Posts Tagged Public Health
New Medicaid Dental Coverage is About Public Health, too
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 25, 2021
750,000 Virginians who use Medicaid are set to gain more comprehensive dental coverage July 1st, in a policy that experts say could improve public health outcomes and costs to the healthcare system. 3.2 million Virginians have no dental insurance, according to the Virginia Health Care Foundation. Jahd Khalil reports.
Officials to Provide Recommendations on Improving 911 Infrastructure
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 31, 2021
If you or someone you cared about faced an emergency, and you needed to call for help, how would you call 911? Chances are you’d reach for your cell phone. But, as Jahd Khalil reports, aging 911 infrastructure sometimes doesn’t match up with cell technology.
Virginia Senate Considering Legislation Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 9, 2021
Lawmakers are considering a resolution that makes a declaration about the problem of racism. Michael Pope reports.
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From NPR News- The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass March 24, 2023Finland has held the title of world's happiest country for six years running. It wants to teach people how to unlock their "inner Finn" during a four-day masterclass at a lakeside resort in June.
- Vice President Harris is visiting Africa next week, part of a pushback to China March 24, 2023Vice President Harris will visit Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia to discuss issues like economic growth and food security. She's the highest-ranking administration official to travel to the continent.
- The Senate Ethics Committee warns Lindsey Graham for fundraising in Senate building March 24, 2023South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was sent a letter Thursday, in which the Senate Ethics Committee found he violated its rule about asking for campaign donations in federal buildings.
- A wolverine has been seen outside of its normal range for the first time in 30 years March 24, 2023In Oregon, wolverines are typically located in the Wallowa Mountains in the northeast of the state. But the animal was seen near Portland this week.
- Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents March 24, 2023The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.
- The happiest country in the world wants to fly you in for a free masterclass March 24, 2023
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- Bank governor warns of inflation danger from rising prices March 24, 2023The Bank of England boss urges firms to avoid price rises that fuel inflation and hurt the least well off.
- Ofsted boss rejects head teachers' calls to pause inspections March 24, 2023Unions urged a pause after a head killed herself while awaiting a report that downgraded her school.
- Bordeaux town hall set on fire in France pension protests March 24, 2023Fire engulfs the building's front as violence flares in several cities during pension reform protests.
- Top Gear filming halted by BBC after Freddie Flintoff accident March 24, 2023The BBC said it would be "inappropriate" to resume making the popular TV show's new series for now.
- Visitors can walk on rare coronation floor in socks March 24, 2023Westminster Abbey will allow access to the spot on a 750-year-old floor where the King will be crowned.
- Bank governor warns of inflation danger from rising prices March 24, 2023
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