Be Different – Video Transcript of Dan’s Story (speech)[SOFT MUSIC] (describe)A man in an orange jacket and hat walks in the snow. (speech)Dan: Hi. I’m Dan Novi. I currently live in Gully, Minnesota. I have been a welder most of my life. (describe)He was sitting in the living room next […]
City setting stage for VCU Health to demolish Public Safety Building
3 Acre Public Safety Building Property at 500 N. 10th St. (BizSense file photo) The City of Richmond is clearing the way for the health system to fund the demolition of downtown properties as a review of VCU Health’s discontinued redevelopment of an old public safety building continues. The city […]
VA hospitals beat out private facilities, Medicare survey shows : NPR
The US Department of Veterans Affairs cares for approximately 9 million veterans in 1,255 facilities. It is the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. Charles Dalla Park/AP hide title switch subtitles Charles Dalla Park/AP The US Department of Veterans Affairs cares for approximately 9 million veterans in 1,255 […]
Education opportunities for the summer
The Healthy Living Center at Lee Health Coconut Point offers educational programs and services, yoga classes, an instructional kitchen, walking trails, gardens, and more to inspire healthy habits and wellness. This summer, the Healthy Living Center team will offer one-hour virtual classes that will be held over lunch to make […]
Incorporate mental health education into phys ed curriculum
grew up in massachusetts, I have witnessed the devastating effects of mental illness on individuals, families and communities. After a close friend died by suicide, I tried to advocate for positive change within our mental health system. This session of the Legislative Council, Article 240 and H.497the Commonwealth has an […]
$25M initiative to restore health of Hawaii’s coral reefs
For 30 years, Greg Asner has used high-tech satellite, airborne and in situ techniques to measure the extent of Hawaii’s land and coral reef problems. Now, he is transitioning to the next stage of his scientific journey. Arizona State University on Monday announced a new $25 million initiative to protect […]
‘A net benefit for clinics’: Congressional bill seeks to revamp rural health care service
A new congressional bill to transform rural health clinics (RHCs) could improve the quality of care provided at eight clinic locations on the Island of Hawaii and 21 locations across the state. These include East Hawaii Health Clinic in Keaau and Waianuenue Avenue and Puuhonu Way in Hilo, Ka’u Hospital […]
UnitedHealth falls on warning of higher medical costs, drags down rivals
June 14 (Reuters) – UnitedHealth Group (UNH.N) shares fell 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the health insurer warned that as more seniors accept their Postponed non-emergency surgeries, medical costs will soar in the second quarter amid the pandemic. The warning also weighed on shares of rival health insurers […]