In the world of intensive care units (ICUs), not everyone gets the same treatment. Why? Because people come from different backgrounds. These backgrounds include things like race, language, religion, and beliefs. This mix is what we call cultural diversity. When people from diverse cultures end up
House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, Preside
The White House is considering a plan to extend Obamacare subsidies for two more years. This comes as millions of Americans face a significant increase in healthcare costs starting in January. The proposal suggests a cap on eligibility for these subsidies at 700% of the federal poverty level. This i
Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee is investing $28 million to revamp its behavioral health department. This two-year project aims to modernize and expand the facility, which currently serves around 60 patients. The hospital plans to keep the department running during construction. Funding for th
In the world of technology and innovation, one name stands out: Kate McAfoose. She's the president of Chang Robotics and co-founder of Curabotics. Recently, she won two big awards at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. These awards are a big deal, celebrating women who are making waves in busin
Pfizer has been making waves in the pharmaceutical world. It recently outmaneuvered Novo Nordisk to secure a deal for Metsera. This win has given Pfizer's stock a boost. But the company's success isn't just about one deal. Pfizer's third-quarter earnings were impressive. They beat Wall Street's exp
Texas just made a big move against Pfizer. They settled a lawsuit for $41. 5 million. This was about a medicine called Quillivant XR. It's used to treat ADHD in kids. The issue? Tests showed the drug didn't work as it should. It didn't dissolve in the body. But the company kept saying it was fine.
UnityPoint Health recently gave a tour of their newly renovated cancer center. This upgrade is a big deal for the community. It shows how health care facilities are always trying to improve. The center now has better technology and more comfortable spaces. This is important because cancer treatment
Lung cancer screening guidelines might be missing a lot of people who need them. Right now, rules say only certain adults can get yearly CT scans. But a new study shows that this leaves out most people with lung cancer. Only about one-third would even qualify for these life-saving scans. Take Carla
Eli Lilly, a big name in the drug world, just hit a huge milestone. It became the first healthcare company to reach a market value of $1 trillion. That's a lot of money! The company's stock hit this mark briefly during trading but then settled a bit lower, with each share going for around $1, 048.
