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‘She was lucky’: Sago palm almost killed my dog. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: ‘She was lucky’: Sago palm almost killed my dog. Here’s what you need to know.Two years ago, my 1-year-old puppy almost died from sago palm poisoning. I'm sharing my family's story — and what I've learned since — hoping you won't have to go through the same ordeal.
When should you take your pet to the ‘vet ER?’ Are there any other options?
Read full article: When should you take your pet to the ‘vet ER?’ Are there any other options?Calling all pet owners: Would you know what to do if your animal got hurt after your regular veterinarian’s office was closed?
COVID surge putting strain on hospital beds but not PPE
Read full article: COVID surge putting strain on hospital beds but not PPEHospitals in the Jacksonville area are experiencing longer wait times to see a doctor in the emergency room because of the recent spike in COVID-19 patients requiring emergency care.
1 year after COVID diagnosis, runner completes 15K
Read full article: 1 year after COVID diagnosis, runner completes 15K“The ER doctor told me that my lungs were the worst COVID lungs that he had seen so far,” Shapard said. During his battle with COVID, he lost 30 pounds and continued to have lingering symptoms of the virus for 10 another months. Not quite one year after being released from the hospital, Shapard set his sites on running the 2021 Gate River Run. I need to run this.’ I need to run on that date. I’m going to run it, I’m going to walk it.
ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisis
Read full article: ER visits, long waits climb for kids in mental health crisisThe coronavirus pandemic has led to rising emergency room visits and longer waits for U.S. children and teens facing mental health issues. There are no national studies on kids’ ER waits for mental health treatment, a practice called “boarding,” according to a recent review published in the journal Pediatrics. They are kept stable but often receive little or no mental health care during those waits. Shortages of psychiatrists in some areas and hospital closures have worsened the problem and contributed to rising ER mental health visits, the Pediatrics review said. The number of U.S. children's mental health hospitals dropped to 38 from 50 between 2008 and 2018.
Hospitals competing for nurses as US coronavirus cases surge
Read full article: Hospitals competing for nurses as US coronavirus cases surgeAs the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation and infections and hospitalizations rise, medical administrators are scrambling to find enough nursing help especially in rural areas and at small hospitals. (AP Photo/Robert Bumsted, File)FENTON, Mich. – As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation and infections and hospitalizations rise, medical administrators are scrambling to find enough nursing help — especially in rural areas and at small hospitals. Aspirus recently was able to hire 18 nurses from outside agencies, and may need more if the surge continues. Greg Abbott recently announced he was sending 75 nurses and respiratory therapists to El Paso to help handle the city's surge. Travel nurses say the need at small hospitals tends to be greater than at larger facilities.
Man recovering after contracting brain eating amoeba
Read full article: Man recovering after contracting brain eating amoebaA day of fun on the water completely flipped Ryan Perry's life upside down. After a jet ski trip on the Susquehanna-- Perry's health unexpectedly started to go into a free fall. - A day of fun on the water completely flipped Ryan Perry's life upside down. After a jet ski trip on the Susquehanna-- Perry's health unexpectedly started to go into a free fall. Finally, what they determined is water went up my nose when I was jet skiing.
HBO Max Orders Pilots for 'Practical Magical' Prequel and New Lena Dunham Series
Read full article: HBO Max Orders Pilots for 'Practical Magical' Prequel and New Lena Dunham SeriesWarnerMedias new streaming service, HBO Max, is ramping up its original content with orders for three new pilots -- one of which is a Practical Magic prequel -- from executive producers John Wells (ER, Shameless), Lena Dunham (Girls) and Melissa Rosenberg (Marvels Jessica Jones). Currently titled Rules of Magic, the upcoming Practical Magic prequel series is based on the two Alice Hoffman novels of the same name. Shes also set to direct the first episode of the premium cable channels upcoming original finance drama, Industry, from Mickey Down and Konrad Kay. In addition to the series, HBO Max recently landed director Steven Soderberghs upcoming film Let Them All Talk starring Wiest, Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen, Gemma Chan and Lucas Hedges. RELATED CONTENT:'Gossip Girl' Boss Says HBO Max Series Won't Be as 'Button-Pushing' as 'Euphoria'Chace Crawford Says the 'Gossip Girl' Reboot Makes Him 'Feel Old''Gossip Girl' Is Getting a Reboot: Here's What You Need to Know