Dear wise senior, What exactly does Medicare cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease, and we would like to know what is covered and what is not. – Plan ahead Dear Planning, I’m so sorry to hear …
Read More »Is the famous comedian bisexual?
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Read More »Ramen restaurant, pottery workshop and art gallery open in Anchorage during barbecue shutdown
Open and close is an ongoing series Iwatching the comings and goings of businesses in south-central Alaska. If you know of a business opening or closing in the area, send a note to reporter Alex DeMarban at [email protected] with “Open & Shut” in the subject line. To open Kami Ramen: …
Read More »Carol Vorderman shares photo with rarely seen sibling as they raise awareness about cleft palate
CAROL Vorderman posed with his beloved older brother Anton as the duo work tirelessly to raise awareness about cleft palate. The 61-year-old ex-Countdown star shared a series of happy snaps with his rarely seen big brother as they enjoyed a day by the water. 3 Carol Vorderman and her brother …
Read More »May is declared Mental Health Awareness Month | News, Sports, Jobs
MIFFLINTOWN–At Tuesday’s regular meeting, Juniata County (JC) Commissioners welcomed Carmina Taylor, representative of the next “Civic Saturday” event scheduled for May 28. The event will take place at the Juniata County Library at 9 a.m. and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes. Taylor updated the stewards on …
Read More »Speech and Hearing Improvement Month Practitioner Spotlight – The School District of Philadelphia
Kari Armideo Why did you decide to become a speech therapist?I was originally in school to become an elementary school teacher, but over the summer I had two jobs that opened my eyes to new possibilities. The first worked in a long-term care facility and the other worked with an …
Read More »ban conversion therapy to protect Wheeling youth | News, Sports, Jobs
Wheeling may soon become the third community in our state to ban the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. Members of City Council will vote Tuesday on an ordinance to protect LGBTQ youth from this abuse, and I urge all members to vote in favor of it. …
Read More »Adventure through the eyes of a dog
April 28—When Laura Taylor’s son started speech therapy, his therapist noticed he responded well to rhyming and repetition. So Taylor started telling him stories. She drew on her experience working for the National Park Service and began composing poems about their dog “K-So”‘s adventures across America. In tales, the dog …
Read More »Misericordia opens a new sweet bakery with drive-thru
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Placeholder while loading article actions When pandemic stay-at-home orders came into effect two years ago, internet usage skyrocketed around the world. Millions of Americans suddenly relied on their phones and computers as lifelines for remote jobs, classes, now-distant family and friends, food and grocery deliveries, and a fire hose to …
Read More »One of Biden’s favorite lines on the US recovery doesn’t hold water
Biden has repeatedly said that the United States is the only country that turns every crisis into an opportunity. The remark glosses over the fact that crises like the Vietnam War and the September 11 attacks have made America worse off. It also ignores the transcendent recoveries presented by Japan, …
Read More »Temple Grandin addresses Saint Mary’s at inaugural autism conference // The Observer
The Saint Mary’s community gathered in O’Laughlin Auditorium on Wednesday evening to hear professor, animal science expert and best-selling author Temple Grandin talk about her experiences with autism spectrum disorders and offer advice to others of the spectrum. Grandin was the College’s inaugural autism studies lecturer. Temple Grandin spoke at …
Read More »Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Time to Celebrate School Employees
This time of year reminds us that “it takes a whole village to educate a child”. This is because April and May have many designated days and weeks to recognize and honor a wide variety of school employees. The jobs of these employees are very different, but they all have …
Read More »Nursing home industry slams wrong timing of proposed Medicare cuts
Nursing homes are bracing for a $320 million Medicare pay cut that they say will make it harder to provide care during an already difficult time. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday released a proposed rule that would reduce Medicare Part A reimbursements for fiscal year 2023 …
Read More »April is Autism Awareness Month
Twenty years ago, I had the honor of working alongside Dr. Karen Colvin to help start the Soaring Eagles Center for Autism in Pueblo West. Dr. Colvin was my doctor and I loved him. One day I wanted to make an appointment and found out that she had given up …
Read More »Understanding Bruce Willis’ Aphasia Diagnosis
Newswise – About 180,000 Americans are diagnosed with aphasia each year, but it took a movie star to put the condition in the spotlight. Last week Bruce Willis’ family revealed that he has a language disorder, which can affect a person’s ability to speak, listen, read and write. Despite these …
