Internship program gives high schoolers a close look at nursing
Five days a week for a little over an hour each day, three Commack high school seniors are roaming different departments at Huntington Hospital as part of an internship with Wilson Tech. The students are learning about what it takes to become a nurse by shadowing the staff — all while keeping up with their high school workload.
Five days a week for a little over an hour each day, three Commack high school seniors are roaming different departments at Huntington Hospital as part of an internship with Wilson Tech. The students are learning about what it takes to become a nurse by shadowing the staff — all while keeping up with their high school workload.
Biogen halves price of Alzheimer's drug after criticism
The drugmaker said Monday that it will cut the wholesale acquisition cost of the drug by about 50% next month. That means the annual cost for a person of average weight will amount to $28,200.
The drugmaker said Monday that it will cut the wholesale acquisition cost of the drug by about 50% next month. That means the annual cost for a person of average weight will amount to $28,200.
Fentanyl overdoses become No. 1 cause of death among US adults, ages 18-45: 'A national emergency'
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
More adults between 18 and 45 died of fentanyl overdoses in 2020 than COVID-19, motor vehicle accidents, cancer and suicide
Supreme Court won't block New York's vaccine mandate for health workers
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for New York health care workers who are seeking a religious exemption.
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for New York health care workers who are seeking a religious exemption.
One year of COVID vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost
The first full year of the biggest vaccination drive in American history has saved many lives but has left many behind. The COVID-19 vaccines have proven incredibly safe and wildly effective, and many hoped they would bring an end to the crisis. But a year later, too many Americans remain unvaccinated and too many are dying.
The first full year of the biggest vaccination drive in American history has saved many lives but has left many behind. The COVID-19 vaccines have proven incredibly safe and wildly effective, and many hoped they would bring an end to the crisis. But a year later, too many Americans remain unvaccinated and too many are dying.
'Pharma Bro' company reaches $40M settlement in price-gouging case
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Vyera Pharmaceuticals, once owned by “Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli, will pay $40 million to settle allegations it increased the price of a life-saving medication by 4,000%.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
FDA expands emergency use of 2 COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to infants
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Thousands of COVID vaccine doses wasted in NY
New data exclusively obtained by Fox 5 News shows that thousands and thousands of COVID vaccine doses had to be thrown away this past year.
New data exclusively obtained by Fox 5 News shows that thousands and thousands of COVID vaccine doses had to be thrown away this past year.
Shortage of vaccinated nurses prompts closure of ER on Long Island
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Harris to announce $1.5B investment to fight health care worker shortage
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
The money, which includes funds from the American Rescue Plan and other sources, will support more than 22,700 providers, marking the largest number of providers enrolled in these programs in history, according to the White House.
Justices could rule on Texas abortion ban as soon as Monday
The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.
The Supreme Court justices plan to issue at least one opinion Monday on the Texas abortion law that went into effect Sept. 1.
US declares 'Antibiotic Awareness Week,' warns about dangers of misuse
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
President Biden declared “Antibiotic Awareness Week” from Nov. 18-24, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers of misuse and overuse of antibiotics.
Why racial disparities in vaccinating kids are hard to track
The rollout of COVID-19 shots for elementary-age children has exposed another blind spot in the nation's efforts to address pandemic inequalities. Health systems have released little data on the racial breakdown of youth vaccinations, and community leaders fear that Black and Latino kids are falling behind. Only a handful of states have made public data on COVID-19 vaccinations by race and age. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not compile racial breakdowns either. Despite the lack of hard data, public health officials and medical professionals have been reaching out to communities of color to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
The rollout of COVID-19 shots for elementary-age children has exposed another blind spot in the nation's efforts to address pandemic inequalities. Health systems have released little data on the racial breakdown of youth vaccinations, and community leaders fear that Black and Latino kids are falling behind. Only a handful of states have made public data on COVID-19 vaccinations by race and age. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not compile racial breakdowns either. Despite the lack of hard data, public health officials and medical professionals have been reaching out to communities of color to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
Democrats reach deal to lower prescription drug costs in $1.75T spending bill
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
Democrats reached an agreement on a plan to lower prescription drug costs for seniors as part of President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending plan.
OSHA warns Arizona, South Carolina and Utah over COVID-19 violations
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
OSHA says Arizona, South Carolina and Utah are not complying with promises to enforce COVID-19 labor standards that are at least as good as those adopted by the federal government.
Compassion fatigue hits teachers, health workers
With rampant misinformation and mistrust in medicine, many health care workers say they feel community support wavering.
With rampant misinformation and mistrust in medicine, many health care workers say they feel community support wavering.
New COVID treatments on horizon; could ease burden on hospitals
One pharmaceutical has asked the U.S. government to authorize its antiviral drug while another drugmaker's antibody cocktail shows promise in treating infected patients.
One pharmaceutical has asked the U.S. government to authorize its antiviral drug while another drugmaker's antibody cocktail shows promise in treating infected patients.
Elmhurst Hospital saved her life during COVID; now she's its CEO
Helen Arteaga Landaverde survived a bout with COVID thanks to the team at Elmhurst. That inspired her to apply for the hospital's top job.
Helen Arteaga Landaverde survived a bout with COVID thanks to the team at Elmhurst. That inspired her to apply for the hospital's top job.
Multiple hospitals denying organ transplants to unvaccinated patients
A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.
A few hospital systems across the United States are denying organ transplants to patients who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 “in almost all situations,” citing studies that show unvaccinated patients have a significantly higher risk for severe illness and death.