Local Health Alert | Brian “Weence” Bateman | Activity https://weence.com/members/weence/activity/ Activity feed for Brian “Weence” Bateman. Sat, 23 May 2026 22:46:48 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 33cc16233baefdc808eed1fa5865f786 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155574 Sat, 23 May 2026 22:46:48 -0500 Should adults 75 and older get the RSV vaccine this year?For adults 75 and older, the short answer is usually yes: the CDC recommends one dose of RSV vaccine, […]

]]> 0 6caa8e4b740cb758c0ab808d64c341e7 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155572 Sat, 23 May 2026 17:50:07 -0500 CMS rural health funding and Medicaid payment rules may shift accessCMS and HHS have put several health-policy changes in motion that could affect how people […]

]]> 0 ac10822404367786cff3623d330979c3 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155571 Sat, 23 May 2026 15:06:46 -0500 FDA recalls two injectable medicines in late April and May 2026The FDA posted two hospital-level recalls of injectable medicines in late April and mid-May 2026. […]

]]> 0 576939f5dc0b9605e4d053068e790b21 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155570 Sat, 23 May 2026 12:55:59 -0500 What U.S. families should know about flu shots and routine vaccines nowFamilies do not need to wait for fall to think about vaccines. The practical move right […]

]]> 0 8bbffbee0d95757c67c776c8b5c24517 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155569 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:06:58 -0500 Why Falls Are Rising in Older Adults — and What Medicare and CDC Say to Do About ItFalls remain a major health threat for older adults, but they are not an […]

]]> 0 95d89889f14d37786a61c0e9ea630b3e Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155567 Fri, 22 May 2026 18:34:29 -0500 New Trial Suggests Symptom-Based Dosing May Help Newborns Leave SoonerSome newborns treated for opioid withdrawal may be ready to go home sooner when hospitals […]

]]> 0 bce8016d8499ef9eb6522584a678c54c Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155566 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:47:16 -0500 CMS’s new rural health fund could reshape care in your stateCMS has started rolling out a new $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, but the practical […]

]]> 0 4f95fae60f5282466c11d56d17d6becf Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155564 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:11:03 -0500 Raw milk cheese recall shows why unpasteurized dairy remains a food-safety riskThe CDC says a multistate E. coli outbreak tied to raw cheddar cheese and raw […]

]]> 0 78ca2d6e794c40290464af1cf5d5c5a4 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155563 Thu, 21 May 2026 22:34:46 -0500 Why seasonal allergies may feel worse now in the U.S. — and what helpsSeasonal allergies can feel more intense than they used to, especially during high-pollen […]

]]> 0 84c2fc8ce7409ccc2d30b2c85113c8ac Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155561 Thu, 21 May 2026 18:58:39 -0500 CMS is enforcing new hospital price transparency rules in 2026CMS started enforcing updated hospital price-transparency requirements on April 1, 2026. The goal […]

]]> 0 2e4427abc25cf6ce223c40f9286da863 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155560 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:23:20 -0500 FDA recalls QuickVue strep test over false-positive concernsThe FDA has posted a Class II recall for specific lots of the QuickVue Dipstick Strep A Test because […]

]]> 0 509eb9e6105ee5caed209142147a51f3 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155559 Thu, 21 May 2026 14:52:05 -0500 CMS proposes faster prior-authorization rules for drugsPeople waiting on a prescription approval may eventually see faster decisions under a new Centers for […]

]]> 0 763614be1160a4ad8295b4f132b94a88 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155557 Wed, 20 May 2026 22:00:12 -0500 Asthma at Work: How to Tell Whether Your Job Is Triggering Your SymptomsIf your coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath seems to improve when […]

]]> 0 7acb8d2a83391c6fb3829fef0cd48dae Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155555 Wed, 20 May 2026 17:53:40 -0500 ACA marketplace shoppers face higher deductibles after subsidies expiredACA Marketplace coverage is still drawing millions of people, but the shopping […]

]]> 0 f428df47c00647e6f3bf44af78d6ca84 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155554 Wed, 20 May 2026 16:52:07 -0500 FDA warns of a nationwide recall of Lactated Ringer’s injectionThe FDA says B. Braun Medical has recalled specific lots of Lactated Ringer’s Injection, 1L, a […]

]]> 0 043b2b028ce453692a1b06e2a245d1b1 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155553 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:56:24 -0500 FDA warns some TRUE METRIX glucose meters may show an E-5 errorIf you use a TRUE METRIX blood glucose meter, the FDA says you should pay attention to a recent […]

