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Colorado Springs demonstrators hold Medicaid 'funeral' to protest Crank's support on Trump bill
Nearly 30 people gathered at U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank's office in Colorado Springs for a Medicaid "funeral," protesting the Republican lawmaker's support for President Donald Trump's so-called Big, Beautiful Bill. Protesters shared "dearly...

AAABA Hall of Fame | Martella's Pharmacy's Chris Pfeil brings championship resume to Class of 2025
Chris Pfeil and his staff assembled the Martella’s Pharmacy team that made AAABA Tournament history as the host city Johnstown’s first champion. His role as Martella’s general manager in a championship run that ended more than 70 years of...

Pennsylvania health officials say Medicaid cuts can severely harm rural residents
HONESDALE, Pa. (WBNG) -- President Trump’s new budget reconciliation bill includes an estimated more than $800 billion in federal cuts to Medicaid. At Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, Pa., members from Gov. Shapiro’s office met with local...

Nigeria must take advantage of nuclear medicine in cancer treatment — Minister
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako, on Friday said that the country is yet to take full advantage of nuclear medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as other diseases. Salako stated this...

Gov. Josh Green on Medicaid cuts, changes on tourism board
U.S. News and World Report published an opinion piece Gov. Josh Green wrote sounding the alarm over congressional efforts to change work requirements for Medicaid recipients. Green spoke with The Conversation and talked about the hazards he sees...

Louisville effort helps deliver lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine: Teddy bears for hospitalized children included in shipment
A 40-foot shipping container filled with nearly $300,000 worth of medical equipment has reached Ukraine — and a group of Louisvillians played a key role in getting it there. The shipment, now in the hands of Ukrainian healthcare workers in the...

Angels manager Ron Washington to remain on medical leave for rest of season
Angels manager Ron Washington, who stepped aside from his duties a week ago due to undisclosed health concerns, will remain on medical leave for the rest of the season, the team announced Friday. Angels General Manager Perry Minasian said...

Community ‘bittersweet’ over demolition of Atlanta Medical Center
ATLANTA — Atlanta Medical Center will soon be demolished after more than 100 years as a hospital. “It’s a bittersweet moment,” Tommie Hinton, a nearby resident, said. Hinton knows how valuable the hospital was to the community. It was the place...
de smit medical: Assessment of female pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, vaginal examination (practical course) Sept 25
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Ron Washington To Stay On Medical Leave For Remainder Of Season
The Angels announced today that manager Ron Washington will stay on medical leave for the remainder of the 2025 season. Ray Montgomery will continue to serve as the interim manager. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times was among those to relay...

Michigan Senate proposal could ease medical debt burden for patients
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are joining forces to help people tackle their medical debt. The plan was recently introduced in the Michigan Senate by Senators Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and Jonathan Lindsey...

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the gray market for obesity meds, an RSV drug recommendation, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Our agenda is, so far, rather modest. We expect to manicure the Pharmalot grounds,...

Daines, Sheehy tight-lipped on proposed Medicaid, marketplace cuts
Thank you for being a member of Montana Free Press. This quality reporting was made possible due in part to your contribution. Thank you for supporting in-depth journalism in Montana. When Ron Wiens looks at his hospital’s budget, he doesn’t see...

ASU researcher finds Medicaid preventive health pilot programs save money
As legislators debate on how to create efficiencies in health care, one study led by an Arizona State University researcher indicates that nontraditional investments in health early on can lead to long-term health benefits with cost savings....

VOCAL-TX rally urges Senator Cornyn to oppose cuts to Medicaid, SNAP
AUSTIN, Texas — A group led by VOCAL-TX gathered outside Texas U.S. Senator John Cornyn's Austin office, urging him to reconsider his support for President Donald Trump's proposed legislation, known as the "Big Beautiful Bill." The protesters...

Valadao opposes Senate cuts to Medicaid | John Lindt
This week, the California Hospital Association (CHA) said key Republican members of Congress, led by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA 22), have sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) vowing to...

More Than a Safety Net: A Social Worker and Special Needs Mom Talks the Human Cost of Medicaid Cuts
Q: Can you tell me about yourself and your family? A: I’m Dr. Becky Pletzer. I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Alaska and the mother to two boys, Sloan and Sawyer. Sawyer, my 11-year-old son, has a very rare chromosome syndrome and moderate...
Cantwell, Red State Leaders Warn Entire Communities Will Suffer if Residents Lose Health Insurance Due to Medicaid Cuts
Misguided legislation would leave 16 million Americans without health insurance Officials on the ground in MO, UT, and NC say fewer federal resources means more uninsured Americans, cuts in services, and even hospital closures – with states &...

Sen. Collins calls for fund to help rural hospitals as 'Big, Beautiful Bill' eyes Medicaid cuts
With lawmakers working into the weekend, the Maine Republican has not yet said publicly how she plans to vote on the bill. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — All eyes are on Sen. Susan Collins, as the Maine Republican considers the massive budget...

AARP meets with Congress to advocate for Social Security, Medicaid, and caregiver support
As federal lawmakers continue negotiations on key provisions of the upcoming budget reconciliation package, AARP deployed staff and volunteers from across the United States and its territories to Capitol Hill on June 25, 2025, urging congressional...