Immunization

Show Caption Hide Caption CDC leader: Flu shot 'doubly important' this year The message is clear: Get your flu vaccine. The U.S. is gearing up in case of a bad flu season on top of the continuing COVID-19 crisis. Public health experts pleaded Thursday for Americans to get vaccinated against both. (Oct. 7) AP Peak flu season is approaching as the coronavirus pandemic continues, and families across the country are on the lookout for fevers, congestion and other symptoms. As you're scheduling a flu shot, you might be wondering – can I get vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 at the same time? Health officials, doctors and other medical providers are letting Americans know that you can safely get your flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time.   "The great news is yes, you can get both vaccines at the same time or in close proximity to e...

The patient survey engine created by Medstatix is a cloud-based platform that helps physician practices monitor and measure the patient experience. Shortly after their visit with a participating provider, patients receive a short survey that provides real-time insights for providers into areas where they excel and those areas where they may need some attention. In the MedStatix report for the third quarter of 2021, Dr. Kolander ranked first nationally in the 100th percentile, with Dr. VanHise ranking third. "Dr. Kolander and Dr. VanHise have practiced medicine in the Mercer County area for many years and have developed strong connections to their patients," said Dr. Jerrold Gertzman , medical director of Capital Health Medical Group – Primary Care. "Their rankings in the latest MedStatix survey affirm each doctor's longstanding commitment to the neighborhoods they serve and reflect Capital Health Medical Group's overall dedication to improving the health a...

A man who visited the Community Health Centre (CHC) at Paton here to get an anti-rabies vaccine was administered a Covid-19 vaccine instead, source said, claiming that the man had already received both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine and the jab administered to him here on Saturday was a third dose.  Civil surgeon Palamu Anil Kumar said he has directed the medical officer in charge of the CHC at Paton Dr Amit Azad to find out how such a mistake happened. The man, Raju Singh, 51, is a tractor driver and comes from village Naudeeha and he wanted his first injection of anti-rabies on Saturday at this CHC. He, however, unwittingly stood in the line meant for the Covid vaccine and thus got the shot of Covid vaccine for the third time. Azad said the man had his OPD ticket with his prime complaint written there as dog bite. Raju Singh did not produce this ticket to the vaccination desk nor the vaccination desk bothered to ask him a few important questions like is this the f...

It's challenging to find the best health insurance plan for you or your family's needs that stays within your budget. While health insurance is no longer mandatory as of 2019, it's still required in many states. Whether you're uninsured—as are approximately 33 million Americans—or need to find better, more affordable coverage, this guide to buying health insurance can help. What Is Health Insurance? Health insurance is a contract between an insurance provider and an insured party that requires the provider to cover medical expenses related to illnesses, injuries or other conditions. These expenses may include doctor visits and consultations, hospitalization, emergency services, surgery, laboratory tests, prescription medication, maternity and newborn care, mental health, ambulance rides and rehabilitation services. Health insurance may also cover some dental expenses, though separate dental insurance is common. Health insurance generally doesn't cover cosmetic...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] More Employers Turn to Employer-Sponsored Primary Care Clinics    HealthPayerIntelligence.com

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence Lower Hospital Infections    HealthITAnalytics.com

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I hadn't expected the tears. My primary care doctor and I were saying goodbye after nearly 30 years together. "You are a kind and a good person," he told me after the physical exam, as we wished each other good luck and good health. "I trust you completely — and always have," I told him, my eyes overflowing. "That means so much to me," he responded, bowing his head. Will I ever have another relationship like the one with this physician, who took time to ask me how I was doing each time he saw me? Who knew me from my first months as a young mother, when my thyroid went haywire, and who since oversaw all my medical concerns, both large and small? It feels like an essential lifeline is being severed. I'll miss him dearly. This isn't my story alone; many people in their 50s, 60s and 70s are similarly undergoing this kind of wrenching transition. A decade ...

U nexpected deaths of three children due to rabies within two weeks have rocked Kerala. When Alappuzha native Nirmal Rajesh (14) and a tribal girl Archa (17) died without getting timely treatment and vaccination, seven-year-old Anand succumbed to the infection even after being inoculated by three shots of rabies vaccine. The bites of the rabid dog in high risk areas, including face, scalp and upper lip were reported as the cause of death in Anand's case.  With the surging menace of stray dogs and the reports of deaths due to rabies, people have to be more vigilant about the infection and the vaccination procedures.  ...

