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Health department's monthly farmers' market to return Thursday

The Purchase District Health Department will hold its monthly Neighborhood Farmer's Market on Thursday, with the theme of "Y'all Ready for This? Community Preparedness."

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Sep 23 • 3:19 PM EDT • Health • wpsdlocal6.com
Miami Business Club: Inside Miami's Rising Business Community

Miami Business Club hosts its inaugural Gala on October 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, benefiting Miami Waterkeeper.

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Sep 23 • 3:01 PM EDT • Business • hauteliving.com
Teton Science Schools to host Murie Ranch Art Festival Oct. 9 to 11

Save the date! The Murie Ranch Art Festival returns to Grand Teton National Park Oct. 9–11, hosted by Teton Science Schools at the historic Murie Ranch. Three-day community celebration will feature watercolor artist Sarah Yeoman alongside workshops, demonstrations, speakers and activities for all ages.

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Sep 23 • 3:00 PM EDT • Science • buckrail.com
A new mobile app has a goal to ease the health worker shortage in the Philippines

How CARE's HEAL Hub program helped Filipina health worker Susan Nazareno become a trusted, confident source of health care in her community.

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Sep 23 • 2:49 PM EDT • Health • care.org
Entertainment in the AI Era: Music, Games and Film​: 2nd LA CorpGov Forum

CorpGov hosted the second LA CorpGov Forum on Sept. 18, 2026, at The Huntington Library in San Marino, California. This event brought together members of the financial community from both LA and beyond in panels focused on the finance of entertainment and media, sports, along with capital markets and shareholder activism. Panel: Entertainment in the […] The post Entertainment in the AI Era: Music, Games and Film​: 2nd LA CorpGov Forum appeared first on CorpGov.

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Sep 23 • 2:45 PM EDT • Entertainment • finance.yahoo.com
SCHEDULE: 2026 Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo features youth livestock shows, live entertainment

The 2026 Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo will feature youth livestock shows, a children's business fair, carnival rides and concerts from Oct. 23-25.

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Sep 23 • 2:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • communityimpact.com
Health Care Partnership outlines workforce progress

More local nursing graduates are staying in the region, according to officials offering an update on the progress of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership at a public forum last night. According to Jack Watson, dean of UNCW’s College of Health & Human Services, the number of UNCW nursing graduates choosing to remain in the area after graduation has climbed from 27% to the mid-40% range. The New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership aims to address the region’s healthcare worker shortage, with a key focus on nursing through strategic partnerships between UNCW, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "Each of the partners had pathway programs,” said Watson, “but they were almost at times done in a silo." One of the New Hanover Community Endowment's largest commitments to date, the collaborative received a $22.3 million grant in 2023, to be disbursed over three years, beginning in 2024. At the public forum, leadership addressed the nursing bottleneck created by the pandemic, and Laurie Whalin, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, acknowledged that Novant Health had relied heavily on travel nurses during that period, with travel nurses making up about 47% of staff and nursing turnover at 35% at the height of the pandemic. "I can say we are in a tremendously different place today,” Whalin said at the forum. The number of travel nurses employed by the Novant Health Coastal Region has dropped to around 100 today, which Whalin says accounts for less than 4% of the workforce. Roughly two years into the grant term, major stakeholders in the collaboration pointed to various accomplishments tied to the initiative. According to Stephen Hill, vice president of talent development with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, 250 more nurses live in New Hanover County in 2026 than in 2023. Whalin added that between 2021 and 2025, the Novant Health Coastal Region has hired close to 1,200 registered nurses. Additionally, according to Whalin, over the past two years, hiring and retention of nursing graduates from UNCW increased by 103%, while hiring and retention of nursing graduates from CFCC increased by 70%. Mandy Mills, director of career & technical education at New Hanover County Schools, pointed to the launch of its first Health Sciences Academy program, established across the county's four traditional high schools (Hoggard High School, Laney High School, Ashley High School and New Hanover High School), which started with 38 students last year. Mills also pointed to growth in the district’s Nursing Fundamentals course, which grew from 10 seats in 2023 to 50 in 2025-2026 and is now offered at all four traditional high schools. Watson emphasized the growing nursing class sizes and offered an update on the school’s accelerated nursing degree, which launched last year. Eleven students graduated in the first class, and all passed their boards on the first try, Watson said. This year’s class has 24 students. When the endowment announced its $22.3 million grant for the collaborative in 2023, UNCW and CFCC were each slated to receive the bulk of the funds, at about $10 million each. UNCW’s plans for the grant money included expanding its simulation lab, Watson said. He added that construction is expected to begin on the simulation lab this year and will likely extend through next year. According to Mary Ellen Naylor, dean of Health & Human Services at CFCC, the college has experienced growth in its associate degree nursing retention, rising from 59% in 2023 to 76% for the May 2026 class. CFCC used part of its endowment funding to support wraparound services, including a housing stipend, tuition assistance, exam assistance, emergency assistance, drop-in daycare and clinical and educational supplies. "We have very strong … students, but once they get into the program, there are competing priorities,” Naylor said. “They are working multiple jobs. They have children. They're single parents." According to Naylor, in 2026, 94% of students who used support services are still enrolled or have graduated. Addressing a question from an audience member about an approaching “enrollment cliff,” driven largely by dropping birth rates, Watson and Naylor said demand remains strong at both schools. “Right now … we do have more applicants than we have spots in our nursing program, and it is still a competitive process to get into,” Watson said. “I do not foresee that changing.” "(We've) doubled enrollment in our nursing programs over the last few years, but just as Dean Watson said, we still have very robust applicant pools, so it is still very competitive to get in,” Naylor said. "We have the applicant pool to support that, but again, it's not as easy as just saying, 'Okay … we're going to take another 90 students.' It's making sure all the resources and infrastructure that we need to educate the students outside the classroom is there as well." In response to a question about applying the collaborative model to other healthcare positions besides nursing, Sophie Dagenais, CEO and president of the endowment, said she sees the potential for the model to expand to other healthcare jobs and even other industries, but that the endowment hopes to learn from this model first. “This is a grant that is in year two of three years, and first we wanted to learn what is this going to demonstrate, what will we learn and then how may we scale it possibly,” she said. According to endowment spokesperson Amber Rogerson, funds for the program are set to expire after June 2027. “It's too early to discuss what happens after that,” wrote Rogerson in an email, “though we know the partners are considering the future, and some of the work supported by the grants is now built into their regular operations.”

