Gala to raise funds for Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute

DALTON- Hamilton Health Care System announces plans for its inaugural gala, Blueprint, a black-tie fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, Jan, 20. The celebratory evening will honor Hamilton’s foundation as an innovative healthcare system, and raise funds to support Hamilton’s latest healthcare initiative, Hamilton Cardiovascular Institute. Groundbreaking for the Institute is scheduled for 2024, and the 202,000 […]

In search for missing Cody woman, authorities find blood in ex’s vehicle

POWELL — Authorities investigating the disappearance of a Cody woman found dried blood and an apparent bullet hole in the vehicle she was last seen traveling in, court records say. The SUV is owned by Katie Ferguson’s ex-boyfriend, Adam Aviles Jr., who was arrested last week amid the investigation. Aviles is facing a federal charge […]

Nearly 450 patients at Massachusetts hospital may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis

Hundreds of patients at Salem Hospital in Massachusetts were possibly exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV, the hospital announced. Nearly 450 patients undergoing endoscopy at the hospital — located 20 miles northeast of Boston — may have been exposed over a period of two years, according to a statement from Salem Hospital released […]

Hundreds of Salem Hospital patients possibly exposed to HIV, Hepatitis B and C over the past two years, officials say

An estimated 450 patients at Salem Hospital may have been exposed to the HIV virus and two strains of the hepatitis virus when staff used a medically inferior process to deliver medication intravenously during endoscopic examinations, the hospital said. In a statement Wednesday, the hospital said it had notified all potentially impacted patients and that […]

Here’s how your gut affects your mental health, immune function and even cardiovascular health

After all the celebrations and unhealthy eating patterns it’s time to get back on track and for that we need to start looking after our gut health on priority because gut health has emerged as a key factor in maintaining overall health and wellness. Beyond its role in digestion, the gut is now recognised as […]

‘An easy thing to do to help others’: Hundreds of donors give blood at Arrowhead Stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Hundreds of people in Kansas City are helping save lives at the home of the defending Super Bowl champions. The 26th annual Chiefs Week starts with the yearly blood drive hosted at Arrowhead. Chiefs Week runs from Nov.19 to Dec. 2, encouraging everyone in the Kansas City metro to donate […]

4th COVID vaccine dose tied to reduced infection, poor outcomes in those with rheumatic disease

Drazen Zigic / iStock People with rheumatic disease who received a fourth mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose had a 41% lower risk of infection and a 65% lower risk of hospitalization or death than those who received only three doses, according to a study published yesterday in The Lancet Rheumatology. A team led by Mass General […]

Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke (TCCVDS) Agenda | Texas Health and Human Services

This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person at the address above or access a live stream of the meeting at https://texashhsmeetings.org/HHSWebcast. Select the tab for the Winters Live on the date and time for this meeting. Please e-mail [email protected] if you have any problems with the webcasting […]

RSV? COVID-19? The flu? Virginia doctors report an uptick in respiratory infections

RICHMOND, Va. – Doctors said they’ve seen more people come into their offices in the last few weeks with some sort of viral respiratory infection. While not at extreme levels, doctors reported increases in cases of RSV, influenza, and COVID-19. If you’re not feeling well and you’re wondering whether you’re suffering from seasonal allergies or […]