A new initiative in Washington state is pioneering a path toward expanded access to abortion medications through an innovative pilot program spearheaded by Uplift International, a nonprofit organization. Known as the Pharmacist Abortion Access Project, this initiative enables trained pharmacists to
The October 7 massacre left an indelible mark on Israeli society, but it also ignited a wave of innovation in the healthcare sector. Israel, already a global leader in healthcare technology, saw a rapid acceleration in advancements, particularly in mental health, AI applications, and digital health
The US military is on the brink of a significant technological advancement with the introduction of the fORE system, an advanced mini infrared wearable designed to monitor the cognitive health of pilots. This innovative technology, developed by Aptima Inc., leverages functional Near-Infrared
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has recently unveiled a regulatory framework aimed at governing the telehealth prescribing of controlled substances. This initiative seeks to maintain the accessibility of telehealth services that became prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring
The Truveta Genome Project is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at creating the most extensive and diverse dataset of genotypic and phenotypic information ever assembled. This ambitious project is a collaboration between Truveta, a data company focused on electronic health records (EHR), and
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the annual appeal for contributions to the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that children from financially strained families can still experience the joy of receiving gifts. At the same time, another pressing
