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Franklin Park Zoo’s Anala the Tiger Experiencing Serious Health Issues – NBC Boston
The staff at Franklin Park Zoo announced this week that Anala, a 17-year-old female tiger, is experiencing serious age-related heath issues. Recently, Anala has been lethargic and has had days where she has not been interested in going into her outdoor habitat, zoo officials said. On Sept. 21, she was examined under anesthesia so that …
Health, housing and hope: Owner of new South Loop smoothie shop offers jobs for people experiencing homelessness
You may have heard of Candice Payne. She made headlines in 2019 for leading an effort to purchase local hotel rooms to help 122 homeless people during Chicago’s frigid winter polar vortex. She was even invited onto the “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” where Walmart gifted her $50,000 dollars for her efforts. And now the entrepreneur …
Study finds nurses experiencing burnout, mental health issues after stress of pandemic
(WBNG) — On the heels of Nurse’s Appreciation Day, medical officials are discussing the toll the pandemic has taken on the mental health of those in the industry. A new study by Ohio State University found more than half of nurses surveyed reported feeling anxious, with roughly 40% reported feeling symptoms of depression. Local officials …
La Marque residents experiencing low water pressure after TxDOT crews break water main
LA MARQUE, Texas (KTRK) — A water main break in La Marque is prompting low water pressure for residents in the area. According to an update issued by the city of La Marque Wednesday night, TxDOT contractors working on the I-45 expansion project broke a water main at FM 2004. Crews with La Marque Public …
Baptist Health System experiencing water pressure issues, adjusting protocols at San Antonio hospitals
SAN ANTONIO – Baptist Health System officials say some of their hospitals are dealing with the effects of the weather conditions — including low water pressure at the downtown hospital. The hospitals are adjusting protocols and safety standards as a result. A spokesperson tells KSAT that hospitals remain fully staffed and well supplied to care …
Many health care workers may be experiencing PTSD from the pandemic
Augusta, GA (WJBF)- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health disorder that people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events may struggle with. Frontline health care workers have been fighting COVID-19 for nearly a year and some say it is ugly. “And that’s one of the things that COVID does, is people can’t take …
Indiana residents experiencing more mental health conditions
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Indiana health officials said mental health conditions have become more prevalent among Hoosiers since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Jennifer Sullivan, secretary of the Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration, said many are affected by COVID-19 itself, while others are experiencing added difficulties spurred by cold weather and the …
‘It came alive:’ NASA astronauts describe experiencing splashdown in SpaceX Dragon
NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken described in detail what it felt like and sounded like when SpaceX’s spacecraft came roaring back down to Earth for a successful splash down in the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend. The astronauts said they were surprised by how similar the experience was to what SpaceX had …
Chicago officer honored for de-escalating incident with individual experiencing mental health episode
CHICAGO (WLS) — A Chicago police officer has been honored for diffusing a situation with an individual who was having a mental health episode. Several months ago, Officer Chuck Trendle responded to a call at the Access Community Health Network center, where he used de-escalation techniques to get a woman to go to an in-patient …
BREAKING: Northwest Colorado experiencing landline disruptions; people should dial 911 on mobile for emergencies
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Northwest Colorado is currently experiencing issues with landline phone service, which is affecting emergency calls, according to Routt County Emergency Management Director David “Mo” DeMorat. People in the affected area might have trouble calling mobile phones from landlines and vice versa. DeMorat said emergency calls to 911 should be made using mobile …
