Stating that “the state of health care in Cullman is excellent”, Dr. William Smith, Chief Medical Officer of Cullman Regional, discussed the new services and facilities at the medical center during a community luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce of the Cullman area on February 18. COVID-19[female[feminine With the COVID-19Read More →
Dr Tony Holohan is set to advise politicians that there will be an ‘ongoing need’ to retain Covid-19 measures such as mask-wearing. The chief medical officer is due to appear before the Oireachtas health committee on Wednesday. In his opening statement, seen by the PA news agency, Dr Holohan willRead More →
Two people have been arrested after protesters showed up for the second time in five days outside the home of the medical officer of Peterborough Public Health on Wednesday evening. On Thursday morning, the health unit said its weekly COVID-19 pandemic press conference hosted by Dr. Thomas Piggott scheduled forRead More →
Your health care, your choice The Nammed Medical Aid Fund is taking the first bold steps towards implementing the Nammed 2025 project to simplify medical aid options in Namibia, as senior officer Gert Grobler told us. Writer: Jack Salter | Project manager: Callam Waller The 2025 Project is working toRead More →
Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam is leaving his post as Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) for England to return to the University of Nottingham to take on a new role. Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked him for his “extraordinary contribution” during the COVID-19 crisis. Professor Van-Tam has become a well-known faceRead More →
Australia’s former deputy chief medical officer, Dr Nick Coatsworth, believes the spread of Omicron and vaccination coverage will enable the world’s population to build immunity against COVID-19. Australia’s former deputy chief medical officer has said the coronavirus pandemic will “end” in 2022. Dr Nick Coatsworth believes the world’s population willRead More →
Ezrela Dalidia Fanai, NET Correspondent, Mizoram The northeastern state of Mizoram has been badly affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the surge of cases in mid-2021, the state saw many good Samaritans reaching out to vulnerable sections of the Mizo community. In a bid to supportRead More →
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Acting Chargé d’Affaires Heather Variava (left) handed over 10 intensive care unit beds, four cold storage units for Covid-19 vaccines and more medical equipment and supplies to Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio at the launch of Davao City’s Covid-19 community response. The United States government, throughRead More →
The latest business intelligence report on Personalized Medical Care Market The size provides a detailed industry outlook for 2021-2026. He discusses effective growth strategies for the future by considering the key growth catalysts, compensation prospects and barriers affecting industry dynamics. Summary: According to experts, the personalized medical care market sizeRead More →
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has released its annual industry report, showing how registered medical schemes in South Africa weathered the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. In the report, the CMS also gives a breakdown of industry data across all medical plans, including the number of beneficiaries attached to theRead More →
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the country, hospitals are inundated with spikes in cases of patients admitted for pre-existing conditions who have gone untreated during the pandemic. “The main concern and what we are really stressed with in our daily practices right now is really the general deconditioning thatRead More →
The South African Reserve Bank has released a research note on contributions to medical aid in South Africa and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on prices. Discovery published a white paper in May of last year, quantifying the likely medical costs of Covid-19. Claims were expected to be betweenRead More →
Dr. Peter Hollmann ’76 MD ’79, Chief Medical Officer of Brown Medicine and Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, was recently elected President of the American Geriatrics Society. The American Geriatrics Society is a “national, not-for-profit society of geriatric health professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality ofRead More →
SAN DIEGO – Dr Nick Yphantides, San Diego County’s first chief medical officer, sues his former employer, saying discrimination and retaliation were behind his dismissal earlier this year. Known to many in the public as “Dr. Nick,” Yphantides had been one of the county’s most visible medical figures at theRead More →
Medical plans are expected to announce contribution increases for 2022 that are in line with recommendations from the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), said Jill Larkan, head of health counseling at GTC. Before the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, medical plans typically exceeded CMS increase guidelines by around 4%, Larkan said.Read More →
The Compensation Fund (CF) has called on retirees and workers, without medical coverage, to get vaccinated as the CF has done, in partnership with the Rand Mutual Assurance Company Limited (RMA) and The Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM), has made more than R 1.3 billion available to support theRead More →
In summary • Direct Relief supports health care organizations providing patient care on either side of the US-Mexico border. • The organization is working with Mexico to deliver 650,000 doses of polio vaccine to Nicaragua this week. • Direct Relief has provided a total of over $234m and £1.1m inRead More →
The recovery is just beginning for many communities in several states still reeling from a multi-day storm that brought tornadoes and flooding. In Alabama, at least 11 tornadoes touched down in 17 counties, according to the National Weather Service. Five deaths have been reported as a result of these storms,Read More →
The Ukiah Police Department recently honored its officers for their work over the past year, including two who provided medical treatment to a man who collapsed in the parking lot of a grocery store. According to the UPD, officers Alex Cowan and Patrick Infante responded to the parking lot ofRead More →
Medical Aid Societies Raise Fees Zimbabweans seeking health care will have to pay more for health insurance, as medical aid societies have increased dues in recent months for members paying in local currency. Some plans have increased contributions by more than 100% for businesses and individuals. Although some medical aidRead More →
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medical Mutual was named the healthiest employer of its size in Ohio and was ranked 33rd nationally on the 100 Healthiest Workplaces list. According to Springbuk, the health analytics firm that runs the Healthiest Employers Awards program, the rankings reflect a company that makes employee wellbeing a top priorityRead More →
CLEVELAND–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medical Mutual has partnered with major Ohio health systems to make the MedFlex Network available to employer groups of all sizes and funding types. Offered as an HMO, MedFlex provides enrolled members with access to affordable, high-quality health care in more than 70 Ohio counties without incurring out-of-network fees.Read More →