In 1943, Knoxville was desperate for more hospital beds. That's when the idea for a Baptist Hospital came up. The plan was to build a 200-bed hospital for around $1 million. But remember, this was during World War II, and things were pricey. The hospital's financial struggles started right from the
Kids with complex needs just got some great news! The Health Minister has promised £13 million each year to help their families. This comes after a TV show, "I Am Not Okay, " showed how tough it is for families with kids who have autism and severe learning disabilities. These kids often hurt themsel
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced an E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. As of now, 49 people have fallen ill across 10 states, with one tragic death reported. Among the affected, ten were hospitalized, including a child who developed h
Lately, cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, often referred to as "walking pneumonia, " have been increasing, especially among kids. This bacteria causes lung infections, but unlike other types of pneumonia, it comes on slowly and usually isn't severe enough to require hospitalization. Doctors have seen
Four more farmworkers in Washington have been infected with bird flu, adding to the 31 cases across six states. While experts say the risk of a human pandemic is low, the virus's spread among animals, especially cows, worries them. Washington's veterinarian, Dr. Amber Itle, explains the concern: "Th
A serious E coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers, causing one death and making 49 people sick across 10 states. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is quickly investigating which ingredient is causing the illness. Most people who got sick reported e
There’s a hitch in Norwood Hospital's story. Steward Health Care, after selling six functional hospitals, left Norwood, a suburb closed since 2020, in a tricky spot. Now, it needs a reliable, local, nonprofit hospital operator to take the reins and someone with funds to make that happen. While the f
Imagine opening your freezer and finding your favorite waffles or pancakes on a recall list. That's what happened to many shoppers when TreeHouse Foods expanded its recall of frozen breakfast items. The recall, spurred by the risk of listeria contamination, includes over 200 products under brands li
In Washington state, four farm workers who handled sick poultry are suspected of having bird flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending a team to assess the situation. This makes Washington the sixth state this year with potential human cases. Public health experts are worr
Dr. Jane, an ER doctor in a small rural town, has seen the real impact of healthcare policies over the past 20 years. She's watched patients struggle with no insurance, often ending up in the ER for issues that could have been prevented with regular care. She remembers a man with COPD who couldn't a
