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NASCAR community defends Alex Bowman after media member mocks his anxiety

October 13, 2020

Alex Bowman told his crew he was feeling unwell during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series playoff race with a spot in the next playoff round in jeopardy.

For most spectators, it was not only understandable for Bowman to have anxiety, but also admirable he was open to sharing it.

One prominent NASCAR media member, though, decided Bowman’s mental health should be joked about. He created an #AnxietyAlex hashtag on Twitter. Each of the three times he used the nickname, the backlash from the racing community grew stronger.

Jim Utter, an editor for Motorsports.com, blocked a wave of critics to his remarks from accessing his account but has left up the tweets for several hours after posting. Utter has more than 60,000 followers on Twitter.

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UPDATE: Utter issued an apology via Twitter on Monday morning.

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— Jim Utter (@jim_utter) October 12, 2020

Sliney School community member tests positive for coronavirus in Branford

October 12, 2020

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John B. Sliney Elementary School on Eades Street in Branford

John B. Sliney Elementary School on Eades Street in Branford

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John B. Sliney Elementary School on Eades Street in Branford

Photo: Mark Zaretsky / Hearst Connecticut Media /

BRANFORD — A member of the John B. Sliney Elementary School community has tested positive for coronavirus, Superintendent of School Hamlet Hernandez said.

Hernandez, who notified members of the school community in an email and a statement posted on the school system website, did not specify whether it was a teacher, student or staff member, but said the affected person was last in school on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

It was the second confirmed COVID-19 case in

Caregiver Action Network Announces CareAcademy’s Helen Adeosun As New Member of Board of Directors

October 8, 2020

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Helen Adeosun

Washington, DC, Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the nation’s leading family caregiving organization, recently announced its newest board member at the annual board meeting. Helen Adeosun, EdM the Founder and CEO of CareAcademy, a provider of advanced caregiver training and compliance solutions for the Home Care industry, joins the board effective immediately.

“Throughout my career, I have long admired CAN’s mission and laser focus on creating holistic support for America’s caregivers,” said Adeosun. “The COVID-19 pandemic rests on the shoulders of caregivers, and with that challenge comes great opportunity to enhance lives. I am excited to join CAN’s Board of Directors as we continue to elevate the critical role of caregivers, especially in this moment.”

Helen Adeosun is passionate about caregiving and the impact that the right caregiver can have on families. As an educator and workplace trainer, she has had

La Crosse County Health Department director contracts COVID-19 from household member | Local Government

October 7, 2020

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La Crosse County Health Department director Jen Rombalski has tested positive for COVID-19, the department announced Tuesday.

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Rombalski, who has been spearheading community efforts to curb the spread of the virus, contracted it from a household member, who was exposed to the coronavirus in a classroom setting. Rombalski is experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and recovering at home, the Health Department said in a release.

As Rombalski has been working remotely, no other department staff have been exposed. During Rombalski’s absence, COVID-19 response will be supported by other department leaders and staff.

“This notice is being shared to remind community members that COVID-19 can happen to anyone and that there is no stigma to being tested, diagnosed or in speaking candidly to contact tracers …,” the Health Department stated. “We wish Jen and all who have been affected by COVID-19 a speedy recovery, rest and good health moving forward.”

Maryland school board member resigns after wishing Trump would die from COVID

October 6, 2020

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A Maryland educator is set to resign Tuesday from the Washington County Board of Education she wrote on her on her personal Facebook page that she wished President Trump dies from coronavirus.

Jacqueline Fischer, who was first elected to the Washington County School Board in 2002, wrote: “Since he has tested positive for COVID19, maybe the country will get lucky and he will die. Wouldn’t that be an act of karma!”

The post added: “He could care less how many Americans die from this even if he is the one who exposed them. I hope he dies from it. That would solve a lot of America’s problems.”

Fischer served on the board from 2002 to 2006 as well as in 2010, 2014, and 2018.; her current term, which began in 2018, was set to expire in 2022.

The school board nor Fischer returned Fox News’ request for comment.

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Cigna’s 2021 Improved Health Plans to Expand Member Base

October 5, 2020

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Cigna Corporation CI recently unveiled its Medicare Advantage plans for the next year. The health care provider boasts a strong Medicare Advantage (MA) network across the United States, wherein it provides coverage to more than 500,000 members, spanning across 18 states and the District of Columbia.

The company’s MA plans for 2021 will have certain enhanced features on the back of which Cigna intends to venture into 67 new counties next year. Through the same plans, the health care provider also aims to penetrate into the markets of five new states in 2021 – Ohio, Virginia, Oklahoma, Utah and New Mexico.

During 2021 Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7, the company’s members will have access to diverse and cost-effective MA plans, which includes a varied portfolio of HMO and PPO plans. The health plans will also entail a $0 premium plan across every market. This

‘Community Member’ At John Glenn Middle School Tests Positive

October 1, 2020

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BEDFORD, MA — Bedford School officials have learned from the local health department that a ‘community member’ at John Glenn Middle School has tested positive for the coronavirus, district superintendent Phillip Conrad announced in a message to district families on Wednesday.

The alert did not specify whether the person who had tested positive is a student or staff member, but said the district received word of the positive test from the Bedford Board of Health.

Conrad wrote in the message that the first course of investigation was to determine whether the person attended school during the infectious period. State health officials define the infectious period as being within two days of when the person became symptomatic or, if the person is asymptomatic, within two days of being tested.

The Board of Health has determined, Conrad said, that the person was not at school during the infectious period and that no

Q&A with GRAAHI board member and physician Herman Sullivan

September 29, 2020

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Tell me about your work with The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI).

I have been a board member for the past 12 years. In fact, according to the governance rules, I have outstayed my appointment by two terms. I have also been President of the Board for two terms after the late Honorable Judge Ben Logan became ill several years ago and could not continue to fulfill the responsibilities. I have been present for three executive directors, the latest being Micah Foster.

How has ?OVID-19 affected Black Americans in West Michigan?

I think that there are three groups to consider…

One, those individuals who have been infected and have survived. Two, those who have been infected and have died. And those who remain asymptomatic and infected, mildly symptomatic and infected, and asymptomatic and infected…

The infectivity rates are higher because of living circumstances and social gatherings. There is

Superintendent: member of Branford High School community tests positive for coronavirus

September 27, 2020

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BRANFORD — A member of the Branford High School community tested positive for COVID-19 Thursday

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Extends COVID-19 Member Benefits Through 2020, Encourages Vaccinations

September 27, 2020

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Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C, Sep 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) —
Baltimore, Md./Washington, D.C, Sept. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced it will be extending benefits for fully insured members put in place during the public health emergency to ensure the health and safety of the members and communities it serves. The benefits, which include the patient cost share waivers for the testing and treatment of COVID-19, were set to expire September 30, 2020 and will now be extended through December 31, 2020.

“These continue to be critical and serious times and no one should hesitate to get tested or treated for COVID-19 because of concerns about costs,” said Brian D. Pieninck, President and CEO of CareFirst. “We’ve made this decision to help our members stay healthy and our communities fight this