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Monday, December 23, 2024
Historic Iowa gravesites at risk of being forgotten
By Tony Leys for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Iowa News Service reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collabora…
Goodwill of Southern NV's train-to-hire programs help meet demand
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is most known for its thrift stores and donation centers and is also instrumental in getting Nevadans trained and hired by…
East TX program connects residents to services, frees up 911
First responders in the east Texas city of Longview are getting help from a recently formed organization. The GLOW program helps connect residents …
More support needed for over half-million WI family caregivers
More than 580,000 Wisconsinites are unpaid family caregivers and they serve as the backbone of the state's long-term care system, and one …
New relief for Arkansans suffering from long COVID
The aftermath of COVID-19 infections has left many with unexplainable fatigue or memory loss. A new study revealed a prescription drug used for …
Diabetes drug could help IN residents ease COVID symptoms
The aftermath of COVID-19 infections has left many with unexplainable fatigue or memory loss. A new study reveals a prescription used for another …
The holidays can be hard for Texans dealing with loss or depression
The holiday season is not merry and bright for everyone. If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, lost your job or if you're going through a …
Report: Paid family leave and what it could mean for Ohio
Ohio is among the many states where a majority of workers lack access to paid family leave. A new report by Groundwork Ohio finds three in four …
Dual health plans offer extra support for low-income Hoosiers
Nearly 13 million people nationwide, including thousands of Hoosiers on Medicare and Medicaid, may qualify for additional coverage through a Dual …
NY group establishes new veterans' direct care program
A New York group has a new program to help veterans. The Center for Independence of the Disabled New York's Veteran Direct Care program helps …
Missourians may qualify for health plans with extra benefits
As we roll into the final weeks of Medicare's open enrollment, some Missourians may not realize they qualify for a specific type of health insurance …
Older IL population has options for healthy meals
The number of older Americans who live alone, because of self-isolation or losing a spouse, is increasing. These factors can prevent them from …