Read More »Michigan Alliance Launches Statewide Health and Wellness Education Campaign | News, Sports, Jobs
HOUGHTON — As National Autism Awareness Month begins Friday, the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) announced a three-year, $1.5 million education and engagement campaign Monday. The goal is to increase statewide health and wellness opportunities for people in Michigan’s autism community. as part of a new 10-year strategic …
Read More »Michigan autism group launches health and wellness campaign | News, Sports, Jobs
Graphic courtesy of Pexels MARQUETTE — The Autism Alliance of Michigan announced Monday that it has launched a $1.5 million health and wellness campaign in honor of April being Autism Awareness Month. The campaign aims to expand health and wellness opportunities for Michigan residents living with …
Read More »Debbie Wieser, 73 | Coeur d’Alene Press
Our beautiful and precious angel Debbie Wieser ascended to heaven on March 27, 2022 after a courageous three-year battle with metastatic lung cancer. Debbie Wieser was born on February 8, 1949, in Butte, Montana, to Florence and Eddie Thomas. Eddie was a World War II veteran, and after working several …
Read More »Inauguration of the hospital and the fire station in Waxahachie
ClearSky Health will open a new 30-bed medical rehabilitation hospital at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of US 287 Bypass and Brown Street. ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital in Waxahachie will provide specialized rehabilitation care to approximately 650 patients each year who live with disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, …
Read More »Education workers are on the verge of poverty
A school janitor living in his car. A teaching assistant who can’t pay for gas to get to work. A school secretary with no savings who can’t afford to retire. An early childhood educator who sees her own children growing up in poverty. Graduate and graduate professionals and paraprofessionals who …
Read More »Helping Young Adults with Autism Be Employable
At around 10:45 a.m. one day in the kitchen of CADRRE – The Autism Center near Sasthamangalam Junction, an intern pours vadas onion paste into a kadai of hot oil. Other trainees present also participated in the preparation of the dish: someone chopped onions, another mixed cilantro and yet another …
Read More »Kirk Douglas Net Worth 2022: Income, Wife, Children, Cause of Death & More
Kirk Douglas was an American actor, producer, author, and philanthropist who had a net worth of $60 million as of 2022 and counting his death. He was born in New York and raised in Los Angeles. It is likely that Kirk’s fortune would have been much greater had he not …
Read More »🌱 Boise Lizards Rescued + Local Jobs + Snake Identification
Hello, neighbors! It’s me again, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily. Welcome to the Tuesday edition of Boise Daily. Some premises pets are grateful to our firefighters after a house fire Sunday night. A candidate for the governor of Idaho must decide his party membership, and we have …
Read More »49ers fan knocked during NFC Championship out of coma
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A San Francisco 49ers fan who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being punched during a showdown at SoFi Stadium in January has come out of a coma and returned to the Bay Area of San Francisco, his attorney and a family friend said Wednesday. . …
Read More »GOP cannabis bill to be heard by Congress, sponsor says (newsletter: March 4, 2022)
RI legalization agreement announced; the CBD comments reported by Clinton; Organizations Demand Marijuana Vote in Congress This Month; OH Voters Support Legal Cannabis Subscribe to get the Marijuana Moment newsletter delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know what cannabis stories are …
Read More »The Arc offers a scholarship | News, Sports, Jobs
PARKERSBURG – The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley is offering a scholarship to local students pursuing a career in a field that improves the lives of people with disabilities. Scholarships will be available up to $2,000 for full-time students and $1,000 for part-time students. The application deadline …
Read More »One basket, too many eggs
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Read More »MIOT opens rehabilitation center – The Hindu
Chief Minister MK Stalin virtually inaugurated the “MIOT Rehabilitation Center” on Friday. Minister of Health Ma. Subramanian and Minister of Rural Industries TM Anbarasan visited the center of MIOT International. The center will provide pulmonary rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, neuromodulation, counseling, cancer rehabilitation, acute and chronic pain …
Read More »Improvisers to help Cincinnati laugh for a cause
CINCINNATI — While rehearsals are an exercise in fun and creativity, the 10 Improvaneers take their craft to serious business. The improv troupe has been honing their craft since 2018, proving themselves as performers, but most importantly, making people laugh for a cause. Now, the first Down Syndrome improv troupe …
