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Lenoir County Department of Social Services - Social Worker III - Foster Care SPECIAL ENTRY SALARY: $45,322 - $55,220 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The primary purpose of this position is to provide foster care services to children who must be separated from their own parents/family when the parents/family are unable to provide adequate care or protection. This position also offers supportive and interventive services to the family with family reunification as the primary focus of foster care services. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Considerable knowledge of a wide range of medical behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment. Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Considerable knowledge of governmental laws, regulations, and policies which govern the program. General kno...

Associated Press Amazon announced Thursday it will acquire the primary care organization One Medical in a deal valued roughly at $3.9 billion, marking another expansion for the retailer into health care services. The Seattle-based e-commerce giant said in a statement it will acquire One Medical for $18 per share in an all-cash transaction. Its one of Amazon's biggest acquisitions, following its $13.7 billion deal to buy Whole Foods in 2017 and its $8.5 billion purchase of Hollywood studio MGM, which closed earlier this year. One Medical, whose parent company is the San-Francisco based 1Life Healthcare, Inc., is a membership-based service that offers virtual care as well as in-person visits. It also works with more than 8,000 companies to provide its health benefits to employees. Like easy refunds?  Then think twice before making a buy now, pay later purchase As of this March, One Medical had about 767,000 members and 188 medical offices...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Getting monkeypox treatment is easier, but still daunting and confusing    Capital Public Radio News

Cheryl A. Verlander and her husband, Charles 'Chuck' N. Bracht, have made a $1 million bequest to Tulane's Verlander-Bracht Scholarship Endowed Fund. NEW ORLEANS — From Tulane University: A Tulane alumna has made a $1 million bequest to the School of Social Work .  The estate gift from social worker Cheryl A. Verlander and her husband, Charles "Chuck" N. Bracht, will bolster the Verlander-Bracht Scholarship Endowed Fund, which they created in 2008 to support students, especially Tulane alumni, who are pursuing master's degrees at the School of Social Work. A New Orleans native and longtime Houston resident, Verlander practices at the Hauser Clinic. She has forged an extensive career in the public, private, nonprofit and for-profit health and mental health sectors. She also has been a field instructor for graduate students in social work, counseling and marriage and family therapy. She is a Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Clini...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Zipline, MultiCare partner for medical deliveries to hospitals, doctors by drone    FierceHealthcare

Dr. Kelly Shoemake Tullos of Laurel Family Clinic was honored as New Physician of the Year for 2022 by the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians at its annual meeting in July. The award is given each year to an outstanding family physician who completed residency training within the last seven years  Tullos' colleague and longtime local physician Dr. John Hassell said the award is well-deserved. "She has all the attributes of a consummate family physician — integrity, compassion, wisdom and intellect,"he said.

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has expanded its Medicaid managed care program by adding a Centene health plan. Centene's Delaware Health First will join Highmark Health Options Blue Cross Blue Shield, which began operating in Delaware in 2015, and AmeriHealth Caritas, which began in 2018. The three managed care organizations will provide integrated services for physical health, behavioral health, and long-term services and supports through the new contracts for the Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance (DMMA) statewide Medicaid Managed Care programs, including Diamond State Health Plan and Diamond State Health Plan-Plus (DSHP-Plus). Centene is the largest Medicaid managed care company in the United States. With the award of Delaware, Centene is entering its 30 th Medicaid managed care state. "It is a privilege to be selected by the state of Delaware to provide local healthcare services and programs that address social dete...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] LIST: 2022 Best of Panola Awards are announced | General | panolawatchman.com    panolawatchman.com

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Meet the exec leading UnitedHealthcare's SDOH strategy    FierceHealthcare

Contact:  Sharon Moysiuk, Communications   360-549-6471 Public inquiries: Health Systems Customer Service   360-236-4700 OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers in our state. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions, and advisory committees to set licensing standards for more than 80 health care professions (e.g., dentists, nurses, counselors). Information about disciplinary action taken against medical doctors and physician assistants can be found on the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) website. Questions about WMC disciplinary actions can be sent to media@wmc.wa.gov. Information about health care providers is on the agency website. Click on "Look up a health care provider license" in the "How Do I?" section of the Department of Health website (do...

On July 12, the city of Seattle awarded a $498,278 contract to the University of Washington (UW) School of Social Work for a study comparing wages for human services jobs to other similarly skilled positions in the Seattle and King County area. The contract fulfills a request for a proposal issued in May, and the results must be returned no later than Jan. 31, 2023. "This analysis will compare positions in the human services sector with jobs in different fields that require similar levels of skills, education, and responsibility giving us all a better understanding of what equitable wages should be for this difficult, valuable work," said Steve Daschle, director of Southwest Youth & Family Services, in a press release announcing the contract award. Daschle is also a co-chair of the Seattle Human Services Coalition (SHSC), which will aid UW in producing the report. The SHSC runs the "Raising Wages for Changing Lives" campaign. According to the campaig...

