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Ebola fears linked to near-70% maternal death surge
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Ebola is spreading across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where conflict, displacement and hard-to-reach communities are hampering containment, and many patients are dying before reaching treatment centers. Fear and misinformation are also keeping women and children from health facilities, contributing to a sharp rise in maternal deaths and declines in hospital births and vaccinations.
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Florida ICU Nurse Arrested in Alleged Fentanyl Theft
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Leslie Ann Pope, 54, an ICU nurse, was arrested Oct. 8, 2026, after a family member saw her draw fentanyl from a patient's IV with a syringe at a Port St. Lucie hospital.
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Breast Cancer Walks Draw Thousands Across US
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Community cancer walks in Kokosi, Wisconsin, Dayton and Harrison County brought together survivors, patients and supporters to raise awareness and offer encouragement. Organizers highlighted survivor support, early detection and fundraising for research, patient services and local breast cancer recipients.
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Halloween Events Bring Costumes, Activities to Children
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Spirit Halloween partnered with children’s hospitals in Spokane and Arkansas to give young patients costumes, activity kits and Halloween celebrations, offering families a welcome break from hospital routines. The seasonal events are part of a long-running effort to bring Halloween fun to children receiving care.
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Nicole Hardy
It's nice to see companies helping kids in hospitals feel like normal kids for a day with real costumes and parties.
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FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Syndax Ends Axatilimab IPF Development After Trial Miss
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Syndax ends axatilimab IPF development after the 145-patient MAXPIRe Phase 2 missed its FVC endpoint; SNDX dropped overnight as BMS also released ALOFT-IPF results.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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FAA Bureaucrats Make It Harder For Volunteer Pilots To Help Cancer Patients
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Trump to Rally for Marshall in Wichita on Oct. 19
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President Donald Trump said he plans to hold a rally in Kansas soon for Republican Sen. Roger Marshall, who is facing a closely contested reelection campaign against Democrat Adam Hamilton. Trump praised Marshall and attacked Hamilton while defending Marshall over criticism of his past efforts to collect unpaid patient bills; Marshall said he would welcome the president’s help.
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Samaritan-MultiCare Merger Set to Close Nov. 1
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Samaritan Health Services will join Washington-based MultiCare Health System on Nov. 1 after clearing regulatory reviews. MultiCare has pledged $700 million over 10 years for Samaritan’s facilities, workforce and access to care; Samaritan will retain its name and local leadership, and officials say the phased integration will not disrupt patient care or coverage.
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Nursing Education, Care Stories Span Institutions
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Nursing profiles and university programs highlight how compassionate care, clinical training and research prepare nurses for varied roles, from patient advocacy and infectious-disease studies to specialized pediatric care. In Minneapolis, a home-care agency also offers skilled in-home nursing, including ventilator and tracheostomy support, with flexible plans for families.
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” — Romans 12:12, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, I
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Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case, Patient Dies
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— Oct 6, 2026
Kenya confirmed its first Ebola death: Aden Duale said a Bundibugyo case patient regrettably passed on last night at around 1130 after reaching Nairobi on Oct. 3.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love
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India Court Questions 10-Fold Hospital Drug Markups
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
India’s Supreme Court has questioned steep hospital markups on cancer medicines and called for scrutiny of pricing practices. Advocates also warn that uninsured patients may face higher, less predictable private-hospital bills than insured patients, while medical groups caution that treatment costs vary by patient.
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AI Might Be Coming To An Urgent Care Clinic Near You, New Study Suggests
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Researchers announced the completion of a groundbreaking study where an artificial intelligence chatbot assisted primary care physicians by interacting with patients at a clinic.
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 1h
Heal 360 Agrees to $20M COVID Claims Settlement
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Texas-based Heal 360 clinics and owner Dr. Mohammed Amer Mohiuddin agreed to pay $20 million to resolve allegations that they billed the federal COVID-19 Uninsured Program for higher-level medical evaluation services that patients did not receive, including at testing sites where patients generally received only nasal swabs. The settlement resolves allegations, not a finding of liability.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Medical Debt Affects More Than Quarter of Americans
Health
— Oct 6, 2026
About 26.6% of U.S. adults said they or a family member had medical debt in 2025, and insurance offered limited protection; hospitals were the most common source, with many patients owing substantial sums. In Los Angeles County, officials are expanding hospital screening for financial aid to help eligible patients avoid bills and prevent debt before it accumulates.
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Erie County Confirms Diphtheria Case, Four-School Watch
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Erie County confirmed a travel-related diphtheria case and identified four West Seneca schools as potential exposure sites, prompting family notifications, symptom monitoring through Oct. 18 and vaccination checks. Officials say the risk to the community is near zero, and the patient is expected to recover.
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Regents Approve Planned $2.75B Hospital Expansion
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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved expanding Project Health, the future primary teaching hospital for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine, to 1.5 million square feet. The larger facility is expected to cost $2.75 billion—about $500 million more than initially projected—and is intended to accommodate growing patient and student numbers, add beds and specialized care, and replace aging facilities.
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Oman Discusses Unified Cancer Referral Pathway
Health
— Oct 5, 2026
Oman is working to unify cancer referrals and treatment protocols to speed access to specialized care, while U.S. nonprofits help patients manage practical burdens such as transportation, bills, supplies and screening access. The accounts highlight how coordinated medical care and community support can help patients and families navigate treatment, though rising costs are straining some services.
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Anthony Fauci blamed President Donald Trump for the public's concern that the COVID-19 pandemic had emanated from a laboratory in Wuhan to which Fauci's institute had shipped funding and high-risk coronavirus experiments, newly released documents show.
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ALS Fundraising Efforts Span Four States
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ALS fundraising walks in Indiana, California, New York and Illinois are bringing communities together to support people living with the disease and fund patient services, care and research. Organizers and families—including relatives honoring a loved one who died of ALS—are urging participation and donations as they seek better treatments and a cure.
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Court Shields Nearly All Illinois Catholic Health Institutions
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A federal judge expanded a temporary order shielding more than 95% of Illinois Catholic health care institutions, along with some Christian medical groups and physicians, from penalties under the state’s assisted-suicide law. The order prevents the state from requiring them to inform patients about or help arrange access to lethal medication while related legal challenges proceed.
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Sen. Johnson Roundtable Features Patient Complaints on COVID Hospital Care
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— Sep 28, 2026
Sen. Ron Johnson held a roundtable featuring patients and families who said hospitals denied or overrode care requests because of COVID-19 vaccination status and alleged they were given remdesivir against their wishes. The FDA found no clear causal link between remdesivir and kidney toxicity and later said it could be used without dose adjustment in patients with severe renal impairment.
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Regents Approve $500M Project Health Expansion, Gold Extension
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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved expanding Project Health to a 1.5-million-square-foot teaching hospital, adding about $500 million to its projected cost to support more patients, beds and specialized care. Regents also extended President Jeff Gold’s contract through 2032 and changed his merit-pay terms; two members opposed the timing of the extension.
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Breast Cancer Events Honor Survivors, Support Care
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Breast cancer awareness events honored survivors with a drive-through luncheon in Nederland and pink jackets at City of Hope Orange County, while organizations also held a Pink Out and fundraising activities. Lithia & Driveway’s golf tournament raised $163,400 for breast cancer awareness, highlighting the continued role of community events in supporting patients and breast health programs.
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 2h
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