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Is Social Media to Be Trusted for Health Information?

Pat Farrell PhD - August 12, 2022

The Internet is an incredible wealth of information, not all of it truly scientific or health-promoting, but it can prove a quick way to garner details on health matters.

The Future of Post-Acute Care

Russ Graney - May 11, 2021

Too often, patients needing Post Acute Care do not have the critical information they need to carefully assess their options and make informed choices

Unvaccinated Hospital Staff Sues Houston Methodist Over Covid-19 Vaccinations

Dr Jeff Livingston - May 31, 2021

Employees of Houston Methodist Hospital file a lawsuit over required Covid-19 vaccination saying the vaccine mandate violates the Nurenberg Code.

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