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‘Grateful for restored vision’: eyesight-saving healthcare a reality for communities on Country

A Specsavers partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation has led to a huge uptake in vision-saving initiatives among Indigenous communities in rural and regional Australia, with ‘dramatic wins’ for patients otherwise facing limited access to health care

The Guardian - AU

Health care is responsible for 7% of our carbon emissions, and there are safe and easy ways this can be reduced

While we think of carbon emissions coming from manufacturing and agriculture, we don’t often think of those arising from health care. In Australia, health care is responsible for 7% of national carbon emissions, while globally, health care is responsible for 4.4% of emissions.

The Conversation

Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path

WASHINGTON — More than 3.5 million veterans who were exposed to toxic substances on overseas deployments will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate on Tuesday.

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Private emergency rooms are on the rise in WA. What does that mean for public health care?

There will likely be three private emergency rooms — which charge up to $295 to see a doctor — operating in WA by the end of 2025.

ABC News

Senate tees up vote on bill to aid vets exposed to burn pits

Legislation expanding health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans is nearing passage in Congress

The Independent UK

Democrats confident about budget vote as GOP plans amendments

Senate Democrats are confident about passing their health care, climate and tax package, as Republicans plot amendments they’ll offer to it.

Roll Call

Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path - Roll Call

More than 3.5 million veterans will gain easier access to health and disability benefits under a bill that cleared the Senate Tuesday.

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To avert a COVID crisis, Dallas must test more poop, experts say

DALLAS – With changing public health priorities and a shrinking willingness to take COVID-19 tests at a health care clinic, it could seem as if trying to get an accurate picture of local case counts is a futile exercise.

Tribune News Service

EXPLAINER: How health care for vets became fight in Congress

A bill that enhances health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate

The Independent UK

Gov. Whitmer asks Oakland County judge to block prosecutors from enforcing Michigan abortion ban

LANSING, Mich. — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked an Oakland County Circuit Court judge on Monday to issue an immediate restraining order against 13 county prosecutors who are in a position to enforce Michigan’s long-dormant ban on abortions being performed within their jurisdictions.

Tribune News Service

Monkeypox Stocks On The Move: What Investors Should Know About The Outbreak

The World Health Organization has declared the 2022 outbreak of monkeypox a global health emergency. The monkeypox crisis isn't as severe as the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has a number of health care and biotech stocks on the move.

Benzinga

Erin Lowry: Every serious couple should talk about spousal IRAs

There are myriad financial advantages to getting married. You might have access to higher quality health care thanks to a spouse’s benefits plan. You may have increased borrowing power from pooling incomes, making it easier to buy a home. You could have a lower tax burden (unless you’re both high…

Tribune News Service

Biden administration challenges GOP to get burn pits bill passed

WASHINGTON — U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough expressed confidence the Senate has enough votes to pass a bill to provide health care and benefits to 3.5 million veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, even after Republicans stalled the legislation.

Tribune News Service

Pat Toomey: Democrats tried to "sneak" $400B funding into veterans' health care bill

VA Secretary Denis McDonough warned Toomey's amendment to the bill could lead to rationing care for veterans.

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India’s transgender population struggles with unhelpful hospitals and high costs

India's transgender community faces many obstacles to accessing quality health care, especially when it comes to the costs of gender affirmation surgery.

Chicago Sun-Times

Creating a network of care for Chicago’s mental health care needs

A 211 number for mental health and social service needs will debut this fall, and the city is continuing to implement its mental health equity plan into all 77 neighborhoods.

Benzinga

Jon Stewart Blasts GOP Senators For Blocking Health Care Bill For Veterans: "Cowards, All Of Them"

Jon Stewart has never been one to hold back when it comes to just causes and fair play.

Benzinga

What The Careful CEO Should And Shouldn't Talk About: A Handy Guide

CEOs walk a fine line when it comes to talking about hot-button issues like transgender rights or gun control or arming transgender people to fight for the right of immigrants to have affordable health care and equal pay without enduring global warming.

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These 3 Stocks That'll Give Your Portfolio a Clean Bill of Health

The healthcare industry is expected to grow significantly, thanks to substantial demand driven by increasing health spending and an aging population worldwide. Moreover, because of the inelastic demand for healthcare solutions, the sector performs steadily regardless of the economic cycles. So, amid the current challenging environment, adding fundamentally sound healthcare…

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The Senate passed a bill to help sick veterans. Then 25 Republicans reversed course

Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given health care and benefits to veterans affected by from toxic chemicals and burn pits in wars dating back to Vietnam.

Daily Record

Forth Valley NHS says Covid now part of everyday life in health care

The disease has now been removed from the strategic risk register, as board members heard coping with the virus was now 'business as usual'

The Independent UK

Schumer rallies Democrats after surprise deal with Manchin

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has told fellow Senate Democrats they now have an opportunity to achieve two “hugely important” priorities on health care and climate change after the deal he struck with Sen. Joe Manchin

Los Angeles Times

Editorial: The false promise of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE courts

It’s only natural to scour Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed CARE Courts plan for enough redeeming features to make it worthwhile. Californians are desperate for solutions to help people struggling with debilitating mental illness because the state has failed utterly to provide sufficient mental health care. Cities have tried criminalizing the…

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Rivian Cuts 6 Percent Of Workforce, Factory Employees Excepted

Laid off employees will receive 14 weeks of pay, health care through the end of the year, their next quarterly equity vesting and job placement assistance.

The Independent UK

Manchin, Schumer report abrupt deal on health, energy, taxes

In an unexpected turnabout, Sen. Joe Manchin has announced that he has reached an expansive agreement with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on health care costs, energy and climate issues, taxing higher earners and large corporations and reducing federal debt

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