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WASHINGTON, DC - As some people receive a third dose, or booster shot, of the COVID vaccine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are now talking about a fourth dose.

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MORGANTOWN, WV - Mon Health System has moved the deadline for employees to be fully vaccinated from Nov. 1 to at least Jan. 22, 2022, President and CEO David Goldberg recently announced.

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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. health regulators on Wednesday finalized stronger warnings for breast implants, including a new requirement that people receive detailed information about their potential risks and complications before getting them.

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WASHINGTON, DC - The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically worsened a nationwide staffing shortage for emergency medical technicians and paramedics bringing longstanding issues — including low federal reimbursement rates and salary constraints — to a head in an industry already dealing with extremely high turnover.

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WASHINGTON, DC - Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra unveiled on Wednesday the Biden administration’s drug overdose prevention plan, aiming to increase access to care among those with substance use disorders.

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WASHINGTON, DC - At least three buildings near the U.S. Capitol were evacuated on Wednesday because of a report of a bomb threat.

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WASHINGTON, DC - Inpatient rehabilitation hospital and home health operator Encompass Health saw a jump in operating revenue during the third quarter, the company announced in an earnings report Wednesday.

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