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Dozens of unqualified Florida doctors applied for emergency licenses in Alaska this year and a Chile-based company intentionally tried to recruit at least some of them, according to an ongoing investigation conducted the request of the Alaska State Medical Board. The board that polices the state's medical providers is expected to reevaluate the emergency licensing process in the coming months to address any potential for problems. Fourteen of the unqualified doctors actually got licensed, though none practiced medicine in person or via telehealth before the oversight was discovered, state officials say. While looking into the situation surrounding the Florida doctors, investigators also realized the Chilean company was trying to get doctors to Alaska by intentionally recruiting unqualified physicians and asking them to pay additional fees to get licensed, officials say. An investigation continues into that recruiting company. The Alaska situation is part of an evolving nati

We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here's our process. Toenail fungus, also called onychomycosis, is a common fungal infection of your toenail. The most noticeable symptom is a white, brown, or yellow discoloration of one or more of your toenails. It may spread and cause the nails to thicken or crack. Sandal season or not, toenail fungus typically isn't what you want to see when you look at your feet. Fortunately, there are many treatments you can try. Prescription oral antifungals, such as terbinafine (Lamisil) or fluconazole (Diflucan), are traditionally used to treat toenail fungus. These treatments are often effective, but they may cause serious side effects ranging from upset stomach and dizziness to severe skin problems and jaundice. This may be why many people try home remedies instead. Here are 10 of these popular at-home treatments. Vicks VapoRub is a topical ointment. Although

Paul Comstock  |  ThisWeek | USA TODAY NETWORK An $18 million, 100,000-square-foot Altair Medical Building has opened in the Central Ohio Primary Care main campus on the 600 block of Africa Road in Westerville.  COPC officials said the new building, which is in the back of the campus with an address of 400 Altair Parkway, includes a central laboratory, multiple medical practices and an Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center ear, nose and throat practice. The Altair Building is expected to provide the medical needs of more than 50,000 adult and pediatric patients, according to an Oct. 11 news release from COPC. "The new Altair Medical Building allows Central Ohio Primary Care to bring more practices onto our campus and into close proximity to our ancillary services," said Dr. Bill Wulf, COPC CEO. "This creates value for our patients, payers and providers." Construction on the building began in 2020 and, although slowed by th

New York, NY (October 26, 2021) Fast Company announced today its first annual Brands That Matter list, honoring brands that have achieved relevance through cultural impact and social engagement, and authentically communicated their missions and ideals. Mount Sinai Health System is included among 95 companies, from large multinational conglomerates to small but mighty companies and nonprofits, that give people compelling reasons to care about them—and offer inspiration for others to buy in. All 95 have found an ability to forge an emotional connection with customers, whether leading in health, environment, or pop culture; engaging B2B customers; or responding meaningfully to current events. All brands that applied were considered for overall recognition. There were additional honorees on category-specific lists based on region, size, and status.  &q

It's little secret that younger generations aren't seeking or receiving healthcare the same way as their predecessors. Tweet this Even those with insurance are struggling with access and affordability: Over one third (35%) of insured respondents citing a lack of money as one of the biggest barriers to living a healthier life. People struggle to access the information they need to pursue better health:  42% of respondents said their current medical data was "easily accessible," while less than a third (30%) said their historical records were "easily accessible." Factors related to an information gap presented as much of a barrier to greater health as those related to money. Neglecting the importance of mental health is leaving people ill and keeping practitioners from understanding them: Just 4% of Boomers reported seeing a therapist or psychiatrist in a typical year and only 19% reported being diagnosed with anxiety or depression, c

We've had two light years in a row, which some experts worry could mean we'll be in for a rough few months. One silver lining of the last two winters is that the flu, which typically sends hundreds of thousands of Americans to the hospital each year and causes tens of thousands of deaths, was not as severe as it has been in years past. Peter Palese, a microbiologist and flu expert at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, said there were 100 times fewer infections, hospitalizations and deaths from influenza last season than in average flu seasons. But when compared with last fall, life is more back to normal — kids are in classrooms, workers are in offices and more people are planning to travel over the holidays. This is raising questions about how bad this flu season could get. To help you prepare and know what to expect, we asked two infectious disease physicians, a microbiologist and a pediatrician to weigh in. Here's what you need to know: Do we k

Britta Foster and Minerva Tiznado are in different leagues as far as health care is concerned. Foster, who married into the family that owns the $2.5 billion Foster Farms chicken company, has Blue Shield coverage as well as a high-octane primary care plan that gives her 24/7 digital access to her doctor for a $5,900 annual fee that also covers her husband and two of their children. Tiznado is from Nayarit, Mexico, and has no insurance. She gets free primary care visits and steep discounts on prescription drugs, lab tests and imaging. But Tiznado, 32, and Foster, 48, go to the same place for their care: St. Luke's Family Practice, in this Central Valley city of about 217,000. St. Luke's, a clinic with a staff of four in a nondescript shopping center, offers an unorthodox combination of concierge-style medicine for the well-off and charity care for the uninsured. The annual fees that St. Luke's collects from Foster's family and some 550 other paying patien

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The progression of flu symptoms is somewhat the same for everyone. Anyone who gets infected and shows symptoms will have to go through the different stages of flu. Here's a day-by-day breakdown of flu symptoms and what you can expect. Day 1: If you have been exposed to the flu virus, you may be contagious even before the symptoms onset. On day 1, you will feel fine. But as you go about your work and daily activities, you will start experiencing a certain discomfort in your body, mild chills and body ache. Day 2- 4: The next day, you might wake up with the classic symptoms of the flu including sore throat, fever, headache, blocked, stuffy nose and pain in the body. Between day 2-4, flu symptoms are at its peak. As per the CDC, you must maintain your distance from people around you, so as to contain the spread of the virus. Day 5-6: By day 5, you will start to feel a bit better. With proper care and medical attention, the symptoms will become milder and you'll experience less d

From staff reports  |  Observer-Dispatch Jerome Rosenstein, MD, has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Medical Group as an obstetrician/gynecologist at the MVHS Women's Health Center and MVHS OB Care Center, where he will provide inpatient and outpatient care. Rosenstein has more than 32 years of experience in the OB/GYN specialty and joins MVHS from Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home in Gloversville. He specializes in providing care to women across the continuum of care, including prenatal, antepartum and postpartum gynecological care. He also provides support and care to women through the perimenopause and menopausal processes. Rosenstein earned a medical degree from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He performed his OB/GYN residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and G

News > Business Whole Health Concord, located at 7 Broadway, recently opened its supplement shop for its patients. Ben Domaingue—Ben Domaingue Whole Health Concord, located at 7 Broadway, recently opened its supplement shop for its patients. BEN DOMINGUE / Monitor staff Whole Health Concord, located at 7 Broadway, recently opened its supplement shop for its patients. Dr. Laura Jones, founder and owner of Whole Health Concord. Ben Domaingue photos / Monitor staff Monitor staff Published: 10/16/2021 1:10:22 PM When Laura Jones was developing a plan to open a natural healthcare stor

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