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The Health Divide: Older and rural Americans hit hardest as ACA subsidies expire and costs soar

Some nights Rachel Phipps bolts up in bed, worried about what might happen if she gets sick. Phipps, of Kennebunk, Maine, has precancerous cells on her face that require treatment. She has been coughing for months for reasons that aren’t clear. And she has been...

Could your pillow be affecting your eye health? New study raises questions for glaucoma patients

For people with galucoma, sleep position may play an important role in eye health. New research published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology suggests that sleeping without a pillow may help reduce pressure inside the eye. High eye pressure can damage the optic...

Paula Doress-Worters, Women’s Health Activist, Dies at 87

Paula Doress-Worters, the mother and activist who opened the door to once-taboo conversations about women’s health in America, has died at 87. Paula was a member of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, a group of young women who got together to assemble the...

MSSU announces details for 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit

The 2026 Willcoxon Innovation in Health Sciences Summit will bring together leading national and local health experts March 27. It will take place in the Taylor Performing Arts Center on the Missouri Southern State University campus. The keynote address will be...

Home for Families launches on-site mental health support for clients

Meeting people where they are, Home for Families is bringing free on-site mental health support to clients through a new partnership with Hidden Roots Mental Health. Home for Families is one of the largest providers of non-shelter housing for families facing housing...

BGSU addressing demand for mental health counselors

With growing demand for mental health counselors nationwide, Bowling Green State University is helping to meet the need through its fully accredited master’s degree program in clinical mental health counseling, addressing crucial workforce needs in Ohio and beyond....

Mobile & online banking | U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank Mobile App or online banking:  1. From the Accounts dashboard, select Link external accounts. Then choose the financial institution from the list or use the search option.  2. Next, you’ll be asked to enter your login info for that account....

HHS Highlights Women’s Health in a New Way

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services held its first-ever National Conference on Women’s Health March 11-13, bringing together experts from across the world.  “We are always looking to work together, both nationally and internationally,...

Belief in a Fair Economy Linked to Greater Mental Health Stigma, Study Finds

Recent research from across the world has found that stigma towards people with mental health diagnoses is either increasing or stagnant. While studies from the US have found that stigma towards people with a depression diagnosis has decreased, stigma towards other...

Is the ACA driving up healthcare costs? The evidence is mixed

In January, when President Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address healthcare spending, dubbed the “Great Healthcare Plan,” he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act’s role in driving up costs. “I call it the unaffordable care act,” he said. He reprised...
Mobile & online banking | U.S. Bank

Mobile & online banking | U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank Mobile App or online banking:  1. From the Accounts dashboard, select Link external accounts. Then choose the financial institution from the list or use the search option.  2. Next, you’ll be asked to enter your login info for that account....

Checking accounts – Open online | U.S. Bank

Checking accounts – Open online | U.S. Bank

Checking accounts provide convenient, safe access to your money using a debit card, ATMs or check writing, avoiding the need to carry cash. Another advantage is the ability to setup direct deposit of your paycheck or other recurring payments, eliminating a trip to the...

Menopause and the eye: how hormonal transitions affect vision

Menopause and the eye: how hormonal transitions affect vision

Menopause marks the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, typically occurring between ages of 45-55. It often causes eye problems due to declining oestrogen and progesterone hormones. Common symptoms include chronic dry eyes, a burning sensation in the eyes,...

Why Eye Health Should Be as Routine as a Dental Check-Up

Why Eye Health Should Be as Routine as a Dental Check-Up

Maintaining your eye health should be just as routine as scheduling an annual physical or dental check-up. As we age, natural changes in the eyes can make everyday activities—like reading a menu or driving at night—more difficult. If you notice halos around lights,...

Advanced Dentistry in West Linn, OR | Salathe Dental

Advanced Dentistry in West Linn, OR | Salathe Dental

I have to admit, I am one of those people who dread going to the dentist. As embarrassing as it is to say, life happened, and I went about 15 years without a check-up. Eventually, a root canal became necessary, and I was forced to face my fears. To my surprise, my...

West Linn Dentist | Smile Linn Dental | Dr. Fadi Ibsies

West Linn Dentist | Smile Linn Dental | Dr. Fadi Ibsies

Dr. Ibsies is dedicated to creating & maintaining healthy, beautiful smiles for patients of all ages in our safe, happy, & family friendly environment. We do everything we can to ensure every patient’s visit is as positive & enjoyable as possible. We offer...

Is the ACA driving up healthcare costs? The evidence is mixed

Is the ACA driving up healthcare costs? The evidence is mixed

In January, when President Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address healthcare spending, dubbed the “Great Healthcare Plan,” he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act’s role in driving up costs. “I call it the unaffordable care act,” he said. He reprised...

Shasta County health care shortage blamed on politics

Shasta County health care shortage blamed on politics

A report on rural California health care in 2025 blamed political differences and politicizing of medical services for some of Shasta County’s health care troubles. Shasta and Lassen counties face some of the “most pressing health care challenges” statewide, according...

Americans cut back to afford health care, poll finds

Americans cut back to afford health care, poll finds

A sizable slice of Americans are cutting back on other expenses in order to afford rising health care costs, the latest sign the issue will be a salient one in November’s midterm elections. One-third of US adults said they have made at least one tradeoff in their...

Paula Doress-Worters, Women’s Health Activist, Dies at 87

Paula Doress-Worters, Women’s Health Activist, Dies at 87

Paula Doress-Worters, the mother and activist who opened the door to once-taboo conversations about women’s health in America, has died at 87. Paula was a member of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, a group of young women who got together to assemble the...

HHS Highlights Women’s Health in a New Way

HHS Highlights Women’s Health in a New Way

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services held its first-ever National Conference on Women’s Health March 11-13, bringing together experts from across the world.  “We are always looking to work together, both nationally and internationally,...