Although it is commonly believed that 10,000 steps per day are necessary for a long and healthy life, a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that 4,400 steps may be enough to reduce death rates among older women.
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San Francisco city officials have proposed a free universal mental healthcare plan for its residents, USA Today reports.
Many Americans face challenges meeting social needs, such as safe housing, balanced meals, transportation and social support, which can negatively affect their health, according to a survey released June 4 by Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente.
Christus Southeast Texas Health System will close Port Arthur, Texas-based St. Mary Hospital by July 18, affecting 150 jobs, according to the Beaumont Enterprise.
Hospitals today face compressed reimbursements and strict Medicare and Medicaid payment requirements. To ensure success amid these circumstances, providers are striving to optimize patient flow and reduce the length of stay. However, achieving these goals is no easy feat.
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Amita Health is scaling back services at three Illinois hospitals due to low utilization, according to Crain's Chicago Business, which cited applications filed with the state.
A team from Dallas-based Parkland Health and Hospital System determined loneliness is the top reason patients repeatedly visit emergency rooms in Dallas County, reports WFAA, a local ABC affiliate.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is prepared to enact part of the VA Mission Act, which will expand veterans' access to care providers within the VA community, Federal News Network reports.
SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale will be one of just two hospitals offering labor and delivery services to women in southern Illinois as of May 31, reports CBS affiliate KFVS 2.
Baystate Health plans to close intensive care units at Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, Mass., and Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, Mass., according to masslive.com.