My father, Jerry Feldman, had decided he had had enough. After two weeks in a Chapel Hill, N.C., hospital, with terminal cancer and no quality of life left, he asked his palliative care physician to help him die. She removed his breathing support and ensured he had enough sedation to […]
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Mobile dentist makes smiles brighter in St. Marys Area School District | News
ST. MARYS — Big and brighter smiles were brought to St. Marys Area School District students at the end of January. Jenna Zimmerman, the school nurse at South St. Marys Street Elementary School, said Smile Programs mobile dentists visited SMASD at the end of January, and saw students in every […]
Coronavirus daily news updates, December 8: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
Editor’s note: This is a live account of COVID-19 updates from Wednesday, December 8, as the day unfolded. It is no longer being updated. Click here to see all the most recent news about the pandemic, and click here to find additional resources. A Canadian drugmaker will be seeking approval from health regulators for its […]
Live: Coronavirus daily news updates, December 8: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world
A Canadian drugmaker will be seeking approval from health regulators for its plant-based COVID-19 vaccine, which was 71% effective at preventing COVID-19 infection in a large, late-stage study. The World Health Organization advised against using the plasma of people who recovered from COVID-19 as a treatment for patients who are […]
5 vie for Hempfield Area school board
Hempfield Area voters will determine the fate of five candidates seeking four school board seats in next month’s election. The pool is made up of three incumbents, all of whom are cross-filed with both parties, and two newcomers. “I’m excited for the people that are on the board,” said newcomer […]
Remote Area Medical Clinic Looks Different, But Mission Remains Same | Coronavirus
At first, he doesn’t want to give his name. Sitting in his low-riding Honda Accord that, maybe years ago, was blue but now is just layers of rust atop more layers of rust, he pulls his mask down to take a drag off a cigarette. “What the hell,” he says, […]
After almost becoming a dentist, Shirley Schmidt brought milkshakes & burgers to the Tichigan Lake area for decades | Local News
They came from other states — some returning to visit relatives, others on business trips and even those who retired to other regions of the country. The had to make a stop at the Bobby Nelson Cheese Shop to stock up on specially made cheeses, the smoked meats and the […]
Sacramento CA area may get vaccine, COVID shutdown this week
The COVID-19 clock is ticking in Sacramento toward two major moments this week. Health officials on Monday said they suspect they will have to announce the shutdown of further businesses by the end of this week or early next week – this time restaurants, hair salons and barbers – as […]
Beware of scams as COVID-19 vaccines arrive in DC area
Scammers trying to make a buck may try to prey on people who are excited about the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, but Virginia’s top prosecutor wants you to be cautious and skeptical. Scammers trying to make a buck may try to prey on people who are excited about the rollout […]
New York Area Hospitals Say Spring Lessons Will Help Them Weather Covid-19 Winter
New Jersey and New York hospitals are girding for a winter blitz of Covid-19 patients but say they are more prepared and are optimistic the mortality rate will be lower than the brutal spring months. Hospitals have stockpiled personal protective equipment, or PPE, secured an adequate supply of ventilators and […]
Be a Santa to a Senior program provides gifts for Erie area elderly
Times-News staff | Erie Times-News Some Erie -area seniors are hoping for a visit from Santa this Christmas. And Home Instead’s 18th annual Be a Santa to a Senior program is asking community members to provide the gifts. Visit beasantatoasenior.com and enter a ZIP code to view wish lists and […]
Two killed in shootings in St. Louis Friday night in an area targeted for top-secret police intervention | Law and order
One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene; the police did not release his identity on Saturday. The other two victims, a woman, 21, and man, 22, were not injured. Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Louis Police Homicide Division at 314-444-5371, or make an […]
CHOP researchers recommend area students learn virtually through the holidays
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recommends online learning through the holidays Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recommended Wednesday that schools in the Philadelphia area — and in other regions where the virus is spiking — revert to online learning through the holidays to help slow the spread of […]
South Bend area business, academic, health leaders plead for COVID safety enforcement | Local
SOUTH BEND — On a day when St. Joseph County’s COVID-19 numbers again set new record highs, the South Bend Common Council on Monday unanimously supported a call from a group of health care providers, business and academic leaders to give county public health officials enforcement power to slow the […]
South Bend area business, academic, health leaders urge COVID enforcement powers for health department | Local
SOUTH BEND — On a day when St. Joseph County’s COVID-19 numbers again set new record highs, the South Bend Common Council on Monday unanimously supported a call from a group of health care providers, business and academic leaders to give county public health officials enforcement power to slow the […]
Santa Cruz, Bay Area health officials release Thanksgiving recommendations
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) Health officers from Santa Cruz County and counties and cities around the Bay Area issued recommendations for celebrating Thanksgiving safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations encompass gatherings, travel and recommended steps to reduce risk. “While we have made progress in reducing disease transmission and […]
Peoria area health departments adapt inspection protocol in the age of COVID-19 – News – Journal Star
PEORIA — Routine health department inspections paused during the COVID-19 shutdown are once again happening in the Peoria area, but in innovative ways. In some cases, video conferencing has completely replaced in-person inspections, and COVID-19 education has become a big part of all inspections, with health inspectors guiding restaurant owners […]
Here’s what’s happening Thursday with COVID-19 in the Chicago area
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday said Lake and McHenry counties will become the 8th of 11 regions in his reopening plan where coronavirus metrics have exceeded state thresholds, leading to tighter restrictions. Indoor bar and dining service will be banned in those counties beginning Saturday after the average positivity rate […]
Sacramento area impacts Mountain West football openers
Sixth-year senior Sam Whitney is listed as Boise State’s starting STUD on the Broncos’ first depth chart of the season. Courtesy Boise State Bouncing around the college football regions in a forward lean: All seasons in (almost) Saturday was a kickoff bonanza for the Mountain West Conference. The Pac-12 starts […]
Candy recipes, Bay area cupcake kits and pastry boxes
How will you celebrate Halloween this year? Watching horror movies while stuffing your face with store-bought candy? Creating a brief candy hunt for your downtrodden kids? Both? Either way, take comfort in the cavity-free dentist’s report they’ll get six months from now. And the many Carol Baskin costumes you won’t […]