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Ottawa was told about potential problems at Public Health Agency, top doctors say

October 13, 2020

People are shown at a COVID-19 testing clinic Montreal, Oct. 11, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world.

Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press

The federal government was warned years ago that the Public Health Agency of Canada was destined for serious problems unless changes were made to its oversight, but those concerns were ignored, two of Canada’s top doctors say.

A steady erosion of scientific capacity and a chronic shortage of resources over the past decade have left the agency unable to do its job properly, public-health experts Perry Kendall and Paul Gully told The Globe and Mail.

Recent problems, including the mishandling of the country’s pandemic early warning system, emergency stockpile shortages and allegations that scientists were forced to “dumb down” reports for senior government officials, are all symptoms of a larger ailment afflicting the agency, the doctors said.

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China’s public health insurance agency says it can’t afford to provide Covid-19 vaccine for free

October 13, 2020

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a person holding a wine glass: A man works in a Sinovac Biotech laboratory in Beijing. An experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by the company is one of four Chinese candidates in the final stage of human trials. Photo: Reuters

A man works in a Sinovac Biotech laboratory in Beijing. An experimental Covid-19 vaccine developed by the company is one of four Chinese candidates in the final stage of human trials. Photo: Reuters

With four Chinese vaccine candidates in the final stage of human trials, it is still not clear whether Beijing plans to provide Covid-19 shots for free after the public health insurance agency said it would not pay for them.

Some advanced economies, including the United States, Australia and Japan, have said any Covid-19 vaccines they buy – provided they have been proven safe and effective – will be made available to their citizens for free.

But China’s National Healthcare Security Administration on Friday said the medical insurance system could not afford the “high cost” of vaccinating the population. It made the remarks in a public reply to a request for free vaccinations from an unidentified deputy of

Fair Haven Community Health Care ranked as a top 10 quality leader by federal agency

October 12, 2020

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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In this pandemic, it has never been more important for low-income neighborhoods to have access to good health care.

At the same time, Fair Haven Community Health Care (FHCHC) is earning national recognition for the work it is doing.

It is one of nearly 1,400 federally-qualified health centers. To get their funding, those centers are all required to send in a copious amount of information every year.

“The government crunches those numbers, and then in the summer, they come out and say these are the health centers that, out of the 1,400 nationwide, have done the best,” explained FHCHC CEO Dr. Suzanne Lagarde.

This summer, the center was recognized as being in the top 10 percentile for being a quality leader, and the top two percent in handling of behavioral health by the Health Resources & Services Administration.

The organization began in 1971, seeing just

U.N. food agency WFP hails Peace Nobel as call to action against hunger

October 9, 2020

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By Nerijus Adomaitis and Stephanie Nebehay

OSLO/GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations’ World Food Programme, which has coordinated medical logistics during the coronavirus pandemic, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday in what its boss said was a call to action that no one should go hungry with the wealth in the world today.

The head of the awards committee called the WFP a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, and said the COVID-19 pandemic, which the WFP says could double hunger worldwide, had made it even more relevant.

At one point at the height of the pandemic, as airlines were cutting back flights, the WFP was running the largest operational airline in the world, a WFP spokesman said.

The Rome-based organisation says it helps some 97 million people in about 88 countries each year, and that one in

‘Food is the best vaccine against chaos’; U.N. food agency WFP wins Peace Nobel

October 9, 2020

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By Nerijus Adomaitis, Stephanie Nebehay

OSLO/GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its efforts to combat hunger around the world and improve conditions for peace in areas affected by conflict.

The Rome-based organisation says it helps some 97 million people in about 88 countries each year, and that one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat.

“The need for international solidarity and multilateral cooperation is more conspicuous than ever,” Berit Reiss-Andersen, chairwoman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, told a news conference.

She called the WFP a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, and said the COVID-19 pandemic, which the WFP says could double hunger worldwide, had made it even more relevant.

