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Governor Meyer Announces Partnership for $50 Million in Medical Debt Elimination
WGMD - Delaware
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July 30, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer announced a partnership between the State of Delaware and national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, leveraging $500,000 in state funds to purchase and eliminate up to $50 million in medical debt for an estimated 17,000 or more...
Prospect Medical attorneys ask judge if company can abandon some of its Delaware County real estate
CBS 3 Philly - Pennsylvania
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Attorneys for Prospect Medical Holdings have asked a judge if the company can "abandon" the properties that contain Taylor and Delaware County Memorial hospitals in Pennsylvania, excluding them from the bankruptcy estate.
Man taken to hospital after suffering electrical shock in New Castle
6 ABC Action News
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July 29, 2025
A man was rushed to the hospital after suffering an electrical shock on Tuesday in New Castle, Delaware. NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) -- A man was rushed to the hospital after suffering an electrical shock on Tuesday in New Castle, Delaware. It...
County to join mental health initiative
The Bryan Times - Ohio
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The Williams County commissioners seem poised to join a group that provides mental health resources to lower jail recidivism rates. The commissioners met virtually Tuesday morning with former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Stratton, who is now...
VIEWPOINT: Why civil discourse still matters in Delaware business and beyond
Delaware Business Times
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July 29, 2025
In an era marked by growing political polarization, the value of civil discourse may seem Pollyannaish or abstract—more suited to civics classrooms than boardrooms. Programs and initiatives across the country are attempting to bridge divides,...
As Delaware And Missouri State Join The FBS In 2025, How Have Teams Fared With The Transition?
Forbes
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Delaware Stadium, completed in 1952, is home to the University of Delaware Blue Hens. UD takes the ... More field this season as a member of the Football Bowl Subdivision and Conference USA.Mikey Reeves/University of Delaware The August 28 season...
Health-focused walking program sign-ups due Aug. 20
Cape Gazette - Delaware
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The University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, in partnership with community organizations throughout the state, will host Walk+Roll community-based physical activity clubs this fall. Led by Walk+Roll leaders who are CPR-certified, sessions...
VIDEO | Del. has a plan to chip away at medical debt
WDEL - Delaware
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July 29, 2025
Medical debt can be erased for "pennies on the dollar..." That's the goal of a new venture in The First State. A few weeks ago, Governor Matt Meyer hosted a roundtable discussion about the growing problem, in which some patients face ever-growing...
Extreme heat grips Delaware Valley with all counties at risk
6 ABC Action News
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July 29, 2025
RIDLEY TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- The extreme heat is affecting the Delaware Valley, with every county at risk for heat-related impacts. Medical professionals are warning everyone to stay safe in the hot weather. "On a normal day we might do five, today...
Ozone Levels Reach Unhealthy Range in Delaware
WBOC 16 - Maryland
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DOVER, DE- An air quality alert was issued in Delaware on Tuesday, July 29, as ozone levels reached unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. According to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Department of Natural Resources...
Man taken to hospital after suffering electrical shock in New Castle, Delaware
6 ABC Action News
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July 29, 2025
Watch the 6abc Philadelphia 24/7 stream featuring Action News, AccuWeather and Entertainment NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) -- A man was rushed to the hospital after suffering an electrical shock on Tuesday in New Castle, Delaware. It happened just after...
Delaware launches centralized school safety center and website
Delaware Live
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July 29, 2025
The safety center builds on the work of a 2012 plan. (Photo by Tonktiti/Getty Images iStock Photo) The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) has launched the Delaware School Safety Center (DSSC), a new initiative aimed at bolstering school...
Regional Medical Center Celebrates 75 Years
NE Iowa Publishing
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MANCHESTER – On August 7, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa celebrates 75 years. Originally established as the “Delaware County Memorial Hospital” back in 1950, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing healthcare...
KU researchers publish new study that finds social infrastructure like arts organizations improve residents’ health
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: University of Kansas The University of Kansas Health System campus is pictured in this file photo. When searching for a healthy place to live, you may want to look beyond whether the community has a strong hospital. A thriving arts...
Prospect Medical wants to ‘abandon’ Delaware County Memorial and Taylor hospitals
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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Prospect Medical Holdings wants to jettison from its bankruptcy case two Crozer Health hospitals that the California for-profit company has shuttered in Delaware County. Prospect has received top offers of $1.25 million for Delaware County...
Study finds high levels of social infrastructure lead to healthier communities
The University of Kansas
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LAWRENCE — The United States spends significant amounts of money on health care every year, yet health outcomes have been declining. Scholars have long known that where a person lives, what they do for a living and other factors influence health,...
Arrest made following vehicle pursuit spanning Delaware and Madison Counties
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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July 29, 2025
DELAWARE CO. – On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Master Trooper Shawn Cosgrove attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black 2021 GMC Terrain for a traffic violation on State Road 332 near County Road 700 West. The driver...
Overlooked oral health risks: Urge Awareness for children on ADHD medication
1340 AM WBIW - Indiana
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July 29, 2025
INDIANA – While Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications are crucial for managing symptoms in many children, a leading dental expert is sounding the alarm about significant and often overlooked side effects on oral health. With...
National Health Survey is coming to Delaware County
Delaware County Daily Times - Pennsylvania
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July 29, 2025
MEDIA — The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has been traveling across the country to learn about the health of the U.S. population since 1960. The survey is sponsored by the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the U.S....
Putting their best faces forward: Skin care and makeup help Philadelphia patients after medical trauma
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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July 29, 2025
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Upbeat power ballads from Christina Aguilera, Lizzo and Diana Ross flowed throughout a small room inside Jefferson Moss-Magee...