Home health care as a practice tends to conjure up a specific image of a long-term arrangement between an in-home aide and an elderly patient who needs help with daily life, from getting out of bed to preparing meals and medications. While this is certainly the most common use of home health care, it is […]
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The state of Connecticut is paying $1.3 million in a medical malpractice settlement to an ex-inmate, Wayne World. For almost three years, World was treated for psoriasis when he actually had subcutaneous lymphoma. At a recent public hearing, World’s mother, Carrie World, recounted his appearance to lawmakers when she saw him at the beginning of those three […]
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According to a study by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and Denver Health Medical Center, the number of both violent and unintentional fatal injuries jumped 7.4% between 2014 and 2016. Incidents such as suicide, homicide, and car accidents continue to be the leading causes of death. In the studied time period, fatal, unintentional injuries rose […]
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A man in Ohio is pursuing a lawsuit against Chipotle Mexican Grill over experiencing symptoms of food poisoning after he ate at one of the burrito chain’s restaurants. State officials are investigating a possible outbreak of foodborne illness stemming from one Chipotle restaurant in Powell, Ohio. According to the lawsuit filed in Delaware County, Ohio, […]
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In the past, having visible tattoos in the workplace was a big no-no. But as tattoos have become less taboo in today’s society, employer views on employees with ink have changed as well. In fact, a new study found that having tattoos could actually help your chance of getting a job. The study was conducted […]
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The month before the school year begins is crucial, but only one in two preschoolers will find a space in pre-k classrooms this year. According to a UC Berkeley study, those odds dip even lower in middle-class parts of the Bay Area and suburbs located farther out. Early childhood education and care options for children as young […]
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