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Harmons will require unvaccinated workers to pay more for health insurance

October 30, 2021 Sharika Soukup

SALT LAKE CITY — Unvaccinated employees at Harmons, the upscale grocery store chain in Utah, will pay more for health insurance as the company cites rising public health and safety concerns concerning COVID-19. READ: Companies may require unvaccinated workers to pay more for health insurance Effective Jan. 1, Employees at the grocery chain who do…

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Humana Healthy Horizons Launches Louisiana Statewide Mobile Clinic Initiative with Ochsner Health

October 30, 2021 Sharika Soukup

NEW ORLEANS, October 27, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–From New Orleans to Baton Rouge to Lafayette, Shreveport and surrounding rural areas, two new mobile clinics will soon bring a wide variety of health services to thousands of Louisianans. It’s all part of a new initiative introduced by Humana Healthy Horizons, the Medicaid business of leading health and well-being…

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5 Top CBD Brands 2021: Products, Uses, Pros, Cons

October 30, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Once you’ve made the decision to try cannabidiol (CBD), deciding on a brand is the logical next step. But with countless CBD brands on the market today, you may be wondering where to even begin. To get you started, we’re sharing our picks of the top CBD brands in multiple categories. We chose these brands…

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Prevention Of Stroke through healthy lifestyle, Health News, ET HealthWorld

October 29, 2021January 10, 2022 Sharika Soukup

By Dr. Pavan Pai Stroke cases are rampantly rising all over the country, and it is a debilitating condition. Did you know? A stroke can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle practices. Yes, you will have to opt for a well-balanced diet, exercise daily, avoid smoking and alcohol. Read on to know more about this,…

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City employees face months-long wait time for mental health care

October 29, 2021January 11, 2022 Sharika Soukup

San Francisco city employees insured through Kaiser Permanente and seeking mental health treatment sometimes have to wait up to three months for an appointment with a therapist, a hearing during the Board of Supervisors’ Government Audit and Oversight Committee on Thursday revealed. Supervisor Connie Chan, who sits on the committee, called the hearing in response…

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What to know about medical debt and health benefits as COVID persists

October 28, 2021 Sharika Soukup

More than a year has passed since the economy pulled out of its COVID-19 recession, hiring started to improve and the stock market bounced back. Yet the pandemic continues to put pressure on the finances of millions of Americans, and it’s reshaping their thinking about needed products and strategies. Some people who were stricken with…

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Intermountain Healthcare ‘desperate’ for donations as supply chain issues impact medical devices

October 28, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Intermountain Healthcare is calling on Utahns to donate walk-assist devices, such as crutches, walkers, wheelchairs and canes, as supply chain issues have impacted availability. (Intermountain Healthcare via Zoom) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Intermountain Healthcare is calling on Utahns to help as supply chain issues have made medical devices in critically…

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Woman’s Shrinking Tumor Has Doctors Asking If CBD Oil Is Responsible

October 28, 2021 Sharika Soukup

A new case study has suggested that cannabidiol (CBD) as an alternative cancer therapy may warrant further research, after an 80-year-old smoker’s lung tumor shrank despite declining medical treatment. The patient had been self-administering CBD oil several times daily for a period of 2.5 years, during which time a cancerous tumor in her lung shrank to…

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