Chase County Community Hospital, a 15-bed critical access facility in Imperial, Nebraska, has faced numerous challenges common to rural healthcare systems. These include physician shortages, increasing patient care demands, and logistical difficulties, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has unveiled a series of proposed updates aimed at reshaping the landscape of controlled substance prescriptions via telemedicine. Issued as a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on January 15, 2025, these regulations seek to introduce a more stringent
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 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 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