Read More »Occupational therapy lecturer job at CURTIN UNIVERSITY
$125,937 – $144,971 plus 17% superannuation Continuous contract – full time Ongoing career development and opportunity to attend international conferences Job reference: 856874 About Us Curtin’s School of Allied Health offers professionally recognized courses in exercise and sports science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, and …
Read More »How this Burkinabè immigrant overcame racism in Italy to make his pizzeria one of the world’s 50 best
Ibrahim Songne arrived in Italy in 2004 when he was only 12 years old. And it was around the same time that he first tasted pizza. After taking a bite, he found it “disgusting and completely tasteless,” he told NPR. At school, Songne was the only black student and he …
Read More »University of Utah Fall 2021 Dean’s List | News, Sports, Jobs
Many Sanpete County students attending the University of Utah made the 2021 fall deans list. SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah congratulates more than 9,600 students who have been named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. Kyle Stradling from Mount Pleasant whose major is listed …
Read More »Talking Business: Speech therapist opens freelance office at The Merk in Longview | Local company
High demand and a low supply of local speech therapists convinced Amber Humphrey to open her own speech therapy practice in Longview in late 2021. Humphrey said she left PeaceHealth after four years and opened Articulate Brain, LLC in December at The Merk to help children and adults with communication …
Read More »Live coronavirus updates and omicron variant news
The Biden administration has purchased 600,000 doses of a new treatment that works against the omicron variant of the coronavirus, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced Friday. The monoclonal antibody treatment, called bebtelovimab and made by Eli Lilly, is under review by the Food and Drug Administration for …
Read More »Today’s local Utah news headlines – Wednesday evening, February 9, 2022
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 State Utah Senate aims to limit press access to non-public areas Press access to the Utah Senate could be restricted under a draft resolution that was approved by a committee on Wednesday after a contentious hearing. To access non-public areas, such as the Senate floor, committee …
Read More »Letters to the Editor: Full-Day Kindergarten, COVID Progress, Political Discourse, and Dehumanizing Homelessness
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide insights into issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. Letters to the Editor full time kindergarten Funding for full-day kindergarten classes in Idaho is a priority and a definite possibility this year. My …
Read More »Intermediate units celebrate their 50th anniversary | News, Sports, Jobs
PHOTO PROVIDED Schools requested educational videos and reels from IU’s former Endless Mountain Audio Visual Center, pictured here, which was located at Mansfield State College in the 1970s and later moved to IU’s Granville Summit office . Since their inception 50 years ago by the state …
Read More »Associate Lecturer / Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY
(Several posts) Ongoing part-time or full-time opportunities in an expanding discipline of occupational therapy Remuneration up to $166,761 per year, including 17% employer pension Based at our beautiful Coffs Harbor or Gold Coast campuses, relocation assistance is available About the role The Faculty of Health provides an exciting and innovative …
Read More »New $31M VA Clinic Set to Open in Montana with Significantly Expanded Services
The David J. Thatcher VA Clinic in Missoula, Montana is shown in an undated photo. The clinic is named after World War II veteran David J. Thatcher, a longtime Montana resident who participated in the famous Doolittle Raid on Tokyo during World War II. (Facebook) (Tribune News Service) – David …
Read More »Official Opening of New Missoula Veterans Clinic
MISSOULA — It was a big day for Montananese, but especially for Montana veterans as the new VA clinic in Missoula officially opened its doors. From substance abuse and substance abuse to physical therapy to hearing and speech, the David J. Thatcher VA Clinic can now see thousands of veterans …
Read More »Department of Labor reprimands 30 insurers for not covering mental health needs
A government report published on Tuesday does not name specific companies but mentions at least one “large service provider”. One of the most common violations was limitations or exclusions or therapy coverage for autism, Modern Healthcare reported. Modern Health Care: Federal Government Investigating Violations of Mental Health Parity Laws Thirty …
Read More »ProHealth Care opens Mukwonago Hospital and continues to recruit to fill vacancies
ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital-Mukwonago. (Photo: ProSanté) Pro Health Care opened its $55 million hospital in Mukwonago this week as the Waukesha-based health system continues its hiring drive to staff the facility. ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital-Mukwonago, located along Highway 83 just off I-43, is the fourth hospital in the health system, …
Read More »Democratic gubernatorial candidate has a biblical view of ‘rebuilding Alabama’
Yolanda Flowers, a retired rehabilitation specialist from Birmingham, is running for governor with a message to “rebuild Alabama together,” a task she intends to approach from a biblical perspective. Flowers, 60, said it’s high time for Alabamians to put aside racial and political differences and confront the common enemy she …
Read More »McMorris Rodgers blasts Governor Inslee’s COVID-19 response during Capitol Hill hearing
Democrats’ failed policies are hurting children, creating labor shortages and setting America back Washington, DC (January 20, 2022) – Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05) today criticized Governor Jay Inslee for his failed COVID-19 response in Washington State. Due to Governor Inslee’s policies, student test scores are plummeting, labor …
Read More »Ways to Fix the Child Care System in Washington State
Four years after Ortega found custody of his oldest son, the same neighbor is now caring for Ortega’s youngest son, who is 2, and watching his older brother, now 6, before school . When the couple’s youngest son turns 3, he too can attend Blossoms. He will also have an …
Read More »Zoho helps JB Music Therapy integrate its operations
Business integration is a key growth catalyst for today’s organizations, empowering them to take control of processes, people, technology and data, driving growth and competition. By integrating other business tools with their CRM systems, companies can streamline their business processes and operations. JB Music Therapy has leveraged the tools available …
Read More »Reader unimpressed with Biden’s freshman year | News, Sports, Jobs
A year later, there are three left. It’s been an excruciating 12 months and I feel like we’re just getting started. Is there anyone reading this who feels remorse for voting for Biden? Go now, raise up your hand. You know it’s written “Confession is good for the soul.” It …
Read More »Associate Lecturer / Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology at SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY
Continuous full-time appointment Lismore, Gold Coast or Coffs Harbor campus option, relocation assistance available Level A/B – $71,728 – $120,179 per year (plus 17% superannuation) About the role The Faculty of Health provides an exciting and innovative learning environment that works with individuals, families, and communities to meet their health …
Read More »Competitive health partners with Brightline to expand access to virtual behavioral health care for working children and families
Competitive Health Partners with Leading Pediatric Behavioral Health Company to Provide Employees with Behavioral Health Support for Their Families PALO ALTO, California, January 10, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Competitive Health today announced a partnership with Light line, the first virtual behavioral health solution designed specifically for children, adolescents and …
Read More »Filling The Gap Inc Announced Its 2021 Grants | News, Sports, Jobs
Speech-Language Pathologist Shayna Caine presents aids in the treatment of speech disorders. The equipment, purchased with Filling the Gap grant money, helps address delays in speech and language development; improve language, memory and reasoning skills affected by stroke, brain injury or neurodegenerative diseases; and the treatment of joint disorders that …
Read More »In a session with Aunt Skatie
LOS ANGELES – Skateboarding has evolved since its inception, when young white men were the only ones to take to the air. The teams that are swarming skateparks now, from South Pasadena in Koreatown to the downtown core, also include blacks, Latinos, women, and gays. “It’s friendly,” says Lily Alonso …
Read More »“Don’t Look Up” is a starry cry against the climate apocalypse
A comet is heading for Earth, and despite terrible warnings from scientists, not everyone takes it seriously. This is the basic premise of Do not seek, Adam McKay’s latest film releasing on Netflix today. He balances the blunt social commentary of his most recent Oscar nominated films (The big court …
Read More »Choosing Home as a Family: Camp Team Talks About Landing in Ashland | News
CANNONSBURG The Camp family may not be originally from the area, but the general consensus is that each of them has chosen Kentucky – specifically the Ashland area – as the place they want to call their home. The father, Jason Camp, who is from Florida, said he was drawn …
Read More »Last 12 hospital bankruptcies, closures
From the challenges of the reimbursement landscape to declining patient volumes, there are many factors that lead hospitals to close or go bankrupt. Below are 12 hospitals that have filed for bankruptcy, closed or announced their intention to close in the past year. Tower Health, based in West Reading, Pa., …
Read More »Have you tried online mental health counseling?
