hospitals

Takeaways from AP’s investigation of deadly police encounters involving tranquilizer injections

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The practice of giving sedatives to people in police custody has quietly spread across the country over the past 15 years, based on dubious science and supported by police experts, according to a study led by The Associated Press. At least 94 people died after being given sedatives and restrained by police between 2012 and … Read more

‘Food equity can’t be an afterthought’: how food as medicine becomes a core team skill

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The intersection of nutrition and health has been known for a long time. But recently, a major trend – the “food as medicine” movement – ​​has developed. As societies grapple with rising healthcare costs and gain a growing understanding of the impact of nutrition on well-being, healthcare organizations are embracing the idea that food can … Read more