Health News

 Medford, Ore. —  In the Medford School District alone, more than 600 students are considered migrant, meaning they have moved at some point during their schooling because their families are looking for agricultural or seasonal work. Those moves can often cause gaps in …

Medford, Ore. —    A southern Oregon running group wants to make sure everyone has shoes on their feet. More than a hundred pairs of athletic shoes were donated to the emergency room at Providence by the group, Southern Oregon Running Enthusiasts. The …

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – Within just a few hours of the release of the Senate GOP’S newest version of health care reform, the bill is already in jeopardy. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell can only afford to lose two Republican votes and …

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Thursday announced what officials call the largest health care fraud enforcement action in Justice Department history. Sessions says upwards of 400 people nationwide stand charged in health care fraud schemes resulting in $1.3 …

Medford, Ore. —  A new piece of equipment will be making a big impact on the work at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County. NBC5 News got a first look at what it does, and what it will mean for the children they …

London, U.K. – The United Kingdom’s High Court will hear from the parents of a terminally ill infant to determine if the boy should be allowed to undergo medical treatment in the United States. Little Charlie Gard’s last hope is to undergo …

 Medford, Ore. — A local program aimed at reducing emergency room visits while empowering patients, is seeing great success. Mercy Flights launched it’s Mobile Integrated Healthcare program at the start of 2016. Since then, they’ve seen a significant decrease in emergency visits …

Central Point, Ore.– Central Point Police Department are reminding us how important it is to have emergency contact information readily available in case something unexpected happens. With just a couple steps on your iPhone, you can program an “ICE” or an in case …

Medford, Ore.- It can be dangerous out on the rogue river but the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has a few tips and tricks to keep you and your loved ones safe. Deputy Jason Denton with  Jackson County Marine Patrol explains that the …

Washington, D.C. (CNN) – The Republican healthcare bill was built behind closed doors, but now it’s out in plain sight. At least five GOP Senators say they won’t vote for it in its current form, but are open to negotiating. Sen. Ted …