In today’s world, time is of the essence in everything you do. From curbside grocery pickup to prescription drugs dropped off at your doorstep, it’s all about convenience and saving precious minutes and seconds through your day. This mindset has made its way into the healthcare industry – partly because …
Read More »5 Best Occupational Therapists in Las Vegas, NV
Below is a list of the best occupational therapists in Las Vegas. To help you find the best occupational therapists located near you in Las Vegas, we’ve compiled our own list based on this list of assessment points. The Best Occupational Therapists in Las Vegas: Top Rated Occupational Therapists in …
Read More »Fox News pushes to ban LGBTQ books, lies that they “promote pedophilia”
By Jasmine Geonzon | WASHINGTON – In just 13 days, Fox News broadcast six segments on local efforts in Fairfax County, Va. To remove two LBGTQ young adult books from public school system libraries and to remove a reading display featuring these books in a public library. During these segments, …
Read More »Telehealth Services Must Be Expanded in Ohio | News, Sports, Jobs
Ohio lawmakers last week pushed the state a step closer to offering more options to patients who may not always be able to quickly and easily come face to face with a doctor in the event of need. State senators have passed a bill that would expand telehealth services in …
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WASHINGTON – A series of bulletins from the Global Equality Council and F&M Global Barometers that rank countries according to their LGBTQ rights records indicate the United States continues to lag behind. The ballots rank the 110 countries participating in the White House Summit for Democracy which began Thursday. They …
Read More »Rep. Ritchie Torres on “This Triumph of Hope”
The 15th Congressional District of the South Bronx in New York City has many accolades: it’s home to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo. It is one of the most democratic neighborhoods in the country. And it’s the poorest neighborhood in America. “More than half of the residents of the …
Read More »Last 10 hospital closures
From the challenges of the reimbursement landscape to declining patient volumes, many factors are leading hospitals to close. Below are 10 hospitals that have closed or announced their intention to close in the past year. Tower Health, based in West Reading, Pa., Plans to close two hospitals by the end …
Read More »The ‘surplus savings’ of the pandemic era are largely shrinking
In a comment posted on a Federal Reserve Bank of New York blog in April, four economists argued that “while large by historical standards, the savings accumulated by American households during the pandemic do not appear to be “Excessive” for the extraordinary need of many American families. Millions of Americans …
Read More »“I don’t know if I will ever be able to become a professional cyclist again”: Maurits Lammertink in rehab after cerebral hemorrhage
Maurits Lammertink does not know if he “will ever be able to become a professional cyclist again” after suffering multiple brain hemorrhages after a scooter driver hit him while buying ice cream for his family. Lammertink, who is currently part of the Intermarché-Wanty-Gobert Matériaux team, is working on his rehabilitation …
Read More »Insect Raising Company Wins Social Business Startup of the Year at President’s Challenge, Singapore News & Top Stories
SINGAPORE – A company that has diverted more than 40 tonnes of food waste from landfills over the past year to feed the black soldier flies it raises for animal feed has been recognized for the work it does for the sustainability of food waste. Insect Feed Technologies won the …
Read More »Turkey is spending money it doesn’t have
Reuters Reuters (The author is a columnist for Reuters Breakingviews. The opinions expressed are their own.) LONDON (Reuters Breakingviews) – Minutes before President Tayyip Erdogan delivers another speech renouncing high interest rates, Turkey’s central bank said https://www.tcmb.gov.tr/wps/wcm/connect / EN / TCMB + EN / Main + Menu / Announcements / …
Read More »Today in the 10 | November 29, 2021
County 10 COVID-19 Updates Podcasts The cast members of CWC’s “A Christmas Carol” invite you to the show! Listen to all podcasts here Jobs in Fremont County Click here to SEE ALL jobsAre you looking for employees? Add a job offer. ð¡ Real estate advertisements sponsored by RE / MAX …
