Alberta government reaches tentative deal with major healthcare union

The Alberta government and a major healthcare union reached a tentative deal on Thursday. The Health Sciences Association of Alberta, which represents more than 22,000 workers, says the agreement comes after 16 months of talks and a formal...

Pacific Healthcare Experts Discuss Back To School Eye, Ear & Oral Care

If you or your child needs an oral, hearing or vision screening, Pacific University’s healthcare clinics provide screenings to the public. Dental Hygiene The Dental Hygiene Clinic, located on Pacific’s Hillsboro Campus, provides preventative and...

Kim Schrier highlights infrastructure funding and warns about healthcare cost increases

Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing Washington’s 8th district since 2019, recently posted a series of updates on social media regarding infrastructure projects, Social Security, and healthcare insurance costs.On...

Michael Quirke: Evolution Healthcare's Hospitals CEO on the increased use of robotic surgeries

Robotic surgeries are taking off, bringing positive outcomes for the health sector. Evolution Healthcare says it's more than doubled the number of robotic surgeries in the past two years at Wellington's Wakefield Hospital. It says it's on target...

Enriching the workforce through healthcare

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment, health benefits are no longer considered perks. The link between productivity and healthcare has become clearer. With a demanding work environment, today’s workforces expect equivalent...

Kaduna enrols 15,000 vulnerable persons into health insurance scheme

The Kaduna State Government has enrolled over 15,000 vulnerable persons into the state’s Health Insurance Scheme as part of efforts to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare. The state governor, Uba Sani, made this known on Friday...

Giwusa slams Operation Dudula for denying migrants healthcare access

The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa (GIWUSA) condemned Operation Dudula, and March and March, for denying migrants access to healthcare. According to the union, these 'xenophobic acts' were a violation of the most fundamental...

Tanzania’s CCM puts healthcare at heart of 2025–2030 Manifesto, stakeholders react

Dar es Salaam. The ruling party, CCM has placed healthcare at the core of its 2025–2030 election manifesto, unveiling an ambitious vision to transform Tanzania’s health system. The term health appears 63 times in the document, underscoring its...

Healthcare focused startup Arintra raises $21 million in funding round led by Peak XV Partners

GenAI-native autonomous medical coding platform Arintra, headquartered in Texas, has raised $21 million in its Series A round of fundraising, which was led by Peak XV Partners. The round also saw Endeavor Health Ventures, Y Combinator, Counterpart...

Ex-Fairfax board member Palmer Moland gets probation in healthcare cases

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Former Fairfax School District Board member Palmer Moland was sentenced on Thursday, August 14, 2025, to two years' probation in two healthcare-related cases after pleading no contest to the charges. RELATED:...

Providing broader, easier access to employees’ healthcare

By Mhicole A. Moral, Special Features and Content Writer Poor health continues to affect a wide segment of the Filipino population, creating a cycle that takes a toll on both personal well-being and workplace productivity. Latest data from the...

Pickens County adds second 24-hour ambulance to improve healthcare access

NEWS AT SIX STARTS NOW. THE RURAL HEALTH CARE CRISIS IN PICKENS COUNTY FINALLY GETTING SOME HELP. THE COUNTY EMS RECEIVED ITS SECOND FULLY STAFFED 24 HOUR AMBULANCE TODAY AS. WVTM 13. ZOE BLAIR REPORTS. LOCAL LEADERS SAY THAT THIS IS A STEP...

Singing River Healthcare Academy opens in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — People from across the state attended the grand opening of Singing River’s Healthcare Academy apprenticeship program — the first program of its kind in Mississippi. Notable members of the community were in attendance...

Healthcare workers could be colluding with Operation Dudula

HEALTHCARE workers allegedly colluding with members of Operation Dudula in preventing healthcare users suspected of being undocumented foreign nationals from accessing healthcare facilities are in violation of the constitution, the National Health...

VOTE: Are you concerned about the future of healthcare in your community?

The Bay Area Hospital (BAH) in Coos Bay is facing serious monetary trouble, having lost millions over the last fiscal year, operating at a $24-million loss according to the hospital's interim CEO. The new leadership in the facility say they're...

KI Outreach Program provides accessible healthcare options at venues across island

Caring Foundation offers healthcare scholarships to help with shortage

Hope and Health: Three Inspirational Women Changing the Future of Healthcare in Ghana

By Amy Weaver I've just returned from an extraordinary trip to Ghana and Uganda, and while I'll share more in the weeks ahead, I wanted to begin with the first part of the journey — Ghana. Seeing our work firsthand was both humbling and...

Editorial: Big stuff: Healthcare costs about to explode

Published 6:00 am Thursday, August 14, 2025 “Don’t sweat the small stuff” is such good advice that it became the basis of a 1997 bestseller still in print today. Its subtitle, “And It’s All Small Stuff,” isn’t so accurate, particularly when it...

Alaska Health Centers Receive Extended Funding to Enhance Local Healthcare Services

FILE PHOTO – Female nurse checks patient’s vital signs The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is extending the performance period for health center grantees from 3 to 4 years, impacting several health centers in Alaska. Bethel...