Des Moines-based OpenLoop Health sued over over an alleged cyberattack
A Des Moines company is facing a potential class action lawsuit over an alleged cyberattack that may have…
Mental health patient who stabbed stranger while on escorted leave had history of violence
Poutama Rawiti Clarence Owen appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court before Judge Michael Mika on Wednesday after…
Some patients experience mental health backlash from GLP-1 medications
The use of GLP-1 weight loss medications is skyrocketing in the United States, more than doubling since 2024.…
Female patient at Hutt Hospital harassed by confused male patient, Health and Disability Commissioner finds
During her admission, a “confused” male patient began showing her unwanted attention. The hospital looked at his medication…
Life-saving lifeline: Wairoa airport runway to be extended and upgraded
The upgrade will be funded with a $3m grant from the Regional Infrastructure Fund and $1.2m from the…
Iowa House advances bill allowing ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine without prescription
A bill allowing two controversial medications to become available over the counter advanced in the Iowa House Thursday…
How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…
Pharmacy error found by HDC: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell found the dispensing error was a ‘significant incident’ because of…
Tribunal bans senior nurse for trying to take patient’s medication, altering hospital records
A public hospital nurse tried to steal a patient’s ADHD medication, falsified that patient’s notes and then “manipulated”…
How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…
How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…
How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF…