Ascension Saint Thomas Board Welcomes Distinguished Leader to Mission and Public Policy Committee

Dec 30, 2023 at 07:56 pm by Staff

  Ascension Saint Thomas Board of Directors is delighted to welcome Chris McCarthy to its Mission and Public Policy Committee. Her diverse backgrounds, dedication to c.... Read More

States Expand Health Coverage for Immigrants as GOP Hits Biden Over Border Crossings

Dec 30, 2023 at 01:29 pm by Staff

  By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health News   A growing number of states are opening taxpayer-funded health insurance programs to immigrants, including those l.... Read More

Mental Health Courts Can Struggle to Fulfill Decades-Old Promise

Dec 30, 2023 at 01:09 pm by Staff

    By Sam Whitehead, KFF Health News   In early December, Donald Brown stood nervously in the Hall County Courthouse, concerned he’d be sent bac.... Read More

Troy Munn to Serve as Vice President and Chief Development Officer for Ascension Saint Thomas Foundations

Dec 28, 2023 at 09:02 pm by Staff

  Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Troy Munn to serve as Vice President and Chief Development Officer for Saint Thomas Found.... Read More

Hope Clinic for Women's Cider Carols Event Raises $50,000

Dec 28, 2023 at 08:59 pm by Staff

  Anonymous donor offers $25,000 match to double event revenue   NASHVILLE - Hope Clinic for Women’s last fundraising event of 2023 – and the fir.... Read More

Suicide Prevention: Primary Care Is a Crucial Setting for Identifying Risk

Dec 25, 2023 at 10:00 pm by Staff

  Debra Davidson, MJ, CPPS   More people died from suicide in the United States in 2022 than any other year on record, according to provisional data from the CDC..... Read More

HCA Healthcare Announces HCA Healthcare Foundation’s Health Equity Catalyst Grant Program

Dec 25, 2023 at 08:43 pm by Staff

NASHVILLE – HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced the HCA Healthcare Foundation, throu.... Read More

Deep Flaws in FDA Oversight of Medical Devices, and Patient Harm, Exposed in Lawsuits and Records

Dec 25, 2023 at 07:46 pm by Staff

  By Fred Schulte and Holly K. Hacker, KFF Health News   Living with diabetes, Carlton “PeeWee” Gautney Jr. relied on a digital device.... Read More

A New Test Could Save Arthritis Patients Time, Money, and Pain. But Will It Be Used?

Dec 25, 2023 at 07:38 pm by Staff

By Arthur Allen, KFF Health News Erinn Maury knew Remicade wasn’t the right drug for Patti Schulte, a rheumatoid arthritis patient the physician saw at her Millers.... Read More

Cancer Patients Face Frightening Delays in Treatment Approvals

Dec 23, 2023 at 12:05 am by Staff

    By Lauren Sausser, KFF Health News   Marine Corps veteran Ron Winters clearly recalls his doctor’s sobering assessment of his bladder cancer.... Read More