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Sep 23 • 2:13 PM EDT • Health • wilmingtonbiz.com
Health Care Partnership outlines workforce progress

More local nursing graduates are staying in the region, according to officials offering an update on the progress of the New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership at a public forum last night. According to Jack Watson, dean of UNCW’s College of Health & Human Services, the number of UNCW nursing graduates choosing to remain in the area after graduation has climbed from 27% to the mid-40% range. The New Hanover Healthcare Career Partnership aims to address the region’s healthcare worker shortage, with a key focus on nursing through strategic partnerships between UNCW, Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), New Hanover County Schools and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Foundation. "Each of the partners had pathway programs,” said Watson, “but they were almost at times done in a silo." One of the New Hanover Community Endowment's largest commitments to date, the collaborative received a $22.3 million grant in 2023, to be disbursed over three years, beginning in 2024. At the public forum, leadership addressed the nursing bottleneck created by the pandemic, and Laurie Whalin, president of the Novant Health Coastal Region, acknowledged that Novant Health had relied heavily on travel nurses during that period, with travel nurses making up about 47% of staff and nursing turnover at 35% at the height of the pandemic. "I can say we are in a tremendously different place today,” Whalin said at the forum. The number of travel nurses employed by the Novant Health Coastal Region has dropped to around 100 today, which Whalin says accounts for less than 4% of the workforce. Roughly two years into the grant term, major stakeholders in the collaboration pointed to various accomplishments tied to the initiative. According to Stephen Hill, vice president of talent development with the Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, 250 more nurses live in New Hanover County in 2026 than in 2023. Whalin added that between 2021 and 2025, the Novant Health Coastal Region has hired close to 1,200 registered nurses. Additionally, according to Whalin, over the past two years, hiring and retention of nursing graduates from UNCW increased by 103%, while hiring and retention of nursing graduates from CFCC increased by 70%. Mandy Mills, director of career & technical education at New Hanover County Schools, pointed to the launch of its first Health Sciences Academy program, established across the county's four traditional high schools (Hoggard High School, Laney High School, Ashley High School and New Hanover High School), which started with 38 students last year. Mills also pointed to growth in the district’s Nursing Fundamentals course, which grew from 10 seats in 2023 to 50 in 2025-2026 and is now offered at all four traditional high schools. Watson emphasized the growing nursing class sizes and offered an update on the school’s accelerated nursing degree, which launched last year. Eleven students graduated in the first class, and all passed their boards on the first try, Watson said. This year’s class has 24 students. When the endowment announced its $22.3 million grant for the collaborative in 2023, UNCW and CFCC were each slated to receive the bulk of the funds, at about $10 million each. UNCW’s plans for the grant money included expanding its simulation lab, Watson said. He added that construction is expected to begin on the simulation lab this year and will likely extend through next year. According to Mary Ellen Naylor, dean of Health & Human Services at CFCC, the college has experienced growth in its associate degree nursing retention, rising from 59% in 2023 to 76% for the May 2026 class. CFCC used part of its endowment funding to support wraparound services, including a housing stipend, tuition assistance, exam assistance, emergency assistance, drop-in daycare and clinical and educational supplies. "We have very strong … students, but once they get into the program, there are competing priorities,” Naylor said. “They are working multiple jobs. They have children. They're single parents." According to Naylor, in 2026, 94% of students who used support services are still enrolled or have graduated. Addressing a question from an audience member about an approaching “enrollment cliff,” driven largely by dropping birth rates, Watson and Naylor said demand remains strong at both schools. “Right now … we do have more applicants than we have spots in our nursing program, and it is still a competitive process to get into,” Watson said. “I do not foresee that changing.” "(We've) doubled enrollment in our nursing programs over the last few years, but just as Dean Watson said, we still have very robust applicant pools, so it is still very competitive to get in,” Naylor said. "We have the applicant pool to support that, but again, it's not as easy as just saying, 'Okay … we're going to take another 90 students.' It's making sure all the resources and infrastructure that we need to educate the students outside the classroom is there as well." In response to a question about applying the collaborative model to other healthcare positions besides nursing, Sophie Dagenais, CEO and president of the endowment, said she sees the potential for the model to expand to other healthcare jobs and even other industries, but that the endowment hopes to learn from this model first. “This is a grant that is in year two of three years, and first we wanted to learn what is this going to demonstrate, what will we learn and then how may we scale it possibly,” she said. According to endowment spokesperson Amber Rogerson, funds for the program are set to expire after June 2027. “It's too early to discuss what happens after that,” wrote Rogerson in an email, “though we know the partners are considering the future, and some of the work supported by the grants is now built into their regular operations.”

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Sep 23 • 2:12 PM EDT • Health • wilmingtonbiz.com
Verizon is investing $70 million in free AI training for job seekers and small businesses

The telecom company is partnering with IBM, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, and OpenAI to offer no-cost AI courses through community nonprofits

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Sep 23 • 1:58 PM EDT • Business • qz.com
Photos: Ashley Hinson visits Crescent Health Center

U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, visited the Crescent Community Health Center in Dubuque, Iowa on Wednesday morning. Hinson is campaigning against Iowa Rep. Josh Turek, D-Council Bluffs, for the open U.S. Senate seat, with just six weeks until the midterm elections. Staff at the center gave a tour to Hinson and a few of her...

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Sep 23 • 1:57 PM EDT • Health • dailyiowan.com
UT celebrates groundbreaking for 865 Neyland Entertainment District

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, leadership and community partners gathered Sept. 19 to break ground for construction of the 865 Neyland entertainment district. Located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena at […]

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Sep 23 • 1:21 PM EDT • Entertainment • claiborneprogress.net
RACHEL BLUMBERG, PRESIDENT & CEO OF TOBY & LEON COOPERMAN SINAI RESIDENCES, NAMED FINALIST IN 2026 STEVIE® AWARDS FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Blumberg Recognized in Prestigious “Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit” Category BOCA RATON, Fla. – September 17, 2026 — Rachel Blumberg, President and CEO of Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton, a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, has been named a finalist in the Woman of the Year – Government or Non-Profit category of the […]

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Sep 23 • 1:13 PM EDT • Business • southfloridahospitalnews.com
WSFA & Better Business Bureau partners for annual "Community Shred Day"

This Friday, September 25, bring up to 50 lbs. of important documents to be securely shredded! Protect your personal information and help prevent scams.

