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Health Officials in Galveston County Issue Warning After Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Health officials in Galveston County are urging residents to take extra precautions when handling and consuming fresh produce. This warning comes after 14 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis were reported, according to a recent statement from the local health district. Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection that […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – A new free health clinic has officially opened in North Memphis, offering essential medical services to a community that has long faced significant healthcare challenges. The ShelbyCares Health Hub in Raleigh is the latest addition to a growing network of clinics designed to address disparities in access to care. The clinic […]

Medicare Premiums to See Smaller Increase in 2027 Millions of Medicare beneficiaries may experience a smaller-than-expected increase in their monthly health insurance premiums next year, according to the latest 2026 Medicare Trustees Report. The report estimates that the standard Medicare Part B premium will rise from $202.90 per month in 2026 to about $209.50 in […]

Understanding the “Dose Zero” MMR Vaccine in Response to a Measles Outbreak Pennsylvania is currently facing a significant measles outbreak, with over 130 residents affected. In response, state health officials have advised some parents to vaccinate their young children earlier than usual to offer additional protection against this highly contagious disease. This measure includes a […]

A Volunteer’s Efforts to Improve Regency Manor Rachel Paxitzis lived in the same neighborhood as the Regency Manor for years, but she didn’t pay much attention to the assisted living facility in Independence, Kentucky, until she saw a social media post earlier this month asking if anyone could help spruce up the place. Paxitzis, an […]