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Health officials say three more cases of measles have been confirmed in suburban Chicago, bringing the total number of cases to eight. The Cook County Health Department said Monday that those infected include two adults and six infants, all of whom were not vaccinated. Read entire story.
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Finding a nursing home for yourself or a parent can be daunting. Many facilities are understaffed and the worker shortages have gotten worse since the start of the pandemic. KFF Health News senior correspondent Jordan Rau shares tips about finding nearby homes, evaluating staffing levels, what to look for when visiting, and more. Find additional […]
Hyrox, a global fitness race for competitors, announced it is partnering with Zepp Health, a health technology company that manufactures smart wearable products, including its flagship wearable brand, Amazfit. Under the two-year partnership Amazfit will act as the official wearable and timekeeping partner of HYROX. The aim is to assist athletes’ training regime and supply […]
Georgia is one of dozens of states that require health-care facilities to ask for permission to build or expand by obtaining “certificates of need.” Basically, state regulators get to decide whether a town needs a new hospital or long-term care center. If the need is deemed real, they’re granted a “CON.” The intent of the […]