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Suncoast doctors are urging women to advocate for their health
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – According to the American College of Radiation, women under the age of 40 years old are recommended an ultrasound instead of a mammogram when finding a suspicious lump. Dr. Sara Floyd, a breast imaging radiologist at SMH, said this is because ultrasounds are good for examining lumps and finding out their …
Advocate Aurora Health Reports No Flu Cases So Far This Season – NBC Chicago
In dramatic contrast to previous years, Downers Grove-based Advocate Aurora Health has reported zero positive flu cases across its 26 hospitals since September 2020, the health system announced Sunday. In Illinois and on a national scale, the flu has virtually disappeared, with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades. Out …
COVID-19 vaccine recipient, health professionals advocate against shot shaming
SAN ANTONIO – Health professionals are asking residents not to be discouraged from getting the COVID-19 vaccine due to others shaming them because they fall into a particular health risk category due to a condition such as obesity. Sarah Loyd is a resident who says she’s accepted being overweight. “I have no problem saying the …
Deadly shooting sheds light on need for homeless resources, advocate says
Sacramento homeless advocate Dan Aderholt met Jordan Zenka when he was handing out supplies along Garden Highway in early December. “He was a man struggling to survive the best way he can out here with the situation he was in,” said Aderholt. Zenka, 26, was shot and killed by a Sacramento police officer and California …
COVID-19 vaccine side effects prompt Advocate Condell Medical Center to temporarily pause vaccinations
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville is pausing COVID-19 vaccinations after some healthcare workers reported reactions to the shots. Four employees experienced adverse reactions – including tingling and elevated heartrate – shortly after vaccination, according to a statement from Advocate Aurora Health. LIST: COVID-19 vaccine side effects from the CDC Three of …
Historic zoning denied for former residence of women’s health advocate
A West Campus duplex that was once home to a notable women’s health advocate will soon be demolished after the Historic Landmark Commission met last Monday evening and voted against historic designation and in favor of demolition for the home. Due to the condition of the duplex at 2609 San Pedro St., construction contractor Carter …
Prison reform advocate is accused of preparing a jail break
Prison reform advocate, 51, accused of preparing a jail break had a builder create a CONCRETE room in his condo so he could practice breaking into the walls Prison reform advocate, Alexander Friedmann, 51, has been accused of trying to stage a jail break after a concrete room was discovered in his condo’s basement Police …
Even as toll grows, NY hospitals hope fever is breaking – Red Deer Advocate
NEW YORK — New hospitalizations are the lowest they’ve been since the coronavirus crisis hit New York. The volume of 911 calls has fallen. Ventilators remain in supply. Even as the state reeled Thursday from its deadliest day of the pandemic, health professionals and public officials saw signs they are averting the abyss they feared, …
Nuno Espirito Santo still an advocate of VAR despite technology ruling out two Wolves goals
Nuno Espirito Santo still an advocate of VAR despite technology ruling out two Wolves goals in draw with Southampton at Molineux Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo insists he remains a fan of VAR Raul Jimenez saw two strikes against Southampton disallowed by technology The decisions meant it was more dropped points at Molineux for Wolves …
Hard-driving gun control advocate Beto O’Rourke has performed a few 180s
Beto O’Rourke has become the most vocal proponent in the Democratic presidential field of strict gun control laws and confiscating military-style rifles, a stance that has reenergized his flagging campaign. But the former Texas congressman’s position is a direct reversal of the view he held before he launched his presidential bid. “If you have an …
