When health care providers enter notes into patients’ electronic health records, they are more likely to portray Black patients negatively compared with white patients, two recent studies have found. The unfavorable descriptions may perpetuate bias and stigma and influence the care patients receive. “The first impression is the chart,” says Gracie Himmelstein, a physician training […]
In 2017, world famous distance runner, Ron Hill, ended his record of 52 years and 39 days of consecutive running by taking a day’s rest after feeling unwell during one of his runs. Hill writes in his autobiography that he ran at least one mile a day, and tasked himself with training 13 times per week. His […]
Burnout and a lack of health care educators are some of the reasons officials in the health care sector say there’s a perceived shortage of nursing staff in Illinois. Representatives from the state’s health care industry met with members of the Illinois Senate Health Committee this week to discuss the issue and ways to fix […]
A $1.67 billion supplemental budget document is headed to Gov. Charlie Baker. The Legislature passed the financial document for fiscal year 2022 late Thursday that would provide for investments in the state’s long-term COVID-19 response, housing and energy assistance, restaurant industry, and even relief for Ukrainian refugees. Senate President Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, said with the […]
West Virginia will receive $26 million from Endo Pharmaceuticals from a settlement related to an opioid lawsuit from the state. “Today, I reached a $26 million settlement with Endo Pharmaceuticals to resolve allegations of wrongdoing pertaining to their opioid products,” West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said in a statement. “The opioid epidemic has been […]
“No pain, no gain” is a commonly used expression when it comes to getting in shape. It may also be why many of us think that you need to feel sore after a workout to know that you’ve done enough. There are many reasons why your muscles might get sore after a workout. But, contrary […]
