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Virtual crisis care helps rural communities access mental health resources in emergencies

Virtual crisis care helps rural communities access mental health resources in emergencies

Virtual crisis care helps rural communities access mental health resources in emergencies In rural counties where access to emergency mental health resources is limited, Virtual Crisis Care programs are giving law enforcement on-demand access to behavioral health professionals, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations or confinement in jail. Supported by the Helmsley

HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ nails how hospital cyberattacks create chaos, endanger patients and disrupt critical care

(SAN DIEGO) HBO Max’s enormously popular television series “The Pitt” is receiving plaudits for its realistic depiction of the trials and tribulations of health care in an urban emergency room. Now in its second season, which premiered on Jan. 8, 2026, the show follows Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (played

Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda – an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have

Federal judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine agenda – an epidemiologist answers questions parents may have

Public health advocates have largely applauded a Massachusetts judge’s ruling on March 16, 2026, to temporarily block major changes to vaccine policy made by the Department of Health and Human Services since 2025. The ruling pauses two major actions ushered in by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. since

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

India to tackle global obesity with cheap fat-loss jabs

A deluge of weight‑loss drugs is set to transform the global fight against obesity as India prepares to unleash low‑cost generic versions of injections like Ozempic after a key patent expired Friday. The move will dramatically widen access to treatments that have long been considered a luxury, especially

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means

Sudden crashing fatigue in women: What it means Fatigue is a common complaint among women, but when it strikes suddenly and intensely, it can be alarming. Sudden crashing fatigue can affect daily activities, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. As Doctronic outlines in this article, understanding the potential

What we know about the UK's deadly meningitis outbreak

What we know about the UK's deadly meningitis outbreak

UK health authorities are probing 27 cases linked to a deadly meningitis outbreak believed to have spread at a nightclub in southeast England. Here's everything we know about the disease and the outbreak: - What is meningitis? - Meningitis is a potentially deadly infection causing the inflammation of the brain

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

(AMHERST, MASS.) Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans. From five-figure deductibles to premiums higher than people’s mortgages, costs are rising across the board. With