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​​T op 10 Small Communities, population 5,000 to 24,999 ​​ When it comes to small communities, Aspen, Colorado is at the top position this year with a score of 73. ​​While AARP acknowledges that these communities do have high housing costs, engagement is a primary score driver for small communities. The Colorado cities of Aspen and Salida, as well as Jackson, Wyoming, all have a perfect score on engagement because of above-average performance on broadband cost and speed, opportunity for civic involvement, voting rates and social involvement. ​​​​ 1. Aspen, Colorado​​ 2. Great Neck Plaza, New York ​​3. Orange City, Iowa ​​4. La Crescent, Minnesota​​ 5. Salida, Colorado ​​6. Pierre, So...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly referred to Hamas members as "barbarians'' while seeking to portray his country as a defender of civilization Monday. At a rare press conference in which he took only a handful of questions, Netanyahu called Hamas part of an "axis of evil'' and said the stunning assault the militant group launched on Israeli soil Oct. 7 was "the worst savagery our people have seen since the Holocaust.'' He also asked other countries to join Israel's fight against "the enemies of civilization.'' "This is a time for war, a war for our common future,'' Netanyahu said. "Today we draw a line between the forces of civilization and the forces of barbarism.'' Asked about the huge death toll inflicted on Palestinians by Israel's retaliatory airstrikes – the fatality count has surpassed 8,300, including 3,200 children, according to the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry – Netanya...

In a recent study published in the journal  Nature ,  researchers uncovered the ecological and virological dynamics behind the intensified global activity of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 since 2021. Study: The episodic resurgence of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5 virus. Image Credit: Pordee_Aomboon/Shutterstock.com The researchers revealed critical shifts in virus behavior and provided guidance for more effective future mitigation strategies. Background Influenza A viruses, part of the Alphainfluenzavirus genus and Orthomyxoviridae family, are classified by the antigenic properties of their surface proteins. While low-pathogenic strains commonly affect wild aquatic birds, high-pathogenic strains, notably H5 and H7 subtypes, emerge through mutations that enable severe infections in poultry. Such viruses, especially the H5N1 subtype, have caused extensive outbreaks, often controlled through culling. These viruses evolve...

Teaching faculty at Carle Illinois College of Medicine are helping to shape the future of how health professions students learn about climate change and human health. CI MED-led faculty teams have piloted two innovative case-based learning modules designed to help future physician innovators take a big-picture view of the health implications of climate change and learn how they can influence environmental health policies in the communities they serve. Both efforts address social determinants of health that can disproportionately affect communities that are medically underserved and under-resourced. Grace Park, Carle Illinois College of Medicine "> Grace Park, Carle Illinois College of Medicine "Future physicians will be at the forefront of dealing with the interconnectedness of the environment and human health. Plausible cases like this one help students explore how real people in real communities are impacted," said Dr. Grace Park, the director of CI MED's Heal...

WAUKESHA, Wis. (Oct. 4, 2023) – ProHealth Care and Optum have entered into a strategic relationship to enhance patient care, deliver innovative technology solutions and help ProHealth Care maintain its focus on serving patients and the community. Through the relationship, Optum will assume responsibility for ProHealth Care's revenue cycle management, information technology, informatics, analytics and inpatient care management. The more than 800 ProHealth Care employees who work in these departments will transition to Optum and continue to support the health system and the local community. "ProHealth Care has a long history of building strong strategic partnerships to accelerate our progress and better meet the needs of our patients," said Susan Edwards, chief executive officer at ProHealth Care. "Our work with Optum will strengthen our administrative functions as we continue our growth as a premier independent, community-based health system." The ProHealth C...

Visiongain Reports Ltd Visiongain has published a new report entitled Influenza Vaccines Market Report 2023-2033 : Forecasts by Vaccine Type (Quadrivalent, Trivalent), by End-users (Specialty Clinics, Hospitals, Others) AND Regional and Leading National Market Analysis PLUS Analysis of Leading Companies AND COVID-19 Impact and Recovery Pattern Analysis . The global influenza vaccines market is valued at US$6,648.0 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% during the forecast period 2023-2033. Surge in Influenza Case Projected to Drive Industry Growth The surge in global influenza cases is anticipated to fuel the demand for influenza vaccines, thus playing a pivotal role in the expansion of the market. To illustrate, data from the Global Flu report released in February 2022 revealed a staggering estimate of 1 billion individuals worldwide being afflicted by seasonal influenza on an annual basis. Within this number, it was reported that approximately 3 to 5 million peop...

