When Robert King, 62, started to show signs of minor blood pressure issues, he got in the virtual queue at 8:30am to book a telephone consultation with his GP. “It takes ages to get the call answered in the first place. It’s incredibly time-consuming and totally un-customer focused,” Mr King, […]
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‘The GP said it could be constipation. At the hospital they told me I was heading towards sepsis’
When Robert King, 62, started to show signs of minor blood pressure issues, he got in the virtual queue at 8:30am to book a telephone consultation with his GP. “It takes ages to get the call answered in the first place. It’s incredibly time-consuming and totally un-customer focused,” Mr King, […]
Major Colorado Springs construction projects make strides heading into 2021 | Business
The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop numerous high-profile construction projects in the Pikes Peak region from making significant progress during 2020, and several remain on track to open their doors this year — though a few won’t cut their ribbons until 2022. Here’s a look at the status of several of […]
What to know before heading to polls in Missouri
CLOSE Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Election season is almost over. After more than a year of rallies, speeches, debates and ad blitzes, Missourians on Tuesday will make their final choices in races for the White House, Congress, the Governor’s Mansion and state legislature. To prepare for the […]
CDC says state is heading in the wrong direction
CLOSE R-0 may be the most important scientific term you’ve never heard of when it comes to stopping the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY About an hour after the Indiana Department of Health announced yet another record high of new coronavirus cases Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said […]
Many online students heading back to school, but models differ
But those online models will change in many cases as well. West Carrollton students who stay fully online will use the Schools PLP curriculum and will have a district mentor, but not live lessons with local teachers. ExploreBellbrook, Troy, Beavercreek, others have school levies on ballot Trotwood-Madison, which starts its […]
Heading to a BBQ? 10 questions to ask before socializing
Dinner at an outdoor restaurant with another couple. Yoga class with a few colleagues. Backyard BYOB drinks and appetizers with a family you know well, so the kids can play. A family get-together at the beach before the oldest cousins leave for college. A friend’s wedding just across the state […]
Back to school? Most major schools are heading toward online class as COVID-19 cases spike
As COVID-19 cases rise in most states, the prospect of in-person learning this fall at the country’s major school districts is becoming increasingly remote. As of late Wednesday, 11 of the top 15 school systems by enrollment were already either planning to start the fall semester online or in a hybrid of […]
4 things students should know about their health insurance and COVID-19 before heading to college this fall
College students should weigh their health insurance options if they take in-person classes this fall. Geber86/GettyImages As colleges and universities decide whether or not to reopen their campuses this fall, much of the discussion has focused on the ethics behind the decision and the associated health risks of in-person instruction. […]