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Sep 23 • 1:02 PM EDT • Business • wsfa.com
RIC business opportunity forum planned Nov. 12 in Richmond

Richmond International Airport will host its sixth annual POWER Forum Thursday, Nov. 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The free event is designed for businesses interested in airport contracting and procurement opportunities. Sessions will address potential business partnerships, technical assistance, access

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Sep 23 • 12:44 PM EDT • Business • henricocitizen.com
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Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk returns in Oct.

The Voices From the Past Cemetery Walk explores how “Winonans Just Wanna Have Fun” this year. Community volunteer actors portray people from the past in this popular annual event. Take

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Sep 23 • 12:36 PM EDT • Entertainment • winonapost.com
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CVS Health Launches National "Wear Your HeART" Bandage Art Contest

Four winning designs will be featured on limited-edition CVS brand bandages for sale in 2027Originally published on Company NewsroomWOONSOCKET, RI / ACCESS Newswire / September 23, 2026 / ® (NYSE:CVS) recently announced the launch of its nationwide "Wear Your HeART" Bandage Art Contest, inviting people across the United States to submit original artwork inspired by the importance of protecting personal, family and community health.The contest offers artists, students, families and community grou

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Sep 23 • 11:30 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Op-ed: Reimagining the Garment Center

New York City has a tremendous opportunity to create a new live-work community in the Garment Center.

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Sep 23 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • crainsnewyork.com
Exceptional Earnings and AI Immunity Fuel Hinge Health’s (HNGE) Performance

Osterweis Capital Management, an investment management firm, released its Q2 2026 investor update for its “Osterweis Opportunity Fund”. You can download a copy of the letter here. The fund returned 35.34% in the quarter, significantly outperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index’s 25.71% gain. Robust corporate profits, AI investment, easing oil-shock concerns, strong labor markets, and […]

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Sep 23 • 10:31 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
CFCC to host business and IT career fair in October

Cape Fear Community College is connecting local job seekers directly with hiring managers across technology, analytics, and business fields during an upcoming career fair.

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Sep 23 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • wect.com
Cleveland launches Community Crisis Response Bureau

Cleveland is launching a Community Response Bureau for unarmed community crisis responses for behavioral health and substance use emergencies.

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Sep 23 • 10:17 AM EDT • Health • spectrumnews1.com
Omega Healthcare Selected as Strategic Partner by UnityPoint Health to Advance Revenue Cycle Transformation

/PRNewswire/ -- Omega Healthcare, a healthcare solutions company, announced that it has recently been selected by UnityPoint Health (UPH), an integrated...

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Sep 23 • 10:11 AM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Community Health Planning Meeting coming up in Town of Richwood on Sept. 24

Town of Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown and Early Detection and Education Regional Manager at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Myra Gatling-Akers joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to invite community members and organizations to their Community Health Planning Meeting.

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Sep 23 • 9:36 AM EDT • Health • fox10tv.com
Community Health Planning Meeting coming up in Town of Richwood on Sept. 24

Town of Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown and Early Detection and Education Regional Manager at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Myra Gatling-Akers joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to invite community members and organizations to their Community Health Planning Meeting.

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Sep 23 • 9:36 AM EDT • Health • kcrg.com
Community Health Planning Meeting coming up in Town of Richwood on Sept. 24

Town of Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown and Early Detection and Education Regional Manager at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Myra Gatling-Akers joined Good Morning ArkLaMiss to invite community members and organizations to their Community Health Planning Meeting.

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Sep 23 • 9:36 AM EDT • Health • 1011now.com
Wilson’s budget gets warm welcome from Seattle business leaders

Mayor Katie Wilson has taken heat from the Seattle business community, but its leaders are praising her spending plan for more police officers and no new taxes.

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Sep 23 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Savannah Chamber Expo to spotlight region’s diverse business community

Free event connects the public with Savannah-area companies, services, and business leaders

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Sep 23 • 8:43 AM EDT • Business • wjcl.com
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Jamaal Williams Reaches Out To Dan Campbell About Return to Lions

Former Lions running back Jamaal Williams says he contacted Dan Campbell about an NFL comeback and would welcome another opportunity in Detroit.

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Sep 23 • 8:20 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Free Breast Cancer Awareness Health Fair in Arlington on Oct. 16, 2026

The fair will feature free health screenings, vendor resources, and educational information aimed at promoting early detection and supporting community wellness.

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Sep 23 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • arlingtontx.gov
I'm an influencer building my own business and working every day. Here are the 4 ways I avoid burnout.

Rhiannon Wood is a travel influencer who works nearly every day building her brand and community. See how she pulls herself from the edge of burnout.

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Sep 23 • 7:47 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
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Florida developer splashes into Raleigh with 264-unit project near Downtown South

Hillpointe, a Florida developer, plans a 264-unit apartment community near Raleigh's Downtown South development on Rush Street.

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Sep 23 • 7:43 AM EDT • Business • bizjournals.com
NEUPATH HEALTH TO HOST ANNUAL PHYSICIAN FORUM FOCUSED ON CLINICAL EDUCATION

TORONTO, September 23, 2026--NeuPath Health Inc. (TSXV:NPTH), ("NeuPath" or the "Company"), operates one of Canada’s largest networks of community-based, multidisciplinary medical facilities focused on the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, musculoskeletal/back pain, sports medicine and other pain-related medical services, today announced that it will host its annual Physician Forum from September 25 to 27, 2026, at Fairmont Le Château Montebello in Montebello, Québec.

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Sep 23 • 7:30 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Free financial advice for all ages at the Stone County Health Department Wednesday

This free event aims to make sure everyone in the community is ready to handle all kinds of finances, both in crisis situations and in everyday life.

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Sep 23 • 6:53 AM EDT • Health • ky3.com
Colts' Latest Roster Move Creates Big Opportunity for Rookie

The Indianapolis Colts placed veteran defensive lineman Micheal Clemons on Injured Reserve, paving the way for a rookie or two to earn more playing time.

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Sep 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
KFF/AP Survey Probes Rural Voters’ Increasing Anxieties About the Rising Cost of Living, Including Health Costs, Heading into the Midterm Elections

Rural voters’ frustrations about the cost of living in their community are growing and appear to be chipping away at Republicans’ enthusiasm to vote as the midterm elections near, a new KFF/AP Survey of Rural Voters finds.

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Sep 23 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • kff.org
Scene calendar: 'Neverland' at GCP, live music in Gainesville and Alachua

From theater and art exhibits to live music, Gator festivities and community events, Gainesville offers a packed week of entertainment and culture.

