The central part of the United States is getting ready for a rough week. From Texas to Michigan, millions of people are in the path of a big storm. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, hail, and flooding. It is set to hit starting Wednesday. The National Weather Service has som
Wisconsin is bracing for more severe winter weather. The governor has taken action to support communities in need. The governor of Wisconsin has issued a state of emergency. This move is in response to the harsh winter weather that has been battering the northern part of the state. The sev
The COVID-19 pandemic has made things tough for everyone, but it's been especially hard for those dealing with domestic and family violence (DFV). In Australia, nearly one in four women face this issue at some point in their lives. Emergency departments (EDs) in public hospitals are crucial for spot
The Rio Grande Valley in South Texas faced a deluge. A massive downpour hit the region, dumping over a year's worth of rain in just two days. This led to severe flooding, with cars left stranded and people needing rescue. The heavy rain caused three deaths in Hidalgo County, and many people were tra
In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sex
The Fort St. James Hospital will have a temporary overnight closure of its emergency department. This shutdown will occur from 4 p. m. on March 26 until 8 a. m. the following day. The decision comes due to staffing issues, which have become a growing concern in healthcare settings. During this perio
South Carolina might soon see a change in how schools handle emergencies. A new bill is making its way through the state legislature. If passed, it would require every school to have a mobile panic alert system. This system lets teachers quickly call for help with just a few clicks. The idea is to s
AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, are crucial in saving lives during out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Unfortunately, the survival rate for these events is quite low, with less than 10% of victims making it to the hospital alive. One key factor in improving these odds is the speed at which
The Carolinas are facing a tough time. Two states are dealing with multiple wildfires. These fires are burning thousands of acres. The fires are a result of a hurricane that hit the area a few months ago. The hurricane left behind a lot of debris. This debris is making it hard for firefighters t
The Carolinas are under siege from wildfires. In South Carolina, the governor has called a state of emergency. The Table Rock Fire, which started on Friday, is spreading rapidly in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The governor's emergency declaration is a call to action. It allows for quick mobilizatio
