Florida leads the nation in the number of individuals, nearly 6 million, who are living in Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. Sixty-six of Florida s 67 counties lack the amount of professionals needed to provide care, according to U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration data. .
AARP Maryland has just released its legislative priority list for the coming year, with health and consumer protection issues topping the list. The group wants state lawmakers to create better behavioral and cognitive health programs for seniors, improve long-term care opportunities and focus on keeping older people safe from abuse and financial exploitation. Tammy Bresnahan, senior director of advocacy for AARP Maryland, said there is a severe shortage of in-home caregivers nationwide, and the problem is especially acute in the Commonwealth. .
With Community Health Centers funding facing challenges from pharmacy benefit managers, some state lawmakers are getting involved. The centers are a nonprofit safety net created by Congress in 1965 to provide health care services to medically underserved communities both urban and rural. They are the medical home for 600,000 Missourians. .
A new report highlights what Tennessee could focus on to improve the health of its residents. The America s Health Rankings 2022 report from United Healthcare ranks Tennessee 44th among states for health outcomes. The state s notable challenges include high numbers of smokers and people with multiple chronic health conditions, as well as premature death rates. .
The American Heart Association is drawing attention this holiday season to a startling study conclusion: More people have fatal heart attacks on Dec. 25, followed by Dec. 26 and Jan. .