]]> 0 9b9db6d1b980fd468fe99e7d411e7e38 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155552 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:10:50 -0500 CDC wastewater data show why surveillance matters for measlesCDC’s latest national dashboard says respiratory illness activity is very low across the United S […]

]]> 0 5cc51eece84a221a2183fbffbda6e297 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155550 Tue, 19 May 2026 19:17:04 -0500 What the CDC’s Cruise Ship Hantavirus Alert Means for Travelers and FamiliesThe CDC says the overall risk to the American public and most travelers is very low […]

]]> 0 0aeae0c41d47027b6754abd9507c7b50 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155549 Tue, 19 May 2026 18:59:11 -0500 What the 2026 ACA premium spike means for Marketplace enrolleesMany ACA Marketplace shoppers are paying more for 2026 coverage after the enhanced premium tax […]

]]> 0 960ceeb6679860f65da9b5253a13032a Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155547 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:36:24 -0500 FDA adds neurosurgical patties to shortage list as hospitals plan supplyThe FDA added neurosurgical patties to its medical device shortage list on May 6, 2026. […]

]]> 0 bf50ddb1a5be860cdca39bd5864519c3 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155546 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:41:23 -0500 Why CDC is telling certain adults to get the RSV vaccine before fallThe CDC is telling certain older adults to think ahead and get an RSV vaccine before fall. […]

]]> 0 17105ec2dcecbb26938e69f0df6b8453 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155545 Mon, 18 May 2026 23:40:04 -0500 Asthma inhalers may cost less in 2026: what the first generic Flovent HFA meansThe FDA has approved the first generic version of Flovent HFA, a daily asthma […]

]]> 0 2d4a6a0f6fb5a8623f3d61d9f7630ee6 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155543 Mon, 18 May 2026 17:48:10 -0500 Nebraska started Medicaid work requirements early, before 2027Nebraska has started enforcing Medicaid work requirements early, ahead of the federal deadline that […]

]]> 0 e827fabe970e606e0125a3d9be782a71 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155542 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:18:22 -0500 FDA recalls MG217 eczema cream after staph contaminationThe FDA says one lot of MG217 Multi-symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant Eczema Cream is being […]

]]> 0 7496e299b81e9a4032bb96b1292d000b Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155541 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:20:53 -0500 CDC’s new sugar and sodium pages offer a practical nutrition resetThe CDC has updated its public guidance on added sugars and sodium, and the takeaway is less […]

]]> 0 2299e4a443d3478bd3db6ddca99d4bff Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155540 Mon, 18 May 2026 13:56:03 -0500 Cruise-Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Prevention QuestionsA rare hantavirus outbreak tied to a cruise ship is getting attention because it involves a disease […]

]]> 0 05a2afbc07d2a72eb81edf2954fffe49 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155539 Sun, 17 May 2026 22:38:14 -0500 Why Home Blood Pressure Checks Matter for Heart HealthChecking blood pressure at home can do more than save a trip to the clinic. For many people, it gives a […]

]]> 0 bc44b269ee504e1b7a9457d872bc41a2 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155536 Sun, 17 May 2026 18:06:39 -0500 Measles shots in 2026: who needs early or extra MMRMeasles prevention decisions have become more urgent in 2026 because outbreaks are still occurring in the […]

]]> 0 1ba978a771c0c7a44020dda5082be941 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155535 Sun, 17 May 2026 17:29:50 -0500 CMS tightens hospital price transparency rules for 2026CMS began enforcing updated hospital price transparency requirements on April 1, 2026. The goal is […]

]]> 0 ea3de025fa9671754b9490728e1333b7 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155534 Sun, 17 May 2026 15:04:15 -0500 FDA’s 2026 AI guidance may expand use of clinic softwareThe FDA’s January 2026 guidance on clinical decision support software may make it clearer which AI t […]

]]> 0 f64e75ed025dfaf8c18d648f454f5fef Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155533 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:20:15 -0500 CDC hantavirus alert: what travelers and families should knowThe CDC says the risk to the American public remains very low, but it is actively monitoring people […]

]]> 0 dde53c29f59e3cfae0a3eadb3398588c Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155532 Sat, 16 May 2026 22:40:47 -0500 Type 1 diabetes screening is clearer now for higher-risk familiesThe CDC says type 1 diabetes can develop in stages long before a person needs insulin, and that […]

]]> 0 3f5ea23da57ad2f86e01a5cf31677fcf Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155530 Sat, 16 May 2026 18:55:59 -0500 CMS pauses new hospice and home health enrollments: what it meansCMS has put a six-month nationwide pause on new Medicare enrollment for hospices and home health […]

