By Chad Terhune (Reuters) – Spared the worst of COVID-19, the largest for-profit hospital chains in the United States are pursuing a speedy recovery backed by billions of dollars in federal aid, while other hospitals say they have been harder hit and left wanting. HCA Healthcare Inc, the biggest chain, […]
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I’ve Decided To Come Out To The World As Genderfluid After Nearly Dying From COVID-19
The author in June 2020 (Photo: Courtesy of Mike Miksch) I had a mild case of COVID-19 until my cat turned green. I had been regularly consulting with medical professionals via video conferencing after I first started experiencing symptoms in March. My entire household had come down with it at […]
Levine Children’s Hospital benefit concert moving online with daily musical tributes
Seven years ago, after watching a friend’s child fight for his life, Charlotte musician Justin Fedor (Ancient Cities, New Familiars) spearheaded a tribute concert to benefit Levine Children’s Hospital. Since then, he’s held benefit tribute concerts for Levine twice a year at NoDa’s Neighborhood Theatre. The semi-annual show was planned […]
How will dentist appointments in the UK change on 8 June?
Dental practices in the UK can reopen from 8 June if they put in place appropriate safety measures, Prime Minister Boris Johnson says. When will dentists reopen in the UK? Dental practises in the UK will be allowed to reopen from 8 June. In a letter to practices, NHS England’s […]
Tencent-backed WeDoctor makes IPO appointment in Hong Kong and writes prescription for digital health care post-pandemic
When Dr Gao Jin’s clinic closed during the coronavirus pandemic she ramped up virtual consultations from home, talking over her laptop with people from across China who were worried they might have caught Covid-19. After returning to work at her clinic in Chengdu, Sichuan province, she still puts aside […]
Universities’ move online ‘must be done the right way’
Harry Ashworth should be in the final term of his first year at Oxford University, studying music. Instead he is stuck at his parents’ house in south London hunched over a laptop, listening to lectures via Zoom. He doesn’t feel that the sudden and dramatic change in circumstances has affected […]
The best online resources for English, history and geography lessons
From this week, primary schools in England can reopen for pupils in reception, year 1 and year 6, but some local authorities – including Durham and Lancashire – are against students returning from 1 June. If you’re child is continuing to study from home, we’ve found all the best resources […]
A deaf fitness influencer says dark rooms, loud music, and Instagram Lives are ‘major barriers’ to gym class accessibility
India Morse is a deaf fitness instructor. India Morse India Morse is a fitness instructor and influencer who was born deaf. She spoke to Insider about the ways the fitness industry isn’t accessible enough for the deaf community. For example, boutique studios are often too dark and Instagram Live workouts […]
11 Ways to Make Money From Home
For those seeking a useful way to spend their time during social distancing—or anyone simply interested in forging a deeper connection with their homes—HB has launched Home Love, a series of daily tips and ideas to make every minute indoors more productive (and gratifying!). You know what they say: Chase […]
This wheelchair user with cerebral palsy just qualified as a gym instructor and says there are no barriers to fitness
Jay Moir is a fitness instructor with cerebral palsy. Jay Moir Jay Moir is a 20-year-old fitness instructor based in Aberdeen, Scotland. He is also a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy, but won’t let that be a barrier to achieving his goals. Moir struggled with his mental health as a […]
Consumers ‘should shop with confidence’, says PM
“People should shop, and shop with confidence” when non-essential stores reopen in England on Monday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Mr Johnson said retail staff were “excited” and had done “a huge amount of work” to allow for safer shopping. But he said people must continue to respect social […]
Maison & Objet Moves Fall Fair Online, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin School to Relocate, and More News This Week
From significant business changes to noteworthy product launches, there’s always something new happening in the world of design. In this weekly roundup, AD PRO has everything you need to know. In Pursuit of a More Just World Nonprofit Rallies Street Artists for a Cause Italian nonprofit Yourban 2030 has produced […]
Free events and services to watch online while self-quarantining
As novel coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, millions of Americans are spending more time at home. MORE: Here’s everything coming to Disney+ in June But whether you’re doing so because of a job loss, working from home situation or otherwise taking part in the mass effort to stay safe, […]
Public health workers fighting virus face growing threats
Emily Brown was stretched thin. As the director of the Rio Grande County Public Health Department in rural Colorado, she was working 12- and 14-hour days, struggling to respond to the pandemic with only five full-time employees for more than 11,000 residents. Case counts were rising. She was already at […]
Public health experts ranked 36 American activities based on risk
As more and more states begin phases of reopening, many Americans are now wondering what is safe to do and what should still be avoided to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “There’s a huge amount of variation from business to business, from area to area, in how much transmission risk […]