Doctors say there are a few factors behind the overall phase-out of health checks, like scoliosis screenings, at school. (Photo by Angus B. McVicar/Wisconsin Historical Society/Getty Images) Chrissy Teigen shared a random school memory on Twitter Wednesday night, and it got plenty of people talking. "Omg I just casually mentioned I was checked for scoliosis all throughout elementary school where we removed our shirts and bent over and no one at my dinner knows what I'm talking about," she wrote."Was I the only one!? Oh god was I the only one." (Scoliosis, in case you're not familiar with it, is a sideways curve of the spine, per the Mayo Clinic.) The tweet quickly went viral, with people chiming in with their own memories of perfunctory school health checks.  "This was a horrible and humiliating thing I thought was a part of childhood," one person wrote. "Our scoliosis checks happened in the gym with everyone in your entire class watc...

The organization, along with its partners, has published a global strategy to defeat meningitis.  The roadmap sets the goal of reducing cases of vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis by 50% and deaths by 70% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 2015.  There are two key objectives for vaccines: firstly to increase availability of vaccines where they are needed most; and secondly to develop new vaccines to combat the disease. Vaccine-preventable cases  WHO goals Eliminate bacterial meningitis epidemics Reduce cases of vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis by 50% and deaths by 70% (Vaccine-preventable bacterial meningitis refers to all acute bacterial meningitis caused by Nm, Spn, Hi and GBS whatever the serotype/group). Reduce disability and improve quality of life after meningitis due to any cause Meningitis is a life-threatening disease caused by inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord and is predominantly c...

October 1, 2021 – With more than 25 years of healthcare and leadership experience, Kristie Huff, MSN, RN, has been appointed to the role of chief nursing and operations executive at HealthPark Medical Center. Huff previously served as Lee Health's system director of patient care services from May 2005 to November 2011 before joining Care Logistics as chief nursing executive and senior vice president of transformation. In her new role, Huff will be responsible for assisting in fulfilling the mission, plans and objectives for the provision of high quality, cost-effective care. She will also oversee all hospital operations throughout the facility, jointly with HealthPark's chief physician executive, Eric Appelgren, M.D., in addition to ensuring overall quality of medical care while supporting a culture of performance, quality, service, accountability, and transparency for clinicians and staff across the institution. "Kristie is a proven leader, and he...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Ridgeview urgent care hours to cut in half    SW News Media

Contract Gives WellCare Medicare Advantage Members Access to CenterWell Senior Primary Care in Louisiana Published: Oct. 25, 2021 at 7:00 AM EDT BOSSIER CITY, La. and LAFAYETTE , La. and SHREVEPORT, La. , Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellcare Medicare Advantage members now have in-network access to CenterWell providers and facilities in the Bossier City , Lafayette , and Shreveport areas. The agreement with CenterWell Senior Primary Care (LA) is effective Aug. 1, 2021 . (PRNewsfoto/WellCare Health Plans, Inc.) (PRNewsfoto/WellCare) CenterWell Senior Primary Care (LA), formerly known as Partners in Primary Care, focuses on the physical, emotional, and social needs of seniors. This model of care allows patients to receive many of their primary care needs, such as lab tests and check-ups, conveniently in one location. Through the agreement, Wellcare Medicare Advantage members in Louisiana have access to the following locations: Bossier City 2900 E Texas Street, Suit...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Ashe County Native Instrumental in Opening of Fleetwood Family Medicine    Watauga Democrat

Prostate cancer, the second-most common cancer in men behind skin cancer with nearly a quarter of a million cases in the U.S. diagnosed annually, plays favorites. African American men are at the highest risk for both developing and dying from the disease. Heightened risk African American men are 1.8 times more likely to develop prostate cancer than white men. The reasons why are complex, said Dr. Eldra Daniels, a family physician with Penn State Health Medical Group – Mount Joy and Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center. "Genetics play a role as well as the social environment, a history of smoking and limited physical activity," Daniels said, adding that African American men also have less access to high quality care. "We also see a health disparity among African American men," he continued. "They're less likely to get in to see their physician on a regular basis, and when they do see one, they might not get the same attention and intervent...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Ridgeview urgent care hours to cut in half    SW News Media

Approximately 7,500 alumni and guests attended Stanford's Alumni Reunion from Thursday through Sunday after a year of postponement, according to Director of Alumni and Student Class Outreach Victor Madrigal '94.  In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University enforced precautions to safeguard the health of the Stanford community. All reunion attendees were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and had to show proof of vaccination upon arrival, medical and religious exceptions notwithstanding. Visitors were also required to complete a health check, and masks were mandatory both indoors and outdoors when within six feet of others. The reunion featured a multitude of events, including both classic and new traditions. Alumni attended the signature Dinner on the Quad on Thursday, learned from fellow alumni at the cutting edge of their fields in Classes Without Quizzes and attended various mini-reunions. Mini-reunions were based on class year and extracurri...