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aca-health-coverage-doctor-and-medical-assistant-talking-with-patient-in-her-hospital-bed — Over a decade ago, in 2010, former President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The main purpose of ACA health coverage was to create a form of federal health insurance that was more affordable to more people, further expand Medicaid to citizens, and assist with the innovation of health […]

ACA Health Coverage Compared to Other Nations

August 27, 2024 in Health tagged aca / global health / healthcare providers / insurance and government / understanding aca/obamacare by Griffin Miller

We already know that dogs were born to work, from assisting hunters to catching criminals, but perhaps their greatest claim to fame is that nose! For years dogs have been trained to sniff out cancer and Parkinson’s disease (among many other things), so it is only natural they would lead […]

Dogs Learn to Sniff Out COVID-19

May 3, 2020 in Health tagged advancements in medicine / covid-19 / Disease Prevention / global health / healthcare news by Emily Schellin

While everyone has been busy at home trying to avoid a state of endless boredom, the environment has seen some positive changes. A newly published COVID-19 Air Quality Report shows that air pollution is hitting record lows in some of the more notoriously polluted cities in the world. The report […]

Air Pollution Levels Have Dropped

April 30, 2020 in Health tagged climate change / covid-19 / global health / nature / Wellness by Emily Schellin

SSA offices closed — Social Security (SSA) Closes In-Person Service As of March 17, Social Security (SSA) made the decision to close all in-person service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision came in an effort to protect the population the Social Security offices serve. Older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions are […]

Social Security Closes In-Person Service

April 28, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / Disease Prevention / global health / healthcare news / social security by Jenny McCann

On April 22nd, we will officially mark 50 years of celebrating Earth Day! It is more important than ever to go green; we should be cautious about what we are putting into the environment and how we are using our resources. For instance, you can shop smarter by seeking out […]

Earth Day

April 22, 2020 in Health tagged global health / lifestyle tips / nature by Emily Schellin

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, medical safety gear has become scarce. Health care workers and public authorities have requested face masks and other essential products to be donated. Further, anyone who has considered hoarding face masks and other medical gear may want to think again. Our hospitals and local clinics need […]

The Medical Safety Gear Shortage

April 1, 2020 in Health tagged cdc / covid-19 / global health / hospitals / medical devices / pandemic by Emily Schellin

Texas is the most recent state to close all bars, gyms, and reduce restaurant capacity. This comes the same night as the governor of California issuing a shelter in place order. Texans all around the state are wondering if we are next. So are we? Will Texas Issue New Orders? […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Issues New Orders

March 25, 2020 in Uncategorized tagged cdc / covid-19 / Disease Prevention / global health / quarantine by Micah Boulter

When it comes to the coronavirus, how exactly are we defining ‘close contact’? Authorities in the U.S. have taken great measures to ensure anyone flying in from China is quarantined upon arrival. Even so, with such drastic measures, officials advise U.S. residents to go about their regular business. Exception to […]

Coronavirus: Defining ‘Close Contact’

February 21, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / global health / quarantine by Emily Schellin

CDC antibiotic Resistance — CDC Superbug Report 2019 In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first report on Antibiotic-resistant “superbug” in the United States. This was a first-ever snapshot of the threat posed by antibiotic-resistant germs on human health. 2013 estimates showed there were more than 2.6 million antibiotic-resistant […]

CDC Superbug Report 2019

December 16, 2019 in Health tagged cdc / centers for disease control and prevention / global health / preventative care by Jenny McCann

What is Tuberculosis? “Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body.” Medlineplus.gov TB is a curable and preventable disease. However, in many third world countries around the world, many people have […]

What is Tuberculosis?

December 11, 2019 in Health tagged cdc / disease awareness / global health by Micah Boulter