]]> 0 40150b4705f45637c2f717d43a9fa3a6 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155529 Sat, 16 May 2026 16:24:04 -0500 FDA adds neurosurgical patties to shortage list as supply issues continueThe FDA has added neurosurgical patties to its medical device shortage list, signaling […]

]]> 0 2fe6d5f2f87362741c5d88cd96556fad Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155528 Sat, 16 May 2026 15:21:45 -0500 NIH study points to first human antibodies that neutralize measles in the labIf measles antibodies from human blood eventually become a medicine, they could […]

]]> 0 5de8aa824a3a0b77b31f56d78afb0390 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155527 Sat, 16 May 2026 13:47:24 -0500 States move to protect vaccine access as federal policy shiftsFor families, workers, older adults, and caregivers, the practical question is simple: if federal […]

]]> 0 47d980521173a3bc717dd7d8e2c916e1 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155526 Fri, 15 May 2026 21:33:46 -0500 Can semaglutide help curb heavy drinking? Early trial hints yesA small randomized trial suggests semaglutide may help people with alcohol use disorder and […]

]]> 0 b2b7d268b1c0e251231e4f0f2a67660d Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155523 Fri, 15 May 2026 18:32:37 -0500 What CMS’s prior-authorization push could mean for coverage delaysThe biggest practical takeaway: CMS wants to make prior authorization faster and more […]

]]> 0 0d22a97105ee35b4e926152f7d0a59c8 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155522 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:56:08 -0500 FDA recall puts enoki mushrooms and listeria risk in focusThe FDA says IQ Produce is recalling 150-gram enoki mushroom packages after a sample tested positive […]

]]> 0 086dcbe329abefb528cbc05fa8655299 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155521 Thu, 14 May 2026 22:54:20 -0500 What the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines mean for everyday eating in 2026The federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been updated, and the newest version is […]

]]> 0 93135931d768e867f9a128bc9c132113 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155519 Thu, 14 May 2026 17:56:18 -0500 CMS’s $50 Billion Rural Health Push: What It Could ChangeCMS has launched a $50 billion rural health program that will run over five years and send first-year […]

]]> 0 fea6f352eb1a743788342433119652c7 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155518 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:56:17 -0500 FDA warns TRUE METRIX users to switch glucose meters if possible after Class I recall tied to E-5 error code confusionThe FDA is warning people who use TRUE […]

]]> 0 54a8fd9fdfc21cbb01037563788e3fb2 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155517 Thu, 14 May 2026 13:56:15 -0500 CDC’s 2026 pneumococcal vaccine update simplifies adult coverageAdults who are 50 or older should take a fresh look at their pneumococcal vaccine status. In […]

]]> 0 ad36046181eae0b022e8d09255a74ef5 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155516 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:54:40 -0500 CDC guidance on added sugar, sodium, and easier swapsThe CDC’s updated nutrition guidance is a practical reminder: cutting back on added sugars and sodium does n […]

]]> 0 00dd54294b015c629060101a1107163d Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155514 Wed, 13 May 2026 15:52:53 -0500 FDA warns about TRUE METRIX blood glucose meter recallThe FDA issued a safety communication on April 28, 2026, warning consumers and health care providers about […]

]]> 0 0ab0deb748d6a12276048a04ae9c95d2 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155513 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:13:17 -0500 CMS proposes faster prior authorization for some drug requestsThe main takeaway: CMS has proposed a new rule that could make prior authorization faster and more […]

]]> 0 e4463f5fbbe1f369b1ea8104a88272c8 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155512 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:08:25 -0500 CDC urges older adults to plan RSV shots before late summerAdults who are eligible for RSV vaccination do not need to wait for the first hint of fall. CDC says […]

]]> 0 da29c802ade91dbd7ffcfd6d06114093 Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155509 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:57:05 -0500 FDA recalls magnesium sulfate after IV bag mix-upThe FDA says Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling one lot of magnesium sulfate in water for injection after a […]

]]> 0 22001d9323081cd1fc4e7766119b433d Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155485 Mon, 11 May 2026 23:54:35 -0500 This Is Why Prescription Drugs Are So Expensive

]]> 0 ac5e0f3ef7e7d47a4b5863cac00cbf5b Brian “Weence” Bateman wrote a new post https://weence.com/?p=1155481 Mon, 11 May 2026 22:26:12 -0500 Measles Is Surging in 2026: What Parents Need to KnowMeasles is once again a pediatric health concern in the U.S. in 2026 because it spreads very easily and can […]

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