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Dog Breeds With The Highest Chances Of Health Problems
Many dog owners choose a dog breed based on characteristics that fit their homes and lifestyles. An urban apartment dweller might prefer a mellow companion who doesn’t require a lot of space and exercise, such as a French bulldog. Someone with a large home and fenced-in yard might opt for an energetic breed such as…
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Man arrested after threatening to kill Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital staff members, police say
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A homeless man refused to be discharged from the Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital last weekend and now faces charges after he allegedly assaulted the hospital’s security guards who asked him to leave, police said. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Police Department, Junior Romero, 22, is facing charges of…
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The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Health
The 2023-24 California Spending Plan Overview Spending on Health Programs Notably Increases on Net Under Budget Package. As Figure 1 shows, the spending plan provides $43 billion General Fund for health departments in 2023-24, reflecting an increase of $5.3 billion (14.2 percent) over the revised 2022-23 level. Of this spending level, the majority (87 percent) is for Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid…
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Indigenous Health: The need for Native American healthcare workers
BELCOURT, N.D. (KXNET) — According to the CDC, American Indians and Alaska Natives face lower quality of life and are disproportionately affected by many chronic conditions when compared to other racial and ethnic groups. One solution to these health disparities is to increase the number of Indigenous healthcare providers. The Turtle Mountain Community College is…
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Bozeman Health to host indoor trick-or-treating event
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Bozeman Health will host an indoor trick-or-treating event on Halloween at Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center. Trick-or-treating runs from 3 to 5 p.m. and will begin at entrance 4. There will be candy, activities and costumes. Adults must accompany children and teens, and the event will serve as a way for…
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Bloom Health Club: Longevity and weight loss with Dr. Lisa Koche
TAMPA (BLOOM) – Dr. Lisa Koche, a Triple Board-Certified Physician, Founder and Director of Spectra Wellness Solutions, and Lead Physician and Speaker for Tony Robbins Life Mastery Health Program, graced the most recent episode of Bloom Tampa Bay. In a conversation that was as enlightening as it was timely, Dr. Koche delved deep into the…
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Gov. Polis and DOI Announce 80% of Health Insurers to Decrease Premium Requests for 2024 and Increases Reinsurance Savings to $411M for Colorado Consumers | Colorado Governor Jared Polis
Nearly 20,000 more Coloradans could reduce deductibles to as low as $100 DENVER – When it comes to health insurance, the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), makes sure that insurance companies are complying with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as well as State law and our specific…
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Pittsburgh-area home health agency to pay more than $200,000 in Labor Department settlement
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Health survey links fracking in PA to cancers, disease
This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their newsletter here. Hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas is linked to an array of health harms, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and birth defects, according to…
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Seventy countries convene to step up primary health care
One month after world leaders committed to redouble action on universal health coverage (UHC) at the United Nations General Assembly, 70 countries convened to step up primary health care investments by 2030. The International Conference on “Primary health care policy and practice: implementing for better results” marked the 45th anniversary of the Declaration of Alma-Ata…