Washington, D.C. (NBC News) – Emissions from diesel vehicles may contribute to thousands of premature deaths across the world. A new study from environmental health analytics looked at nitrogen oxide pollution in 11 countries – including the U.S. Researchers found ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump has signed a bill that expands and extends a program that allows veterans to seek care outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs system. Originally set to expire this year, the Veterans Choice Improvement Act ...
Sacramento, Calif. — A bill in the California Legislature would require publicly funded colleges to provide the abortion pill. Introduced by Senator Connie Leyva (D), Senate Bill 320 would require state universities and community colleges that operate on-campus health centers ...
Medford, Ore. — As many know living in Southern Oregon means you’re more at risk for allergies. With the weather warming up and flowers blooming we’re starting to see more hints of spring, but spring may come with a price. ...
Medford, Ore. — Jackson County and AllCare have agreed to continue certain mental health services through the county while AllCare transitions it’s patients to Options for Southern Oregon. NBC5 News first told you in January, that AllCare would not be renewing it’s ...
Medford, Ore. — OnTrack has requested a hearing regarding the potential removal of its license to operate the Moms program. OnTrack’s attorney submitted a request for a hearing this week. Last week, NBC5 News told you the substance abuse treatment facility ...
Medford, Ore. — A healthy lifestyle can be hard keep up; between diet and exercise, it can be difficult to find the right balance for your daily schedule. A new book written by Rogue Valley doctor and NBC5’s Medical Expert ...
Medford, Ore. — AllCare Health and Jackson County have agreed to a 90-day fee-for-service contract. It will allow about 1,000 patients to continue receiving outpatient services from Jackson County mental health when the current contract between the two organizations ends ...
Olympia, Wash. (CNN) — On Thursday, Washington State reported 404 confirmed and probable cases of mumps since October. Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus spread from person to person through saliva and mucus. Two counties are reporting ...
Medford, Ore- Jackson County health workers say one confirmed case and one suspected case of bacterial meningitis have been discovered at Hedrick Middle School and Hoover Elementary School respectively. Jackson County Public Health is actively working with the schools to ...