Fort Worth, TX

Columbus, OH

With 20 hospitals earning the Honor Roll distinction, the report compared hospitals in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Of these, only 160 earned the "Best Hospitals" ranking, signifying excellence in clinical outcomes, nursing care, and patient safety practices. Today, U.S. News & World Report published its 2024-2025 Best...

2024-2025 Best Hospitals: US News Recognizes Leading Medical Centers for 35th Year

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

TheStreet

Dental hygienist careers offer high pay for a relatively low up-front time and money commitment. Here's how much they can make after two years of school and two licensures.

How much do dental hygienists make after a 2-year degree?

Nebraska State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska from the late afternoon into the evening with a few cells lingering into the overnight hours. Storms will be capable of producing mainly damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps an isolated tornado. Check below for further details on the outlook.

Damaging Winds Excess of 75mph, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Northern Plains; Evening of July 29th

Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. Many believe a college degree is a must for a well-paying job, but that’s not always the case. In reality, skills, experience, and determination often carry more weight than degrees. There’s a world of opportunities where these qualities are your ticket to a rewarding role.

The 10 Highest-Paying Jobs You Can Get Without a Degree

Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today released the 2024 Best Medical Schools in Research and 2024 Best Medical Schools in Primary Care. In each of these categories, the methodology was updated to recognize the top medical schools by placing them within four different tiers of performance.

U.S. News Releases 2024 Best Medical Schools

In the midst of the perfect storm in senior care—complex patients, high expectations, tight budgets and limited infrastructure—the need for effective collaboration is more critical than ever. That collaboration must take place not only between providers and patients but also between multiple providers and patient family members. Senior...

Reimagining collaboration in senior care: A technology driven approach

Awards totaling $25 million and ranging from $1 million to $8 million each are being invested into locally-led workforce training programs aimed at securing high-quality jobs. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the launch of a new phase of funding for the Good Jobs Challenge. This round builds on the success of the initial round funded by the American Rescue Plan.

$25M Available for Workforce Training Programs Through Good Jobs Program

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

The Independent

A wealthy power couple from Arizona found themselves in handcuffs just months after getting married, for their role in a $900 million Medicare fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. Alexandra “Lexie” Gehrke, 38, and Jeffrey King, 49, were preparing to depart for their honeymoon at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport last month when federal prosecutors arrested them on charges of conspiracy, health care fraud, receiving kickbacks and money laundering in connection to a years-long scheme.The government claims Gehrke and King targeted “elderly Medicare patients, many of whom were terminally ill in hospice care” to get “medically unnecessary”...

Medical entrepreneur and her DJ husband arrested over $900m healthcare fraud scheme

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

UnitedHealthcare has completely revamped its provider search experience for millions of members, infusing new features that leverage claims and pricing data, along with AI-powered tools that provide more accurate results. "The company went through a transformation in the way that it operated and started thinking more about the end-to-end consumer...

Inside UnitedHealthcare's provider search revamp

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

California State

Pasadena, CA

A hospice physician in California is facing up to a decade in prison after pleading guilty for their involvement in a kickback fraud scheme that bilked Medicare of nearly $30 million. Two years following his arrest, Dr. Victor Contreras, 68, recently pled guilty to one count of health care fraud....

1 at Large, Another Facing 10-Year Sentence in California $30M Hospice Fraud Scheme

Discover everything you need to know about earning a bachelor of science in nursing through this nursing degree program guide. www.bestcolleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.

Bachelor’s in Nursing Degree Program Guide

The US Sun

HOSPITALS have been warned of a critical blood shortage after a cyber attack targeted one of the top donation suppliers. OneBlood is urging Americans to donate blood as the ransomware attack has significantly affected the nonprofit center’s ability to distribute life-saving donations. The attack has caused the Orlando-based organization to use manual processes and procedures, […]

Hospitals warn of ‘critical blood shortage’ & urgent need for donations as cyber attack wreaks havoc on OneBlood supply

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Arlington, TX

Hurst, TX

Kennedale, TX

Bedford, TX

Keller, TX

Crowley, TX

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Texas Wesleyan Receives Critical Grant Funding in Trauma Care Specialty Curriculum

A grant will provide essential support in Texas Wesleyan University's development of groundbreaking trauma care specialty curriculum in its nurse anesthesia graduate program. The Texas Higher...

Texas Wesleyan Receives Critical Grant Funding in Trauma Care Specialty Curriculum

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