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Aged care bed funding boost, but 'more needed"
1+ min ago (411+ words) Older Australians struggling to find aged care accommodation amid spiralling demand should have more options under a $115 million funding package, but advocates say much more is needed. The boost in federal government investment through the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program…...
Waukesha school district considers random drug tests for student athletes
4+ min ago (259+ words) Board members discussed the potential policy Tuesday. The Waukesha School District is considering a proposal to randomly drug test student athletes, following concerns raised by the board clerk about marijuana's impact on students' mental health. The proposal, discussed at a…...
Northampton hosts open hearing for generational nicotine ban
5+ min ago (168+ words) Northampton hosts open hearing for generational nicotine ban'Western Mass News NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Northampton's Board of Health asked for community input this evening, on a proposed public health strategy, designed to gradually phase out the sale of nicotine products…...
Mental health resources offered to Summit League athletes
6+ min ago (472+ words) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Day two of the Summit League basketball tournament in Sioux Falls wrapped up Thursday night with the South Dakota State men's team in front of a packed crowd. While the athletes compete on the court,…...
What is HMPV? The virus spreading without a vaccine in California
8+ min ago (191+ words) Human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, spiked this spring, sending young children and seniors to the hospital. FOX 5 New York's Arthur Chi'en spoke with health experts about what you need to know and should keep an eye out for. What is HMPV?...
Sun Life adds menopause benefit as group insurers target women’s health gap
10+ min ago (426+ words) Sun Life is adding a dedicated menopause support pathway to its virtual care offering." The new service, delivered through Dialogue and available to plan members and dependents with Lumino Health Virtual Care,"provides structured clinical support for menopause. It offers…...
London’s most in-demand acupuncturists
11+ min ago (593+ words) Acupuncture has been around for more than 3,000 years, but it is only in the past few decades that the western world has really cottoned on to its benefits. The practice, which originated in China, uses thin needles to stimulate sensory…...
SSM Health, YMCA partner in opening new space combining medical care and wellness services
12+ min ago (101+ words) CHESTERFIELD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - SSM Health and the YMCA opened up a new, first-of-its-kind space on Thursday. The two groups teamed up to open a 5,000-square-foot clinic in Chesterfield. It is located off of Burkhardt Place. The new space combined…...
Korea University research team offers alternative treatment for leukemia
13+ min ago (376+ words) Prof. Lee Jae-woong of Korea University's School of Biosystems and Biomedical Science, left, and his partner researcher for the study, Prof. Markus Muschen of Yale University / Courtesy of Korea University A Korea University research study is claiming to have identified…...
Red Cross offering free A1C testing to March Blood Donors
14+ min ago (49+ words) Red Cross offering free A1C testing to March Blood Donors'WHSV Red Cross offering free A1C testing to March Blood Donors Rockingham Academy, Sentara RMH Wellness Center host snack food drive Mainspring Recovery CEO speaks about lawsuit against city of Harrisonburg VA250s mobile history…...