VA providers are working together to provide culturally sensitive care to veterans of all backgrounds. Recently, two VA neuropsychologists teamed up to conduct a neuropsychological evaluation of a bilingual veteran through telemedicine. This successful meeting reflects VA’s national goals to improve VA health care services with telehealth. It seemed like the veteran was really happy … Read more
According to AARP, which cites data from the US Department of Health and Human Services, about 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term care in their remaining years. AARP notes that along with aging, the possibility of physical or cognitive deterioration increases. Family and friends may not be able to … Read more
When Jessica Kennedy was five years old, she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her mother told FRONTLINE in the 2008 documentary The medicated child that he couldn’t go a day without taking medication to stabilize his mood. As long as I’m on medication, I’ll be fine, Kennedy told FRONTLINE when she was 12. It’s the … Read more
Whitmer’s speech was low on detail and he did not answer reporters’ questions. Related: A spokesman said the governor has been sticking to broad goals to make room for negotiations with the legislature, where Democrats’ lead of two House seats could soon disappear if two members win mayoral elections in November and step down. Republicans … Read more
In 2012, an Affordable Care Act policy went into effect that requires commercial and Medicaid expansion plans to cover breastfeeding support beginning in the time of pregnancy. It’s been 11 years and nothing has happened. No changes. Despite the White House announcing last year that the Department of Health and Human Services would begin enforcing … Read more
WESTFIELD, Indiana โ During their visit to Westfield High School Wednesday, First Lady Jill Biden, along with general surgeon Dr. Vivek Murthy, spoke with students and staff about the importance of mental health services within schools. According to previous reports, the first lady arrived in the Indianapolis area on Wednesday as part of a series … Read more
AAs a modern day love therapist, I have noticed that as access to potential suitors has increased, we have begun to believe that there is always someone better out there. A 2023 Pew Research Center report found that 30% of US adults say they have used a dating site or app. While dating used to … Read more
More than a decade after Democrats first tabled the proposal, Medicare is finally ready to begin negotiating prices for some prescription drugs. This week, the federal government announced the 10 drugs that will be included in the first round of negotiations. The new prices will take effect in 2026. The 10 drugs on the list … Read more
Athos Bousvaros, MD, is working to make the insurance approval process for patient prescriptions easier for doctors and families. (Adobe Stock/Illustration: David Chrisom, Boston Children’s Hospital) If you’ve ever had problems with your patients’ insurance company when it came to getting the prescription, you’re not alone. For patients with chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease … Read more
By CRISTINA JANNEYHays Post The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been in operation for a little over a year. Last week a group gathered in Dodge City for a summit โStanding in the Gap: Rural and Frontier Access to Mental Health Careโ and discussed the role played by the 988 crisis line in providing … Read more