Representatives from the American Heart Association and Mount Sinai New York donate blood pressure cuffs to Caridad Center Through American Heart Association sponsorship, Mount Sinai donates 100 kits October 24, 2023 – High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke – but it often has no symptoms. The only way for someone […]
A Rhode Island mother is making a difference on her son’s behalf. “He was a spectacular guy and we miss him everyday,” said Summer Guerrieri about her son, Gianni. He, along with three other young men, died in a car crash on I-95 in West Warwick on Oct. 5, 2021. He was 22. Two years […]
Key Takeaways For most children and adults, the first signs of RSV are nasal congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. RSV infections can last anywhere from five to 10 days from when symptoms start, but days four and five tend to be the worst symptom-wise. If you have RSV, experts recommend wearing a mask, washing […]
Denver7 is following the second of three trials in the case of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old unarmed Black man who died a few days after he was violently arrested by Aurora police on Aug. 24, 2019. Aurora Police Department (APD) Officer Nathan Woodyard is charged with reckless manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the death […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – UK HealthCare says several cases of the fungus Candida auris have been reported at UK Chandler Hospital. We’re told the five cases are isolated to one floor of the hospital. According to UK HealthCare, all of the cases have the fungus on their skin, but it is not causing an active […]
States are seeing an alarming surge in cases of congenital syphilis, a preventable infection that can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, newborn death — or lifelong complications such as blindness or deafness. Congenital syphilis, which occurs when a pregnant mother infected with the sexually transmitted infection syphilis passes it on to her fetus, disproportionately affects Black and […]
Renowned theater producer Bill Kenwright has died at the age of 78 following a long illness, his family confirmed. The theater impresario, who began his entertainment career as an actor in 1967, was known for backing projects including the long-running West End musical “Blood Brothers” as well as shows including “Calendar Girls” and “Heathers the […]
BBCH is home to a full-service pediatric orthopedic program devoted to the care of musculoskeletal (bone and joint) problems in infants, children, adolescents, and teenagers. Our team includes Maine’s largest and most experienced, Board certified and fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic subspecialists. Together they treat children with virtually every kind of bone and joint problem, from […]
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Health officials have reported a critically low supply of blood and platelets. USA Health states 1.4 million Alabama residents could help, but only about 39,000 donate. Zan Ahmed, MD, Pathologist from USA Health, joined WKRG to share why there is a shortage of blood and platelets and how to donate. Dr. […]