“Until the day we have a medical vaccine, food is the best

UHSM Partners with AnnualOpenEnrollment.com and SureCo Health Care Agency to Help Americans Navigate Health Care Options During Open Enrollment

October 8, 2020

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Health share ministry joins forces with industry leaders to help simplify the process of finding affordable healthcare that meets the needs of individuals and families

Unite Health Share Ministries (UHSM), a nonprofit, faith-based organization founded on Christian beliefs and values, has teamed up with AnnualOpenEnrollment.com and SureCo Health Care Agency to ensure individuals and families have the resources they need to navigate Open Enrollment, which runs from November 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021, particularly how it works and what health care options best fit each specific situation in the coming year.

“Open Enrollment is a specific period of time in autumn that provides a short window for individuals and families to reevaluate current healthcare benefits, make changes to a policy or enroll in alternatives such as a Christian health share program,” says UHSM President Christopher Jin. “For the thousands of Americans reconsidering their healthcare options during this important decision-making

Central Pa. company acquires Maryland-based health and life benefits agency

October 7, 2020

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A Susquehanna Township-based company with offices in several states has acquired a Maryland-based health and life benefits agency.

Ritter Insurance Marketing, a field marketing organization that supports independent insurance agents in the senior health and life insurance market has acquired the Secure Benefits Alliance, an eight-year-old company based in Reisterstown.

“Ritter Insurance Marketing’s acquisition of Secure Benefits Alliance solidifies our insurance distribution network in the mid-Atlantic market,” the company said in a statement. “This deal will help to expand our service to agents and clients in a target region as well as provide agents who were in SBA’s hierarchy with proven successful and effective ways of doing business, including access to our market-leading insurance sales software, which we call the Ritter Platform.”

SBA co-owners, Jake and Shelly McGeoy, will continue in new positions

Michigan health agency issues mask, other virus restrictions

October 5, 2020

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LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s health department issued a mask requirement and other coronavirus restrictions Monday, just days after the state Supreme Court invalidated a 75-year-old emergency powers law that underpinned Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s orders to control the pandemic.

The Democratic governor separately asked the court to declare its Friday ruling not binding until Oct. 30, to give her administration, the Republican-led Legislature and local health departments time to transition. GOP leaders questioned delaying the court’s decision and prepared to return to session to codify an undetermined number of her 30-plus orders into law, such as one extending base unemployment benefits to 26 weeks from 20 weeks.

The ruling nullified all virus-related orders issued after April 30. It means Whitmer must negotiate with lawmakers to extend a state of emergency and any new orders she writes.

However, the administration can control an epidemic under a 1978 public health law that

W2O Acquires Leading Influencer and Entertainment Marketing Agency starpower to Unlock the Power of the Consumer in Health and Wellness

October 5, 2020

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Pioneer in Hollywood Meets Healthcare to Match up Talent, Clients and Causes to Make the World a Healthier Place

W2O, the leading independent provider of analytics-driven, technology-enabled marketing and communications solutions, today announced the acquisition of entertainment and influencer marketing agency starpower. The agency, which has offices in New York and Los Angeles, was founded in 2007 by lifelong friends Matthew Lalin and Jared Weiss. Since then, starpower has been a leader in influencer, celebrity and entertainment marketing, creating innovative and unique partnerships backed by data-driven social strategies for brands across health and wellness, consumer, lifestyle, entertainment and sport.

A pioneer in “Hollywood meets Healthcare,” starpower has engaged high-profile talent to infuse pop culture and relevance into public education, marketing and media campaigns. The team has worked with talent such as Serena Williams, Howie Mandel and Chrissy Teigen along with networks of micro-influencers for targeted social campaigns. Notable work leveraging

Federal agency recognizes Fair Haven Community Health Care for excellence

October 5, 2020

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Covid-19 testing at Fair Haven Community Health Care

Covid-19 testing at Fair Haven Community Health Care

Photo: Ian Christmann

Covid-19 testing at Fair Haven Community Health Care

Photo: Ian Christmann

NEW HAVEN — Fair Haven Community Health Care has been recognized as a “health center quality leader” by the Health Resources & Services Administration, according to a release.

It is the fourth year in a row that Fair Haven Community Health Care has been recognized this way, according to the health center.

The Fair Haven center is the only health center in New Haven and one of only three in Connecticut to be “designated a 2020 Gold Award Health Center Quality Leader for best overall clinical performance,” the release noted.

Fair Haven ranked among the top 10 percent of health centers

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