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Love Island Dr Alex wants ‘action’ from MPs on mental health education

October 8, 2020

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Love Island star Dr Alex George has called on government to take ‘action’ on mental health education in schools.

Dr Alex tragically lost his brother Llŷr to mental health in July and now wants to see the issue taught in schools.

He told Lorraine on Tuesday: ‘There’s some fantastic work being done… people who are really passionate about this and there are incredible resources out there with Time to Change, Heads Together, but we need to integrate that in all schools around the country, so you haven’t just got pockets of good mental health teaching and support, it should be in every school.

‘In my opinion, every child has a right to good mental health education and good mental health support, which means counsellors in every school.’

He went on: ‘Talking is

Long Island Chiropractor Charged With Health Care Fraud: U.S. DOJ

October 7, 2020

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BROOKLYN, NY — A Long Island chiropractor was charged with health care fraud, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Joseph Stephan, 50, of Farmingdale, submitted false claims to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Workers Compensation Programs for work not actually performed, prosecutors said. Stephan was arrested Wednesday morning and is slated to make his first court appearance in the afternoon.

If convicted, Stephan faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.

Seth D. DuCharme, acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York; Michael Mikulka, special agent-in-charge, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General; and Matthew Modafferi, special agent-in-charge, United States Postal Service, Office of the Inspector General, announced the arrest and charges.

“As alleged, Stephan abused the trust of an important federal benefit program for employees injured on the job by billing for numerous fraudulent claims, including those for an undercover Special Agent

Big Island News and Information

October 5, 2020

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The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) recently named the West Hawai‘i Community Health Center a national 2020 Health Center Quality Leader Award recipient.

This recognition ranks the medical center among the top 30% of health centers in the nation for best overall clinical performance.

The purpose and impact of HRSA’s Quality Improvement Awards include recognizing health centers delivering affordable, accessible, quality, and cost-effective health care services and increasing access to health care services, achieving health equity, and enhancing population health.

“The West Hawai‘i Community Health Center is indeed honored to be recognized among the best health centers in the nation. We will continue to work towards improving our community’s health and reaching out to underserved communities and vulnerable populations at risk,”: said CEO Richard Taaffe.

The health center received cash awards of $118,000 and was recognized in four categories including Clinical Quality Improvers, Health Center Quality Leaders, Advancing Health

Prosperity Health & Wellness owner combines passion with occupation | Grand Island Local News

October 4, 2020

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Aurelia Mendez is a certified nurses aide and medication aide who assists Boggs in clinic operations and help coordinate patient care.

Mendez also provides direct care, serves as lab manager and is the in-house phlebotomist.

Prosperity Health & Wellness services include: Preventative care, including wellness exams and cancer screenings; addressing acute health concerns, such as urinary tract infections, cough and colds, allergies, sinus infections, abdominal pain, etc.; chronic disease management, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, weight management, depression, etc.; on-site lab, pharmacogenomic testing and drug screens; and schools and sports physicals, pre-employment physicals and pre-operative exams.

The clinic also is part of the Every Women Matters program that provides wellness exams, including breast and cervical cancer screenings free of charge for women without health insurance

It also offers bio-identical hormone replacement therapy with EvexiPEL subcutaneous pellets.

“It’s a natural alternative to synthetic hormone replacement therapies, subcutaneous BHRT with pellets

Behavioral Health Group Enters Rhode Island with Acquisition of Addiction Treatment Center in Pawtucket

October 3, 2020

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DALLAS, Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Responding to the continued public health crisis of opioid addiction in the US, Behavioral Health Group (BHG), the largest network of Joint Commission-accredited outpatient opioid treatment and recovery centers in the US, today announced their expansion into Rhode Island with the acquisition of the Center for Treatment & Recovery (CTR), LLC in Pawtucket, RI. The business, currently employing 23 clinicians, mental health professionals, and staff, will become known as BHG Pawtucket Treatment Center.

“Opioid addiction continues to ravage communities across the United States, exacerbated by the current coronavirus pandemic,” said Jay Higham, Chief Executive Officer of BHG. “Our Company’s mission is to expand access to evidence-based treatment in underserved markets across the United States. The joining of BHG Pawtucket Treatment Center into the BHG family is a significant value-add to our company and to the Pawtucket community.” With this

Two exotic tick species found in Rhode Island for the first time, officials say

September 29, 2020

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Two exotic species of ticks have been discovered for the first time in Rhode Island, state officials announced Monday.

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management said both Asian and Eurasian ticks were discovered on Block Island as part of a decade-long study of ticks on the island.

“It was confirmed by DNA and morphological characteristics that they are ticks not previously found in Rhode Island,” the agency said.

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The ticks were discovered by Danielle M. Tufts, a former associate research scientist at Columbia University.

Tufts identified the tick species Haemaphysalis longicornis, also known as the Asian longhorn tick, and Haemaphysalis punctata when studying ticks on Block Island this summer.

The ticks were originally thought to be native, but on further examination were found to be exotic species.

The Asian longhorn tick was first detected in the U.S. in 2017 in New Jersey, but archived

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