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Are physician assistants taking over health care?

When you make an appointment with a physician, it’s becoming more and more likely that you will be seen, not by an MD, but by a physician assistant (PA). These medically trained, licensed ... read more

Portland man stole federal agent’s car after officers allegedly found child porn in his home, feds allege

"This is not going to go good for me,” Travis Jay Grygla, 43, a registered sex offender, said before he slid into the driver's seat and sped off, according to a federal agent. read more

New CNA apprentice opportunity offered

Franklin Community Health Network is excited to offer a new employment opportunity for individuals looking to become a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA). This is a 36-hour earn-while-you-learn employment ... read more

The highest-paying job in Laredo if you have a bachelor's degree—and see the rest of the top 50

While college and university tuition costs may be skyrocketing, a bachelor's degree remains essential to many high-paying jobs across the United States. Annual tuition and fees at four-year colleges ... read more

Oregon physician associates ditch "assistant" tag

Physician assistants in Oregon have won the right to rebrand themselves as physician associates and will start using the titles on their licenses starting in June. Why it matters: PAs are growing in ... read more

Madras HC Rejects Plea Against Bond Agreement For Doctors

Counsel for the petitioners contended they have served during covid-19 pandemic period. Therefore, the said period was to be reckoned for calculating the total period of two years of service to be ... read more

Which nursing homes meet new federal staffing standards? See data for your local facility.

Few nursing homes have enough nurses and aides to meet nationwide staffing minimums revealed this week. Look up the gaps at roughly 14,500 facilities. read more

UI to restructure, rename DEI Office to Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity

Major changes are coming to the University of Iowa’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its programming.  The Iowa Board of Regents heard from each of the regent universities’ ... read more

What to Eat When You Have Lupus, According to MDs and RDs

When it comes to managing lupus symptoms, there's no set lupus diet. Here, a rheumatologist and two dietitians share which foods to generally eat or avoid. read more

Utah medical marijuana patient count passes 83,000

Utah's legal medical marijuana market now serves more than 83,000 patients, according to the state the Department of Health & Human Services. read more

Tri-State man sentenced in 2020 fatal Hagerstown shooting; maintains his innocence

After two trials, James Edward Williams was sentenced Wednesday in the 2020 shooting death of Jason Christie in Hagerstown. read more

UP school principal caught getting a facial done on campus, bites teacher who recorded video

It was Anam Khan, a teacher at the school, who saw Singh receiving the facial and recorded the scene. In the now-viral video, Khan confronts Singh, who hastily rises from her chair and starts chasing ... read more