Despite significant gains made in cancer diagnosis and treatment over the last 50 years, ovarian cancer remains the second most common, as well as the deadliest, of all gynecological cancers in the United States. Ranking fifth in cancer deaths among women, it accounts for more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. […]
There are two places that a person in the throes of a mental health crisis might find themselves. The local hospital emergency room or jail. Neither one is a truly workable option, both are often overcapacity and understaffed. For someone in crisis, they become drop off destinations of last resort. Statistics have shown that one […]
Since opening its doors on February 28, 2012, Madison Hospital has provided the Madison community with access to world-class, lifesaving healthcare that’s closer to home. 10 years later, the hospital is nearly bursting at the seams and ready for future expansion. To celebrate this milestone and to help raise funds for equipment and facility upgrades, […]
First the coronavirus vaccine mandates were back in, then the nation’s Supreme Court said “nope.’’ At least part ways. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently, through a court ruling, put back into play a White House mandate for any large business with at least 100 employees to require a vaccine or testing for […]
As businesses across the nation shifted to remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic, pet ownership skyrocketed among those who suddenly found themselves stuck at home and in need of extra companionship. This unique situation presented both great opportunities and new challenges for those in pet-related businesses. The uncertainty of the pandemic translated into roaring success […]
Cindy Doty, senior consultant for PassionHR Consulting, Inc., explained issues facing employers and workers regarding President Joe Biden’s mandate that some companies require COVID-19 vaccinations. And three times during her presentation at Wednesday’s weekly coronavirus press briefing at the Huntsville City Council chambers she stressed this: neither the city nor the state are issuing these […]
The nation’s Food and Drug Administration, which signed off on Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot last month, approved the same for Moderna and J&J boosters Wednesday night. The FDA also gave the go ahead to mix-and-match with booster shots. Originally, the Pfizer booster was meant only for people who had taken the Pfizer vaccine previously. That’s […]
What can your DNA tell you about your health or how you will respond to a particular prescription medication? Genetic analysis is a valuable means to identify and predict the potential for disease. However, the cost, access, and understanding of its usefulness have been hurdles to implementation in the healthcare setting. Over the past several […]
The news was a mixed bag at the weekly press briefing of the COVID-19 coronavirus at the Huntsville City Council chambers Wednesday. Jeff Samz, CEO of the Huntsville Hospital System, said the two facilities in the city and Madison have seen about a 10 percent drop in COVID-19 patients over the last two weeks. […]
In the ongoing battle against the pandemic, it’s important to have a variety of weapons in the medical arsenal. The Delta variant has clearly demonstrated that vaccines alone might not be enough in the war against COVID-19. Although vaccines have been highly effective for many, acquiring the breakthrough COVID has been a real concern, especially […]
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