The pandemic has exposed a number issues in the country's health care system. And this has created the opportunity for a local startup developing a solution to grow during the current crisis. Dallas-based Take Command Health, a health insurance reimbursement arrangement administrator and software solution, announced closing on a $2 million bridge funding round led by Austin-based VC firm LiveOak Venture Partners…

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – The La Crosse County Health Department announced a new collaborative path involving area health care leaders. According to a news release from the department, the Coulee COVID-19 Compass served as an important tool to assess risk in La Crosse and surrounding counties for the past several months. Now the Compass will no longer be updated....

The United States health secretary has just arrived in Taiwan for a visit that has angered China. Alex Azar's three-day trip is being hailed as an opportunit...

The Indians have sent pitcher Zach Plesac home to Cleveland after discovering that Plesac violated MLB's health and safety protocols …

There are an additional 772 reported coronavirus cases in Arkansas and 14 additional deaths due to COVID-19, the Arkansas Department of Health reported on Saturday. Confirmed cases in Arkansas. Infogram. The department said there are 48,811 confirmed coronavirus cases and 535 deaths, up from 48,039 cases and 521 deaths reported on Friday. The true number of cases in Arkansas is likely higher because many people…

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Numerous studies have shown an association between a positive, optimistic life outlook and lower risk of heart attack, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease, as well as better overall health and improved longevity.

The Utah Department of Health is reporting 376 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state Sunday and 1 death from the disease.

The NIMHANS has come out with guidelines that define a framework to address the mental health needs of healthcare personnel in Covid-19 treatment settings

Since Saturday, gyms and fitness centers and hair salons have been shut down in San Mateo County after it was put it on the state's watchlist.

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Source: Public Health Department The county and city of Santa Barbara is reminding community members and visitors that local Health Officer Order 2020-12.5 prohibits gatherings of any size due to elevated disease transmission of COVID-19. A gathering is defined as any event or convening that brings people together in a single room or single indoor or outdoor space at the same time; limited exceptions apply. Santa…

The large hospital organization in the state is acquiring two Columbia-area hospitals and one in Camden.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Services Department reported 957 new COVID-19 cases this morning. These bring the county's total to 23,593 cases and 171 deaths. The department is reporting that 7,171 people have recovered from the virus, 15,996 are isolated at home and 245 are isolated at a hospital. KCPH said […]

The U.S. State Department and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention on Thursday lifted global advisories recommending U.S. citizens avoid all international travel because of the coronavirus pandemic, and instead issued a raft of high-level warnings for individual countries.

Figures showing California has slowed the rate of coronavirus infections may be in doubt because a technical problem has delayed reporting of test results...

AHN said its layoffs are due to both the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and the growing use of telehealth that is expected to continue.

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The health technology sector has come into focus during the coronavirus pandemic and more deals could be on the way, analysts say.

Across the country, the recession has cut state revenues at the same time the COVID-19 pandemic has increased costs, forcing state lawmakers into painful decisions about how to balance their budget…