chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Coverage of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the Nexus archive.
- Deep Dive Into Local Data Shows Diversity of Rural Health Issues in Georgia
A study by the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation reveals rural Georgia residents face high vulnerability to chronic diseases like coronary heart disease and diabetes. The research highlights closures of rural hospitals and socioeconomic barriers such as low insurance coverage and poor internet access, contrasting with Texas's hospital distance challenges.
- He Died in a Florida Jail. The Company in Charge Should Have Sent Him to the Hospital, Experts Say.
Brian Tracey, a 62-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, died in a Florida jail in December 2023 after showing severe symptoms requiring hospitalization. Experts and a sheriff's investigation concluded he should have been sent to the hospital, but the private healthcare contractor Armor Health failed to do so. The case highlights systemic issues in jail healthcare and lack of oversight in Florida.