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- 1Paris psychiatric hospital's art collection challenges 'mad genius' myth▼Paris psychiatric hospital's art collection challenges myth of the ‘mad genius’
A psychiatric hospital in Paris is drawing attention for its art collection, which curators and commentators say undermines the long-standing stereotype linking mental illness and creative genius. By presenting patients' works on their own terms rather than as symptoms, the collection invites a broader conversation about how art by people with mental health conditions is framed and valued.
- 2Early Covid resurgence prompts French pharmacists to urge earlier vaccination●La recrudescence précoce du covid inquiète le syndicat des pharmaciens, qui appelle le gouvernement à avancer la campagn
France's pharmacists' union is warning about an early spike in Covid cases and is calling on the government to move forward the vaccination campaign scheduled for mid-October. Hospital data shows emergency room visits jumping 67% among adults and 16% among children, fuelling concerns that the autumn wave has arrived sooner than expected and that current planning leaves people exposed in the meantime.
- 3E. coli outbreak tied to raw milk cheese sickens 13 across US●E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese leads to 13 illnesses and eight hospitalizations across the US: FDA
US health regulators are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese that has caused 13 illnesses and eight hospitalizations across the country, according to the FDA. The announcement has raised renewed concerns about the safety of unpasteurized dairy products, with coverage highlighting the risks of raw milk consumption and calls for consumers to check products they may have purchased.
- 4FDA links Ecuadorian black clams to hepatitis A outbreak●FDA warns black clams from Ecuador tied to hepatitis A outbreak, 30 hospitalized
The FDA has issued a warning that black clams imported from Ecuador are linked to a hepatitis A outbreak in the United States, with 30 people hospitalized so far. Consumers are being urged to avoid the shellfish as health officials investigate the source of contamination and track additional cases connected to the product.
- 5Raw Milk Cheese Tied to E. coli Outbreak Across Nine States●Sierra Nevada Graziers Raw Milk Cheese E. coli O26 Outbreak: 13 Sick in California, Nevada, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah — 8 Hospitalized, 3 with HUS
Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheese has been linked to an E. coli O26 outbreak that has sickened 13 people across California, Nevada, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Oregon, Tennessee and Utah. Eight of those affected have been hospitalized, and three have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney complication. Health officials are investigating the outbreak, and the multi-state spread has raised concerns about the safety of unpasteurized dairy products.
- 6North Carolina governor won't block WakeMed-Atrium Health merger●WakeMed, Atrium Health | Gov. Josh Stein won't oppose NC's largest healthy care system to merge with Raleigh based system
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein says he will not oppose a merger between WakeMed, the Raleigh-based hospital system, and Atrium Health, the state's largest healthcare provider. The combination would bring two of the state's major hospital networks together, and the governor's decision removes a significant political hurdle. Observers are watching what the deal could mean for healthcare costs and access across the region.
- 7Blood test distinguishes bacterial from viral infections in newborns●Blood test shows whether newborns with fever have bacterial or viral infection
Researchers have developed a blood test that can show whether a newborn with a fever has a bacterial or a viral infection. The finding matters because infants with fever are routinely admitted to hospital and given antibiotics as a precaution, since current methods cannot quickly tell the two causes apart. A faster, more accurate diagnosis could spare many babies unnecessary treatment and hospital stays.
- 8Cost-saving Medicaid meal deliveries threatened by cuts●Cost-saving Medicaid meal deliveries threatened by cuts, policy uncertainty
Medicaid programmes that deliver medically tailored meals to vulnerable patients, an approach credited with reducing hospital visits and cutting overall costs, are at risk as funding cuts and policy uncertainty mount. Providers and health advocates warn that losing these services would raise long-term healthcare spending and leave recipients without critical nutrition support.
- 9Ellis Medicine to hold forum on Schenectady healthcare future●Ellis Medicine to host community forum about healthcare future in Schenectady
Ellis Medicine will host a community forum in Schenectady, New York, giving residents a chance to discuss and learn about the future of healthcare services in the area. The hospital system is opening the conversation to the public as questions about local healthcare access and hospital services continue to concern the community.
- 10Women no longer standing at the edges of hospital medicine●Women no longer standing at the edges of hospital medicine | Opinion
An opinion piece argues that women have moved from the margins of hospital medicine to its center, taking on leading roles as physicians, department heads and hospital leaders. The commentary reflects on how the profession, once dominated by men in its most visible positions, now relies heavily on female doctors, and on what this shift means for patients and healthcare delivery.
- 11Healthcare sector urged to cut its environmental footprint●Rethinking healthcare to reduce its environmental impact
Healthcare systems worldwide are coming under scrutiny for their environmental impact, with calls to rethink how care is delivered to reduce emissions and waste. The discussion centres on making hospitals, supply chains and treatment practices more sustainable while maintaining quality of care for patients.
- 12Logan Health nurses ratify contract with across-the-board raises●Logan Health nurses union ratifies new contract with major across-the-board raises
Nurses at Logan Health in Montana have ratified a new union contract that includes significant wage increases across all pay grades. The agreement ends negotiations between the nurses union and the hospital, and comes amid a broader national push for better pay and staffing in healthcare. The raises are described as substantial and apply to all union nurses.