Read More »Raising grandchildren solo Cuban grandmother wants help
Amparo Gonzalez begins each day at 7 a.m. by preparing a cuban coffee in his faded, faded-colored house in a corner of Homestead. Next, she takes care of her 18-year-old granddaughter, Annalis, a recent graduate from Robert Morgan Educational Center, and her 3-year-old grandson, Royce. Gonzalez, 61, has helped raise …
Read More »Boy has only had three hours of life-saving services in 14 months
A YOUNG boy from Kilbrittain received just 90 minutes of speech therapy and one hour of occupational therapy from HSE in 14 months, despite an assessment indicating he needed essential services. The situation of Noah O’Brien (5) and others like him was brought up by Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns …
Read More »Avita employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19
GALION – Employees of healthcare providers like Avita Health System now face the prospect of losing their jobs if they don’t get the COVID-19 vaccine. Avita Health System employees were told last week that due to a notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), they will have …
Read More »NwOESC discusses ‘mask to stay’ and Ohio legislation | Local education
ARCHBOLD – At the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center (NwOESC) board meeting recently, the COVID “Mask to Stay” guidelines were discussed along with several Ohio laws. Brian Baker, the Legislative Liaison Officer reported on several pieces of legislation, including SB 135 which, if passed, would require school districts to include …
Read More »Lawyer slammed for comments on conversion therapy
Naomi Cunningham. (Declaration of Labor Women / YouTube) A “gender-critical” lawyer faces criticism after arguing against the proposed trans conversion therapy ban, calling the transition “the wildest conversion therapy ever.” Naomi Cunningham, a lawyer specializing in employment and discrimination law, spoke at an event focused on conversion therapy hosted by …
Read More »Ugandan MoTIV wins first UNESCO Creative Economy Prize
MoTIV, East Africa’s Largest Makerspace Based in Kampala, Uganda, Wins UNESCO Prize–Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman International Prize for the Creative Economy. Established in March 2020 as part of the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works in Uganda strategy, MoTIV provides a holistic solution that drives collaboration in impactful and sustainable …
Read More »Long waitlist for speech therapy at school means some local children are lagging behind
KAWARTHA LAKES-1,334 children are on the waitlist for speech-language pathology services in Lakes Kawartha, Peterborough and the areas served by the five counties, with an average wait time of 18-24 months. For some services such as speech therapy, waiting times can be up to three years. âWe haven’t been able …
Read More »Coventry teenager has severe speech and mobility problems after surgery gone awry
A Coventry teenager was left with serious speech and mobility problems after his cerebral artery was torn during surgery to remove a cancerous tumor. Arundeep Marva, an 18-year-old A-level student at the time, had a seizure while playing soccer. After undergoing some tests, the doctors discovered that Arundeep had a …
Read More »How long-term unemployment can hurt your mental health
Millions of people have been out of work for 6 months or more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It can contribute to a mental health crisis. We strive to share ideas based on diverse experiences without stigma or shame. It is a powerful voice. When I was laid off in …
Read More »Biden says climate crisis is “the existential threat to human existence as we know it”
National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy speaks during a daily White House press briefing on April 22, 2021 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong / Getty Images US President Biden’s two senior climate officials, US Special Climate Envoy John Kerry and White House climate adviser Gina McCarthy, highlighted US action at the …
Read More »Mackenzie Atwood: Gay student humiliated by talking about being bullied at Franklin High
Openly gay high school student Mackenzie Atwood was left in tears after being taunted by crowds at a school board meeting. She was allowed to answer a question about safe classes at school and, while sharing her experience, spoke about the bullying she suffered on campus as a gay man. …