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Sep 23 • 5:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • gainesville.com
The Business Of Healthcare Is Oct. 1 Community Chatter Topic

Dr. Eric Fish, President & CEO of Schneck Medical Center, will lead the discussion on the Business of Healthcare when the monthly Community Chatter Series is held at Brownstown Methodist Church from 7-8 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. The public is cordially invited to attend. Brownstown United Methodist Church is located at 110 N. Poplar […]

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Sep 23 • 12:03 AM EDT • Business • crothersvilletimes.com
Coleman Health Services: Helping Ohioans thrive through whole-person care

For 48 years, Coleman Health Services has been helping Ohioans find hope, stability, and a path toward a healthier and more independent life. Founded in 1978 as a nonprofit community behavioral health organization in Portage County, Coleman has grown into a nationally recognized provider offering comprehensive behavioral health, residential, employment, crisis, and supportive services throughout […]

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Sep 23 • 12:01 AM EDT • Health • signalohio.org
Discord's age verification era is upon us, despite community backlash

According to Discord, 90% of users will not have to verify their age.

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Sep 22 • 11:31 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Atlanta Hawks Could Have Intriguing Kyrie Irving Trade Opportunity

The Atlanta Hawks could make sense as a Kyrie Irving trade destination if the Dallas Mavericks eventually decide to move the veteran guard.

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Sep 22 • 11:21 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Higher ultra-processed food intake linked to multiple health risks

A higher ultra processed food (UPF) intake is linked to a heightened risk of several major chronic health issues, such as digestive diseases, high blood pressure, and metabolic syndrome/diabetes, as well as death, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, published in the open access journal Family Medicine and Community Health.

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Sep 22 • 11:04 PM EDT • Health • news-medical.net
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Alaska governor candidates discuss education, PFD and energy

Four Alaska governor candidates answered questions from community members and Rotarians about education, the Permanent Fund Dividend and energy. The candidates also discussed natural gas production in Cook Inlet ahead

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Sep 22 • 10:03 PM EDT • Politics • youralaskalink.com
Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at the Department of Public Health and Human Services

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton will transition out of his role on October 30 to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. The governor has named Dr. Doug Harrington, the department’s State Medical Officer, as Director of DPHHS.

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Sep 22 • 10:02 PM EDT • Health • news.mt.gov
Ambassadors in Arvada to make Olde Town safer, cleaner for businesses and the community
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Sep 22 • 9:55 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Former Saints WR Brandin Cooks Gets Big NFL News: Report

Brandin Cooks’ Saints reunion ended after 10 games. Now the former first-round pick has another NFL opportunity — and a milestone within reach. The post Former Saints WR Brandin Cooks Gets Big NFL News: Report appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sep 22 • 9:02 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
U.S. Army Pacific Builds Mental Health Resilience and Community Empowerment Across the Federated States of Micronesia

FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA— The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Oceania Engagement Team (OET) and USARPAC Chaplain Directorate recently completed a two-...

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Sep 22 • 8:39 PM EDT • Health • army.mil
CS2 Chicken Egg Drops Spotted by Players on Reddit

CS2 players report receiving a mysterious Chicken Egg item in weekly drops, sparking speculation about upcoming in-game pets.

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Sep 22 • 8:16 PM EDT • Technology • community.skin.club
Ten STEM organisations awarded new Royal Society grant to bring science enrichment to students most in need

The Royal Society has announced ten Science Community Grants to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) organisations across the UK. The organisations will work to inspire students in areas of greatest need, encouraging them to take an interest in science., , , , The Science Community Grants are a new three-year scheme aiming to foster long-term partnerships between STEM organisations and local schools and colleges in areas with low access to science engagement. The grant is...

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Sep 22 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • webwire.com
Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to worse health, study finds

Eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to higher health risks, including death, according to a new study published in Family Medicine and Community Health.

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Sep 22 • 6:33 PM EDT • Health • abcnews.com
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Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition to host recovery fair at IX Park

The Community Mental Health and Wellness Coalition is hosting its recovery fair Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Sep 22 • 5:53 PM EDT • Health • 29news.com
Harry Smith, Harlem Quartet featured in Des Moines Symphony season debut

The Des Moines Symphony will open its 89th season Saturday and Sunday with “Unity – American Mosaic & West Side Story” at the Des Moines Civic Center. The concerts will feature journalist Harry Smith narrating Peter Boyer’s multimedia work “American Mosaic,” as well as performances by the Harlem Quartet. “American Mosaic is a work of…

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Sep 22 • 5:40 PM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com
Fact-checking Trump's speech to the 2026 United Nations General Assembly

In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended the United States’ robust use of military force in Iran, Venezuela and elsewhere, saying the international community is incapable of handling threats from those countries. Here are fact-checks of some of Trump’s statements.

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Sep 22 • 5:37 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, North Lumber & Home Center

Read the release on Sen. Ernst's website HERE. Throughout this Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. RED OAK, Iowa – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: North Lumber & Home Center of Decatur County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. “North Lumber & Home Center has truly gotten to the root of what it means to be a hardworking, dedicated small business” said Chair Ernst. “For more than four decades, this family-owned and operated business has continued to branch out by providing quality services and staying actively engaged in its community.” In 1980, current owner Sally Dykes and her family purchased North Lumber. As the family continued to expand their inventory and operations to better serve its customers, they renamed the business to North Lumber & Home Center. In 2002, they opened a second store in Lamoni, Iowa. Today, Sally continues to run the lumberyard and building materials supplier business alongside her son, Tony Dykes. Stay tuned as Chair Ernst continues to recognize outstanding Iowa small businesses with her Small Business of the Week award. ###

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Sep 22 • 5:35 PM EDT • Business • sbc.senate.gov
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Ambassadors in Arvada, Colorado to make Olde Town safer, cleaner for businesses and community

A new program is designed to help visitors, businesses and unhoused community members in Arvada's Olde Town.

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Sep 22 • 4:54 PM EDT • Business • cbsnews.com
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Health and Human Services seeks community input to inform programs and services

In April, Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) launched the Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey to help identify the health priorities, community needs, strengths and risk fac

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Sep 22 • 4:09 PM EDT • Health • coconino.az.gov
Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan U.S. Senate race is about Democratic unity

El-Sayed said Harris, who will attend a roundtable on Black maternal health with him and separately join an event hosted by the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, is a critical advocate in helping him close ranks as he tries to defeat Republican Mike Rogers.

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Sep 22 • 4:04 PM EDT • Health • pbs.org
Abdul El-Sayed says Kamala Harris' visit for his Michigan U.S. Senate race is about Democratic unity

El-Sayed said Harris, who will attend a roundtable on Black maternal health with him and separately join an event hosted by the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, is a critical advocate in helping him close ranks as he tries to defeat Republican Mike Rogers.

