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The universe is expanding faster than it should be
This image from the Hubble Space Telescope features the spiral galaxy Markarian 1337, which is roughly 120 million light-years away from Earth. In 2006, astronomers saw a certain kind of supernova explode in this galaxy, providing researchers with some of the data needed to determine the universe’s current rate of expansion. Source link
Opinion | Catholic hospitals are expanding — and denying essential health care
Let’s say a patient is considering a tubal ligation after a planned Caesarean section because she doesn’t want to get pregnant again. Here are some factors that pertain to that decision: her vision of her reproductive future, her doctor’s advice, state regulations, the recommendations of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the latest scientific …
WebMD Acquires JIM.fr, Expanding Reach to French-Speaking Health Professionals
NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for physicians, other healthcare professionals and consumers, today announced that it has acquired JIM.fr, a leading medical news, information and education platform in France. The acquisition combines the core competencies of JIM.fr with that …
Birmingham City Schools expanding free in-school mental health services for students this school year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham City School officials are seeing a rise in children with mental health issues since the pandemic and leaders are working to give them more services and resources. Birmingham City Schools and Alabama Regional Medical Services are now offering free mental health and medical services to students at seven different schools. …
From Augusta – Expanding access to health care, making it affordable for Maine families
As a lawmaker, I have two major priorities: Responding to any crisis that arises, and addressing the challenges people in our community and state face on a daily basis. The cost of health care can fall into both categories, but especially the second one. Health care is often expensive – and can dramatically impact a …
Improving and Expanding Programs to Support a Diverse Health Care Workforce
Despite significant evidence that a diverse, representative health care workforce is pivotal to improving health care access and outcomes, limited progress has been made to increase the number of Black and Latino/x doctors and nurses and to retain them in the workforce. CHCF commissioned the Urban Institute to conduct a national study of health care …
Metro Health expanding vaccine mobile clinic model to bridge gaps in minority health care
SAN ANTONIO – During Minority Health Month, communities nationwide are shining the spotlight on disparities in health care for minority populations. San Antonio Metropolitan Health District is doing the same in San Antonio, putting its primary focus on immunizations. A map on the Metro Health COVID-19 website shows the percentages of people vaccinated for COVID-19 …
Wisconsin law catches up to technology, expanding the definition of stalking to include texts and social media
May 4, 2021 6:21 PM Amy DuPont Posted: May 4, 2021 6:21 PM LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- A Wisconsin law is finally catching up with technology. It expands the definition of stalking. When COVID-19 closed down court rooms, the criminal justice system went on-line. Now prosecutors can use some of the same technology to charge suspects using it to …
House Passes Gun-Control Measure Expanding Background Checks on Sales
WASHINGTON—The House passed the first of a pair of gun-control bills, a priority for Democratic leaders impatient over years of little success on the issue amid broad Republican opposition. The vote was 227 to 203 on a measure to expand background checks to nearly all gun sales. Eight Republicans supported the bill, while one Democrat …
BioVaxys Expanding Technology Platform To Address Emerging SARS-CoV-2 Variants
VANCOUVER, B.C., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BioVaxys Technology Corp. (CSE: BIOV) (FRA: 5LB) (OTC: LMNGF) (“BioVaxys”), the world leader in haptenized protein vaccines for antiviral and cancer applications, announced today that it is assessing steps to modify BVX-0320 and Covid-T, its SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate and T-cell diagnostic, to address the newly emerging variants (the …
