The plan supported by republican lawmakers is similar to a Wisconsin law that led to massive protests there. The proposed changes would take away several issues workers can currently bargain, like holidays, overtime and health insurance.
Day: February 8, 2017
Vigo County on a mission to boost childhood immunization rates with grant
“Our immunization rates for 19 to 35 month year old children are really, really low for the state,” said Chelsea Kizer, Public Health Registered Nurse. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, children of that age are the most deficient on vaccines in Vigo County.
Sullivan High senior honored for volunteer work
A Sullivan High School senior has been named an Indiana “distinguished finalist” as part of a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Emily Greggs, 18, of Sullivan, is one of six “distinguished finalists” in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards and will receive an engraved bronze medallion.
Jabari Parker exits Heat game with left knee injury
Doing the same thing he’d done all season, Jabari Parker went down favoring his left knee in the third quarter while trying to drive on Luke Babbitt. It appeared to be a minimal to non-contact injury, but Parker had to be helped off the court by teammates Thon Maker and Michael Beasley .
Anthem’s Cigna takeover bid blocked by federal judge
A federal judge has blocked Anthem’s attempt to acquire Cigna in what would have created the largest health insurer in the nation. The Department of Justice sued to halt the merger in July last year, claiming antitrust law violations, and District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson in Washington D.C. ruled in agreement with the DOJ on Wednesday.
Prizes given out for alcohol awareness campaign
DURING Alcohol Awareness Week in November 2016 the Ilkley Community Alcohol Partnership held alcohol awareness sessions at the local youth group, which is held at the Warehouse in Ilkley and at Ilkley Grammar School. A mixture of young people took part in educational and interactive sessions highlighting alcohol awareness, the risks and possible consequences of alcohol abuse and it’s risks to health and wellbeing.
US officials stop vetting Nauru refugees for resettlement
In this Sept. 21, 2001, file photo, men shave, brush their teeth and prepare for the day at a refugee camp on the Island of Nauru.
Highlights From the February 8 Issue
Check out these newsworthy studies from the February 8, 2017, issue of JNeurosci. Media interested in obtaining the full text of the studies should contact media@sfn.org .
Highlights From the February 8 Issue
Check out these newsworthy studies from the February 8, 2017, issue of JNeurosci. Media interested in obtaining the full text of the studies should contact media@sfn.org .
Federal Judge Blocks Merger Of Anthem and Cigna
A federal judge has blocked Anthem’s bid to merge with another health insurer, Cigna. The Justice Department had said the deal would stifle competition.
Federal Judge Blocks Merger Of Anthem and Cigna
A federal judge has blocked Anthem’s bid to merge with another health insurer, Cigna. The Justice Department had said the deal would stifle competition.
New Mexico may allow medical marijuana for all veterans
Extensive revisions to New Mexico’s medical marijuana program that would automatically allow all military veterans to qualify as patients are advancing in the state Legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposed legislation on Wednesday despite objections from members to the veterans’ eligibility provisions.
Adams-Cheshire district hears possible budget solutions; public hearings to follow
A consultant’s study of the Adams Cheshire Regional School District culminated Wednesday in recommended restructuring possibilities that range from consolidating the district’s two elementary schools to severing the towns’ regional agreement altogether. The report also recommended a series of best practices that varied from an enhanced nepotism policy to switching health care providers that could save the district nearly $1 million annually, according to estimates.
Adams-Cheshire district hears possible budget solutions; public hearings to follow
A consultant’s study of the Adams Cheshire Regional School District culminated Wednesday in recommended restructuring possibilities that range from consolidating the district’s two elementary schools to severing the towns’ regional agreement altogether. The report also recommended a series of best practices that varied from an enhanced nepotism policy to switching health care providers that could save the district nearly $1 million annually, according to estimates.
The hearing was at Burnley Crown Court
A 47-YEAR-OLD man hanged himself on the day he arrived back from a two-week holiday in Crete, an inquest heard. Nigel Wilson, of Orpen Avenue, Burnley, was found dead by his partner in the garage of their home on September 28 last year, a hearing at Burnley Crown Court heard.
The hearing was at Burnley Crown Court
A 47-YEAR-OLD man hanged himself on the day he arrived back from a two-week holiday in Crete, an inquest heard. Nigel Wilson, of Orpen Avenue, Burnley, was found dead by his partner in the garage of their home on September 28 last year, a hearing at Burnley Crown Court heard.
MNsure signup numbers due after year of spiking health costs
ST. PAUL, Minn. – State officials are ready to shed light on how many Minnesota residents signed up for health insurance this year.
With 400 cases, Washington mumps outbreak continues to grow
… people are exposed, it may continue to grow,” said Dave Johnson, a spokesman for the Washington State Department of Health. According to Kim Papiuch, spokeswoman for the Spokane Regional Health District, “what we’re seeing is expected, especially as …
With 400 cases, Washington mumps outbreak continues to grow
… people are exposed, it may continue to grow,” said Dave Johnson, a spokesman for the Washington State Department of Health. According to Kim Papiuch, spokeswoman for the Spokane Regional Health District, “what we’re seeing is expected, especially as …
Prep Athlete of the Week: Holloway holds down defense for Pleasant Valley High basketball team
The junior on the Pleasant Valley High basketball team suffered a torn ACL her freshman year, leaving her contemplating if she’d be ready to play again. “That was a big obstacle for me.
Judge blocks Anthem-Cigna health insurance mega-merger
A US judge on Wednesday blocked Anthem’s plan to merge with Cigna, saying the merger of the health insurance titans would bode ill for competition in the market. Anthem’s plan to take over Cigna in a deal valued around $50 billion was opposed in court by the Department of Justice with backing from eleven US states.
