Health
Friday, January 27, 2023
Critical Number of Rural IA Nursing Homes Close
Health-care professionals say low pay and a worker shortage have led a dramatic number of nursing homes in rural Iowa to close their doors. They hope …
Friday, January 27, 2023
Stronger Federal Methane Rules Would Benefit NM Residents, But When?
New Mexico residents have two weeks to submit written comments to the Environmental Protection Agency about its proposal to implement stronger standar…
Friday, January 27, 2023
MI State of State: Whitmer Promises Seniors Tax Breaks, Better Care
In her fifth State of the State address this week, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer emphasized policies designed to put more money in Michiganders' pockets…
Friday, January 27, 2023
CT Groups, Unions Call for Public-Health Reforms
Health-care professionals and advocates in Connecticut have said it will take sweeping reforms to bolster the state's flailing public health system…
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Marylanders Encouraged to Test for Radon
January is National Radon Action Month and officials are encouraging Marylanders to test their homes. Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
SD Enters Debate Mode on Grocery Tax Repeal
A South Dakota legislative committee has begun discussions on a plan to repeal the state's grocery tax. It has been a politically divisive issue …
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Iowa Lawmakers Push for Drivers' Hands-Free Cellphone Use
Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill which would dramatically reduce the use of cellphones in vehicles. Right now, it is illegal in Iowa to send or …
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Consumer Warning on Gas Stove Emissions Sparks Controversy
The health risks associated with gas-burning stoves have caused a recent stir and fears of a government ban on the appliances, but a Michigan …
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
SD Plan: More Students Could 'Make the Grade' in Career Readiness
Like other states, South Dakota has a program allowing high school students to take courses offered at universities and technical colleges. Now…
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Eye Screenings Recommended for Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. It is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S. and anyone can have it, so a Pennsylvania expert said it is one …
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Task Force Makes Recommendations for NC Public Health
The North Carolina Institute of Medicine is making new recommendations to improve public health in the state. The suggestions focus on expanding …
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
New Changes to Medicare Set to Benefit Georgia Seniors
Big changes are underway for Medicare participants, after historic legislation put them in motion this month. More than 1.8 million Georgians who …