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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Parts of NE Illinois, NW Indiana With Heavy Snow Expected – NBC Chicago
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for portions of Illinois and Indiana as heavy snow and frigid wind chills are expected through Tuesday morning. The warning will go into effect at 6 p.m. Sunday in Kankakee and eastern Will Counties in Illinois, along with Lake, Porter, Newton and Jasper counties in …
San Diego County Community Health Clinics Express Need for Access to COVID-19 Vaccine – NBC 7 San Diego
State and federal health departments are facing criticism in getting the COVID-19 vaccine out to underserved communities. These community clinics that aim to serve low-income patients are working to get access to more COVID-19 vaccines. “Our mission is to serve the underserved population,” said Fernando Sanudo, CEO of Vista Community Clinic. Sanudo said he is …
Health Officials Report ‘Practically Nonexistent’ Flu Season – NBC Chicago
Though the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the U.S., health officials reported a virtually “nonexistent” influenza season. Officials prepared for the possibility of a “twin pandemic” involving COVID-19 and influenza, University of Wisconsin Health said, though data shows it seems to have not arrived. “While we are not out of respiratory season yet, UW …
Children’s Health Program Helping Families Feeling ‘Safe at Home’ – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
In honor of American Heart Month, we’re highlighting a program at Children’s Health that has become something good for the families of heart patients, especially during the pandemic. A family of a little boy from Dallas can attest to that. “My favorite character is Captain America,” Georgie Castro, told NBC 5, showing off his comic …
New England Health Care Workers Describe Whirlwind Trip to Super Bowl – NBC Boston
It has been a memorable 24 hours for Jairah Zinni, one of the 76 frontline health care workers who went on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Super Bowl courtesy of the New England Patriots. “It was once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was so wild,” she said. “I’ve always watched it on TV, and you kind of have …
Super Bowl Streaker Recounts Law-Breaking Prank – NBC 6 South Florida
As the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LV was winding down, Yuri Andrade was revving up for a law-breaking stunt. The scantily-clad streaker sprinted onto the field, in a classic Florida man moment. “It was kind of spur of the moment, a little bit of liquid courage and adrenaline rush,” Andrade told NBC 6. “It …
Patriots Plane Gets New Decal Ahead of Health Care Workers’ Flight to Super Bowl – NBC Boston
The Patriots’ team plane, which already sports a colorfully patriotic paint job and six silver Lombardi trophies representing the team’s six Super Bowl victories, got an extra personalized touch for a special trip this Super Bowl Sunday. The team announced earlier this week that owner Robert Kraft had personally called and invited 76 health care …
No Appointment Needed at Family Health Centers of San Diego COVID-19 Vaccine Site – NBC 7 San Diego
Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is offering COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 65 or older and healthcare workers under the county’s Phase 1A on Saturday with no appointments necessary. FHCSD received 1,000 COVID-19 vaccines through the county at their location at 823 Gateway Center Way. As of 11 a.m., they had only given out …
SJPD Assigns New Mental Health Unit – NBC Bay Area
The San Jose Police Department is making a big change in the way it deals with some of the most controversial calls they get. The department now has a dedicated team, exclusively for situations involving mental health issues and they’ve already got their first high profile case — the arrest of a man who broke …
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