The Washington State Hospital Association filed suit Monday against the state Department of Health over a proposed rule allowing out-of-state patients to receive charity care , saying such a policy would make medical care harder to access and more expensive for Washington residents. This requires hospitals to provide free or discounted care to anyone, anywhere. …
The clocks turn back to November 5, and studies show that less sunshine can trigger seasonal depression in nearly 10 million Americans each year. PORTLAND, Maine Editor’s note: The attached video was published in May 2023. Aside from snow drifts and patches of ice, many Mainers dread winter because the days are shorter and sunlight …
Pickleball has become very popular, but this may be fueling an increase in pickleball-related injuries. “It is quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over 50,” said Dr. Brian Cole, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He also plays pickleball. “The high injury rate can be …