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Wilmot mayor proposes hospital tax for regional residents
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (716+ words) You can pay me now, or you can pay me later." That's the old Fram Filters advertising slogan and it is the approach of Wilmot Township mayor Natasha Salonen when it comes to Waterloo Region taxpayers paying their share of…...
How occupational therapists help seniors age safely in their homes " Rapid Growth
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (1296+ words) A team of occupational therapists from Disability Advocates of Kent County is helping older adults stay independent through home modifications, safety assessments and accessibility improvements that reduce injuries and falls. Brijida White and her husband, Dennis White, have lived in…...
MSMS Joins Federation in Supporting the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act | MSMS
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (265+ words) On March 30, 2026, U. S. Representatives Greg Murphy, MD (R-N. C.) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), introduced the Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026, H. R. 8163. The bill's intent is to modernize Medicare's budget neutrality rules, which have led to unnecessary cuts in Medicare reimbursement due to outdated…...
'Cold cap' chemo treatment saves hair, insurance coverage still uneven
33+ min ago (147+ words) 'Cold cap' chemo treatment saves hair, insurance coverage uneven FOX6 News Milwaukee A relatively new cold therapy treatment is helping people protect their hair from chemotherapy drugs. One woman said her insurance would not cover it. MILWAUKEE - Hundreds of thousands of…...
Amid Flurry of FDA Warning Letters, Failure to Plan Is Prescription for Pain, Attorneys Say
23+ hour, 34+ min ago (34+ words) "I hate to be rudimentary for those who've been in this business for a long time, but I often have clients that don't understand that FDA enforcement. .. is law enforcement," said attorney David Graham....
Oregon gets federal boost to help stabilize maternity care in rural areas
26+ min ago (180+ words) The Lund Report - More All Sections Latest News State Health Policy Money Flow Behavioral Health Health Equity Hospitals Opinion Caregivers SW Washington Oregon Health Plan Aging Rural Health Children's Health Gender Health Public Health Access & Quality Drugs & Pharmacies Housing & Poverty…...
Data shows a 18% drop in suicide rates since 988 was launched, including in Connecticut
38+ min ago (166+ words) May 28, 2026, 5: 26 PM New data has found that since the launch of the suicide and crisis lifeline 988, there has been an 18% decrease in suicide rates. Findings from Connecticut and nine other states are included in that data. The 988 line was created…...
Germinated by its founder's trauma, growing farm network cultivates healing through work
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (1067+ words) Nir Amitay never imagined that a New Year's Day outing for a beer on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv would end in bloodshed. Two people were killed and seven were injured in 2016 when an Arab-Israeli, Nashat Milhem, opened fire on…...
Medicare expansion highlights mental health resources for Hoosier seniors
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (382+ words) INDIANA " Public health officials are issuing a vital reminder to older adults across southern Indiana: taking care of your mental health is just as critical as managing your physical health. Loneliness, isolation, and depression can take an immense toll on…...
Report Shows People With Medicare Feeling Pinch of Rising Health Care Costs
56+ min ago (632+ words) Join Us Live for a Discussion on Medicare, Democracy, and the Future of Health Care As affordability concerns remain top of mind for many Americans, a timely KFF report examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs, lending context to…...