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Sep 22 • 4:04 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Rural Arkansas shouldn’t have to sit on the sidelines

I grew up in Columbus, a small community outside of Hope, Arkansas. I have spent my professional life in Little Rock, but I have never lost sight of where I...

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Skanska Completes $27.3 Million Broward Health’s Freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise, Florida

September 10, 2026 – Skanska, a leading construction firm, has announced the completion of Broward Health’s freestanding Emergency Department in Sunrise, Florida. Spanning 18,000 square feet, the new $27.3 million facility is designed to deliver faster, more accessible care in a community long considered a medical desert, while supporting the region’s continued population growth. Located […]

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Dental Affiliate Gets New Chance in Washington Business Tax Case

A Colorado-based company will get another opportunity to argue its connections to Washington are insufficient to justify a state business and occupation tax assessment, a Washington appeals court ruled Tuesday.

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New Items & Bug Fixes: The Sims 4 Patch Overview (September 2026)

A new Sims 4 Patch has dropped, bringing with it new CAS and Build-Buy items, as well as a whole host of new bug fixes for the game!

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BYD's China Business Is Slowing. Here's the Part of the Company That's Taking Off

BYD's biggest opportunity may no longer be in China, but beyond.

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The Sims 4 Update: Official Patch Notes (Sep 22nd, 2026)

The Sims Team has just released a new The Sims 4 Update across PC, Mac, Xbox and Playstation supported consoles. The update includes over 95 bug fixes for the

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Mental Health Crusaders launch community talks in Flint

A new effort in Flint is bringing people together to have open conversations about mental health, addiction and recovery.

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California Prop. 44 Pits Health Care Groups Against Union

Prop. 44 would require community clinics to spend at least 90% of their annual revenue on patient care and related services.

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Commissioners hear community health updates at regular meeting

The Board of County Commissioners met with the Gunnison County Community Health Coalition for a Board of Health update and a West Central Public Health Partnership Board progress report at their …

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Black Men's Wellness Day comes to Baltimore with free health screenings and events

Black Men's Wellness Day will offer free health screenings, a 5K run and walk, entertainment, and community resources to promote men's health and wellness.

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Sep 22 • 12:23 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
San Ysidro Health CEO welcomes editorial opposing Prop. 44

One in six San Diegans receives care through a community health center.

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Rome awarded $1.9 million to renovate Stevens Field playground

The city of Rome will receive $1.9 million in state grant funding to build a new playground and community park at Stevens Field on West Court Street, according to New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Minneapolis' mobile medical unit is on the move

In its first year of operation, Minneapolis Mobile Medical Unit staff engaged with over 4,000 community members. Established in response to the opioid crisis, the unit prioritizes outreach to communities with high levels of drug use, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those who are uninsured or underinsured.

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Urbandale to host Civility Dialogues event today

A community conversation focused on how people can disagree without losing the ability to work together and finding common ground will take place today at the Urbandale High School Performing Arts Center. The free Civility Dialogues event will feature Tom Vilsack, CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation and former Iowa governor and U.S. secretary…

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2026 Women of Influence Alum of the Year: Kristi Knous

The Business Record has named Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines President Kristi Knous the 2026 Women of Influence Alum of the Year. The annual award was launched in 2024 to celebrate a past Woman of Influence who has continued making an impact since being honored by the Business Record. Knous was honored as a…

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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Week 3

The PAC-12 had an opportunity to prove itself with a weekend of big games

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FISU Promotes YouRef at the Beach Sports Championship

FISU organised two practical promotional sessions with all the officials present at the 2026 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports in Figueira da Foz, dedicated to the YouRef Erasmus+ Sport project Held during the six-day championship, the sessions provided an opportunity to introduce participants to the YouRef programme – “Inspiring and Retaining Young Sports Officials […]

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Opinion: A Call for a Community Advisory Board for Data Center Business Development

"As a proactive measure, I propose that the City of Alameda form a community advisory board to set clear policies for data center- and AI-related business development to protect human safety, environmental health, and economic equity," writes Christina Liebner. {Opinion}

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BDHEA Releases New Health Equity Playbook to Help Safety-Net Institutions Turn Community Needs into Actionable Solutions

/PRNewswire/ -- The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing health equity through healthcare governance,...

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NOAA Selects Superintendent for Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary

The city of Oswego is pleased to announce that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has selected Stephanie Gandulla to serve as the first Superintendent of the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Gandulla, who currently serves as Research Protection Coordinator at Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, brings extensive experience in marine resource protection, maritime heritage preservation, research, education, outreach and community engagement. Throughout her career with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Gandulla has worked closely with communities, Tribal Nations, government agencies, local organizations and other partners to advance marine conservation and connect the public with the Great Lakes’ natural and cultural resources. She holds a master’s degree in Maritime Studies from East Carolina University and has extensive technical experience in scientific diving, marine operations, research and monitoring, interpretation and resource protection. As superintendent, Gandulla will provide leadership for the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary and work with regional partners and stakeholders to advance its mission of protecting and conserving Lake Ontario’s significant marine resources and maritime heritage. “This is another exciting and important step forward in the process of establishing the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary,” said Oswego Mayor Robert A. Corradino. “Stephanie Gandulla brings tremendous experience and a proven commitment to protecting our Great Lakes resources while building strong partnerships with communities. We are excited to welcome her to this role and look forward to working with NOAA, Stephanie and our many partners as we continue moving this initiative forward.” Gandulla’s extensive experience throughout the Great Lakes region positions her to build upon the strong foundation established for the sanctuary and foster continued collaboration among communities, agencies, organizations and stakeholders. Gandulla’s first official day as superintendent is Sept. 21. The city of Oswego looks forward to welcoming Gandulla to her new position and continuing to support the collaborative efforts surrounding the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.

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New Digital Maternal Health Hub Aims to Close Critical Gaps in Maternal Health Care Across Pennsylvania

AUDUBON, Pa., September 22, 2026--The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit leader in community-based mental health services, has partnered with Greenspace Health to develop Bloom, a centralized digital platform designed to streamline access to maternal health care and social determinants of health (SDoH) resources and services for underserved communities across Pennsylvania.

