One of the highlights of HIMSS19 will be the new Personalized Health Experience Pavilion, a collection of more than 60 exhibitors and a dozen education sessions, from February 12-14. The pavilion will enable conference attendees to explore the next big challenge in healthcare – how to integrate health technologies into personal care delivery, wellness and… Read More: Personalized Health Experience Pavilion to debut at HIMSS19 »
Jan. 3, 2019 — There seems to be no end in sight for the current partial government shutdown, the third since the beginning of the Trump administration. For the vast majority of the federal government’s public health efforts, though, it’s business as usual. That’s because Congress has already passed five of its major appropriations bills,… Read More: Government Shutdown is Affecting Health Programs – WebMD »
Fewer than half of people eligible for a NHS health check in England have taken up the offer, despite it being free to everyone over 40. The routine check can pick up heart problems early and help to prevent dementia, plus highlight the need to stop smoking, NHS England said. The check-up takes 20 minutes… Read More: Minority take up 'life-saving' free health check »
As temperatures rise across the state, so does the risk of getting food poisoning. There were 252 reported cases of salmonella or food poisoning in November, according to one authority – the Southern NSW Local Health District. Find out about the symptoms and how to keep your food safe during the warmer months. The symptoms Food poisoning… Read More: Health warning: Is your food safe to eat? »