In a resurfaced video clip, Amish Shah, the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, passionately advocates for universal single-payer health care. The 2019 town hall, hosted by the Phoenix Democratic Socialists of America and the Progressive Democrats of America, featured Shah a
In the past, South Carolina has fallen short in providing adequate mental health services for its most vulnerable youth. Many have ended up in the juvenile justice system, which, unlike a specialized treatment center, is not equipped to handle the unique needs of these young people. However, on a re
As the United States Secret Service continues to grapple with the recent threats to President Donald Trump's life, the agency's acting director, Ronald Rowe, has called for a "paradigm shift" in the way the agency operates. The comments come on the heels of a dramatic increase in threats against Tru
The world is on the brink of a catastrophic crisis. According to a new study, nearly 40 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant superbug infections by 2050. The staggering number is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). But what exactly is AMR
The H.E.A.L. Healthcare project is a groundbreaking initiative that combines art and science to address the long-standing issue of biases in Canadian healthcare. Led by The Health Arts Research Centre (HARC) and the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH), this project brings tog
Infant and maternal mortality rates in South Carolina are still above the national average, despite a decrease in 2021. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that over 300 infants died in 2022, with birth defects, premature birth, and sudden infant death syndrome
As the Province of British Columbia takes action to address the rising tide of concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges, it's crucial to question the assumptions behind this new approach. What if the notion that secure facilities and involuntary care are the answer to this complex problem i
The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub has just received a major boost in the form of a $7.5 million grant from the Joint Committee on Finance. This funding will support a contract between BioForward, the leader of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. But w
The recent launch of two specialized large language models (LLMs) by Writer, a San Francisco-based AI company, has sent shockwaves through the healthcare and financial services industries. Palmyra-Med-70b and Palmyra-Fin-70b are designed to tackle domain-specific tasks, boasting impressive accuracy
The crisis surrounding Steward Health Care's bankruptcy remains a volatile and uncertain situation, with state health officials bracing for a bumpy ride ahead. Despite the approval of hospital sales, the Department of Public Health is still entrenched in the process of seizing St. Elizabeth's Medica
