A study, published in JAMA Surgery, examined the link between injury scene characteristics — such as distance to trauma care, community income level and median age in neighborhood — and death.
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health determined Wednesday there are no legal issues regarding UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton (Mass.) Hospital's decision to close its gastrointestinal unit, according to The Telegram.
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Twin Cities in Minneapolis is reportedly considering ending inpatient services at the facility, Fox 9 News reports.
A Cleveland Clinic hospital is warning staff about a woman under police investigation who may attempt to steal a baby from the hospital's maternity ward, according to cleveland.com.
Philadelphia-area hospitals are preparing for an influx of people heading into the city to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl win during the parade Thursday, ABC 6 News reports.
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Due to low reimbursement rates, Augusta-based MaineGeneral Medical Center will stop providing endocrinology services at its Diabetes and Nutrition Center April 30, reports the Bangor Daily News.
U.S. children are experiencing fewer asthma attacks and asthma-related hospital visits, according to a Vital Signs report from the CDC.
To reduce costly trips to emergency rooms for the city's homeless population, San Diego (Calif.) County plans to spend $22 million over the next three years on healthcare for the homeless, according to a San Diego Union-Tribune report.
Teens as young as 13 can receive free Weight Watchers memberships this summer as part of the company's rebranding efforts launched Wednesday, according to CNBC.
A study, published in JAMA, examines the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the United States.