The rise of Mpox is the latest health crisis, and the world is desperately trying to get it under control. What began as a virus storm with most cases occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now spread to other parts of Africa. The first European case was also registered in Sweden, prompting the […]
Teachers typically support their students, but when Stefanie Poland, a teacher at Family Partnership Charter School, learned she had breast cancer, things changed. Students sent her condolences and came to her home to give her gifts, smiles and hugs. Parents, coworkers, family and friends provided meals for six months. And when she ran out of […]
FRAZIER PARK, Calif. (KERO) — Ready to hike across county lines in a day? Mountain communities encourage locals and visitors to take a hike and explore nature. In winter, many people come to the mountain communities for the snow. However, in the warmer seasons, it is time for hiking. The Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce […]
11-year-old girl diagnosed with epilepsy needs therapy Meet 11-year-old Peyton Bennett, who has been diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder. She and her family need help after her insurance company denied her claim. She says she’s reached the maximum number of therapy visits. Therapy she still needs. PHILADELPHIA – Meet 11-year-old Peyton Bennett, full of […]
An El Paso County resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first human case in the county in a year when the disease broke out earlier than usual. Despite the earlier outbreak, data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shows the state is still below its five-year average in terms […]
As of March, nearly 3,100 New Yorkers had died from an overdose, according to the latest data from the CDC. The data shows that the opioid crisis has worsened. Addiction is a disease. Is enough being done to help those affected? Erie County recently ran a radio ad to combat the crisis. “It may seem […]
It has been nearly five years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and although the number of infected people and hospitalizations is not as high as it was a few years ago, the virus is still spreading in Summit County. As of Aug. 10, more than 300 cases had been reported in the county this month, […]
These are the results of the Marathon County Health Department’s monthly facility inspections for July 2024. Below are the latest results from Marathon County Health Department inspections of licensed food establishments and other types of businesses, which the Wausau Daily Herald reports on monthly. Abbotsford Jack’s Cantina Bar & Grill, 503 E. Spruce St.: July […]
PHOENIX — As schools reopen for another year, the focus is on improving student attendance. But the start of school comes at a time when COVID-19 cases are on the rise, raising the question: At what point is a child too sick for school? School absences skyrocketed during the pandemic and have yet to recover. […]
PHOENIX (AP) — As schools reopen for another year, the focus is on improving student attendance. But back to school comes at a time when the number of COVID-19 cases is increasing and raises the question: At what point is a child too sick for school? School absences increased sharply during the pandemic and have […]
