medical Sri Lanka faces medical emergency as economic crisis hits drug supplies | Sri Lanka Christin Hakim, April 7, 2022 Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has deteriorated into a medical crisis, with the top medical union declaring a national health emergency over a life-threatening shortage of drugs. On Tuesday the country’s most powerful trade union, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), called a meeting and declared a medical crisis as doctors… Continue Reading
medical Water crisis continues in Austin as medical experts issue their own warning Christin Hakim, February 13, 2022 Water crisis continues in Austin as medical experts issue their own warning The crisis began over the weekend at the Ullrich water treatment plant. Officials say human error caused a high level of turbidity. AUSTIN, Texas – One of the reliable sources for untainted water in Austin on Monday was… Continue Reading
medical American Red Cross blood crisis: How to help Christin Hakim, January 23, 2022 Share on PinterestAmerican Red Cross team leader Eva Klappa carries transport boxes for donated blood during an American Red Cross blood drive on March 27, 2020, in Las Vegas, NV. Ethan Miller/Getty Images The American Red Cross announced this week that it is facing its first-ever blood crisis amid a… Continue Reading
medical Idaho medical leaders battling misinformation while healthcare workers face crisis standards of care Christin Hakim, September 18, 2021 Idaho medical leaders say the consequences of misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines are tragic and avoidable. BOISE, Idaho — With the implementation of crisis standards of care comes the understanding that health services may look different. Dr. Jim Souza, the Chief Physician Executive for St. Luke’s Health System, said crisis… Continue Reading