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Healthcare Inequities Impact Black, Latinx, Asian in L.A. County

TL/DR - The Los Angeles County Department of Health's 2023 health survey reveals that non-white residents face numerous health-related and living condition disparities. The study found that Black and Latinx residents in the county are more susceptible to health issues related to diabetes and hypertension, with the rate of both conditions having…

Join the Exciting 2024 Scottsdale Quarter Scavenger Hunt

TL/DR - The article describes an Easter scavenger hunt event called the Scottsdale Quarter Hide & Peep that took place on March 30, 2024 in Scottsdale. The event was attended by several families who participated in the hunt and took photos with the Easter Bunny. Children also enjoyed candy prizes, interacting with a balloon artist and playing…

GRCC Softball Triumphs in 3/4 Games vs Delta College Doubleheaders

TL/DR - The Grand Rapids Community College softball team played back-to-back doubleheaders against the Delta College Pioneers on March 28-29, winning the first three games 12-4, 15-2 and 12-8, but losing 8-7 in the start of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Northern Conference. Freshman Macey Springer was the starting pitcher…

Understanding Medicare’s Powerful ‘Two-Midnight Rule’

TL/DR - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses a "two-midnight rule" when a clinician believes a Medicare beneficiary requires inpatient care that will likely last more than two nights, which is more expensive than outpatient care. The rule was implemented in 2013 as a benchmark to define types of care that qualify for full…