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Regulators have linked Mark McAfee’s raw dairy farm to more than a dozen recalls and outbreaks that left hundreds of people ill.
“I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.”
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🔔 Daily Reminder: No matter what you're experiencing, you're not alone and help is always available.
If you or a friend would like support this week, or for those struggling with mental health or substance use, help is available: samhsa.gov/find-help
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These six men have the same agenda – profit from our labor while cutting care, eliminating #SafeStaffing, and handing over patient decisions to algorithms.
Swipe through to learn why health care has a techo-fascism problem. →
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We're here for you at every stage of your journey. But we also know life moves fast, especially during residency. Take our survey to let us know how we can best help you succeed: bit.ly/4aqwQUD
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Prevention works. Through using data, prevention science, communication, collaboration and strategic investments, we can #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain— building healthier families and thriving communities.
Learn more about substance use prevention: samhsa.gov/substance-use/pre…
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Less than two weeks ago, nurses at Rush University Medical Center voted #UnionYes and celebrated their organizing win.
Their message for Orange County Global Medical Center nurses is clear: Now it’s your turn! We’re rooting you on! ✊
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💜 #Lupus is often invisible, but it is very real. From chronic fatigue to joint pain to symptoms that come and go, hear lupus warriors share the 10 things people should learn about lupus.
Watch this video and share our resource with someone in your life: buff.ly/xP1Z92g
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Measles is not a harmless childhood rite of passage.
“I've heard patients and parents tell me, ‘No one told me measles was going to be this bad,’” says IDSA spokesperson @AndrewPaviaMD.
Watch our new briefing on the current state of #measles in the U.S.: bit.ly/4dTEzMd
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A simple writing test may detect cognitive decline years before traditional screening methods, according to new research.
Older adults with cognitive decline took longer to start writing, paused more frequently and struggled to coordinate their strokes during dictation exercises, according to a University of Évora study.
The finding could lead to a low-cost screening tool that replaces expensive brain scans.
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Some health officials are telling medical professionals to stop prescribing certain peptides.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down what exactly peptides are and why some doctors are concerned about how they're being used.
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One skill can save a life.
Today, we recognize National Heimlich Maneuver Day and the importance of being prepared when every second counts.
#NationalHeimlichManeuverDay #PatientSafety #HealthcareHeroes #TravelNurse #SlateHealthcare
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🥪 Jessica is a member of the "sandwich generation." She explains what that means.
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Meet the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers Class! These 5 cardiac arrest survivors and rescuers have volunteered to share their personal stories about CPR and what it takes to step in during an emergency
When a cardiac arrest happens, immediate CPR from someone nearby can double or triple the chances of survival. We’re excited to work together with the Nation of Lifesavers Class to ensure more people know the power to save a life is in their hands!
#NationOfLifesavers #CPRWeek
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At 5 years old, True showed up to heart surgery completely alone. No parent. No guardian. Nobody. But True's story did not end there. Today he is 10 years old, surrounded by love, and part of a family that chose him. True is proof that every child deserves a chance and when the right person shows up, everything can change.
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A rescued baby deer in Summit, New Jersey, wouldn’t stop following the woman who freed it from a sewer grate. abcnews.visitlink.me/5t4f7k
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June is #PTSDAwarenessMonth
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. Learn the signs & symptoms and how to get support: samhsa.gov/PTSD
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ICN responds with grave concern to the publication of the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (@SafeguardingHC)'s annual report, Care in the Crosshairs, which documents relentless and escalating violence against health care workers, facilities, and patients across 33 countries and territories in 2025.
➡️ Read more: bit.ly/43c0fOz
#NursesforPeace #NotATarget
