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TOMS RIVER, NJ – December 6, 2022 − U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Community Medical Center as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The annual evaluation is designed to assist expectant parents and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive maternity care. Community Medical Center earned a High Performing designation in recognition of maternity care as measured by factors such as newborn complication rates. "U.S. News & World Report's High Performing rating reflects Community Medical Center's commitment to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction," said Meika Neblett, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Academic Officer, Community Medical Center. "We believe that every patient should have easy access to safe m...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 30, 2022 Contact: Ian Fury   Gov. Noem Appoints Matt Althoff as Secretary of Social Services   PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Gov. Kristi Noem appointed Matt Althoff as Secretary of the South Dakota Department of Social Services. Matt's appointment will be effective January 23 rd . Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring. "Matt will bring empathy, humility, and a fresh perspective to the Department of Social Services," said Governor Kristi Noem . "He recognizes that family is the foundational building block of our society and will keep that in mind every day. He has big shoes to fill following Laurie Gill's long career of public service, but I am confident he is up to the task." Matt Althoff has served the Diocese of Sioux Falls for the past 15 years, including for the past 13 years as chancellor. He assisted Bishop Swain in developi...

By Jessica Hall Limited staffing and growing demand mean you need to think strategically about finding in-home caregivers Finding a qualified person to provide in-home care for a loved one can be a herculean task. Demand has overwhelmed a job sector characterized by low wages, limited opportunities for advancement, high turnover and significant amounts of mental and physical stress. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated existing problems in the home-care sector. Still, home-health agencies report that hiring has gotten a bit easier recently. "It's not as bad as it was during the height of COVID," said Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, a gerontologist and caregiver advocate for Home Instead, a home-care agency. Still, she said: "We're hiring. We're always looking. There's no shortage of need." Also read: Want to age in place? You may have a robot keeping you company Eichenberger noted that the industry has a lot of...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (December 13, 2022)—Sunshine Health is partnering with United HomeCare (UHC) to recruit and train home health aides in south Florida to ensure people have the community supports and services they need to retain as much independence and quality of life as possible. Staffing in home care agencies was difficult prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to be a challenge. The collaboration between Sunshine Health and UHC will provide free training to south Florida residents to help them jump start a career in health care and expand the number of people in the community who will have access to home health care supports to help them live safely at home. Sunshine Health's support of UHC's training program, known as Learn & Work "Collaborating for a Better South Florida," will provide access to education and required trainings to help more than 100 people become certified hom...

CARBONDALE, IL — Southern Illinois Healthcare has announced the elimination or reorganization of 76 positions within senior leadership, management, and corporate services, in what President and CEO Rex Budde says was "truly a last resort." According to a release from SIH, 33 of the positions were already vacant and "displaced team members" will receive severance packages, benefits counseling, and appointments with recruiters to review and apply for other internal job postings.  ...

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has set aside the life imprisonment awarded to a man by the trial court for narcotics smuggling and acquitted him in the case. A bench consisting of Justice Roohul Amin Khan and Justice Syed Arshad Ali accepted an appeal filed by convict Shah Nawaz, ruling that the contradictions in the testimony of the prosecution witnesses created serious doubts in the prosecution's case. The appellant was convicted by the special judge (control of narcotics substance) on Feb 22, 2020, and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a fine of Rs300,000. The prosecution had claimed that on Sept 19, 2015, a police party headed by assistant sub-inspector Shakeel Khan was engaged in routine checking on Jamrud Road and they had intercepted a suspicious car and signaled it to stop. It added that the car was driven by appellant Shah Nawaz and the police seized 15kg charas concealed in secret cavities beneath the driver's and front seats. Points o...

