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Why Millions on Medicaid Are at Risk of Losing Coverage in the Months Ahead

February 22, 2022 Sharika Soukup

The Biden administration and state officials are bracing for a great unwinding: millions of people losing their Medicaid benefits when the pandemic health emergency ends. Some might sign up for different insurance. Many others are bound to get lost in the transition. State Medicaid agencies for months have been preparing for the end of a…

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In spite of unknowns, Chisholm clinic hurtles toward reality – Duluth News Tribune

February 22, 2022 Sharika Soukup

CHISHOLM — Expected to break ground in spring and open in fall, key details remain unknown for a new health clinic and separate child care center planned along U.S. Highway 169. The project features several partners, figures to meet community needs, and has the clout of Essentia Health behind a large part of it. It’s…

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Face-mask requirements for health care settings still apply to dental offices

February 22, 2022 Sharika Soukup

The universal face-mask mandate will end Feb. 16, as previously scheduled, for most vaccinated Californians in public indoor settings, including restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues, but masks will continue to be required for all individuals in dental and medical offices and other specified settings. Many counties also have their own mask mandates in place, and…

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Tips to Find High-Quality CBD

February 22, 2022 Sharika Soukup

CBD has become a huge part of human life, and its popularity is growing every day. Besides, many people love the effect they derive from CBD and how it supports their overall health. As a result, the number of people keen on what CBD can do for them has increased as it is a multi-billion dollar…

How to lower parental anxiety around decisions

February 22, 2022 Sharika Soukup

In the Before Times, I typically saw parents who were anxious about higher-stakes parenting stressors, such as coping with the effects of divorce. But since March 2020, we parents have been reminded every day that it is our job to keep our kids safe. While we were of course aware of this pre-coronavirus, our experiences…

Healthy Parenting

Healthy lifestyle is key for heart health, JMU expert says

February 21, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Harrisonburg, Virginia — Each year, the month of February is dedicated to raising awareness for heart health. With heart disease as the number one cause of death in the United States, healthy habits are key to prevention. JMU health sciences professor Santo Coleman provides answers to important heart health questions. What are some common heart…

Healthy Lifestyle

FCC proposes $45 million fine for health insurance robocaller

February 21, 2022 Sharika Soukup

FCC proposes million fine for health insurance robocaller

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed the largest-ever fine against a robocaller for Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations. The Commission wants to hit Florida-based lead generator Interstate Brokers with a $45 million TCPA fine for making more than 500,000 unlawful robocalls without an emergency purpose or the consumers’ prior express consent. The company allegedly used false claims about the…

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How St. David’s will staff new hospitals as part of $1B expansion

February 21, 2022 Sharika Soukup

How St. David’s will staff new hospitals as part of B expansion

AUSTIN (KXAN) — St. David’s HealthCare is promising three new hospitals and several other facility expansions using nearly $1 billion in infrastructure investments. It’s part of its efforts to keep up with Central Texas growth. “We had capacity problems even before COVID. People have longer wait times than they should in hospital emergency room departments,…

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