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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Conway closes Beaverfork Lake public swim beach for contamination
CONWAY, Ark. – A popular spot for swimmers to cool off in the Conway area has been closed due to contamination. Conway city officials said the Beaverfork Lake Park public swim beach is closed due to elevated levels of E. coli. Officials added that access to boating and fishing remains open. RFK Jr. goes swimming in DC's Rock Creek despite ban over bacteria According to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), E. coli levels higher than 126 per 100 ml. sample require daily sampling until levels drop. ADH reported that Canada geese using a swim beach for grazing are a frequent cause of rising E. coli levels. Feeding geese can make the situation worse by keeping the birds attracted to the area, officials said. Feral swine can also be a factor, as can humans or other animals, ADH officials said. RFK Jr. goes swimming in DC's Rock Creek despite ban over bacteria According to ADH, the only other swim beach closed in the state is Waveland Swim Beach in northwest Arkansas. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Pune district gets its first geriatric unit with OPD services & 10 beds for elderly care
In a first-of-its-kind initiative of the public health department, a dedicated geriatric unit for the elderly has been set up at Aundh District Hospital (ADH), Pune, which is scheduled to be inaugurated next month. This is the only centre in Pune district developed under the National Programme for Health Care for the Elderly (NPHCE), a ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) scheme for provision of comprehensive healthcare services to the elderly, officials said. According to officials, the unit has been developed within the district hospital campus. The work is at the end-stage and currently, minor electrical work and painting is in progress. The unit will have a geriatric clinic with regular dedicated outpatient department (OPD) services for the elderly and a 10-bed geriatric ward for in-patient care. Facilities will be made available for laboratory investigations for the diagnosis and provision of medicines for geriatric medical and health problems. Existing specialties such as General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology and ENT among others will be provided. The health department is also in talks with private organisation/s to set up additional services at the unit, free-of-cost, officials said. The geriatric unit will provide services to elderly patients referred by primary health centres and similar facilities in the district. Besides, health camps for geriatric patients will be held by the unit in the district. Dr Nagnath Yempalle, Pune district civil surgeon and head of ADH, said that in the past few years, there has been a rise in the number and proportion of the geriatric population. 'The unit has been developed as per the directions of the MoHFW to provide a comprehensive health care setup completely dedicated to the elderly. The services are designed to provide preventive, curative and rehabilitative services to geriatric patients,' he said. Dr Yempalle further said that the unit is the need of the hour considering the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and social care required by the elderly. 'Disabilities due to NCDs are common in the elderly, which affect mobility, compromising the ability to carry out day-to-day activities. Besides, we will soon write to the director's office requesting additional dedicated staff for the unit,' he said.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Arkansas Department of Health releases potential measles exposure locations as cases grow
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is reporting two additional measles cases in the state. The ADH is reporting both cases were in Faulkner County in May, one to an adult and one to a child, both of whom were exposed to others. Officials said both individuals were vaccinated, but the child only had one of the two required vaccinations. Arkansas confirms fourth measles case, first community spread in the state in 2025 On May 1, there were two exposures: Ed's Supply at 240 Exchange from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Kum & Go at 250 Dave Ward Drive from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The second exposure was on May 5 at Central Arkansas Pediatrics from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All locations are in Conway. This marks the fifth and sixth measles cases in the state. ADH advises that people exposed to measles typically develop symptoms up to 21 days after exposure. North Dakota is 11th US state with a measles outbreak. Here's what to know Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated, officials said, with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that usually starts along the hair and face and spreads downward over the body. The agency continues to advise that if someone was at one of these locations during the exposure window and developed symptoms, they should immediately contact their health care provider by phone to prevent additional exposure. If they do not have a provider, call their nearest hospital emergency department and explain that they may have been exposed to measles and are now experiencing symptoms. Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US The Centers for Disease Control has measles vaccination information on its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sky News AU
06-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Company behind 'Newsmax Australia' falls at first hurdle after regional TV deal falls through, Seven West Media swoops in
The company attempting to launch an Australian arm of US TV network Newsmax has fallen at the first hurdle after Channel Seven swooped in on its deal to acquire an array of regional television assets. Australian Digital Holdings, a conservative online broadcaster launched in 2021, revealed plans in February to acquire about a dozen regional TV licenses from Southern Cross Austereo. The deal was for the last of SCA's stations, which included assets in Tasmania, Spencer Gulf, Broken Hill, Mt Isa, Darwin and remote parts of Central and Eastern Australia. However, SCA on Tuesday revealed Seven West Media will instead be purchasing the channels after 'the final conditions to complete this transaction were not satisfied'. However, it remains unclear specifically what conditions went unsatisfied. ADH originally agreed to buy the licenses for $6.35m, with $3.75m of this cash, while SWM will pay $3.75m in cash up front for the deal which is expected to close on June 30. After reports first arose of ADH's interest in SCA's TV stations, Mr Bulfin said a 'robust and compelling offer' was made. 'Revenue is still strong for free-to-air regional television, despite the pressures of the times, and with improved cost-controls and investment in key markets, the group sees a good future for the licences and improved TV services for the regions,' Mr Bulfin said. The unexplained blow to ADH comes as it looks to launch Newsmax Australia. Reports arose in December of ADH's plans to bring Newsmax to Australia, with the Australian company noting the new move would allow it to 'expand (its) offerings, explore new genres, and engage with (its) audience in meaningful ways that go beyond the screen'. 'Newsmax Australia represents the pinnacle of cross-border collaboration, with a focus on creating content local content, while appealing to global viewers,' ADH said. 'This is not just a name change; it's a reinvention of how we engage, entertain, and inspire.' ADH has not published its usual suite of original programming in several months and most of its social media platforms are now under a 'Newsmax Australia' page, which frequently publishes content. Its website also redirects users to a page that says 'Newsmax Australia Coming 2025', where ADH is acknowledged as the parent company. The company was founded by CEO Jack Bulfin, is chaired by former ABC chairman Maurice Newman and once prominently featured Alan Jones. did not receive a response to questions from ADH or Mr Bulfin at time of publication.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Arkansas Department of Health releases measles vaccine data
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas Department of Health released recent data on the measles vaccine rate in the state, showing high percentages across certain age groups. According to data from the ADH, the percentages range from 82% to 92% in children born in 2021 to kindergarteners during the 2023-2024 school year. Children born in 2021 by age 24 months – 82.40% Children born in 2021 by age 35 months – 86.90% Kindergartens for the 2023-24 school year – 92.50% Children ages 13-17 for the 2023 calendar year – 91.60% The data comes after Arkansas health officials confirmed the fourth measles case in the state in 2025, marking the first case of community spread of measles in Arkansas this year. Unvaccinated child contracts first Arkansas measles case since 2018 The first case since 2018 was reported earlier this month, and the remaining three were reported within the last two weeks. Cases have been reported in Saline County and Faulkner County. Health officials reported that all the confirmed cases were children who were unvaccinated. According to ADH officials, those who received the MMR vaccine or were born before 1957 are generally considered immune. Measles: What are the first symptoms to look for? To learn more about measles, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
