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As Federal Government Cuts Obamacare Ads, Private Insurer Steps Up September 18, 2017
The federal government has cut advertising for the Affordable Care Act's enrollment period by 90 percent. So insurer Oscar Health has started its own campaign in New York and five other states.
Alison Kodjak
The Problem With Free Menstrual Pads September 18, 2017
Governments in countries across Africa have promised to deliver free menstrual pads to girls. But are they getting the details right?
Courtney Columbus
After Hurricane Katrina, Many People Found New Strength September 15, 2017
A long-term study of people who survived Hurricane Katrina found that most were doing well, and some feel the experience transformed them. But others remain haunted by anxiety and depression.
Ailsa Chang
Rural Hospitals Struggle To Stock Expensive Drugs That Could Save Lives September 15, 2017
A federal drug program blocks rural hospitals from getting discounts on rare-disease drugs, forcing staff to cut back on supplies of lifesaving medicines.
Sarah Jane Tribble

CDC Telebriefing: Transcript for Vital Signs African American Health May 3, 2017
New Vital Signs Report – African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older
Annual EIS Conference looks to shape the future of public health - Digital Press Kit April 24, 2017
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its 66th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference April 24–27, 2017, in Atlanta.
Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes on the rise among children, teens - Press Release April 12, 2017
Rates of new diagnosed cases of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are increasing among youth in the United States, according to a report, Incidence Trends of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes among Youths, 2002-2012, published today in the New England Journal of Medicine.
66th Annual EIS Conference - Media Advisory April 12, 2017
CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) will host the 66th Annual EIS Conference from April 24-27 in Atlanta. During the event, EIS officers—also known as CDC disease detectives—describe the investigations they conducted over the past year.

Envision creates COO role amid falling stock prices September 19, 2017
Envision Healthcare Monday announced new leadership positions amid falling stock prices.
Healthcare stakeholders scramble to stop last-minute ACA repeal drive September 19, 2017
Most observers thought the GOP drive to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act was dead. But now that Senate Republicans have revived it, surprised healthcare industry and consumer groups are ramping up opposition efforts.
Safe injection site bill fails to pass in California September 18, 2017
Proponents of safe injection sites, which include many providers, aren't deterred by California's failed attempt to become the first state in the nation to use such a tool in an effort to curb drug overdoses and infectious diseases.
HHS' Price visits Florida days after eight seniors die in sweltering nursing home September 18, 2017
Price met with Florida Gov. Rick Scott to discuss Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. Scott's administration has been dealing with accusations that it played a part in the death of eight nursing home residents.

OriGen VV28F Reinforced Dual Lumen ECMO Catheters: Recall - Potential for Separation of Extension Tube From Hub September 13, 2017
Separation could result in required intervention to prevent permanent impairment/damage.
Diabetes Infusion Sets by Medtronic: Recall - Vent Membrane May be Susceptible to Being Blocked by Fluid September 12, 2017
May lead to potential over-delivery of insulin shortly after an infusion set change, which may cause hypoglycemia. Posted 09/12/2017
Baby Organic Liquid Formula by Garden of Life: Recall - Directions For Use May Be Misinterpreted September 8, 2017
If not administered precisely following the labeled instructions, the product may present difficulties in swallowing and potentially pose a choking hazard due to the thickness of the liquid.
Activase (alteplase) 100mg by Genentech: Recall - Lack of Sterility Assurance September 7, 2017
The use of impacted Sterile Water for Injection could result in adverse events such as fever, chills, phlebitis, and granuloma or more severe adverse events such as sepsis or invasive systemic infections.

Life-saving post-ER suicide prevention strategies are cost effective September 15, 2017
Follow-up postcards less expensive, more effective than usual care: NIH study.
Researchers turn to creative approaches to battle kidney stones September 13, 2017
NIH-funded two-year clinical trial will monitor effects of increased fluid intake on risk of stones.
NIH awards $15 million to support development of 3-D human tissue models September 12, 2017
“Tissue chips” to be engineered to model disease and test drug efficacy prior to clinical trials.
Dr. James Ostell named Director of the National Center for Biotechnology Information September 11, 2017
NCBI maintains biomedical databases, including PubMed, GenBank, BLAST, Entrez, RefSeq, dbSNP, PubMed Central and dbGaP.