You may have heard that some people have experienced facial paralysis after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. While facial paralysis has been documented following COVID-19 vaccination, it's an extremely rare occurrence. In fact, research has shown that there's a higher likelihood of developing facial paralysis from COVID-19 illness than from the actual COVID-19 vaccine. Keep reading as we explore what we know so far about facial paralysis and the COVID-19 vaccine. Facial paralysis is when you lose the ability to move the muscles in your face. It can affect either one side or both sides of your face. On a basic level, facial paralysis happens when nerve activity through the facial nerves is disrupted in some way. Inflammation, injury, or nerve compression often play a role. Some examples of the potential causes of facial paralysis include: Bell's palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis, making up about 70 percent of cases. Other causes of facial paralysis are less c...

ROCHESTER — Months after Mayo Clinic began turning away patients covered by UnitedHealthcare 's Medicare Advantage, the two Minnesota health care giants have "reached an agreement on a new, multi-year network relationship." In February, the news broke that Mayo Clinic would not treat patients covered by UHC's Medicare Advantage insurance plan. UnitedHealthcare is Minnesota's third-largest Medicare Advantage carrier, with 113,800 members. Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota and UCare Minnesota , the state's largest local Medicare Advantage plans, are both in-network with Mayo Clinic. At the time, neither Mayo Clinic nor UHC would confirm that the two organizations were in contract negotiations. Mayo Clinic explained its decision to not treat UHC patients as solely being about "capacity" versus lower reimbursement rates. ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] How a Budding Home Health Provider Is Finding Success Acquiring 'Broken' Agencies    Home Health Care News

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi's Dr. Komal Bajaj Appointed to Prestigious National Advisory Council for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality New York, NY NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Chief Executive Officer Christopher Mastromano announced today that Dr. Komal Bajaj, Jacobi's Chief Quality Officer, has been appointed to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) National Advisory Council. The AHRQ National Advisory Council is a 21-member panel of healthcare experts who contribute a varied perspective on the health care system and the most important questions that AHRQ's research should address in order to promote improvements in the quality, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of clinical practice. They provide advice to the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the director of the agency. Dr. Bajaj is the lone representative the NYC Health + Hospitals health system as well as the lone representative from New Yor...

Obesity is a complex disease with a web of interlocking causes that are unique to each patient, including genetics, nutrition, hormones, medication, environment and sleep. Unfortunately, the frequency of obesity cases in the United States continues to rise. A serious disease that continues to grow in prevalence, obesity currently affects more than one-third of US adults and can lead to other serious conditions, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. However, a spectrum of treatment options exists to help patients with obesity achieve their health goals, including nutritional adjustments, physical activity, behavioral changes, anti-obesity medications, and for certain patients, surgical approaches. All evidence-based treatments are effective, and in general, one is not more effective than another. As clinicians, it is our responsibility to understand every treatment option available, share guidance-supported solutions with patients with obesity,...

Vidant Beaufort Hospital, a Campus of Vidant Medical Center and Vidant Women's Care, offered free breast cancer screenings Friday, Feb. 25 for uninsured women 40 years of age and older with at least one year since their last mammogram. "Some of these patients have never had mammograms before, and some of them haven't had one in many years," said Caddie Cowin, a nurse practicioner at Vidant Women's Care – Washington. "All of these patients are either uninsured, or their insurance does not cover breast cancer screenings." Patients received a clinical breast exam, mammogram and education on signs and symptoms of breast cancer to watch for. Mammograms are one of the best tools to screen for breast cancer, and early detection is proven to save lives. Even with monthly physical exams at home, mammograms can catch warning signs that go undetected. Yearly mammograms are recommended to begin at age 40, or age 35 if you have close family history of breast canc...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Want to improve member retention? Greet them through the 'digital front door,' Optum survey says    FierceHealthcare

(WGGB/WSHM) - With the new school year just around the corner, Baystate Chief of General Pediatrics Dr. John O'Reilly spoke to Western Mass News about the importance of your child receiving a wellness checkup. How important is it for your child to receive a wellness checkup beforehand? O'Reilly: "The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children have a yearly physical examination. If your child has not had a physical exam in the last year, getting one before school is a great way to be sure that all medical issues are addressed and that your child is ready to succeed in school. There are many conditions that can impact whether or not your child will succeed in school and it is during one of these wellness checkups that the pediatrician will screen for any potential problems." "Getting a wellness checkup before a student starts their athletic season is particularly important. The pediatrician will ask questions that focus on any health risk the s...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] How a Budding Home Health Provider Is Finding Success Acquiring 'Broken' Agencies    Home Health Care News

