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7 Powerful Resistance Band Exercises for Glute Strength

Transform Your Body with Banded Workouts Yes, you can achieve a great glute workout without heavy gym apparatus! Banded workouts have become a game-changer for those wanting to tone and strengthen their bodies from any location. Such workouts are particularly beneficial during holiday seasons when you might be travelling, making maintaining your…

Medicaid Cuts Threaten Millions in West Virginia

TL/DR - West Virginia's Medicaid eligibility review has resulted in approximately 100,000 residents losing their coverage, potentially because of unfulfilled paperwork requests or change of address. This drop could lead to the state losing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal matching funds and a significant reduction in resources for…

Colorado Achieves Record Low in Health Insurance Uninsured Rate

TL/DR - The uninsured rate in Colorado has reached a record low of 4.6% in 2023, down from the 6.6% recorded in 2021, according to the Colorado Health Access Survey. This decrease was driven by a surge in the number of people covered by Medicaid, which now covers 30% of the state's population. However, it is uncertain if the low uninsured rate…

Melissa Stafford Jones Joins PHI as New CEO and President

TL/DR - Melissa Stafford Jones has been announced as the new CEO and President of the Public Health Institute (PHI). She has over 30 years of experience in health and policy matters, and has previously held positions such as director of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative at the California Health and Human Services Agency. The…