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For the growing population of Latinos in Knoxville, having a medical interpreter can make a world of difference. The nonprofit Centro Hispano de East Tennessee is bridging a language gap and advocating for its patients. Claudia Caballero, its CEO and president, said they noticed a shortage of medical interpreters regionwide. ...
More Missourians should be able to get routine dental care, with a recent change in the way providers are paid by the state. MO HealthNet is paying higher rates to providers who see patients in the state's version of Medicaid, which should encourage more of them to accept MO HealthNet patients. Gary Harbison, executive director of the Missouri Coalition for Oral Health, said it is an important change because people may put off treating dental health issues if they are worried about the cost, but there is nothing minor about the problems. ...
Bleeding gums may seem like a minor annoyance, but experts warn they could indicate underlying health problems, which should not be taken lightly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of adults ages 30 and older in the U.S. suffer from some form of gum disease. ...
By Nadia RamlaganPublic News ServiceMore than 20% of nursing positions in the Commonwealth remain vacant, according to the Kentucky Hospital Association - and combined with workforce shortages i
More than 20% of nursing positions in the Commonwealth remain vacant, according to the Kentucky Hospital Association - and combined with workforce shortages in other medical professions, the state is facing a massive health-care workforce crisis that could have crippling effects. Ben Chandler, CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, said the shortages are both straining overworked existing providers and making it more difficult for residents to access quality care. "We're seeing shortages, really across the board. " ...