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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 Hold Super Bowl Sendoff for 76 Healthcare Workers Flying on Team Plane – NBC Boston
The New England Patriots are holding a Super Bowl sendoff Sunday morning for the 76 health care workers who are flying on the team’s plane to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida. Patriots’ President Jonathan Kraft is expected to be joined by Pats’ captain Matthew Slater and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker at Logan International Airport …
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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