Ten years ago, Yvonne Williams agreed to have her body photographed, poked and prodded as part of a forensic medical exam — or rape kit exam — at the Interim LSU hospital in New Orleans. Williams hoped the exam would lead to the arrest of the man she was confident assaulted her, but it didn’t…
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A project to expand the Straub Medical Center in Honolulu is underway — in honor of the hospital’s 100th anniversary. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for the start of a 15-year, four-phase project that includes expanding the center’s campus from Ward Avenue to Kealamakai Street. The project will include constructing a new medical building,…
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By Sarai Rodriguez December 13, 2021 – According to a survey from Discover Person Loans, most consumers face medical debt of more than $2,000. The medical debt impacts most consumers’ financial ability to access medical care and pay for other expenses. The survey revealed that Americans with medical debt were more anxious about the cost of medical services…
[Image from Quasar] Quasar Engineering announced that it acquired TE Connectivity subsidiary Creganna Medical. Through the acquisition of Creganna, which constitutes TE Connectivity’s medical operations in Singapore, Quasar aims to expand its footprint in Asia, complement its capabilities and add an experienced team in Singapore, which it considers an important global medical device hub. “I…
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