Congratulations to Dr. Traxler! The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Dr. Brannon Traxler as the agency’s Director of Public Health. Dr. Traxler assumed her position as director of Public Health last week. Dr. Traxler recently served as interim director of Public Health for the agency. She assumed after serving as
Past Accomplishment The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, has substantially increased health insurance coverage in the United States. A new study finds the ACA also reduced the amount of money Americans pay for healthcare. Costs have decreased as qualit yincreased. Dr. Sara Collins is vice president for healthcare coverage and access at The
Nuisance WBTV reported that the Environmental Protection Agency will investigate the odor in South Carolina. The odor is a nuisance that takes away citizen’s rights to enjoy their property. People living in York and Lancaster counties complained more than 5,000 times to South Carolina DHEC since March 12. Residents describe the odor as a mix
Governor Desantis has had a hands off approach to managing the COVID pandemic in Florida. This lack of leadership has caused numerous problems. Despite federal offers to vaccinate all nursing homes and assisted-living centers in the state, 62% of staff members refuse the vaccine. Now, more workers are infected with COVID-19 in Florida’s long-term care
Scientists have estimated that 70 to 90 percent of the total population must acquire resistance to the virus to reach herd immunity. More than half of U.S. adults have received at least one vaccine dose. However, the New York Times reported the relationship between vaccination and politics reflects demographics, and partisanship. Vaccine hesitancy is highest
Ohio WOUB reported that Ohio may be the next State to allow residents use cameras for safety and security. State Rep. Juanita Brent introduced a bill allowing residents of nursing facilities to use cameras in their rooms. The resident would post a sign on the door informing visitors they could be on camera. This is
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