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Advocate for improved medical literacy
[ad_1] A glaucoma search study found that online medical resources were difficult to read. Have you heard of the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook Index (SMOG)? Let’s discuss it whether you have one or not. A study entitled “Evaluating readability and quality of online patient educational materials for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma” recently BMJ Open ... -
51 years of education, she still doesn’t stop
[ad_1] SAN MARCOS, TX (Nexstar) — Connie Bagley kicked off his 51st year as a teacher in August. With Texas teachers leaving in record time, she’s not going to leave just yet. The 73-year-old educator has spent more than half his career teaching countless Texas students in both public and private schools. Bagley found that ... -
Multicultural Health Program Enters Third Year, Promoting Intersection Mental Health
[ad_1] Since 2020, the university’s Multicultural Health Program (MCHP) has provided a voice to UNC students of color. Entering another academic year, MCHP plans to continue supporting the university’s diverse campus life. The program operates through the university’s primary student mental health service, Counseling and Psychological Services. MCHP was started by CAPS after recognizing the ... -
Public Health shares decision-making scenarios to prevent COVID-19
[ad_1] na El Dorado County Public Health Co. Decision-making scenarios to prevent COVID-19 (Placerville, CA) – The Eldorado County Public Health Department reminds residents and visitors of Eldorado County to stay vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Eldorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams said her COVID-19 cases in California and Eldorado County ... -
Pennsylvania Department of Health confirms monkeypox case at University Park
[ad_1] University Park, Pennsylvania – The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that a student at the University of Pennsylvania University Park Campus tested positive for monkeypox on August 13. The patient lives off campus, is being seen by a healthcare provider, is currently in isolation and is recovering. University Health Services (UHS), the student ... -
Maryland Delegation Members Announce Nearly $4 Million for Early Childhood Education Projects
[ad_1] August 17, 2022 U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, and U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Anthony Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin (Democrats, Maryland) today announced the Head Start Project for EasterSeal in Prince George County and throughout the region. announced $3,961,485 in federal funding for EasterSeals is a non-profit provider of early ... -
West Nile virus reported to two in New York City, health officials say
[ad_1] Placeholder while loading article action Two people in New York City have been diagnosed with West Nile virus, local health officials announced Tuesday. This is the latest battle for states grappling with coronavirus and more recently monkeypox and polio cases. City health officials said one case of West Nile virus (WNV) was reported in ... -
Weather Science: Meteotsunami – CBS Detroit
[ad_1] meteorological tsunami. You may have never heard the term. It’s a weather-related phenomenon that’s happening all over the world, and it’s happening here in the Great Lakes as well. Meteorological phenomena such as fast-moving thunderstorms, squall lines, and derechos can provide the right factors to trigger meteotsunamis. Bryan Mroczka, a physical scientist at the ...
