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Rates of whooping cough, or pertussis, soared last year, which experts said wasn’t unexpected. The number of cases fell during COVID-19 because of masking and social distancing. Plus, experts said, the illness peaks every two to five years.
Broward Health pediatric patients had the incredible opportunity to participate in Pilot for a Day during Fleek Week. Four patients embarked on a memorable adventure aboard the USS New York, where Rear Admiral David Walt treated them to a guided tour.
Being overweight doesn’t bother a lot of Black males. Compared to cancer or heart disease, it is hardly a life-threatening illness for them. However, that is incorrect. Researchers have identified 195 illnesses that are impacted by being overweight, according to Dr. Chika Anekwe of Massachusetts General Hospital’s obesity medicine program. Over half of Black women are overweight, but over a third of Black males are as well, at 36.9 percent.
Broward Health is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term rating on Broward Health’s 2017B revenue bonds from ‘A-‘ to ‘A+’. Jumping two ratings at S&P is a rare achievement, particularly in today’s healthcare economic landscape, and underscores significant improvements in Broward Health’s financial stability and operational performance. The outlook remains stable.
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), your airways may be inflamed. It may be hard to take deep breaths and get enough oxygen.
How does stress affect your body? According to the Men’s Health Foundation, high stress, poor sleep and eating habits increase the risks of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, and other mental illnesses in men. It can also cause low testosterone and erectile dysfunction.
“No one expects a grown woman in her 40s to have an eating disorder. That’s for teenagers, right? Well, guess what – it happened to me.”
MS is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system, causing symptoms like vision problems, muscle weakness, fatigue, and cognitive impairments. Though its cause is unknown, some research points to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection as a leading candidate, with women more likely to be diagnosed than men.
Holy Cross Health, a member of Trinity Health, is proud to announce the appointment of Pierre Monice, FACHE, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11.