August 2024

TL/DR - The US government-funded health program will start covering 'social determinants' such as housing, transportation, and nutrition to improve patients' overall well-being. The move comes amid a growing acknowledgment that these factors play a significant role in influencing health outcomes. The policy intends to reduce healthcare costs in…

TL/DR - The article discusses a talk that will be given by a descendant of Peter Gibson Thomson, the founder of Champion paper mill. The talk will cover the mill's history and its crucial role in the development of the town of Canton, North Carolina. The presenter, David Belcher, is the great-grandson of Thomson and he will share personal stories…

TL/DR - The article discusses the improvements in mental health care access for pregnant and postpartum women due to legislative changes. It further examines the effects of mental health parity laws on new mothers. The new laws and changes not only assist in broadening access to mental care but also ensure that the needs of new mothers are…

TL/DR - A man has been critically injured following a shooting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) reported that the incident occurred on the city's Southeast side but has not provided further details about the circumstances of the shooting. The identity of the victim and potential suspects has not been disclosed.…