“Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Now Provides Menopause Medication”

Mon Health Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital is now offering specialized menopause medicine through specialist and OB-GYN, Dr. Carolyn Moyers. As women approach middle age, they may begin to experience changes in their menstrual cycles, mood swings, hot flashes, and other symptoms that are associated with perimenopause. Unfortunately, many women are not aware of the condition…

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Ask Amy: People react negatively when I’m truthful about my father’s deteriorating health

A heartbreaking yet all too common situation among families is dealing with a loved one suffering from a debilitating illness. In a recent letter to advice columnist Amy Dickinson, a woman shares her struggles with her father’s terminal neurological disorder and the challenges of honestly answering inquiries about his condition. The daughter, who is geographically…

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Colorado’s infrastructure bill targets the state’s healthcare worker shortage.

Gov. Jared Polis and a bipartisan group of state lawmakers revealed new legislation on Monday aimed at addressing Colorado’s critical shortage of Health care workers. The proposed bill would allocate approximately $247 million to renovate or construct new facilities at four state colleges and universities, addressing the urgent need for more physicians, nurses, veterinarians, and…

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CCRC launches new home health program for independent living residents

Monarch Landing, a continuing care retirement community in Naperville, IL, has recently launched Monarch at Home, a specialized home Health program designed for independent living residents seeking assistance while remaining in their apartments. This program aims to prolong residents’ stay in their units and save them money by offering assistance in shorter time increments than…

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Proposed legislation poses a threat to the quality of mental health services and reinforces marginalization of low income residents in Utah

Utah Senator Curt Bramble Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health Services State Senator Curt Bramble is sponsoring a bill in the 2024 legislative session aimed at improving access to mental health services for Utahns. The proposed bill, SB0026, seeks to reduce the required hours of experience for mental health provider licensure from 3,000…

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