Read More »Limitless: After Accident Left Armless, Dighton’s Reynolds Continues To Achieve His Goals | Local sports
When Greg Reynolds, 37, a native of Dighton, first enlisted in the military as a high school student, he had a plan. He will spend 20 years in the service before moving on and trying something new. But on the hot Sunday afternoon of June 22, 2008, when Reynolds, a …
Read More »The night of comedy relieves the tension of time
It was just after 8 p.m. on Wednesday, and host Dan Kalwhite was quick to warm up the healthy crowd for the final open mic night of the comedy A Guy Walks Into a Bar at Cafe Nine, which featured returning artists from the September episode as well as new …
Read More »Pennsylvania State Officials and Student Groups Denounce Right-Wing Speaker | News, Sports, Jobs
A controversial right-wing figure linked to hate speech against various groups is expected to speak on the Penn State campus next week, drawing widespread condemnation from both the student body and university leaders. Political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos – whom the Anti-Defamation League described as “a misogynistic, racist, xenophobic, transphobic troll” …
Read More »Empowerment Through Learning with Focus, Inc.
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Greenbrier spoke with the nonprofit NE Arkansas, Focus, Inc. (Focus). Greenbrier and Focus were introduced in 2020, shortly after Greenbrier acquired the manufacturing businesses of American Railcar Industries, including Greenbrier Paragould and Greenbrier Marmaduke. Although Greenbrier and Focus, Inc. have recently partnered, …
Read More »South Austin indoor playground bounces local kids’ parties
The giant inflatable frog is one of the many bounce structures. (Darcy Sprague / Community Impact Journal) Lynelle Sylliaa started her career in the theater, then became a teacher. She returned to school and earned a master’s degree in speech-language pathology and dyslexia therapy. Then one day she and her …
Read More »COLUMN: Seeking justice for a stolen school year | Opinion
My disabled son will finally have his day in court this week. I told you my son Chance is the brother I never had. Despite, or perhaps because of his Down’s syndrome, he lives in a world of adventure and wonder. He is a party on two feet. I am …
Read More »Equally important: Syble Hopp, a place of belonging
By Heather GravesEditor-in-chief FROM FATHER – For five decades, Syble Hopp has strived to be a place where students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities feel they belong. “I can’t say enough about Syble Hopp,” said Julie Taylor, mom to Preston, 19, who has been attending for 11 years. âThe …
Read More »Michigan GOP pushes for $ 500 million private school voucher program
School choice supporters are fighting on two fronts to open the door to school vouchers in Michigan. They have taken their fight to the courts and the state legislature in a new push. They have asked a federal court to overturn a provision in Michigan’s constitution that prohibits spending public …
Read More »Dave Grohl reflects on launching Foo Fighters after “losing Nirvana”
As he headed into 2020, Dave Grohl’s plans did not include memoir writing. The Foo Fighters frontman was putting the finishing touches on last year’s “Medicine at Midnight” and planning to “tour the planet” on a 25th Anniversary Van Tour set to launch on April 12 in Phoenix – until …
Read More »Today in the 10 | October 15, 2021
County 10 COVID-19 Updates Podcasts Lander Biz Show: Everything about insurance Listen to all podcasts here Jobs in Fremont County Click here to SEE ALL jobsAre you looking for employees? Add a job offer. ð¡ Real estate listings sponsored by RE / MAX All-Star, real estate agents See these 3-D …
Read More »ClearAngel Supports All-Natural Personal Care Brand, Active Humans with $ 10,000 Investment | New
TORONTO, October 14, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – Clearco, the world’s largest e-commerce investor revolutionizing the way founders grow their businesses, today announced that its ClearAngel program is funding Active Humans, an all-natural personal care brand. Their flagship product is a line of vegan and natural spray deodorants specifically for …
Read More »Four Afghan women tell of lives disrupted by the Taliban