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EPFL will celebrate its Healthy Campus certification during its upcoming "Health Days"

EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) has received the FISU’s Healthy Campus label with the highest certification level—platinum. It earned a score of 99 out of 100 in recognition of its comprehensive commitment to health. EPFL has officially—and with honours—joined the ranks of universities that make the health of their community a daily priority. To […]

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“Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment”: Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis

Ahead of the midterm elections, activist and writer Bill McKibben says he has been traveling across the United States with Third Act, the environmental group he founded to harness the power of seniors who care about the climate and democracy. “These elections are also starting to set the groundwork for 2028,” says McKibben, who calls the next U.S. presidential vote “maybe the last election that happens in a timeframe when we still really have an opportunity to affect some of the outcomes of these things.”

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2026 Farm Science Review to showcase the latest ag technology and innovation for farmers

This year’s Farm Science Review is giving farmers a firsthand look at the newest innovations in agriculture. Show manager Nick Zachrich says attendees will have an opportunity to discuss how to make their farm more profitable in 2027. “Crop prices have rebounded a little bit,” he says. “There are still a lot of challenges going […]

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Fresh food, healthy minds: Atlanta seniors receive produce during World Alzheimer's Month

The Atlanta Community Food Bank and its partners are promoting brain health by providing fresh produce boxes to underserved seniors across Atlanta.

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I spoke to the 'World of Warcraft: Forever' team about balance, competing with Retail, adding "classic"-style Player Housing, and more

At BlizzCon 2026, I had the opportunity to speak with the team behind WoW: Forever ahead of its November launch to learn about the future of "Classic+" World of Warcraft.

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Health dept. gets $300K for youth mental health

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Is 50 the new 60?

Subscribe TL;DR: Younger generations are showing signs of worse health compared to earlier-born cohorts at the same age This backward “drift” is showing up both in mortality risk and chronic disease Worsening trends in obesity and diabetes are the most consistent signals Taking the long view, we’ve made astonishing gains in health and life expectancy in the last century. Global average life expectancy has more than doubled from 32 years in 1900 to 73 years in 2024. (But don’t forget, there were still old people when life expectancy was 32). As people lived longer, they also generally lived healthier along the way. It turns out that avoiding things that can kill you early, like malnutrition and lots of childhood infections, also keeps you healthier later in life. In a classic 2004 paper, Finch and Crimmins proposed that cohorts of children who benefited from fewer early life infections had less lifetime exposure to inflammation and cardiovascular disease later in life, accelerating mortality improvements at older ages. Poor nutrition in the womb has also been linked to a higher risk of later chronic disease. The upshot is that improvements in childhood health can pay dividends many decades later. The combination of better living conditions (nutrition, sanitation) and medical advances (antibiotics, vaccines, blood pressure meds, etc) meant that people’s healthy lifespan generally expanded, even as they lived longer. Aging researchers call this best-case scenario “compression of morbidity”—meaning we delay the onset of disease and disability even faster than the years of life we are adding. During my 20+ year research career, we could generally bank on the idea that younger generations would not only live longer but also keep getting healthier along the way. “60 is the new 50” as they say… Enter “Generational Health Drift” Sadly, this expectation of steady progress may be changing. You’ve probably heard that US life expectancy gains have slowed to a crawl in the past couple of decades. Mortality improvements are also slowing (though less dramatically) in many other high-income countries (you can read more about that in a review paper I wrote here). Mortality is a very blunt health measure, but it is often a good barometer for the broader population health trends happening underneath. And we are now seeing that younger generations may be in worse health at similar ages compared to earlier born cohorts. My collaborator Prof. George Ploubidis at University College London coined this worsening health in more recently born cohorts “generational health drift.” “Generational health drift” is bad news on multiple fronts. Most obviously, we don’t want our health progress to go backward. But the timing is also bad, since our populations are aging. In demographic terms, “population aging” means that the proportion of the population at older ages (i.e >65 years) is increasing. Fun demography fact: Current population aging is not due to the recent declines in the birth rates making the news, but declines in fertility decades ago, after the “baby boom.” As baby boomers reach older ages, the smaller cohorts behind them mean the percentage of older adults will increase. For example, the share of the population age 65 and older in the US increased from 12.4% in 2004 to 18.0% in 2024. This story of population aging was written long ago. Many worry that population aging will put pressure on health care and pension systems. But if people reach older ages in better health than in years past, those fiscal pressures would be less dire than projected. Healthy older people can also continue to contribute to society in many valuable ways, including paid work, caregiving, community service….even high political office 🤷. On the flip side, if younger generations reach retirement age in worse health and with more disabling conditions, this could magnify the societal challenge of population aging. Evidence for worsening generational health A recent paper that I LOVED in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by Dr. Leah Abrams and colleagues examined which birth cohorts (aka generations) were behind worsening US mortality. Behold the Lexis diagram (cue swooning demographers). Calendar time is on the x-axis, age on the y-axis. Birth cohorts can be followed over time as they age on the diagonal lines moving up and to the right. This figure plots the year-on-year % change in all-cause mortality at a given age. Green shading indicates mortality improvements over time, white is stagnation, and gray shading indicates worsening mortality. Following the diagonal line for those born in 1950, you can see a noticeable shift from green to gray that follows this cohort for most of their lives. This gray shading shows generally worsening mortality for the 1950 to 1959 birth cohorts compared to their predecessors across all ages. Concerningly for my GenX and elder millennial peeps, there was also a deterioration in mortality for birth cohorts born in the 1970s and 1980s, visible as dark gray areas at ages 30 to 45 during the 2010s. While some of these mortality changes reflect specific shocks such as the opioid epidemic, most deaths still occur from major causes of death such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. For cancer, the gray in the top left corner of the figure below reflects the legacies of smoking for older cohorts, followed by a period of green with improvements in cancer mortality as smoking rates declined. But the white/gray shading in the bottom right corner highlights a stagnation and reversal of the cancer trends, with cohorts born around 1970 to 1985 experiencing worsening cancer mortality. This deterioration was most noticeable for colon cancer mortality, possibly linked to obesity or dietary factors. Not just dying more, but less healthy along the way. A recent paper by Dr. Laura Gimeno of University College London (of which I am a co-author), found evidence that more recently born cohorts in Great Britain have stagnating or worsening health. A stylized picture of what“generational health drift” might look like: The review paper found: Rates of childhood overweight and obesity were highest among Gen Z. Rates of diabetes in the 40s almost doubled from 3.1% among the Baby Boomers to 5.9% in Generation X. Gen Z reported higher rates of poor mental health in adolescence compared to earlier-born groups. These UK results are consistent with studies showing worsening health across generations in the US as well. A 2021 US study found that more recently born cohorts had worse biological markers (like blood pressure and blood sugar) than earlier generations at the same age. A separate 2022 study of Americans aged 50 and over found that more recently born generations had a higher number of chronic diseases, with younger age of disease onset. A 2024 Lancet paper found that in the US, women born in 1945 had 33% obesity prevalence at age 50, rising to 48.2% for women born in 1970 turning 50. So what’s going on, and can we turn it around? We don’t have a definitive answer for what’s causing the deteriorating health of younger cohorts, but circumstantial evidence points to worsening trends in obesity and diabetes in both the US and UK. Remember that cohort trends reflect lagged effects of early environments, and younger generations have faced both earlier onset and more severe obesity across their lifetimes. Despite these very concerning trends, the future is not set in stone. We’ve reversed poor generational health trends before: drops in smoking are a major reason cancer and heart disease deaths fell so dramatically in recent decades. GLP-1 drugs may finally turn the tide against rising rates of obesity and diabetes, though it is still early days. But things could also get worse…for example from a return to higher levels of childhood infectious diseases that can have a lasting impact on health. See for example: [ ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) [ Don’t You Forget About Me(asles): The Virus That Erases Immune Memory ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Jenn Dowd, PhD · March 24, 2025 [ Read full story ](https://jenndowd.substack.com/p/dont-you-forget-about-measles-the) Even as an optimist, emerging data on the “generational health drift” has my full attention. For most of my research career, we took it for granted that each generation would be healthier than the last. But if present trends continue, **50 could be the new 60….**and Gen Z celebrities will soon look older than Paul Rudd :). Stay well, Jenn Share the Health! If you found this post useful, please share it with a friend. Share

