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television11 days ago•15 min saved

The Pitt Season 2 Finale Heads to Alamo Drafthouse for Special Screenings

The Pitt’s Season 2 finale will screen in 10 Alamo Drafthouse theaters on April 13 as advance screenings before the episode drops on HBO Max on April 16. The healthcare workers appreciation events offer free admission, with attendees reserving seats via a $10 food-and-drink voucher. Participating locations include Brooklyn (NYC), Seaport (Boston), Raleigh, Naples, Cedars (Dallas), Mueller (Austin), Westminster (Denver), Mountain View (SF), Woodbury (Twin Cities), and Downtown LA. The series follows a Pittsburgh trauma unit’s staff over a single shift, with Season 2 set over Independence Day weekend.

via Variety|

#alamo-drafthouse #hbo-max #healthcare-workers

health21 days ago•6 min saved

Long COVID lingers in Swiss healthcare workers four years after infection

A Swiss multicenter study of healthcare workers followed for up to four years after infection with ancestral SARS‑CoV‑2 found that up to 60% still reported at least one symptom four years later; fatigue, loss of smell/taste, and brain fog were most common, and while most symptoms waned over time, a substantial minority continued to experience long COVID, highlighting the need for long‑term clinical and occupational support.

via CIDRAP|

#brain-fog #health #healthcare-workers

health2 months ago•1 min saved

NYC Nurses Strike Eases as Deal Reached with Mount Sinai and Montefiore

Nurses at Mount Sinai Health System and Montefiore Medical Center in New York City reached a tentative agreement to end their month-long strike, covering about 10,500 workers with roughly a 12% pay raise over three years, while the strike at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital continues.

via The New York Times|

#health #healthcare-workers #new-york-city

health2 months ago•11 min saved

West Bengal Nipah Outbreak: Two Healthcare Workers Infected, No Further Cases Detected

WHO reports two laboratory-confirmed Nipah virus infections among healthcare workers in Barasat, West Bengal, India; one patient remained critically ill while the other improved, over 190 contacts tested negative, and no additional cases have been detected as investigations into the exposure continue; enhanced IPC and surveillance are in place, with WHO noting low public health risk at national/global levels and no licensed vaccines or treatments for Nipah.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|

#health #healthcare-workers #india

local-news3 months ago•5 min saved

NEON Employees Face Financial Hardship Amid Pay Delays

NEON employees have gone nearly a month without pay and health insurance due to financial difficulties and delayed federal funding, causing significant hardship for staff who continue to serve patients despite their personal struggles, with the organization working to secure funds and avoid court-ordered receivership.

via Signal Cleveland|

#federal-funding #financial-struggles #healthcare-workers

health5 months ago•5 min saved

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Healthcare Workers Under 65

The article emphasizes the importance of vaccinating healthcare workers under 65 against Covid-19 to protect both staff and patients, reduce transmission, and prevent healthcare system overload, advocating for ACIP to endorse universal vaccination for this group amid ongoing challenges and barriers.

via statnews.com|

#covid-vaccination #health #healthcare-workers

healthcare6 months ago•2 min saved

Kaiser Healthcare Workers Launch Major Strike Amid Wage Disputes

Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers across multiple states are set to strike for five days starting October 14, due to unresolved contract negotiations focusing on staffing, wages, and benefits. The strike involves union members representing 62,000 employees, with some hospitals remaining open but shifting to virtual care for some services. Kaiser has offered wage increases and improved benefits, but union members feel their concerns are not adequately addressed. The company is preparing for the strike by onboarding additional staff and reassigning volunteers.

via Becker's Hospital Review|

#healthcare #healthcare-workers #kaiser-permanente

world6 months ago•1 min saved

Kaiser Permanente Workers Prepare for Multiple Strikes Amid Contract Deadlines

Over 8,600 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers represented by USW Local 7600 have issued a 10-day notice of intent to strike starting October 14 if their demands for safe staffing, patient safety protections, and fair wages are not met, following unresolved contract negotiations.

via United Steelworkers|

#healthcare-workers #kaiser-permanente #labor-negotiations

healthcare6 months ago•2 min saved

Kaiser Permanente Healthcare Workers Vote to Strike Over Wages and Staffing

A union representing 30,000 healthcare professionals at Kaiser Permanente has authorized a strike due to unresolved staffing and pay issues, criticizing the organization's stagnant wages and large financial reserves, and highlighting the broader national movement among healthcare workers for better conditions.

via KBAK|

#healthcare #healthcare-workers #kaiser-permanente

health7 months ago•7 min saved

Long COVID's Hidden Global Impact on Healthcare Workers and Economy

Long COVID is significantly affecting healthcare workers, with many experiencing prolonged symptoms that impair their ability to work, leading to physical, mental, and occupational challenges, and highlighting the need for better support and research.

via Medscape|

#chronic-symptoms #covid-19 #health

health7 months ago•2 min saved

Former CDC Leaders Warn RFK Jr. Endangers Public Health

Former CDC leaders criticize RFK Jr for policies they say endanger public health, including vaccine restrictions and firing healthcare staff, raising concerns about increased disease risk and undermining scientific efforts.

via BBC|

#cdc #health #health-policy

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Senior Gaza Doctor and Family Killed in Israeli Airstrike

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza has killed senior doctor Dr. Marwan al-Sultan and numerous other healthcare workers, highlighting a devastating toll on Gaza's medical system amid ongoing conflict, with over 1,400 healthcare workers killed since October 2023 and many detained by Israeli forces.

via The Guardian|

#casualties #dr-marwan-al-sultan #gaza

healthcare-policy1 year ago•6 min saved

FTC's Noncompete Ban Set to Transform Healthcare Industry

The FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements in employment contracts is welcomed by many healthcare workers but may not protect those employed by nonprofit hospitals, which make up a significant portion of the healthcare sector. The rule aims to enhance worker mobility and reduce healthcare costs but faces legal challenges and concerns about its impact on labor competition and costs.

via Fortune|

#employment-law #ftc #healthcare-policy

international-conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

"Israeli Forces Accused of Executing Medical Staff in Gaza Hospital Operation"

Doctors Without Borders pediatrician Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan accused the Israeli Defence Forces of targeting healthcare workers and executing doctors "point blank" during the operation at al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, which left the facilities completely out of service. The IDF claimed to have killed "terrorists" and detained hundreds, alleging Hamas had used the hospital as a base, while Hamas denied this and accused the IDF of killing hundreds of Palestinians, including healthcare workers. Dr. Haj-Hassan emphasized the systematic targeting of healthcare workers and the destruction of hospitals, refuting the IDF's claim of protecting civilians and calling it an insult to humanity.

via Mediaite|

#al-shifa-hospital #gaza #hamas

international-affairs2 years ago•13 min saved

Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan Reveals Horrors Witnessed in Gaza

Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan describes the devastating conditions in Gaza, where the health sector has been decimated, leaving only two minimally functional hospitals. She recounts the overwhelming challenges faced by healthcare workers, including shortages of basic medical supplies and the emotional toll of treating children with horrific injuries. Dr. Haj-Hassan emphasizes the man-made nature of the crisis and calls for an end to the ongoing massacre, expressing shame at the failure of humanity to address the situation.

via Democracy Now!|

#gaza #healthcare-workers #humanitarian-crisis