In general, there are two types of companion care—in-home care and live-in care. However, companion care doesn't have to take place solely in private homes, according to Hannah Karpilow, who has more than 40 years of experience providing attendant care and is based in the Bay Area. Older adults who reside in skilled nursing communities, group homes or assisted living communities may also receive companion care, usually as an additional paid service that families can opt into for their loved one at the community where they live. A companion working with a client who lives in a care community can be hired through a home care agency or individually—check with the community to see if they have specific guidelines regarding companion care workers. In-Home Companion Care Many older adults choose to hire a companion so they can remain in their own homes safely. For in-home care, the companion comes to the home on a set schedule. Until the companion becomes accustomed to the client...

When you think of acid reflux (heartburn), you usually think of it as being related to issues between your stomach and esophagus. But can there also be a correlation between acid reflux and liver disease? This article will take a closer look at the possible link between acid reflux and liver disease, as well as the symptoms, treatment options, and prevention strategies for both conditions. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. This is the tube that carries food from your mouth down to your stomach. Minor cases of acid reflux, which can occur after an especially spicy meal or taking certain medications, generally don't require medical attention. A more serious type of acid reflux is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It's characterized by: frequent bouts of heartburn a bitter or sour taste at the back of the mouth difficulty swallowing nausea chest pain, especially when lying down after a meal GERD often requires prescription medications o...

FALLS CHURCH, Va.  –   You may be planning to have a child, or perhaps you're already expecting. Are you familiar with what TRICARE covers for maternity and newborn care? If not, the TRICARE Maternity Care Brochure has information to help you learn about maternity care services, delivery options, costs, and newborn care.   "The TRICARE Maternity Care Brochure is a quick resource for beneficiaries who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant to refer to along their pregnancy and early parenthood journey," said Robert Agnello, deputy chief of Digital Communications at the Defense Health Agency.   Here's a look at what's in the brochure.   1. Covered Maternity Care Services TRICARE covers maternity care services that are medically necessary. You can review a list of several of these covered services under the "Maternity Care Coverage" section. So...

[unable to retrieve full-text content] 'Under-reported, pervasive and getting worse': Health care workers attacked by patients    KSDK.com

Those who enjoy running outdoors do so for the exercise, or perhaps as a way to relieve stress. Stark County residents Sarah Betz and Kyle Nottingham race for good health, but also to boost camaraderie and grow their friendship. More: Stark Parks bridge work targeted for 2023 on Sippo Valley Trail in Massillon More: New playground has kids smiling in Navarre Betz, who lives in Plain Township, and 14-year-old Kyle Nottingham, of Massillon, take part in road races together as a team. Kyle is wheelchair bound and a patient at Akron Children's Hospital. He has a genetic condition called leukodystrophy. "I like to push myself with the extra weight. And of course, getting outside is a big thing for us both," Betz said about the running partnership with Kyle. Betz, who works as an intervention specialist with Southeast Local Schools in Portage County, first began taking Kyle on runs last fall. He we...

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[unable to retrieve full-text content] Why Socially Determined Wants to Further Involve Home-Based Care Companies in 'Information Gathering'    Home Health Care News

Related Practices & Jurisdictions Monday, June 27, 2022 In one of the final cases of a tumultuous term at the Supreme Court, the Justices ruled against DOJ in a decision that could have wide ranging effects not just for physicians and other prescribers, but for drug control laws more generally. In  Xiulu Ruan v. U.S. , No. 20-1410 (Jun. 27, 2022), the Cour...

Smoking a cigarette instantly raises your blood pressure and pulse. It takes about 20 minutes following a cigarette for your blood pressure and pulse to return to normal. But are there long-term effects? It's unclear whether cigarette smoking also leads to an increased risk of hypertension. That's when your blood pressure is consistently high. However, repeated temporary spikes in your blood pressure may still cause damage. While we don't fully understand the risk of hypertension from smoking, we do know that quitting smoking can improve your overall health and reduce your risk of other cardiovascular problems. Smoking causes a temporary rise in blood pressure. Every time you smoke, you immediately raise your blood pressure by activating your sympathetic nervous system (SNS). Your SNS controls your body's response to danger or stress. When your SNS is activated, hormonal signals cause extra blood flow to your muscles. This causes you to feel more tense and alert. As a ...