More Americans in Florida are catching the coronavirus, being hospitalized, and dying of Covid-19 now than at any previous point in the pandemic. The Delta variant rips through the state despite the vaccine being readily available for months. 25% of COVID deaths come from Florida. DeSantis refuses to do anything to lessen the risks of
Animal Medicine FDA tells Americans to stop taking an animal dewormer for Covid by explaining that “you are not a horse”. The agency issued warnings after misinformation about ivermectin, a medicine used to deworm livestock, spread on right-wing social media. Incredible. Ivermectin can be deadly. The drug is not approved to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Politico reported on the deadly cost of guns. The nonpartisan Government Accountability Office determined the health care costs for firearm-related injuries. The cost exceeds $1 billion annually with Medicaid paying the vast majority. Gun violence accounts for 30,000 hospital admissions including 50,000 emergency room visits annually. The true annual health costs of gun use are
The Promise SavaSeniorCare issued a press release about SavaCares. SavaSeniorCare Administrative & Consulting, LLC (SavaSeniorCare) launched SavaCares increase safety and quality care. I hope SavaSeniorCare is successful in improving the care of resident sunder their care. SavaSeniorCare promises to invest in its “clinical teams.” Hopefully, that means they will increase staff and pay a living
Occupancy COVID caused occupancy levels in nursing homes to drop to 68.5%. However, recent data suggests a strong rebound. The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s data shows a steady increase. NIC MAP Data revealed that skilled nursing occupancy climbed for a second straight month in March, reaching 71.6%. That’s a notable jump
Unqualified Leadership LAist had an incredible article called “Immediate Jeopardy: Death and Neglect Inside A Troubled California Nursing Home Chain.” The article begins by discussing three cases involving neglect and abuse within three different nursing homes. The connecting link is ReNew Health Group which own and operate the facilities. The owner, Crystal Solorzano, may be
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