Tag: medical
Planned Parenthood doctor discusses women crossing Texas border for abortions
Dr. Kristina Tocce, Planned Parenthood medical director of the Rocky Mountains, discusses the impact of the Texas abortion law and the uptick in women crossing…
Infant transplant patient looks back at 9/11 miracle
Now 20 years old, Kareena was just an infant when a team of medical professionals and national guardsmen saved her life by delivering a liver…
Dr. Jen Ashton on healing herself and her family after her ex-husband’s suicide
The ABC News chief medical correspondent discusses her experience in a new book, “Life After Suicide,” in hopes of helping others heal after a similarly…
Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares personal story about loss: ‘You are not alone’
ABC’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Ashton has written about her family’s experience after her ex-husband took his own life. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD…
Woman attacked by alligator while swimming in Florida lake l ABC NEWS
The 23-year-old was pulled to safety by other swimmers and transported by a medical helicopter to a nearby trauma center with significant bite injuries. #alligatorattack…
This couple was blindsided by $11,000 medical bill: How to protect yourself l ABC News
A California family was shocked when they received a bill for a past medical emergency that was not covered by their insurance. LEARN MORE: https://gma.abc/2rhgye9…
Jimmy Carter hospitalized ahead of brain procedure l ABC News
The former U.S. president was admitted to Emory Hospital in Atlanta where he will undergo a medical procedure to relieve pressure on his brain. READ…
Here’s why life-saving drugs may be missing on your next flight l ABC News
While the FAA requires all commercial planes to have an emergency medical kit, they don’t have to carry epinephrine auto-injectors for passengers with life-threatening allergic…
Church pays of over $5M in medical debt for thousands of families l ABC News
Christian Assembly Church in Eagle Rock, California, has worked to eliminate medical debt for over 5,500 poor families in 28 neighborhoods across Los Angeles. #ABCNews…
Ohio doctor faces 25 counts of murder after fatal opioid overdoses | ABC News
Dr. William Husel is accused of intentionally causing fatal overdoses, and has had his medical license suspended. He has denied the allegations. #ABCNews #Opioid #Overdose…
How to travel safely in the wake of coronavirus and flu season
Dr. Nick Testa, chief medical officer at Dignity Health in Los Angeles, recommends wiping down airplane trays, sitting in window seats, and eliminating small talk….
No countries have reported new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours
American tourist Carl Goldman is currently being tested and observed in a bio-containment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. #ABCNews #Coronavirus…
Trump says coronavirus ‘under control’ in US l ABC News
President Trump, speaking in India, said Tuesday that while the coronavirus is a “very serious thing” but is “under control” in the U.S. and will…
New information on finding a coronavirus treatment
Dr. Andre Kahlil from The University of Nebraska Medical Center breaks down the process for developing a drug to treat COVID-19. source
Best practices to take action against COVID-19 | ABC News
Medical experts Dr. Jen Ashton and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia join ABC News Prime to discuss preventative actions you can take to protect yourself from the…
What people can do to stop the spread of coronavirus
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton answers questions about what we can do to prevent the spread of coronavirus. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES…
Should Americans prepare for a lockdown like China and Italy?
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent answers these questions on what we should expect from the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. WATCH THE FULL EPISODES OF…
Your questions answered
Ashton, ABC News’ chief medical correspondent, responds to questions about the coronavirus, including about its spread, self-isolation and concerns over spring break travel. #SpringBreak #SelfIsolation…
Coronavirus: What you need to know
Dr. Jen Ashton, ABC News’ chief medical correspondent, discusses what you need to know about coronavirus testing, hospitals, and cleaning surfaces. #coronavirus #testing #hospitals #covid19…
Dr. Jen Ashton answers viewers’ questions about coronavirus
ABC News’ chief medical correspondent responds to questions about the coronavirus, the risk for smokers and vapers and more. #DrJenAshton #CoronavirusQuestions source
