Sunday is Global Heat Action Day, to raise awareness about the risks posed by heat and ways to stay safe. In Nebraska and across the Midwest, the combination of higher temperatures and rising humidity is making outdoor workers more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Agricultural workers are among the most vulnerable. .
New York City s Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital is slated to close on July 12. Mount Sinai Health Systems cites financial reasons since the hospital lost millions in revenue in recent years. Closing Beth Israel adds to Lower Manhattan s healthcare shortage, as New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital will be the only full-service hospital in the area. .
Brain-health experts are working to improve detection and care for Alzheimer s disease as new data reveal an increasing Alzheimer s population in Georgia. According to the Alzheimer s Association s Facts and Figures report, nearly 7 million Americans have the disease, with more than 188,000 affected individuals in Georgia alone. Jill Disney, senior director of programs and services for the Alzheimer s Association Georgia chapter, said this number is projected to double by 2060, leading to a significant impact on health care costs. .
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