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Laurel Ridgeās ex-CEO, accused of child sex abuse, had criminal history before hiring
Read full article: Laurel Ridgeās ex-CEO, accused of child sex abuse, had criminal history before hiringJacob Cuellar, 45, was denied a medical license in North Carolina because of a prior conviction related to pornography.
Military members fighting for right to sue for malpractice at the hands of Department of Defense doctors
Read full article: Military members fighting for right to sue for malpractice at the hands of Department of Defense doctorsHR 4334, Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act, would give service members the right to sue for malpractice claims.
San Antonio COVID numbers declining, but latest variant causing concern
Read full article: San Antonio COVID numbers declining, but latest variant causing concernCOVID-19 cases continue to drop in the San Antonio area, but as the city prepares for bigger events like Fiesta, local health officials say people must stay vigilant.
University Health, Fresh Start accepting applications for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kids
Read full article: University Health, Fresh Start accepting applications for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kidsFresh Start Surgical Gifts is accepting applications for the surgeries that will be performed on June 24 and 25.
San Antonio doctors raise health concerns after Roe v. Wade overturned
Read full article: San Antonio doctors raise health concerns after Roe v. Wade overturnedItās been a week heavy in emotion and passion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, paving the way for states to impose bans on abortion. Two renowned San Antonio doctors are setting both of those aside to focus on the science and lay out some legitimate health dangers.
A day in the life of San Antonio AirLIFE crews
Read full article: A day in the life of San Antonio AirLIFE crewsFor 30 years, San Antonio AirLIFE has been serving South Texas, responding to the most critical care needs. These last two years have presented a new set of challenges, but their focus and dedication has remained the same.
āThey found a wire sticking out of my colonā: Cibolo woman warns about bristle grill brushes
Read full article: āThey found a wire sticking out of my colonā: Cibolo woman warns about bristle grill brushesA Cibolo woman warns about the danger of metal bristle grill brushes after she ingested a small wire stuck on her steak. The wire perforated her colon, and she had to have emergency surgery.
Dealing with dizziness? Hereās what you should do
Read full article: Dealing with dizziness? Hereās what you should doAccording to Consumer Reports, one of the most common causes of dizziness is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, or BPPV. So if you feel dizzy when you wake up, take your time getting out of bed. Other reasons someone may be feeling dizzy is because of a drop in blood pressure or dehydration. You should also call your doctor if a new medication or change in dose is making you feel dizzy. RELATED: āFlu is still out thereā: Not a typical flu season, but cases have been reported in Bexar County
How to tell whether you have COVID-19 or the Flu
Read full article: How to tell whether you have COVID-19 or the FluORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) ā As weāre all anxiously awaiting a vaccine for the coronavirus, donāt forget about getting your flu vaccine. But this year, how will you know if you have the flu or COVID-19? COVID and the flu have similar symptoms, but the COVID-19 virus often causes a loss of taste or smell. Experts say itās possible and some are wondering if the flu vaccine will protect them against COVID-19. Right now, the CDC says it does seem as though COVID-19 is more deadly than the seasonal flu, but that could change as researchers continue to analyze the data.
Did you know your childs health information can be kept from you? Heres how to not let that happen
Read full article: Did you know your childs health information can be kept from you? Heres how to not let that happenGetting important medical information on college-aged kids was perhaps once thought of as nothing more than a permission slip parents used to sign. On the contrary, they are far more important, and its not the parents doing the signing now. Doctors or other medical personnel have the right to withhold information from parents due to the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, otherwise known as HIPAA. HIPAA authorizationA student signing a HIPAA authorization form allows medical personnel to disclose health information to anyone specified, whether its a parent or another adult. Students can stipulate not to have certain information disclosed that they want to keep private, such as mental health, drugs or sex.
How to get the most out of every medical visit -- especially now
Read full article: How to get the most out of every medical visit -- especially nowBut regardless of whether youāve felt sick these past few months, safe to say, you always want to get the most out of every medical appointment. Here are some tips you can use to make every medical appointment as valuable as possible. Consider a video visit. Medical offices can be overwhelmed by patients, especially lately, so if your symptoms are mild, consider a video visit to discuss your concerns and get some health recommendations. And when you choose a video visit, you will not have to drive to the office, or even get out of bed.