmacies and other places. Health officials in the state are telling people that getting the updated vaccines is the best...
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Opioid Awareness Event Will Be Held at the UNT Health Science Center, Narcan Training Event
A local university is taking a step toward a local solution to the deadliest epidemic in U.S. history. The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has started its own campaign called “One Pill Kills” to raise awareness about opioid and fentanyl abuse and help stop people from using them. Texas Gov....
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Louisiana is Making Changes to Its Vape Laws, and Soon There Will Be a Crackdown
A law that Louisiana lawmakers passed this summer to try to ban nicotine vapes is likely to start having an impact on people who live and work in the state. This bill, Act 414 by Rep. Paul Hollis, R-Covington, began as a way to raise taxes on vapes but quickly turned into a wider law...
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Farewell to CDC Vaccination Cards, Yet Covid-19 Persists
A doctor at the Louisiana Department of Health named Dr. Martha Whyte said, “The pandemic is over, but the virus will stay with us.” During the pandemic, the federal government took care of people’s needs. The vaccines were handled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the states. There were also federal...