Health Care April 2019

Update: Quarantines At LA Universities

Nearly two-thirds of faculty, staff and students who were quarantined at California State University, Los Angeles and the University of California, Los Angeles have been cleared.

Health Care April 2019

Universities Quarantined For Measles

Cal State University and the University of California have been quarantined, impacting more than 200 students and staff. U.S. measles cases have hit a 25-year high.

Health Care April 2019

US Measles Cases Closing In On 700

U.S. measles cases are approaching 700, its highest level in over two decades. The disease’s resurgence is in large part being attributed to misinformation regarding vaccines.

Health Care April 2019

New Innovative Engineering Course

The University of Bridgeport is launching an innovative engineering course that will help meet the growing market demand for health care simulation this summer.

Health Care April 2019

Med School Adds $100M In Scholarships

In an effort to increase diversity in its student body, Washington University School of Medicine will be adding $100 million to its existing scholarship fund.

Health Care April 2019

Virus Linked To Polio-Like Illness

Researchers from the CDC and the University of Minnesota have found that a virus appears to be cause of an illness that caused paralyzing symptoms in some children in Minnesota.

Health Care April 2019

Mental Health And Mass Shootings

There is no one size fits all therapy for dealing with a massive shooting. Mental health resources range from grief counselors and therapy dogs to support groups and art therapy.

Health Care April 2019

Couple Commits Another $10M To WU

Andrew and Barbara Taylor have committed an additional $10 million to the Washington University for psychiatric research. The couple made a previous donation of $20 million in 2012.

Health Care April 2019

NYC Declares Public Health Emergency

NYC has ordered mandatory vaccines for some because of a public health emergency over a measles outbreak. All exposed to the virus who are unvaccinated are required to be vaccinated.

Health Care April 2019

School Of Medicine Awarded $100M Grant

Centene has awarded a $100 million grant to Washington University. Funding will go towards research into breast cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and obesity.

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Some tips that may help a stressed child

Written by Dr. Marlene Jacqueline Wüst-Smith

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Dr. Marlene Jacqueline Wüst-Smith

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Mental Health Challenges For Hispanics

Hispanics have the same susceptibility to mental health illnesses as the general population.

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Mary Ann Cooper