Prosecutor drops terrorism charges against nursing home worker who allegedly threatened beheading
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 18, 2014
Prosecutors in Oklahoma have dropped terrorism-related charges against a former nursing home worker accused of threatening to behead a colleague, news sources reported Wednesday.
This is really it: Final day to submit for 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2021
The one-week extension for submissions to the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards competition ends at midnight today (June 1).
60 seconds with … Mark Parkinson
Jun 01, 2020
Mark Parkinson, President and CEO, American Health Care Association
House hearing could address long-term care issues
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 11, 2019
Nursing home care and facility use of antipsychotics are among the issues that could be discussed during a federal hearing slated for later this week.
Feds warn company over unsubstantiated claims that cannabidiol products can treat Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 22, 2019
A Florida company that sells products with cannabidiol has been warned for “unsubstantiated claims” that its products could be used to treat several ailments, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s...
Peanut butter recall list grows, providers urged to check food supplies
Jan 21, 2009
The list of companies and products affected by the peanut butter recall continues to grow as the Food and Drug Administration zeroes in on the source of the outbreak-a food manufacturer that supplies peanut...
Flu vaccine stolen from nursing home
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 22, 2004
The nationwide shortage of flu vaccine has apparently led to criminal behavior. Country Care Inc., an Easton, KS, nursing home, reported nine doses of flu vaccine stolen last week.
Deadline tomorrow for McKnight’s Women of Distinction entries
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2022
Tomorrow (Weds., Jan. 5) is the final day in the standard nomination period for the 2022 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Moderna’s COVID vaccine tops 90% efficacy, can be refrigerated for 1 month
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 17, 2020
Moderna’s trial vaccine will have big distribution advantages over Pfizer’s similarly successful candidate if both drugs are approved by the FDA.
A new wound care app for nurses
Jun 05, 2018
There is a new forum for wound care nurses who are looking for help from their peers.