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What is health equity

WebBraveman first heard the term in the early 1990s, when she was doing work for the World Health Organization. In the U.S., she said, academic interest initially …

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Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist

Web(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Her blood alcohol concentration was 0.416%, …

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Hale County virus activity shows signs of slowing down

WebThe spread of COVID-19 in Hale County is starting to show signs of slowing down. The latest available data from the Plainview/Hale County Health Department …

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Time, distance and staffing pose challenges to health care in rural

WebJust six of North Dakota's 53 counties have an adequate number of health care workers, according to the Rural Health Information Hub. In addition, 12 of 39 rural …

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How science cleared the air over inhaled health risks

WebThe battle between health advocates and tobacco companies was hardly settled then, but it was a turning point. In 1965, nearly 42% of U.S. adults – including …

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A growing understanding of the link between movement and health

WebBy the 1970s, the American Heart Association was beginning to promote increased physical activity for better cardiovascular health, but it wasn't until a series of …

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Covenant Health to open new family clinic in Plainview

WebOfficially opening Sept. 3, the three new physicians will practice out of the new Covenant Health Family Medical Clinic, located at 1208 North I-27. Also joining the …

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Covenant Health to acquire West Texas Family Medicine

WebCovenant Health has purchased both Plainview clinic locations (1806 Quincy Street and 1605 W. 5 th St.) as well as the West Texas Family Medicine clinic in Hale …

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Since losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are …

WebSince losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are her priorities. By Diane Daniel, American Heart Association News April 8, 2024. Sarah …

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Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor

WebBy TOM MURPHY, AP Health Writer May 1, 2024. The Change Healthcare cyberattack that disrupted health care systems nationwide earlier this year started when …

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Covenant Health announce acquisition of West Texas Family …

WebBy Ellysa Harris, Plainview Herald April 15, 2021. Covenant Health West Texas Family Medicine. Covenant Health Plainview. Covenant Health has acquired …

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A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances …

WebTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert …

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Covenant Health System names new Regional CEO

WebCovenant Health System named Walter L. Cathey as the new regional CEO effective June 17. Pictured: Walter Cathey with wife, Bethany, and daughters, Kendall …

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Huber named new Women’s Services manager at Covenant Health …

WebFrom the classroom, to the delivery room and back into the classroom, Jennifer Huber, MSN, RN has accomplished quite the impressive career. However now, …

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Mogg named new Covenant Health Plainview CEO

WebCassie Mogg was named the new CEO of Covenant Health Plainview. She will officially take the position on Jan. 1. Provided by Covenant Health Plainview. She …

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Mental Health First Aid can be a lifesaver

WebAccording to the workbook “Mental Health First Aid”: 1. The disability caused by moderate depression is similar to the impact from relapsing multiple sclerosis, severe …

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Canadian wildfire smoke chokes upper Midwest for second …

WebBy TODD RICHMOND, Associated PressMay 13, 2024. MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Smoke from Canadian wildfires has prompted health warnings across the upper …

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Guardant Health: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

WebPALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) — Guardant Health Inc. (GH) on Thursday reported a loss of $115 million in its first quarter. On a per-share …

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Walmart to close its 51 health centers, virtual care service

WebThe planned closure of the Walmart Health centers comes after the company announced in March 2023 that it planned to add more than two dozen health centers to …

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Covenant Health unveils $450 million renovations for Lubbock

WebLUBBOCK -- Officials with Covenant Health announced Tuesday a $450 million building and renovation plan for the Lubbock hospital system. Consistently ranked …

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King ends retirement to become Covenant Health CEO

WebBy Homer Marquez, Covenant Health Plainview Aug 12, 2019. Alan King, who led the hospital as CEO from 2009 to 2013, came out of retirement to fill the …

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1 lawmaker stops South Carolina health care consolidation bill that …

WebThe 2024 proposal would have created a new Executive Office of Health and Policy. It would have combined separate agencies that currently oversee South …

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