What a New York hospital’s AI nursing layoffs could mean for patient accountability

Montefiore’s decision to eliminate 12 utilization-review nursing positions has renewed questions about human oversight when hospitals automate insurance-related work.

Physical and Cognitive Changes Can Signal a Need for Dementia Evaluation

Dementia is not a normal part of aging, and changes in movement, language, mood or daily function deserve medical attention.

Minnesota law clears the way for happy hour in senior living communities

A Minnesota resident’s campaign helped change state law so nursing homes and assisted-living facilities can serve alcohol under new rules.

Red Cross declares second national blood-supply crisis

The American Red Cross says its type O-positive supply has fallen below one day as donations reach a four-year summer low.

Cyclospora outbreak raises concerns about food-safety surveillance

Food-safety experts warn that changes to federal surveillance could make future outbreaks harder to detect, while officials dispute the risk.

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Texas Senate Panel Examines Illicit Drones and Fuel Trafficking at Border

AUSTIN, Texas - A Texas Senate committee is studying how state agencies can respond to hostile drones and black-market fuel operations tied to organized crime along the Texas-Mexico border. The Senate Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security held he...

Brownsville and Matamoros Realtor Groups Sign Cross-Border Agreement

BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Real estate organizations in Brownsville and Matamoros have signed a memorandum of understanding intended to create a more organized professional network for property transactions and investment across the Texas-Mexico border. The Brown...

South Padre Island Reviews Convention Center Expansion Plans

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas - South Padre Island officials are reviewing an expansion of the city convention center that could cost between $84 million and $92 million and nearly double the building's size. The City Council met Aug. 11 with representatives of...

Mexico Announces $2.16 Billion Housing Push in Tamaulipas

REYNOSA, Mexico - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum opened a Tamaulipas tour in Reynosa by highlighting more than 38 billion pesos, approximately $2.16 billion, in planned housing investment across the state. Sheinbaum attended a housing event at the Info...