New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to cap out-of-pocket costs for EpiPens, making them more affordable for residents. The new law limits the cost to $25 for a 30-day supply of epinephrine auto-injectors, effective January 1, 2025. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals with severe allergies who rely on…
People who live near the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers can finally go outside at night, 19 days after a fire fouled the air, the Rockdale County Emergency Management agency announced.
ITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca man was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison Wednesday after being convicted of defrauding the pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Ejembi Onah, a 61-year-old […] The post Ithaca man sentenced following COVID loan fraud conviction appeared first on The Ithaca Voice.
Neighborhood leaders contend the facility is not the right fit for the community’s doorstep and argue the area is saturated enough with social service providers. The post Long-awaited Kansas City psychiatric hospital sparks resistance among Northeast residents appeared first on The Beacon.
The nine-member board, which oversees and sets general policy for the Georgia Department of Public Health, has met just three times this year, most recently in May, canceling seven meetings including October’s. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, n…
SPENCER, N.Y. — The Village of Spencer board has approved a policy designating all municipal grounds as 100% smoke-free. The policy, which was passed in early September, prohibits the use of all tobacco products, cannabis, and vape devices on village-owned properties, including playgrounds and sports fields. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, there is no…
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. — U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging federal agencies to allocate more resources for monitoring mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses amid a rise in eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) cases in New York, including a recent human death. Schumer has called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to collaborate with the…
New York State has seen a 10% decrease in drug overdose deaths in recent months, following a national trend, according to the CDC.
The Mississippi State Department of Health’s Maternal and Infant Health Bureau hosted a maternal health conference in Vicksburg, Miss., focused on educating health-care workers and promoting solutions to Mississippi’s high rates of infant and maternal…
New York City recorded 3,026 overdose deaths in 2022, the highest number since reporting started in 2000, according to the city Department of Health.