Health
Local assemblymembers secure $1M funding for DAP Health in state budget
Assemblymember Greg Wallis (R- Bermuda Dunes) and Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) secured a $1 million appropriation for DAP Health in the 2023-24 state budget, their offices announced on Thursday. DAP Health serves more than 10,000 residents of the Coachella Valley. That number is sure to grow as DAP Health completes its acquisition of Borrego Health,
Continue ReadingFluctuating blood lipid levels linked with higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — The fact that having high cholesterol can cause health problems is well known. But a total cholesterol level that fluctuates a lot — either up or down within a five-year period — might also be problematic by raising the risk of later dementia, a new study found. “This study
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CDC approves RSV vaccines for older adults, expects availability this fall
Originally Published: 29 JUN 23 16:52 ET By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday gave the green light to two new RSV vaccines for older adults and expects them to be available in the fall. The endorsement from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky follows recommendations from
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A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says
Originally Published: 19 JUN 23 17:00 ET By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — Aspirin is one of the most commonly used medications in the US. Studies show that more than 40% of adults ages 60 or older take an aspirin every day to prevent dangerous blood clots that could lead to a heart attack or
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Caregivers suffer higher burnout post-pandemic, few resources in the U.S. for long-term care
For Davette Robinson, it began with an innocent accusation. “He said, I wasn’t his wife, and I shouldn’t touch anything that she had,” Davette said. “It got to the point where if I go sit at my computer, he would come over. He said, ‘Don’t touch anything here.’ So I couldn’t use my computer while he was
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Autism Acceptance Month: Inside look at the world’s largest ongoing study for autism
It’s Autism Acceptance Month. Researchers are finding greater awareness and advanced diagnostic capabilities driving an increase in the number of children diagnosed with the condition. 12-year-old Jackson Stepanian was diagnosed with autism before his 3rd birthday. His mother Cara says starting therapies early changed his life. “There was progress right away with language, with interactions.
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Eisenhower Health becomes first licensed obstetrical emergency department in Riverside County
Eisenhower Health announced its newly licensed Obstetrical Emergency Department (OBED), the first in Riverside County. Located in the hospital’s Family Birth Center, the OBED enhances the Center’s comprehensive maternity services available to expectant mothers in the Coachella Valley. The Eisenhower Family Birth Center’s OBED is a specialized area within the Family Birth Center, equipped for
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Bankruptcy court approves DAP Heath’s bid to acquire Borrego Health
DAP Health will be taking over Borrego Health. On Tuesday, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved DAP Health’s bid to acquire substantially all of the assets of Borrego Health. On Feb. 15, the Borrego Health Board of Trustees selected DAP Health’s bid to take over its assets. While the bid was accepted by the board, it
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Eisenhower Health CEO discusses hospital’s expanded cardiovascular institute project
Big and potentially life-saving changes are coming to Eisenhower Health over the next few years. The Rancho Mirage-based hospital is creating a cardiovascular institute which will make it one of the most modern and state-of-the-art centers for heart care in the nation. The $156-million project includes the construction of a four-story outpatient center, expansion of
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DAP Health looks to acquire Borrego Health
DAP Health is looking to expand its healthcare services by purchasing the Borrego Health System. Millions of dollars worth of real estate and medical supplies from the bankrupt clinic chain are currently up for auction. DAP Health’s takeover bid was announced on its website on Monday. The Palm Springs non-profit is partnering with Innercare and
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