Whether they left Afghanistan or stayed, professional women have seen their lives turned upside down since the Islamist group took power. LONDON, October 13 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When the Taliban captured Afghanistan on August 15, we asked women from various professions to take a photo marking what could be …
Read More »Apply for 571 Nurses, MTS and other positions @ gmc.goa.gov.in, apply until October 18
Goa Medical College has invited applications for recruitment for the 571 various paramilitary and other positions including laboratory technician, pharmacist, general-purpose staff, lower division clerk and other positions on its official website. Check the details here. Goa Medical School Recruitment 2021 Employment Notification : Goa Medical College has invited applications …
Read More »Las Cumbres Celebrates 50 Years of Helping People in Need in Northern New Mexico | Local News
Angel Leyba was lost, confused and upset when she got pregnant with her first child eight years ago. Lacking support and resources, she felt intimidated by the idea of ââmotherhood, but said community services at Las Cumbres helped her meet the challenge. The non-profit organization celebrates 50 years of helping …
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Depression is a common mental health problem that can cause physical and psychological symptoms. Possible physical symptoms include fatigue, sleeping more or less than usual, and changes in appetite. These symptoms can occur as a result of changes in brain activity, hormone levels, or neurotransmitter levels. Treatments for depression can …
Read More »Board of Trustees Approves Stadium and School Plan | News, Sports, Jobs
VIENNA – The Mathews Board of Education has approved a resolution to proceed with a work plan at Baker Primary School and the school’s football stadium. The motion passed on Tuesday that included the initial construction costs for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, a new roof and other work in Baker …
Read More »Covid-19 leads to staffing crisis in healthcare: Miller report of October 5, 2021 • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CAThe Mendocino Voice
Editor’s Note: Dr. William Miller, Chief of Staff at Adventist Health Mendocino Coast Hospital, writes weekly reports regarding the COVID-19 situation on the Mendocino Coast. We are happy to bring his health column to life, with details on the medical fight against the pandemic. The opinions shared in this weekly …
Read More »Today in the 10 | 05 October 2021
County 10 COVID-19 Updates Podcasts Lander Biz Show: Everything about insurance Listen to all podcasts here Jobs in Fremont County Click here to SEE ALL jobsAre you looking for employees? Add a job offer. ð¡ Real estate listings sponsored by RE / MAX All-Star, real estate agents See these 3-D …
Read More »Today in the 10 | 04 October 2021
County 10 COVID-19 Updates Podcasts Lander Biz Show: Everything about insurance Listen to all podcasts here Jobs in Fremont County Click here to SEE ALL jobsAre you looking for employees? Add a job offer. ð¡ Real estate listings sponsored by RE / MAX All-Star, real estate agents See these 3-D …
Read More »Biden, Supreme Court, Cider: your weekend briefing
(Want to receive this briefing by email? Here is the register.) Here are the best stories of the week and a glimpse of the future. 1. The progressives in the house have wavered. President Biden launched with them. Now his agenda is in doubt. Progressive lawmakers feared the moderates would …
Read More »Dave Callaghan of Aspirus Now a Certified Functional Manual Therapist | News, Sports, Jobs
Dave Callaghan, PT, OCS, physiotherapist at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital and Clinics is now certified in Functional Manual Therapy. Only a few hundred people around the world hold this certification. The Functional Manual Therapy certification is a master’s level certification and helps physiotherapists develop personalized treatment plans for complex patients. Callaghan …
Read More »Today in the 10 | 01 October 2021
County 10 COVID-19 Updates Podcasts Lander Biz Show: Everything about insurance Listen to all podcasts here Jobs in Fremont County Click here to SEE ALL jobsAre you looking for employees? Add a job offer. ð¡ Real estate listings sponsored by RE / MAX All-Star, real estate agents See these 3-D …
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