Judge blocks Anthem-Cigna health insurance mega-merger
A US judge on Wednesday blocked Anthem’s plan to merge with Cigna, saying the merger of the health insurance titans would bode ill for competition in the market. Anthem’s plan to take over Cigna in a deal valued around $50 billion was opposed in court by the Department of Justice with backing from eleven US states.
US judge blocks Anthem-Cigna health insurance merger
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Anthem Inc.’s bid to buy rival health insurer Cigna Corp., saying the merger would likely lead to higher costs, less competition and diminished innovation. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the merger would significantly reduce competition in the already concentrated insurance market, particularly for large national employers.
US judge blocks Anthem-Cigna health insurance merger
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected Anthem Inc.’s bid to buy rival health insurer Cigna Corp., saying the merger would likely lead to higher costs, less competition and diminished innovation. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the merger would significantly reduce competition in the already concentrated insurance market, particularly for large national employers.
Poultry set to roam again after bird flu curbs are lifted
Poultry owners will soon be allowed to keep their birds outside again as restrictions to limit the spread of bird flu are lifted. An avian influenza prevention zone was declared on December 6, forcing owners to keep poultry and captive birds indoors or to take steps to separate them from wild birds.
Poultry set to roam again after bird flu curbs are lifted
Poultry owners will soon be allowed to keep their birds outside again as restrictions to limit the spread of bird flu are lifted. An avian influenza prevention zone was declared on December 6, forcing owners to keep poultry and captive birds indoors or to take steps to separate them from wild birds.
New Mexico may allow medical marijuana for all veterans
Extensive revisions to New Mexico’s medical marijuana program that would automatically allow all military veterans to qualify as patients are advancing in the state Legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposed legislation on Wednesday despite objections from members to the veterans’ eligibility provisions.
New Mexico may allow medical marijuana for all veterans
Extensive revisions to New Mexico’s medical marijuana program that would automatically allow all military veterans to qualify as patients are advancing in the state Legislature. The Senate Judiciary Committee endorsed the proposed legislation on Wednesday despite objections from members to the veterans’ eligibility provisions.
Sanders-Cruz debate is a ratings hit, but their views aren’t winning the Hill
Sen. Bernie Sanders , left, and Sen. Ted Cruz CNN scored a surprise hit last night with a broadcast from a parallel universe – a debate about “the future of Obamacare,” starring presidential primary season runners-up Sens. Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz . According to AdWeek, the nearly two-hour special attracted 2.46 million viewers, and 932,000 from the coveted demographic of viewers ages 25 to 54. Those were the kind of numbers enjoyed by Fox News, which typically laps CNN for viewers – and they came not for a tabloid special but for a debate about health insurance.
Study focuses on sound exposure for premature babies in neonatal intensive care units
Premature babies often spend the first several weeks of life in neonatal intensive care units , where, ideally, they are protected from too much noise stimulation. However, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that preemies may be exposed to noise levels higher than those deemed safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Horror movie scenes help researchers identify key neural pathway for processing fear
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a key neural pathway in humans that explains how the brain processes feelings of fear and anxiety, a finding that could help scientists unlock new ways to treat mental health disorders. People are motivated to remember fearful events, because this information is useful for daily survival.
Wills Eye expert discusses what patients need to know about Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Carl D. Regillo, MD Chief of the Wills Eye Hospital Retina Service discusses what patients need to know about Age-Related Macular Degeneration . “It’s very important for people to know they have AMD, because we do have some very effective treatments,” Dr. Regillo says.
Georgia State researcher awarded NIH grant to explore pain management therapies for elderly
Dr. Anne Murphy, a biologist of Georgia State University, has received a five-year, $1.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health , to investigate pain management therapies for people aged 65 or older. As associate professor and associate director of the Neuroscience Institute, Dr. Murphy studies the impact of sex and age on pain and opiate responsiveness as well as the impact of early-life experience on adult responses to pain and stress.
Many older adults may not be receiving AED treatment after potential epilepsy diagnosis
Many older adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy in the United States are being prescribed older anti-epileptic drugs , and only half begin treatment with AEDs within the first 30 days of a potential epilepsy diagnosis. The analysis included 2008-2010 Medicare administrative claims for a five percent random sample of beneficiaries augmented for minority representation.
Researchers uncover key molecular pathways behind gut bacterial imbalance during inflammation
A study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered key molecular pathways behind the disruption of the gut’s delicate balance of bacteria during episodes of inflammatory disease. “A deeper understanding of these pathways may help in developing new prevention and treatment strategies for conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and certain gastrointestinal infections and colorectal cancers,” said More than 1 million people in the U.S. suffer from IBD, a chronic, lifelong inflammatory disorder of the intestines that has no cure or means of prevention.
Poor and less-educated older Americans more likely to suffer from chronic pain, research shows
… Grol-Prokopczyk. “In part, this study should be a reminder that many people are legitimately suffering from pain. Health care providers shouldn’t assume that someone who shows up in their office complaining of pain is just trying to get an opioid …
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The Latest: SC Sen. Scott Defends Sessions Nomination
… my support and I will hold him accountable if and when we disagree.” Tom Price, President Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary, has amended his government ethics agreement as the Senate prepares to debate and vote on his confirmation. In the …
Calls for football authorities to provide care for ex-players with dementia
Calls are being made for the authorities in football to provide care for former players who are living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease as a result of their career. Former Liverpool striker Ian St John is the latest to raise the issue of dementia as a possible result of heading heavy footballs in the 1950s and 1960s.
Why Panera Bread, Tesaro, and Universal Corp. Jumped Today
The stock market was narrowly mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrials losing ground but the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posting modest gains on the day. Earnings season has had positive effects on some stocks and negative ones on others, but the general uncertainty in the political realm and its potential impact on future economic growth continues to hold the market back from pushing further toward record-high territory.