Published May 30, 2023 Kathryn Williford enrolled in a membership at the A.E. Finley YMCA so that she and her husband, Derek, could take their sons, Logan, 3, and Cole, 7, to the outdoor pool. But she soon realized how much more the family could enjoy, including soccer and basketball leagues, a summer camp and childcare area, where her children could play under supervision while she and her husband exercised. "It's obviously helpful if you have fitness goals you're trying to attain or specific health goals, but it's also helpful as a family," said Williford, a nurse manager at Duke Primary Care Brier Creek Family Medicine. "It's a great community resource to meet people, get involved with different events and they have tons of classes, regardless of what you're interested in." Using the "Duke Fitness Club" discount through LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee well...

Millions of people will be able to book their flu vaccines online from Monday, as the NHS booking system opens ahead of what could be a challenging winter for the health service. As part of the NHS's commitment to make it ever more convenient for people to book in for their winter vaccines, from 8am Monday [2nd October] all eligible adults will be able to book their flu jab appointment through www.nhs.uk/book-a-flu-vaccination, by downloading the NHS App or by calling 119. New figures show more than 3.7 million people (3,762,591) have already received their flu jabs since the start of the campaign on 11 September, with many people choosing to "do the double" and receive their flu and Covid-19 vaccines at the same time. During the same period, more than two million (2,357,222) Covid-19 jabs have been delivered, providing vital protection to those at greater risk of severe illness. Last winter saw NHS staff treating significant numbers of patients in hospit...

The News Few Americans have received the latest vaccines against the coronavirus: Just over 7 percent of adults and 2 percent of children had received the shot as of Oct. 14, according to a survey presented on Thursday to scientific advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The uptake is weak even among those most at risk of severe illness. Only one in five people age 75 or older has been vaccinated, along with about 15 percent of those ages 65 to 74, according to the survey of nearly 15,000 people. Brian Snyder/Reuters Why It Matters: Covid is still dangerous to some Americans. More than 1,200 people are dying of Covid each week, according to C.D.C. data. "That's a travesty," said Dr. David Kimberlin, a pediatrician at the University of Alabama at Birmingham who represented the American Academy of Pediatrics at the meeting. "It's like an entire neighborhood being wiped out every single week," Dr. Kimberlin added. About 16,000 people were h...

By Matthew Stenger Posted: 10/25/2023 3:48:00 PM Last Updated: 10/26/2023 8:37:24 AM Advertisement In a study reported in JAMA , Atlas et al found that a primary care intervention including electronic health record (EHR) reminders and patient outreach with or without patient navigation improved timeliness of follow-up of overdue abnormal cancer screening test results. Study Details The open-label cluster randomized trial—conducted in 44 primary care practices in 3 U.S. health networks—enrolled patients with at least one abnormal screening test for colorectal, breast, cervical, or lung cancer who had not yet followed up between August 2020 and December 2021. Primary care practices were randomly allocated 1:1:1:1 to:   Usual care (n = 2,702) EHR reminders (n = 3,254) EHR reminders and outreach consisting of a letter to the patient at week 2 and a phone call ...

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Acne, a common skin condition that often plagues teenagers, can also make its presence known in unexpected places. Scalp pimples, while less well-known than its facial and back counterparts, is a real and often uncomfortable issue for many people. In this in-depth article, we'll explore everything you need to know about scalp acne, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies. Scalp acne or scalp pimples, medically referred to as "acne necrotica miliaris" or "pomade acne," is a condition where hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells, oils, and sometimes bacteria. This leads to the formation of small, red, and often painful pimples on the scalp. Scalp acne can be itchy, uncomfortable, and can even lead to hair loss if left untreated. Causes of scalp acne Image: Courtesy Pexels Several factors contribute to the development of scalp acne: Excess sebum production Much ...

Desirae Kelly, 29, from Missouri, woke up to feel something 'fluttering'  in her ear She rushed to urgent care to have her ear flushed - only for a spider to crawl out Desirae shared her disturbing story to TikTok, with millions of views By Emily Lefroy For Dailymail.Com Published: 16:16 EDT, 26 October 2023 | Updated: 16:50 EDT, 26 October 2023 There's nothing like falling asleep to the sound of nature - although it's less inviting when the nature in question is literally inside your ear.  Which is a learning that TikTok user Desirae Kelly was confronted with in dramatic fashion recently, when she went through the traumatic experience of waking up to the sound of something strange  - only to discover that the noise was actually a spider nestling in her ear. The 29-year-old from Missouri, originally posted a clip as she sat in u...