Patient volume at Walmart Health clinics in Georgia exceeding expectations, exec says
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Walmart has expanded into primary care by opening two new standalone health
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75% of Gen Z — and half of baby boomers — make healthcare transactions online
(By Andrea Park for Becker’s Hospital Review ) While retail and banking have led the way in delivering digital experiences
Read MoreMost adults don’t need booster vaccinations for tetanus and diphtheria, new study concludes
(By Elizabeth Cooney for ST A T) P eople who got all their vaccinations against tetanus and diphtheria in childhood
Read MoreFlu vaccine is about 45% effective, CDC says
(By Anuja Vaidya for Becker’s Hospital Review ) The effectiveness of the current season’s influenza vaccine is about 45 percent,
Read MoreHow the psychology of a $4.99 price tag might influence who undergoes heart surgery
(By Eric Boodman for ST A T) H ealth economists aren’t generally known for their humor. There’s something about Medicaid
Read MoreChanging Clocks Is Bad For Your Health, But Which Time To Choose?
(By Roxie Hammill for Kaiser Health News) Changing over to daylight saving time — a major annoyance for many people
Read MoreNo Quick Fix: Missouri Finds Managing Pain Without Opioids Isn’t Fast Or Easy
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) ST. LOUIS — Missouri began offering chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy and cognitive-behavioral
Read MoreThe Hope And Hype Of Diabetic Alert Dogs
(By Robert Benincasa) It’s a few minutes before services on a Sunday morning at Bethany United Methodist Church in West
Read MoreWhen It Comes To The New Coronavirus, Just Who Is A ‘Close Contact’?
(By Anna Maria Barry-Jester for Kaiser Health News) Even as U.S. authorities have taken the drastic steps of quarantining residents
Read MoreGive your heart some love: prevent heart disease
(Source - medicare.gov/blog) While you’re celebrating with loved ones this Valentine’s Day, don’t forget your heart needs some love, too.
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