March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and an increase in cancer rates among people younger than 55 is highlighting the importance of screenings. A recent study found diagnoses for people younger than 55 increased from 11% in 1995 to 20% in 2019. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer death in the United States. .
Colorado s federally qualified community health centers play a major role in the state s economy, according to new analysis. Health centers serving all patients regardless of their ability to pay contribute at least $1.7 billion in economic activity statewide. Simon Smith, president and CEO of Clinica Family Health, said the lion s share of their budget goes to paying staff competitive salaries with full benefits. .
Hospital staff members are struggling under the strain of patient overload and they want Oregon lawmakers to do something about it. A measure in Salem would create nurse to patient ratios so they and other medical staff have a fixed number of patients they are caring for. Aaron Green is a Certified Nursing Assistant at McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center. .
Experts agree that proper dental care is an important part of a person's overall health, but a chronic shortage of dentists makes some parts of Michigan "dental
Experts agree that proper dental care is an important part of a person's overall health, but a chronic shortage of dentists makes some parts of Michigan "dental