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Providence is poised to have a pro-Palestine mayor. Its Jewish community is conflicted.

The win by a democratic socialist aligned with the pro-Palestine movement has prompted fears, as antisemitism is on the rise and a divestment question aimed at Israel is on the ballot.

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Op-ed: Why community voices shape the future of health care

Those voices help paint a clearer picture of what influences health across Carroll, Clinton, Tippecanoe and White counties — in our hospitals, neighborhoods, schools and workplaces.

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Jiang Feng: The Unravelling of German & European Politics

A state election in eastern Germany has become a revealing test of the changing political landscapes of Germany and Europe, writes Jiang Feng, Professor and Chairman of the Council of the Shanghai Academy of Global Governance and Area Studies (SAGGAS) at Shanghai International Studies University. His analysis follows the decisive victory of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) (which has been classified as right-wing extremist by German authorities)in the state of Saxony-Anhalt on 6 September, in which it finished far ahead of its mainstream rivals. Jiang previously served as Minister-Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy in Berlin. The following article was published on 8 September 2026 on huanqiu.com, the online platform of the Global Times. On 6 September, the results of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, were announced. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), classified as far-right by German authorities, made history by becoming the largest party in the state parliament, winning 43.8 per cent of the vote — twice its share in the previous election. The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which had governed the state continuously for 24 years, won just 17.2 per cent, its worst result ever in Saxony-Anhalt. On the night the results were announced, the atmosphere at the CDU gathering was unusually calm. There was neither shock nor argument, as if the defeat had long been expected. Several veteran party members who had spent years working in the state government said: “Defeat is not a bad thing. It is time to make changes.” This state election has not only upended Saxony-Anhalt’s political landscape, but also laid bare the deep tensions between Germany’s traditional party structure and model of governance, on the one hand, and an increasingly polarised society on the other. Its repercussions are already being felt at the federal level, making Saxony-Anhalt a useful case study of the broader trend towards political polarisation and realignment in Europe. Governing Difficulties after Electoral Victory The most immediate consequence of the election is a historic setback for the mainstream party order that took shape in post-war Germany. In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD has leapt from a peripheral party to the largest political force in the state. Its electoral base has expanded beyond the traditional category of “marginal protest voters” to take on the characteristics of a cross-class coalition. The party has not only consolidated its support in rural areas, but also attracted many middle-class voters and even members of the social elite with stable jobs, their own homes, and substantial incomes. It has thus evolved from a “protest party” into one with the potential to govern. Despite its commanding lead in the vote, however, the AfD faces an institutional obstacle to governing the state: the mainstream parties’ long-standing “firewall” against it. Neither of the two potential routes to forming a government appears likely to break the current political deadlock. The first would be a coalition of establishment parties, led by the CDU and bringing together the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, the Left Party (Die Linke) and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) in a cross-camp government. In terms of parliamentary arithmetic, such a coalition could prevent the AfD from forming a government and preserve the outward stability of the traditional political order. Yet these parties are fundamentally divided over key issues including immigration, the energy transition, economic management, and cultural and education policy. Coalition negotiations would therefore be extremely difficult, and even if a government could be formed, it would most likely prove short-lived. More importantly, an alliance of establishment parties aimed at keeping the largest party out of government would play directly into the AfD’s narrative that “political elites are suppressing public opinion”. It could deepen perceptions of political unfairness, further strengthening the AfD’s political capital, and creating a dynamic in which “the more it is suppressed, the more people vote for it”. Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD’s candidate for state premier, has said that if efforts to form a government fail because other parties refuse to cooperate, the AfD will push for a fresh election, which he believes could deliver the party an absolute majority of seats. This points to more intense political battles ahead. The second option would be a coalition between the AfD and the BSW. Together, the two parties would command a simple majority in parliament, making this, on paper, the quickest route to forming a government. The BSW is the only elected party that has not ruled out cooperation with the AfD, and the two parties share some common ground, including on policy towards Russia. There is therefore a degree of political basis for cooperation. Were such a coalition to materialise, Germany would see its first state government jointly formed by a party defined as far-right and one with a far-left background, creating what might be called a “bipolar anti-establishment alliance”. Such an outcome would fundamentally break with the ideological boundaries of post-war German party politics. It is worth noting that even if the AfD ultimately fails to enter the state government, its roughly 47 per cent share of parliamentary seats would give it a powerful blocking minority. Without its consent, major decisions requiring a two-thirds majority — including constitutional amendments, significant budgetary adjustments, and state-level institutional reforms — would be extremely difficult to pass. Therefore, whoever ultimately forms the government, the AfD will be an unavoidable force in Saxony-Anhalt politics, with a direct influence on the state’s legislative process. Systemic Failures in Germany’s Governance Model The Saxony-Anhalt election result reflects a systemic failure of Germany’s post-war mainstream-party model of governance to adapt to rapidly changing socioeconomic conditions. It stems from multiple, mutually reinforcing structural tensions and highlights the existing political system’s difficulty in adapting to “an increasingly polarised society First, collective anxiety has replaced individual material hardship as a central driver of political mobilisation. The rise of the AfD can no longer be explained simply by poverty or social marginalisation. Its increasingly cross-class electoral base suggests that what is driving voters towards the party is, above all, concern about the broader direction of society. This anxiety about the future of the political community goes beyond individual gains and losses. In political discourse, economic anxiety has become closely intertwined with immigration, while immigration and refugee issues are, in essence, questions of social fairness. This perception turns conflicts over the distribution of social resources into negative assessments of governing parties, providing a broad social basis for far-right political narratives. Second, regional disparities and East German identity have undermined the strategy of addressing eastern Germany’s structural challenges at the regional level. More than three decades after German reunification, eastern states such as Saxony-Anhalt have experienced periods of economic growth, but their underlying economic structures remain weak, and household incomes and wealth remain significantly below those in western Germany. At the same time, they continue to face population outflow, an ageing population, labour shortages, and other structural challenges. At a deeper level, historical experiences — including the collapse of the former East German economic system, mass unemployment during the transition, and the westward shift of decision-making power over major issues — have left some residents with a sense of being “second-class citizens” and of being excluded. For years, the German government treated the “syndrome” of reunification as a regional problem to be gradually addressed at the local level. That approach is becoming increasingly unsustainable, as regional development disparities emerge as a core structural factor shaping national politics. Third, the erosion of institutional trust is perhaps the most decisive factor. AfD supporters tend to distrust establishment institutions, including parliament, government, and the mainstream media. Their concerns about economic security, pensions, and social fairness are significantly greater than the social average. Increasingly, their support for the AfD reflects not an expectation that the existing system can be improved, but a search for an alternative to the current political order. Such a systemic deficit of trust will be extremely difficult for the traditional parties to repair in the short term. Fourth, a generational shift in political mobilisation has amplified political polarisation. Unlike traditional parties, which rely heavily on offline rallies and mainstream media coverage, the AfD has developed a social-media mobilisation strategy built around “raising an issue — identifying who is responsible — offering a simplified solution — building a shared identity”. It turns complex social tensions into concise political narratives, rapidly channelling public sentiment into political support. The contrast on the eve of the election was particularly telling. The establishment parties, together with trade unions and churches, organised an offline march attended by more than 10,000 people, but its reach was largely confined to those present and to traditional media coverage. The AfD held a much smaller indoor event, yet livestreaming on TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms, combined with the involvement of online influencers, gave it a reach and mobilising capacity far beyond that of the march. The contrast illustrates how the traditional parties’ methods of political mobilisation are increasingly struggling to keep pace with a political environment transformed by changes in media technology. A Microcosm of Structural Political Change in Europe The shockwaves from the Saxony-Anhalt election quickly travelled beyond the state to the federal level. Calls for political accountability followed immediately after the results were announced. The governing CDU and SPD are now under enormous pressure, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil face an unprecedented test. Political polarisation in Germany is no longer simply a regional phenomenon. The post-war model of multiparty government by establishment parties is breaking down and being reshaped. Viewed in a broader European context, the Saxony-Anhalt election is part of a continent-wide wave of party polarisation, mainstream-party decline, and rising right-wing forces. Far from an isolated phenomenon, it is a microcosm of the structural political changes unfolding across Europe. Weak economic growth, cultural tensions over immigration, and declining trust in institutions are fuelling the rise of right-wing forces in several countries, challenging the liberal internationalist order established in post-war Europe. As a core member state of the European Union, Germany’s ability to adapt its political system and the direction of its politics will have profound implications for both European integration and the evolution of the international order. 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The Club That Connects Hawai‘i

