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Over 2,500 NYC Residents Use City's Telehealth Abortion Services

NYC Health + Hospitals' telehealth abortion service facilitated over 2,700 virtual visits and 800 medication kits in its first operational year.

VA offers veterans nationwide access to emergency telehealth care

The VA now provides tele-emergency assessments for veterans to assess medical conditions without in-person visits.

Over 2,500 NYC Residents Use City's Telehealth Abortion Services

NYC Health + Hospitals' telehealth abortion service facilitated over 2,700 virtual visits and 800 medication kits in its first operational year.

VA offers veterans nationwide access to emergency telehealth care

The VA now provides tele-emergency assessments for veterans to assess medical conditions without in-person visits.
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Maimonides Health Hosts Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Maimonides Health's Hispanic Heritage Month event focuses on improving healthcare access for Brooklyn's Hispanic and Latino communities through collaboration and recognition of community leaders.

Flora Fertility Closes $1.5M Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Fertility Insurance

Flora Fertility raised $1.5 million to launch a unique private fertility insurance, enhancing access and affordability for fertility treatments.

Record numbers of seniors living alone could be prone to isolation

Over 16 million older Americans live alone, exposing them to serious health and social challenges.
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The future of fertility, from artificial wombs to AI-assisted IVF

AI is set to revolutionize IVF, making it more successful and affordable.

Nurse-Turned-Entrepreneur Uses AI to Help Underserved Communities | Entrepreneur

ThriveLink uses AI to bridge healthcare accessibility and social determinants of health.

The future of fertility, from artificial wombs to AI-assisted IVF

AI is set to revolutionize IVF, making it more successful and affordable.

Nurse-Turned-Entrepreneur Uses AI to Help Underserved Communities | Entrepreneur

ThriveLink uses AI to bridge healthcare accessibility and social determinants of health.
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Looking for access to subsidized dental care? It might depend on where you live | CBC News

High dentist participation in the CDCP exists but varies widely across Canada, creating accessibility issues, especially in rural and remote areas.

People in mental health crisis in England can now call NHS 111

NHS 111 now offers 24/7 mental health crisis support, enhancing access to help in England.

The Greenwich GP surgeries that patients find easiest and most difficult to call

The GP Patient Survey highlights significant disparities in patient phone contact ease across practices, indicating a need for improvements in accessibility.

Can You Remove Your Own IUD? These Women Did.

Self-removal of IUDs is empowering for women seeking control over their reproductive choices, often preferred due to convenience and cost.

New Jersey to forgive thousands of families' medical debt. Here's how to tell if you qualify.

Gov. Phil Murphy will eliminate medical debt for thousands of New Jersey families, improving health care affordability and accessibility.

Breakthrough therapies at Stanford are saving lives. Can we afford them?

Cell and gene therapies offer promising medical solutions but come with a hefty price tag, raising concerns about availability and affordability.

Axmed raised $2M Seed funding Led by Founderful Ventures

Axmed raised $2 million from Founderful Ventures to streamline drug supply chains in underserved regions, targeting lower and middle-income countries.

Why It's Important to Meet People Where They Are' When Improving U.S. Healthcare

Meeting people where they are can improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes.

Health & Pharma in focus as The Drum Awards for Marketing deadline approaches

Health & Pharma sector is diverse and lucrative for agencies.
Tech-driven campaigns in the health sector are gaining recognition globally.

Five years after facing closure, Valley Health Center opens in Morgan Hill

Valley Healthcare Center Morgan Hill reopening to expand services in South County.
Santa Clara County's efforts to provide quality health care for vulnerable residents through VHC Morgan Hill.

DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests

Implementing do-it-yourself cervical-cancer testing could help over a million women receive life-saving checks, potentially revolutionizing screening accessibility.

How a brother's illness spurred a plan to get mental health on the agenda across Africa

Mental health care in Africa is a crucial priority, driven by personal experiences and the need to prevent similar tragedies.

This company designed an at-home cervical cancer test that lets you skip the trip to the OB-GYN

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern for women, but screening rates are decreasing. Teal Health offers a self-administered HPV test to increase accessibility and overcome barriers.
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