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U-Michigan’s New Vending Machine Includes Condoms, Anti-OD Spray

TL/DR - The University of Michigan has installed vending machines offering health and wellness products including contraceptives, personal care products, and other medications. The machines were installed in response to a university task force recommendation, to allow students to acquire items such as naloxone nasal spray for suspected opioid…

Next Phase: Mills River’s Proposed Grocery Zoning Permit

TL/DR - A proposed grocery store complex in Mills River, North Carolina, is progressing, with the project's site plans consistent with what was submitted for the special-use permit in October. The complex would include a 50,325-square-foot grocery store and a 10,800-square-foot building with additional retail spaces. Asa Harris of Harris…

Top 10 Non-Clinical Health Careers for Healthcare Students

TL/DR - Troy University's interprofessional health sciences degree program offers training for a wide variety of non-clinical health jobs. Non-clinical health jobs involve little or no direct patient care, focusing instead on health promotion, administration, policy, and other roles contributing to overall patient well-being. Opportunities in…

Florida Healthcare Chiefs Champion Priority Policies

TL/DR - The Florida Hospital Association (FHA) recently held its annual Hospital Days event where hospital leaders engaged with state lawmakers on hospital policy matters. Gino Santorio, Chair of the FHA Board of Trustees, highlighted the significance of the Live Healthy package, underscoring lawmakers' commitment to health care. Mary Mayhew,…