Objectives Ovarian cancer is one of the most prevalent neoplasms worldwide and it affects women of all ages. This study aimed to identify the common histopathological patterns of ovarian cancer among different age groups in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Methods This was a retrospective study that reviewed all ovarian specimens diagnosed as "ovarian tumors" by the Pathology Department from January 2016 to December 2020 at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. The frequencies of ovarian neoplasm subtypes and their frequencies in different age groups were calculated. Results Out of 565 ovarian specimens studied, 63.2% were ovarian neoplasms while 36.8% were non-neoplastic functional cysts. Benign neoplasms 64.4% were more common than borderline 6.2% and malignant ones 29.4% in all age groups, except above the age of 60. Collectively as a category, surface epithelial neoplasms were the most common (59.4%). However, germ cell tumor in the form of matu...

November Business Licenses issued in Danville Published 5:40 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022 November business licenses granted by Danville Code Enforcement. Date, Name of Applicant, D/B/A, Address, Description of Business • 11/1/2022, Tyreke Ray & A'Killi Simpson, Shoe Lounge, 708 S. 4th St., Danville, KY 40422, Shoe Store Email newsletter signup • 11/1/2022, Nails Express, same, 1560 Hustonville Rd., Ste. 345, Danville, KY 40422, Nail Salon • 11/1/2022, Safari Falls Car Wash, same, 155 Jane Trail, Danville, KY 40422, Car Wash • 11/1/2022, McGuire's Mercantile, same, 4224 Hustonville Rd., Danville, KY 40422, Soaps, Lotions, etc. Maker • 11/2/2022, Sinclair Television Group Inc., same, 10706 Bea...

When the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe vs. Wade in June, it left the legality of abortion up to individual states. In Wisconsin, an abortion ban first enacted in 1849 immediately took effect, and legal abortion in the state virtually ended. "It has been a really historic year," said Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin president and CEO Tanya Atkinson, reflecting on the changes made to the decades-long precedent of the right to an abortion.  It was an equally momentous year for people who oppose abortion.  "June 24, 2022, is the day that pro-lifers have dreaming for decades," said Matt Sande, legislative director for ProLife Wisconsin.  Looking ahead to 2023, advocates on both sides of the issue are planning to pursue further changes to the state's laws regarding abortion.  Planned Parenthood changes course Starting in June, Zoie Hawpetoss began a new job at Planned Parenthood: "abortion patient navigator."...

Roshan Navagamuwa is Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for CVS Health . The consumer healthcare experience looks a lot different today than it did 10 years ago. The industry has become more consumer-oriented, which means companies are striving to make it easier for people to understand and use their health benefits. This shift is helping consumers make more informed choices and more easily engage with their healthcare. However, with so much information, and a dizzying array of care choices, in order to simplify the experience even further, technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) can help patients and their care teams. How AI Is Meeting Consumers' (And Practitioners') Increasing Expectations When it comes to AI's utility, industry leaders are both optimistic about the future and impressed with what they've already seen. According to a 2021 survey from KPMG, 82% of healthcare and life sciences executives want to see their ...

Hispanic Festival // Photography Courtesy of West Michigan Hispanic Festival SPECIAL EVENTS AUGUST 9-11 – Hispanic Festival: Hispanic Center of Western Michigan's 42nd annual festival includes entertainment, food and activities celebrating Latin American heritage. Begins 5 p.m. Fri. Calder Plaza, 300 Monroe Ave. NW. Free. hispanic-center.org/hispanic-festival . MUSIC AUGUST 17-18 – GRandJazzFest: Eighth annual free jazz festival featuring local and national musicians. 12:30-10 p.m. Sat., 1-7 p.m. Sun. Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center NW. grandjazzfest.org . SPECIAL EVENTS AUGUST 7-18 – Restaurant Week Grand Rapids: More than 75 local restaurants offer fixed-price lunch and dinner menus ($15, $25 or $25+). experiencegr.com/restaurant-week . Don't forget to mark your calendar! Aug. 5-10 – Kent County Youth Fair: Activities include tractor/horse/pony pulls, theater, dance, karaoke, music, talent show, carnival and food. Kent County Fairgrounds, 225 S. Hudson St., Lowel...