‘Black Doctors Directory’ Expands Beyond Just Black Physicians After Lawsuit
Philadelphia Directory Changes Name After Lawsuit A directory based in Philadelphia, designed to connect patients with Black doctors, has been required to change its name and broaden its scope to include practitioners of all races. Following a lawsuit from Do No Harm, the Black Doctors Directory will now be known as the Community Health and […]
Experts indicate that rural emergency rooms are more often operated without doctors.
Doctorless Emergency Rooms in Rural Montana Ekaraka, Mont. – In early June, patients arriving at the emergency room of a small hospital in Ekaraka, which has a population of about 400, found no doctors present. Dahl Memorial Hospital’s 3-Bed Emergency Division is situated a two-hour drive from more advanced medical services, relying instead on a […]
A Doctor’s Belief in His Right to Your Organs
The New York Times Explores Controversial Perspectives on Organ Donation The New York Times (NYT) is making an effort to broaden its range of viewpoints. An essay titled “Donor organs are too rare,” written by Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, Dr. Snehal Patel, and Dr. Deane Smith, is at the center of this exploration. Their call for […]
Alabama is now one of the top five states for attracting doctors from other states.
A recent national report highlights Alabama’s advancements in healthcare access, largely by attracting more physicians from other states through the Interstate Medical License Compact (IMLCC). The Alabama State Board of Inspection noted a remarkable 126% increase in medical licenses issued via the compact in the last four years. The IMLCC simplifies the licensing process for […]
Alabama ranks high in attracting out-of-state doctors via interstate agreement.
Alabama’s Progress in Expanding Access to Healthcare A new report indicates that Alabama is making notable strides in improving healthcare access by allowing more qualified physicians from other states to provide service within its borders. The Alabama Board of Medical Examinations has highlighted findings from the IMLCC, the Compact Commission on Interstate Medical Licensing, showing […]
Lawrence County school district will stop allowing doctor’s notes as excuses for students.
Lawrence County School District is rolling out a new absentee policy that directs schools to refer students to juvenile court after they’ve missed eight days, disregarding doctors’ notes. The approach taken by this rural Tennessee school district has sparked considerable backlash from parents. In June, the Lawrence County Board of Education adopted this controversial policy. […]
Pope Leo XIV Announces Miracle Following Doctor’s Prayer to 19th Century Priest, Premature Baby Miraculously Survives
Pope Leo XIV Declares Miracle of 2007 Premature Baby Pope Leo XIV has officially acknowledged the miracles attributed to a 19th-century Spanish priest, particularly highlighting the unexpected survival of a premature baby in Rhode Island in 2007. As reported, the baby, named Tyquan, was delivered via emergency cesarean section at Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket on […]
Alabama introduces law to safeguard conversations between doctors and patients
New Law Enhances Physician-Patient Communication Recent legislation signed by Gov. Kay Ivey is designed to improve the relationship between physicians and patients by enabling open discussions about medical costs and treatment choices. The law, known as SB43, was sponsored by state Sen. Tim Melson (R Salt) and will take effect on October 1, 2025. The […]
Dr. Daniel Jackson: Rep. Paul Lee’s sensible bill allows retired doctors to practice once more
As a physician, I’ve seen quite a gap between what patients need and the care available to them. It’s clear that rising costs, diminishing reimbursement rates, physician burnout, and soaring liability insurance rates pose real challenges in attracting and retaining doctors in Alabama. Yet, there’s a glimmer of hope thanks to a new law recently […]
Adam Devine Says Doctors Told Him He Was Dying Because Of Incident He Suffered As A Child
“Modern Family” star Adam Devine said doctors recently said he was dying, but he later discovered injuries from his childhood. Devine shared shocking news on Wednesday’s episode of “More Info with Graham Bensinger” podcast, explaining his medical journey, including misdiagnosis, and the shocking connections he suffered with as a child. He also admitted that the […]