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Newtown Restaurant And Business Appreciation Week October 16-25

The Economic and Community Development (ECD) office, in partnership with The Restaurant Week Company, will be promoting “Newtown Restaurant and Business Appreciation Week,” happening October 16-25. EC...

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Coachella expands business, entrepreneur resource center

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce and the city of Coachella will expand services at the Coachella Community Business and Resource Center, giving local businesses and entrepreneurs greater access to training, workspace and other resources, it was announced today. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to take what we

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New roadmap integrates arts into global health and wellbeing

Researchers have developed a roadmap for integrating the arts across health and wellbeing systems globally, from population health and prevention to community pathways and clinical care.

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Webinar for Connecting Researchers and Scientists Across Asia with the SLAS Journals and Elsevier

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) and Elsevier will host a free webinar to connect researchers and scientists across Asia with opportunities to publish, collaborate and engage with an international scientific community through the SLAS journals.

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BKL Nightly: Greg Connors on the Bills, Business and Life Behind the Curtain

Connors & Ferris co-founder Greg Connors joins Thad on BKL Nightly to talk Buffalo Bills football, from the team’s early-season start to the players making an impact. Connors also takes viewers behind the curtain of his longtime relationship with the Bills as a business partner and shares more about the career and community work that have shaped his life.

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Three-time Slayer Sword winner Albert Moreto Font on the new Warhammer Tone Pro range

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The Rumour Engine

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Global framework brings arts and cultural engagement into mainstream global health

Researchers have developed a roadmap for integrating the arts across health and well-being systems globally, from population health and prevention to community pathways and clinical care. Based on a wealth ...

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Sep 21 • 6:30 PM EDT • Health • medicalxpress.com
Meta's Muse could become Zuckerberg's best platform opportunity yet

Meta's Muse AI agent could give Mark Zuckerberg another chance to build a powerful internet platform, and developers are paying attention.

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Sep 21 • 6:16 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
BKL Nightly: Greg Connors on the Bills, Business and Life Behind the Curtain

Connors & Ferris co-founder Greg Connors joins Thad on BKL Nightly to talk Buffalo Bills football, from the team’s early-season start to the players making an impact. Connors also takes viewers behind the curtain of his longtime relationship with the Bills as a business partner and shares more about the career and community work that have shaped his life.

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Sep 21 • 5:43 PM EDT • Business • wivb.com
‘Give me an opportunity’: Akron aims to level playing field for local small businesses with new program

The city of Akron announced a new initiative Monday aimed at helping local small businesses compete against larger businesses for municipal contracts.

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Sep 21 • 5:26 PM EDT • Business • cleveland19.com
Detroit business, community reacts to fatal downtown stabbing

The tragic incident raised concerns about safety, not just for those visiting downtown Detroit, but for the people who work at the many businesses that bring in those visitors.

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Sep 21 • 5:12 PM EDT • Business • fox2detroit.com