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Health & Insurance, Social Services

Vaccination Exemptions Threaten ‘Decades Of Progress’ As Measles Cases Surge Worldwide

November 30, 2018

Via: Kaiser Health News

The number of officially reported measles cases in 2017 totaled 173,330, the report said, 31 percent higher than levels in 2016. In other public health news: suicide, depression, shingles, schizophrenia, stomach bugs, strokes, palliative care, and more. Reported cases of […]


Health & Insurance

Most Hospital Palliative Care Programs Are Understaffed

September 30, 2016

Via: Kaiser Health News

Most hospitals offer palliative care services that help people with serious illnesses manage their pain and other symptoms and make decisions about their treatment, while providing emotional support and assistance in navigating the health system. But hospital programs vary widely, and the […]