E. coli strains from meat products might be responsible for up to 640,000 urinary tract infections in the U.S. every year, according to a new study from researchers at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
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Cumulative death rates from COVID-19 varied tremendously across the U.S., a comprehensive state-by-state analysis revealed. Income, race, political affiliation and trust were key factors driving state performance in both infection rates and mortality.
This episode features Zach Yoder, Chief Operating Officer at SIHF Healthcare and Touchette Regional Hospital. Here, he discusses FQHCs and the important niche they fill in the healthcare space, what the COO role entails today, advice for leaders that want…
After what was a substantial decline in 2020, tuberculosis cases in the U.S. rebounded by 5 percent in 2022, up again for the second year in a row, according to the CDC.
While the public health emergency in the U.S. will draw to a close in May, the pandemic remains far from over. Hospitals are set to continue reporting COVID-19 data until at least April 2024, though some aspects could sunset some…
This episode features Dr. Venkat Prasad, Chief Medical Officer, Population Health and Physician Services Lee Health and Lee Physicians Group. Here, he discusses the impacts of Hurricane Ian on health systems in Florida, the importance of getting back to basics…
Child and adolescent mortality rates are climbing in the U.S. at the sharpest rates in nearly 50 years, a trend that has "ominous implications," new research published in JAMA on March 13 revealed.
This episode features Laurie Kelley, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Providence. Here, she joins the podcast to talk about her roleand accomplishments which include areas such as cancer and cardiac research as well as women and children's health.
Health Assurance Podcast: Stephen Klasko talks with Dr. Jennifer Schneider and Carrie Kincaid about their personal commitments to provide whole-person care in rural settings. This episode is sponsored by General Catalyst.
This episode features Dr. Hossain Marandi, President at Corewell Health - Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Here, he discusses his background and what led him into pediatrics, challenges surrounding the “tripledemic”, financial pressures children’s hospitals are facing, and more.