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Washington Post
21 hours ago
- Health
- Washington Post
SAMHSA has fought drug and mental health crises. Now it's in crisis.
The small federal agency tasked with easing the nation's profound struggles with mental illness and drug addiction is in crisis itself: Hundreds of employees have left its staff of about 900, and its budget would be slashed as part of President Donald Trump's proposed overhaul of the nation's health apparatus. The reshaping of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, or SAMHSA, is already hampering public health efforts in communities big and small.
The Independent
21 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Amber heat health alert issued for England with ‘rise in deaths likely'
A rare amber heat-health alert has been issued for the whole of England, with officials warning soaring temperatures mean a 'likely rise in deaths' among vulnerable people. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued the amber heat-health alert for the entire country from 12pm Thursday to 9am Monday. The alert is the second highest, behind red, on the UKHSA's system, and it warned of the possible impacts on health and social services. The UKHSA's weather health alert system provides early warning to the health and social care sector when adverse temperatures are likely to impact the health and well-being of the population.
BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Surrey hospital unit treats 'record-breaking' numbers of patients
The Royal Surrey Foundation NHS Trust has said a "record-breaking" number of patients were treated at a hospital unit last month.A total of 1,891 patients were seen at the Haslemere Minor Injuries Unit in May – a 30-40% rise compared with the same period in trust said the "increasing demand" came after Haslemere Community Hospital closed two inpatient wards, following an announcement by a nearby GP surgery that it could no longer provide doctors to staff trust told the BBC that the wards' inpatient services were "still paused". 'Emerging trends' Run by a team of nurses, Haslemere Minor Injuries Unit said it treated every patient within the national four-hour waiting time site, which opened 22 years ago, does not see patients with serious, life-threatening injuries or the trust said the unit was set to be turned in an urgent treatment centre "later this summer", meaning staff would be able to treat conditions such as ear and throat infections, skin complaints, rashes, high temperatures and abdominal trust said the Haslemere unit saw 17,149 patients across the last financial added that in recent months, there had been "several new and emerging trends in attendance, including a noticeable rise in patients travelling from the Guildford area to use the service"."I'm incredibly proud of our teams here," Charlotte Morley, lead emergency practitioner at the Minor Injuries Unit, said."It is testament to everyone's hard work and dedication to their roles."
BBC News
3 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Yellow heat health alerts issued for most of England with heatwave likely
Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for most of England with temperatures set to soar across the country later this and The Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East England, the South East, the South West and London are all covered by the alert which comes into force at 12:00 BST on Wednesday and lasts until 18:00 on alert is the lowest behind amber and red on the UK Health Security Agency's (UKHSA) alerting system, but warns of possible impacts on health and social services. Temperatures are set to be as high as 26C in London on Tuesday, with an area of high pressure building across the UK likely to bring the first heatwave of 2025 during the week. All of the affected areas excluding Yorkshire and the Humber have been given a risk score of 10 out of a possible 16, meaning "significant impacts are possible" due to high UKHSA's website says this includes a possible rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, while younger age groups could also be increase in demand for health services is likely, it said, and there is a risk the heat could affect the ability of people working in hospitals and care homes to deliver temperatures in hospitals, care homes and independent accommodation could also pose a risk to vulnerable people, it and the Humber's score of seven means that only minor impacts are to the Met Office, Tuesday will see cloudy weather with patches of rain in southern Scotland, the east of Northern Ireland, northwest England and northwest Wales. Sunny spells and showers are expected in northern parts of the UK, and after a locally grey start further south, there will be some very warm sunshine.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cigna (CI) Unveils AI-Powered Tools to Enhance Healthcare Delivery
The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is . On June 12, the company started rolling out new artificial intelligence-powered tools to enhance how people navigate their benefits and medical costs. The launch is part of the company's push to streamline and simplify member's healthcare journey. A healthcare professional in a meeting with a patient discussing care options using digital technology. AI-Powered Virtual Assistant is one of the tools designed to provide clear conversational and personalized answers to common questions. Cigna will also offer Personalized Provider Matching, a proprietary matching tool designed to give customers a tailored list of in-network providers and care delivery methods. The tool is to be integrated with the AI virtual assistant to help customers find relevant care. The Real-Time Cost Tracking tool provides a breakdown of deductibles, out-of-pocket expenses, and integrated bill payments. Customers will also compare prices, search for providers, and estimate potential healthcare costs when selecting a benefits plan with Plan Selection Support. The unveiling of the new tools is part of Cigna Group's push to transform and improve healthcare delivery. It's also focused on creating a more personalized healthcare experience that empowers customers to improve overall health and vitality. The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI), headquartered in Connecticut, is a global health organization offering insurance and a wide range of health-related services. Through its two core segments—Evernorth Health Services and Cigna Healthcare—it delivers both coordinated care solutions and specialized services, including pharmaceutical support. The company is dedicated to advancing a healthier future worldwide. While we acknowledge the potential of CI as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Stocks Analysts Are Upgrading Today and 13 Best AI Stocks to Buy Under $10. Disclosure: None. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
