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  • Ex NSW Health ICT director joins Hills Health and more briefs

    Ex NSW Health ICT director joins Hills Health and more briefs

    Hills Health recruits former NSW Health digital director Andrew Pedrazzini OAM has been appointed as the new chief digital officer of hospital and aged care technology provider Hills Health.  He will also serve as the company’s executive director of Strategy, Products and Partners. Pedrazzini was involved in the digital transformation of NSW Health; he served as…

  • One early adopter’s tips for AI deployment success

    One early adopter’s tips for AI deployment success

    At the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum in San Diego next week, one analytics leader will discuss the artificial intelligence use cases he’s found most success with – and will offer tips and perspective on best practices for AI deployments in clinical settings. Dr. Luis Ahumada, director of health data science and analytics at John…

  • Big health systems making hay with genAI, says KLAS

    Big health systems making hay with genAI, says KLAS

    The latest report from the KLAS Arch Collaborative highlights the perceptions of 66 healthcare executives. Researchers wanted to understand their current adoption, plans and challenges using generative artificial intelligence to make electronic health records work better for providers. While respondents indicated excitement about generative AI, the researchers said in the report that many do not yet know…

  • How AI can improve patient experience and patient engagement

    How AI can improve patient experience and patient engagement

    Hospitals and health systems, especially larger ones, are using AI in myriad new ways – including leveraging it for improved patient experience, and for better patient engagement with the goal of reducing health inequities. Tom Kiseau, digital leader and chief innovation officer at Chartis, hosts a regular series of AI roundtables alongside colleagues and experts…

  • Rectal bleeding

    Rectal bleeding

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  • Testicle pain

    Testicle pain

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  • Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry

    Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry

    Severe heartburn and heart attack can be hard to tell apart. Understand how they typically differ, and learn when to get immediate help. By Mayo Clinic Staff You’ve just eaten a big meal and feel a burning sensation in your chest. Heartburn, right? Probably, but there’s a chance the chest pain is caused by reduced…

  • Vomiting blood

    Vomiting blood

    Vomiting blood (hematemesis) refers to significant amounts of blood in your vomit. Small streaks or flecks of blood in material you spit up may come from the teeth, mouth or throat and isn’t usually considered vomiting blood. Blood in vomit may be bright red, or it may appear black or dark brown like coffee grounds.…

  • Nausea and vomiting

    Nausea and vomiting

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  • USDA Announces Fellowship Applications to Reach Hispanic-Serving Institutions

    USDA Announces Fellowship Applications to Reach Hispanic-Serving Institutions

    WASHINGTON, December 7, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) is accepting applications for the 2024 USDA E. Kika De La Garza Fellowship Program. These fellowships introduce faculty and staff from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Hispanic-Serving School Districts (HSSD) to the vast array of USDA resources available…

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