The strain, discovered in China, has been reported in the city of Wuhan and in two other countries. On Friday, the CDC announced plans to screen passengers at N.Y., L.A. and San Francisco airports
Health
Quick Follow Up Care For Patients With Vaping Injuries Essential, Says CDC
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There’s new guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control about what to do with people injured by e-cigarette use after their release from the hospital.
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PA Dems Push To Shore Up Coverage In Case Obamacare Is Struck Down
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They want a GOP-controlled Senate committee to hold hearings on several of their bills backstopping ACA provisions. It’s not clear if they’ll get their wish.
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PA Governor Promises Action On Mental Health, But No Work On How To Fund It
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The need for improving mental health services became apparent after discussions with some of the people tasked with Wolf’s Opioid Command Center, Wolf said.
Government
Cut In New York’s Payments To Medicaid Providers Reduces State Budget Deficit…Slightly
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Over the New Year’s holiday, New York’s Governor announced that health care providers will see a 1% drop in the reimbursements they receive for the government-funded Medicaid health care program.
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Upstate Hospitals Fall Behind In Quality, Report Finds
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“New York hospitals provided much worse treatment than U.S. hospitals overall.”
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Holiday Blues Affect Many, Even Those Not Prone To Depression
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Stress from shopping and debt, from social events or missing loved ones, the break from normal routine, less sleep and exercise, and excessive eating and drinking can all contribute.
Government
Despite Year End Rush, No Decision Yet From New York’s Governor On Bill That Bans Toxins In Toys
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It would outlaw the sale of some toys and other children’s products like car seats and bedding that can contain over 100 harmful and toxic substances.
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A Gym For Folks Who Feel Uncomfortable At ‘The Gym’
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“We can offer this for trans folks, for queer folks, fat folks, black folks, all people of color. People who are deaf, people who are disabled.”
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Deaf Refugees Overcome Language Deprivation With Help From Advocates
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Advocates in New York have organized to help deaf refugees become self-sufficient.
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Study: Shale Gas Development Has Brought Economic Benefits, Premature Deaths
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Carnegie Mellon University study focused on Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia