WellSpace Health to lay off 135, close programs amid funding issues
WellSpace Health, the Sacramento region’s largest low-income community health care provider, is laying off 135 employees and closing several of its services amid ongoing funding issues......»»
Virginia Tech to close N. Va. degree program due to staffing issues, financial pressures amid growing tech focus
The closure comes as Virginia Tech has promised to bolster the "tech talent pipeline" in Greater Washington......»»
Oregon"s behavioral health system prepares for "devastating" cuts amid Covid-19 crisis
The agency is reducing programs and personnel because of plummeting General Fund revenue......»»
Local government leaders call on feds for direct funding amid pandemic
The mayor announced on Tuesday that city manufacturers will soon be . This comes after three weeks of Herculean efforts by City Hall, the , the and the Health and Hospitals Corporation to organize... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Trump"s move to strip $400 million from WHO amid coronavirus is just the propaganda windfall Russia, China, and Iran have been hoping for
Eugene Hoshiko/Getty Images; Reuters President Donald Trump has given a propaganda boost to US adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran by moving to cut US funding from the World Health Org.....»»
Construction companies try to push on amid coronavirus restrictions
Construction jobs seem to be pushing on in Wichita, but it's hardly business as usual. Hutton CEO Ben Hutton says the company is keeping a close eye on recommendations from health and government officials and trying to find ways to make those work on.....»»
Here are the retail chains closing amid coronavirus
Retail chains face a big decision amid the coronavirus outbreak -- stay open and risk their employees' health, or close and risk cutting into already thin profit margins. This week several chains announced changes and closures as restrictions grow .....»»
Restaurants and other hospitality businesses temporarily close amid heightened concerns over COVID-19
Some of Pittsburgh’s most popular restaurants have opted to temporarily close while many others grapple with maintaining operations with heightened awareness of food safety and staff health amid escalating concern over what is now a national emer.....»»
Boston museums temporarily close doors amid pandemic
This is part of ongoing coverage and will be updated. Boston area museums said Thursday they are temporarily closing their doors to the public after federal and state health officials have pressed for efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Th.....»»
Panicked Hong Kongers Hoard Food, Water, Supplies Amid Coronavirus Hysteria
Panicked Hong Kongers Hoard Food, Water, Supplies Amid Coronavirus Hysteria Now that striking health-care workers have successfully forced Carrie Lam's government to close most o.....»»
Eating Recovery Center CEO takes it personally — and that"s the point
As someone with a family history of mental-health issues, she had seen firsthand both good and bad experiences with treatment programs......»»
Georgia, DeKalb could lose $460K in federal HIV prevention funding from CDC
Close to one-third of a $1.5 million federal grant meant to fund HIV prevention efforts in DeKalb County could go unspent by an end-of-the-year deadline, state records show. Budget documents from the Georgia Department of Public Health, which wo.....»»
How this Palo Alto-based startup is betting big on AI to make health systems more personalized
Amid a boom in artificial intelligence investments, SymphonyRM is looking to break down the silos of health systems' data and manage everything from patient health to in-hospital experience. Armed with $10 million in funding, the rapidly growing Palo .....»»
Amid threat of federal cuts, hospital association urges contingency fund
The Greater New York Hospital Association is urging that a state health care contingency fund be created amid the threat of federal funding cuts. Because the recently released federal budget... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Women"s health funding in NYC faces challenge
With the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issuing a final rule denying Title X funding to family-planning programs that offer abortion services, the future of the program's sprawling... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
As Medicaid costs soar, these states are trying a new approach
New programs reward hospitals and physician groups that hold down costs by addressing social issues — such as homelessness, lack of transportation and poor nutrition — that can cause and exacerbate health problems......»»
As Medicaid costs soar, these states are trying a new approach
New programs reward hospitals and physician groups that hold down costs by addressing social issues — such as homelessness, lack of transportation and poor nutrition — that can cause and exacerbate health problems......»»
Chipotle to close up to 65 stores amid turnaround effort
Chipotle has struggled in recent years after menu fatigue and a series of food safety issues impacted foot traffic at its stores......»»
Phoenix health insurer invests $10M to fight Arizona"s opioid crisis
Some funding will go to innovative programs to combat opioid misuse......»»
Cranley set to veto money for Health Gap, police recruits, business accelerators
Mayor John Cranley indicated Wednesday he will veto the Cincinnati City Council’s spending plan to close out the fiscal year 2018 budget, which included funding for the Center for Closing the Health Gap, moving up a new police recruit class to Januar.....»»
Futures Movers: Crude oil tips higher but is about to log a 9% October retreat
Oil futures prices on Wednesday crawled up from the over two-month lows struck a day earlier as the two major benchmarks looked to close out October with steep monthly losses amid a mixed outlook for global supply issues......»»