Many southern California hospitals have not yet responded to a survey regarding their ability to survive an earthquake that was issued by federal and state officials in early 2011, according to a Daily News Los Angeles report.
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Medline has introduced the first FDA-cleared antiviral, antimicrobial face mask, which has been show to kill or inactivate 99.99 percent of laboratory-tested flu viruses, according to the company.
An increase in influenza symptoms is contributing to overcrowded emergency departments in Illinois, according to a Chicago Sun-Times report.
Federal spending on preventive health activities is challenging to track, which makes analyzing the effectiveness of these programs and funding more difficult, according to a Government Accountability Office report.
Many states’ health systems may not be able to respond to major health emergencies, according to a report from the disease prevention advocacy group Trust for America’s Health.
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The Health Resources and Services Administration will disperse $80.4 million in awards to create or enhance 197 school-based health centers nationwide, HHS Sec. Kathleen Sibelius announced yesterday.
The results of a new study indicate that a lack of vision insurance may irrevocably affect vision, according to a news release.
The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems has launched a campaign featuring advertisements and educational materials emphasizing the importance of Medicaid funding.
Many New York City hospitals are continuing to see increased patient volume a month after Hurricane Sandy forced some hospitals to temporarily close their doors, according to a New York Times report.
A growing number of hospitals are charging upfront fees for patients with non-emergent problems who seek care in emergency departments, according to American Medical News.