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Changing leadership roles at VCU Health System Effective Aug. 15, three members of the executive leadership team will assume additional responsibilities to support the health system’s future growth. July 30, 2024 12:00 AM July 30, 2024 (Enterprise Marketing and Communications) VCU Health System is evolving its near-term priorities to better position the health system for the coming years.These priorities include expanding the roles and responsibilities of our leadership team, whose unwavering commitment to patients, team members and the community will enable the health system to continue to grow and provide high-quality care in Virginia and beyond.”It is critical that our…

Nearly one-third of U.S. adolescents received mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA). SAMSHA’s 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released Tuesday, found that 31.9% of 12- to 17-year-olds, or about 8.3 million people, received mental health treatment. That’s up from 7.7 million, or 29.8%, of youth who received mental health treatment the previous year, according to the 2022 report. Outpatient treatment, such as at a school counselor’s or therapist’s office, was the most common option, with 59.8% of people receiving mental health treatment, or…

A lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Minnesota alleges that Wells Fargo, the fourth-largest U.S. bank, squandered funds on health insurance plans, causing employees to have to pay much higher drug prices than they would have if they had paid cash. (AP Photo/CX Matiash, File) John Tozzi | Bloomberg Wells Fargo has been accused of overpaying for prescription drugs by former employees who say the bank’s mismanagement of its health insurance programs drove up costs for employees. A lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Minnesota alleges that the nation’s fourth-largest bank squandered funds on its health insurance plans,…

For Apple Watch users living in China, Apple is preparing the seventh installment of its annual Activity Challenge for “National Fitness Day.” “National Fitness Day” Apple Watch Challenge Like last year, the National Fitness Day Challenge will take place on August 8 and aims to motivate users to do at least 20 minutes of workout. Those who complete the workout using their Apple Watch will be rewarded with a special achievement. “Get active for National Fitness Day! On August 8, complete any workout for at least 20 minutes to earn an award. Track your time in the Workout app or…

Mothers perform more household chores. But they are also the ones in charge of the family and proactively assign more of the household chores. This is bad news for mothers’ mental health. When we think of household chores, we think of activities like washing dishes, running errands, chopping vegetables for dinner, etc. And it’s no surprise that mothers shoulder the majority of these activities. But there’s an intangible aspect to household work that unfolds behind the scenes: the cognitive effort it takes to anticipate, plan, organize, and delegate household needs — in other words, someone has to remember to refill…

It’s time to talk about women’s finances with attitude — to laugh at the often absurd and condemn the dangerous — by highlighting voices that are often not included in mainstream discussions of men’s finances. Women loosening the screws We bring you news of hopeful, practical change, and celebrate an economy fought as a life, not a war. Project 2025’s mission for leadership is a radical, “conservative” vision for America’s future, clearly an alternative to Republican policies. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering where the $22 million came from to create a 900-page plan and policy that claims to…

Sunnyvale, California, July 30, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ferrum Health, an enterprise healthcare AI platform supporting 50+ third-party industry-leading algorithms, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Paxera Health, a global leader in enterprise imaging solutions. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into native clinical workflows with a modern, turnkey approach. PaxeraHealth has been at the forefront of modernizing enterprise imaging architectures with the introduction of innovations such as VNAi and ARK, the latest version of the industry’s first zero-coding AI development platform. Combining PaxeraHealth’s cutting-edge architecture with Ferrum Health’s…

If you’re someone who doesn’t exercise at all, finding the right fitness tracker can be a struggle. You don’t need the precise metrics that brands like Fitbit or Garmin offer, but you do want a device that looks stylish and offers basic health tracking features. Enter the Pininfarina Sintesi, a hybrid smartwatch that has quickly become my favorite fitness tracker. The Sintesi collection is the latest Pininfarina hybrid smartwatch, following the launch of the Senso collection last year. It is inspired by Pininfarina’s design legacy and is named after the Sintesi concept car. Now, first off, it’s worth noting that…

Dr. Ngozi Ezike of Sinai Chicago inspires leaders to think beyond medicine … [+] We work on innovative solutions.Getty When faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, innovative thinking helps, as does extensive experience in confronting other difficult challenges – none of which has been as big in recent times as our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As Illinois Public Health Commissioner, Ngozi Ezike, MD, helped the state weather the pandemic and now has his sights set on another major challenge: improving health care in economically challenged areas of Chicago. This latest role may be just as challenging: As CEO of Sinai…

Free Prostate Cancer Screening Event at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens About 40 men, including hospital staff, will be screened for prostate cancerProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, so early detection is important. July 30, 2024 Queens, New York — NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens proudly announced the success of a recent free prostate cancer screening event held on July 19th. During the event, 38 men, including several hospital employees, received PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) testing. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, making early detection important. Black men are…