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Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services confirms 2 cases in geese last fall. Ptarmigans do not pose a strong risk of transmission, the health board said. avian flu primarily affects birds, but can spread to mammals, including marine mammals.
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1 year ago Read more at Nunatsiaq News

Julie Green fills a role previously occupied by Kate Reid. Green did not seek re-election last fall. She is returning to YWCA NWT after first served on its board.
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1 year ago Read more at Cabin Radio

B.C. Premier David Eby is asking the federal government to modify its Criminal Code exemption for simple drug possession so police can intervene in instances of public drug use. The goal, according to Eby, is that police would encourage people not to use drugs in public, potentially seize the drugs and arrest people only “when necessary” The goal is to try and help people get assistance without fear of arrest.
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1 year ago Read more at Global News

Global study reviewed research from Australia and around the world to find best examples of multilingual communication models that were both effective and inclusive. Lead researcher Raelene Wilding said while Australia is a world leader in offering multilingual resources access to health care services, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that these resources are not always effective in a crisis.
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1 year ago Read more at Medical Xpress

The short-term and long-term effects of social media on kids How to set realistic boundaries with your teens around smartphones Why your recovery from a parenting fail is like relationship superglue between you and your child Why nagging never works, and what you can do instead How to teach your kids how (not what) to think The secret to building resilience in your kids Check out our exclusive trailer for the conversation, then watch the full conversation here at Oprah Daily on Wednesday, May 1, at 4:00 p.m. Admission to each “The
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1 year ago Read more at Oprah Mag

Penn State Health has stopped performing liver transplants at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The suspension does not affect the hospital’s other transplant programs. In April 2022, the hospital agreed to suspend its liver and kidney transplant programs while a “third-party” conducted an “extensive review”
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1 year ago Read more at Spotlight PA

VA will soon expand coverage for medical services, including mental health care, for family members and primary family caregivers participating in the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Starting at the end of May, these beneficiaries will have new coverage for audio-only telehealth, extended mental healthcare and contraceptive services. This includes care provided through CHAMPVA to eligible family members, caregivers of Veterans, said VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal.
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1 year ago Read more at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs

NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst hosted a series of “Green” events in April to highlight the hospital’s commitment to energy conservation and environmental stewardship. These included community outreach activities, a virtual and in-person conference called “Decarb the OR” on greening operating rooms and reducing medical waste. The hospital is now using open-top container bins in order to make recycling more accessible.
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1 year ago Read more at NYC Health + Hospitals

Intel is reshaping hospitals and causing many to expand. The population in Licking County is projected to grow by about 30%. It’s located inside the school, making it Lick Memorial’s first clinic that operates inside a school.
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1 year ago Read more at Spectrum News 1

National study led by researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and The University of New Mexico (UNM) Comprehensive Cancer Center found major gaps in breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening use in FQHCs in the U.S. The findings highlight an urgent need to focus on scaling up evidence-based screenings in these populations to mitigate cancer disparities.
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1 year ago Read more at News-Medical.Net