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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Sick at CMA Fest? What to do if you need medical help during the event
As fans enjoy CMA Fest, doctors on standby urge them to consider some safety tips to keep them at the event and out of the hospital. Each year, heat-related illness is the No. 1 concern of the LifeFlight Event Medicine team, which has provided emergency medical coverage for the event since 2009, according to a news release issued June 4 by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. "If you start feeling lightheaded, dizzy or notice symptoms like a headache or nausea, don't hesitate to visit our Event Medicine team," Dr. Stephan Russ, executive medical director for Vanderbilt LifeFlight. "Our job is to ensure everyone enjoys the event safely." Alcohol can intensify the consequences of exposure to the heat and worsen dehydration, which can lead to impaired judgment and a lack of recognition of the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion, the doctor cautioned. To cool the body, it's essential to drink the right fluids, including water or electrolyte-replacing sports drinks, even if you don't feel thirsty. Doctors also encourage fans to use lotion sunscreen and to pack a rain poncho. The LifeFlight team treats several patients at the festival each year for foot blisters due to improper footwear. More than 50 Vanderbilt emergency medical technicians and registered nurses will work the four-day festival. Six medical tents will be spread out across the event and five ambulances will remain on-site. Beth Warren covers health care and can be reached at bwarren@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Sick at CMA Fest? What to do if you need medical help during the event
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Data breach at Cumberland County Hospital in Kentucky could impact patients, employees
Cumberland County Hospital, based in Burkesville, Kentucky, issued a national alert June 2 about a data security incident that may have exposed personal information of patients and current and past employees. "There was unauthorized access to our files on our computer system that contain personally identifiable information, including health information," the hospital said in a news release. Information that may have been hacked includes: name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, race or ethnicity, Social Security number, medications, diagnoses, treatment notes, dates of service and other information. For employees, past or present, the breach could be deeper and also include tax forms, bank information and other personal information. "The electronic medical records system the hospital and its partners use to record and bill for patient care was not involved, the hospital alert says. Anyone treated at or employed by the hospital is encouraged to follow recommendations by the Federal Trade Commission regarding identity theft protection and details on how to place a fraud alert or security freeze on a credit file. Go to the "Advice and Guidance" section of the website. Tennessee residents can contact the Tennessee Identity Crimes Unit at 1150 Foster Ave., Cooper Hall, Nashville, through the email or visit the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security webpage for "Identity Theft Resources." Anyone who has questions or believes their personal data might be affected can call 866-461-3127. Beth Warren covers health care and can be reached at 502-265-8248. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Kentucky hospital data breach could expose patients to identity theft
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Police warn drug users of 'potential bad batch'
Police are warning of a possible "bad batch" of drugs after a town's emergency services were called to several incidents over Easter. Northamptonshire Police said users in the Wellingborough area had displayed "signs of drug-induced psychosis", with two men being taken to hospital. Det Insp Beth Warren said it "possibly pointed to a potential bad batch of drugs being in circulation". In a post by the force on X, she said it was not clear yet exactly which drugs may have been taken in the incidents. Det Insp Warren said: "We would never advocate anyone taking illegal drugs, but we acknowledge there are people in our communities with drug addictions. "It's vital that we put the message out around our concerns that there may be drugs in circulation which are causing really acute behavioural disturbance (ABD)." On Sunday afternoon, paramedics and police were called when a man in Wellingborough who had reportedly taken an overdose was showing signs of ABD. Early on Monday, there were reports of a disturbance at a hotel in Wellingborough. A 33-year-old male was also experiencing possible ABD and was taken to Kettering General Hospital. A 38-year-old man was later taken to the same hospital after police were called to a different property and found him hallucinating. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. In-demand substance misuse service looks to expand Overdose reversing spray helps 'save man's life' Northamptonshire Police
BBC News
21-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Police in Wellingborough warn of 'potential bad batch' of drugs
Police are warning of a possible "bad batch" of drugs after a town's emergency services were called to several incidents over Police said users in the Wellingborough area had displayed "signs of drug-induced psychosis", with two men being taken to Insp Beth Warren said it "possibly pointed to a potential bad batch of drugs being in circulation".In a post by the force on X, she said it was not clear yet exactly which drugs may have been taken in the incidents. "We would never advocate anyone taking illegal drugs, but we acknowledge there are people in our communities with drug addictions."It's vital that we put the message out around our concerns that there may be drugs in circulation which are causing really acute behavioural disturbance (ABD)," she Sunday afternoon, paramedics and police were called when a man in Wellingborough who had reportedly taken an overdose was showing signs of on Monday, there were reports of a disturbance at a hotel in Wellingborough. A 33-year-old male was also experiencing possible ABD and was taken to Kettering General Hospital.A 38-year-old man was later taken to the same hospital after police were called to a different property and found him hallucinating. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Flu leads to critical blood shortages in Nashville
As many Nashvillians continue to suffer through the worst flu season in years, area blood banks are suffering critical shortages. Flu outbreaks have led to canceled blood drives throughout the city, resulting in a less than one-day supply of O-positive and B-negative blood as well as platelets. And the flu season is expected to continue through the end of the month, and possible stretch into early March. "We're facing a serious challenge," Garry Allison, senior vice president of operations at Blood Assurance, said in a written appeal for help Thursday. "We need healthy individuals to step up and donate as soon as possible.' Blood Assurance is the primary supplier for most of the hospitals in Middle Tennessee and local patients rely on donations for life-saving treatments, trauma care, surgeries and cancer therapies. Blood Assurance is asking anyone who is healthy to donate, offering these incentives: On Friday, donors will receive a pair of gloves with a matching set for their Valentine. From Feb. 15-28, donors can enter to win a $500 e-gift card. O-negative and AB-plasma donors receive a $25 e-gift card. O-negative and O-positive donors as well as platelet donors can join clubs that reward ongoing contributions. To schedule a donation, call 800-962-0628 or visit Beth Warren covers health care and can be reached at bwarren@ This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Critical blood shortages in Nashville blamed on flu
