Day: January 15, 2017

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Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s warning to the Democrat-led Legislature not to move forward with legalizing marijuana is going mostly unheeded. But as the governor charges full-steam ahead with a program to battle drug addiction that got a warm reception from Democratic leaders, he’s getting pushback when it comes to marijuana.

Historic Black School Teaches Effective Parental Involvement &…

A coalition, formed to strengthen the community, school connection and improve Black students’ academic achievement, is helping Booker T. Washington take the next step. On Jan. 15, coalition representatives, community leaders, and the school’s principal will gather at Douglas Memorial Community Church in Baltimore to announce the launch of the Strengthening Families Program and teacher development plan at Booker T. Washington.

The need to know on flu season

… coughs, runny noses and aches start to rear their ugly heads. According to medical professionals with Baptist Health in Paducah, while the cold and flu are both different viruses they share some symptoms. A Cold lasts for roughly a week, with a …

Hoyek foundation is a Charitable organization

CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOYEK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES Coral Springs – New nonprofit organization, Hoyek Foundation, announces official launch of their foundation, a foundation devoted to providing financial resources for people living with Type 1 Diabetes who are struggling to afford medications and treatments, as well as raising awareness for the cause with donating, fundraising, and volunteering opportunities. Hoyek Foundation is spreading awareness of Type 1 Diabetes and reducing the financial burden.

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Due to the debilitating illness, Sadie Roberts, 23, has lost her health, her social life, her job and many things she worked hard for, such as her BMW car. Now Sadie, who was diagnosed in December 2015 with the condition which causes chronic inflammation of the digestive system, has spoke out about her ordeal in a bid to stop others suffering as much as she has.

Study finds eating spicy foods is linked to decreased mortality

If you like spicy food, you might live longer according to researchers at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont. Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey III, which followed more than 16,000 Americans for up to 23 years, and examined the data regarding red hot chili pepper consumption.

Sex educ, condom distribution to curb HIV, teenage pregnancy

AS THE controversy over sex education and condom distribution programs for teenagers in schools continues, a health program service provider thought to have both of the programs to address sexual diseases and teenage pregnancy. Davao Reproductive Health and Wellness Center head physician Dr. Jordana Ramiterre said choosing whether to have sex education or condom distribution program among teenagers in schools should not be a problem as both could provide services.

Lee County Dems to protest against Obamacare appeal

From noon until 1 p.m., the corner of Daniels Parkway and US-41 is expected to be filled with Lee County Democratic leaders and members of the Democratic Progressive Club of Fort Myers. The rally called Our First Stand Save Healthcare is in response to the Republican Party’s call to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which if that happens, nearly 30 million people would be without health insurance.

Should You Get a Medicare Advantage Plan?

… supplemental coverage plan, too. Medicare Advantage plans debuted in 1995. Offered by private organizations such as health insurance companies and regulated by the federal government, they are required to offer at least as much coverage as original …

Eastpointe to consolidate with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare –

Eastpointe Human Services recently announced it has entered into a Letter of Intent to consolidate operations with Cardinal Innovations Healthcare based in Kannapolis effective July 1. The consolidated organization will operate as Cardinal Innovations “Over the next few weeks, we will be negotiating a binding definitive agreement to consolidate with Cardinal Innovations,” said Sarah N. Stroud, CEO of Eastpointe. “The definitive agreement requires approval by the Eastpointe Area Board and the Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

Why Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Stock Slipped 32.4% in 2016

A handful of issues concerning Sanofi Regeneron’s stock fell along with its biotech peers at the beginning of 2016, but it wasn’t long before more specific issues that continue to hound the company and its big pharma partner reared their ugly head. In March, patent litigation concerning the partners’ next-generation cholesterol-lowering drug, Praluent, drove down the stocks.

City releasing quarantined cats as bird flu epidemic subsides :0

The first of hundreds of cats quarantined by the city amid a bird flu outbreak were sprung from their cages on Saturday, sources told The Post. An undisclosed number of detained kitties were carted out of the Animal Care Centers facility in Long Island City after getting clean bills of health, according to the shelter sources.

Michael T. van der Veen Named to National Trial Lawyers List of Top 25 Motor Vehicle Attorneys

The Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen is pleased to announce that its founder, Michael T. van der Veen, was named to the National Trial Lawyers List of the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Attorneys. The Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen is pleased to announce that its founder, Michael T. van der Veen, was named to the National Trial Lawyers List of the Top 25 Motor Vehicle Attorneys.

Health care is key to success

… by taking care of the people who contribute to it. For Vasuki Nagaraj, the medical director at Nashua’s Lamprey Health Care in Nashua, the key idea to keeping the economy running is that employees who have access to health care are able to stay in …

Pullyman: Logic to drive a man mad

Congratulations, you’re now registered! Let us know what news and updates you want to hear about and we’ll send them straight to your inbox. I remember reading somewhere that the second biggest purchase that the average person or family will make, apart from their house, will be their car.

MS patient’s family plea for rethink on right to die

The family of a woman who fought a long battle against Multiple Sclerosis have released a harrowing set of images in the hope they will persuade politicians that people should have the “right to die”. Flora Lorimer met her future husband Tom when they were children and they married while they were in their teens.

Kawitan exhibit crows start of Chinese new year fete

IT’S ON, the month-long Kawitan ti Sanglay art exhibit practically kicked off the Chinese New Year celebration this year as host Peter Ng welcomed the Pasakalye artists saying that it could help their effort to reach out to the Baguio folk through arts. Ng led members of the Fil-Chinese community including William Ang, considered as the godfather of the community, in welcoming the artists mustered by Bookends owner Maricar Docyogen Thursday prior the fellowship with the local media.