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Lincoln holds mass vaccine clinic as local COVID-19 cases rise | Health and Fitness

April 29, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Lincoln hosted its first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic in several months Tuesday as cases have started to slowly rise both locally and statewide. Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Director Pat Lopez said she expected the department to give close to 4,000 shots over the two-day clinic scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The clinic…

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N.M. health insurance company sued over data breach | Local News

February 16, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Three state residents who have filed a lawsuit against insurance firm True Health New Mexico over what they call a “targeted cyberattack” are seeking to have their complaint declared a class action, representing about 63,000 patients whose personal information might have been stolen. The plaintiffs, from Santa Fe, Bernalillo and Valencia counties, allege in their…

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15 years in, Medical Massage Clinic keeps clients feeling healthy and fresh | Local Business News

February 10, 2022 Sharika Soukup

By JESSE SCOTT FOR THE FREE LANCE-STAR “My heart and soul are in this place and I’m so grateful to be where I am—and where we are as a company—today.” In a chat with Medical Massage Clinic owner Christie Feducia, you can feel the genuine care and passion she has for her Fredericksburg-bred business, clients,…

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Local healthcare facilities coping with vaccine mandate deadline

February 7, 2022 Sharika Soukup

LIMA — Lima hospitals and nursing homes are preparing to comply with a federal mandate upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court last month requiring most health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by March 15. The rule covers hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and other health care facilities that receive funding from the federal Centers…

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$50,000 grant will help expand promotion of local healthy lifestyle initiatives – Salisbury Post

January 30, 2022 Sharika Soukup

By Natalie [email protected] SALISBURY — Members of the Healthy Rowan coalition say a recent $50,000 award to the city will help expand and promote lifestyle education initiatives to the area’s youth and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Mayor Karen Alexander received the grant on the city of Salisbury’s behalf last week during the annual…

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Local health care leaders weigh in on new CDC guidelines

December 29, 2021 Sharika Soukup

DENVER (KDVR) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines Christmas week, to help health care workers return quicker to work following COVID isolation. “I think to change it from 10 to seven days could be helpful,” Dr. Carrie Horn, the chief medical officer at National Jewish Health said. According to the…

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Despite having health insurance, local mother received $26K bill after son flown to hospital

December 23, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Despite having health insurance, local mother received K bill after son flown to hospital

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – On April 15, in the middle of the night, a police officer came to Stacie Jackson’s door. “He just said that, ‘Your son’s been shot in the abdomen, and he’s on his way to Halifax hospital right now via medevac,’” Jackson told the News4JAX I-TEAM. “So immediately when I hear that…

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Philadelphia’s chapter The Links hosts family health clinic | Local News

December 12, 2021 Sharika Soukup

Marking its 75th anniversary, the Philadelphia chapter of The Links Inc. has partnered with the Maternity Care Coalition and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to provide vaccinations and booster shots, as well as maternal and infant health care resources. The health services event recently drew a line of people outside the Dr. Ala Stanford Center…

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