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UW-Madison Division of Extension is very pleased to be joining the Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative (CVHC) at a 6 p.m. community forum tonight at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Downtown Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to discuss CVHC's plan's to build a new $120 million state-of-the-art full service hospital in Lake Hallie. CVHC was created in February 2024 by community business and civic leaders to respond to HSHS's closure of hospitals in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls and Prevea's closure of nineteen clinics across the Chippewa Valley region of West Central Wisconsin. CVHC is being supported by area cooperatives, including Compeer Financial, AgCountry Farm Credit Services and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative.

🌟 Check out the ONCAT 2023–24 Annual Report and discover our achievements, challenges, and the significant impact we've made together! 🌟. As Dr. Adrienne Galway ONCAT’s President and CEO, states, “Over the past year, we have continued to be a beacon of collaboration and innovation, fostering partnerships that enhance student mobility and streamline pathways across our province’s diverse institutions.” Read the full report here: https://oncat.ca/about_us #ontransfer #ONCAT #studentmobility #transfer #pathways #postsecondary #AnnualReport

The introduction of the NiuCare policy in Papua New Guinea was marketed as a groundbreaking initiative to support workers and ensure their access to healthcare. But let's face the facts: this policy seems more like a veiled attempt to exploit employers already struggling under the weight of skyrocketing inflation, rising operational costs, and an unstable economic environment. Is the government so disconnected from the realities of doing business in PNG? Employers are already burdened by existing obligations such as taxes, mandatory contributions, and inflated costs of goods and services. Adding another layer of compulsory payments under the guise of the NiuCare policy is not just tone-deaf—it’s reckless. The government’s failure to address inflation and the broader economic crisis means that employers, especially SMEs, are being squeezed from all sides. Businesses are forced to choose between meeting these additional costs or laying off employees, which ultimately defeats the policy's purpose of improving worker welfare. And what’s worse? The implementation of NiuCare has been riddled with questions about transparency and efficiency. Where is the accountability to ensure these funds genuinely benefit workers? How does this policy align with the reality that many employees already struggle with poor wages and limited job opportunities? It’s high time the government revisits its priorities. Instead of creating policies that suffocate employers, they should focus on addressing inflation, fostering economic growth, and creating an environment where businesses and employees can thrive together. PNG needs genuine solutions, not quick-fix policies that look good on paper but wreak havoc in practice. Employers and business communities must speak up! Policies like NiuCare may sound noble, but when poorly thought out, they only deepen the economic divide.

Pleased to share that ModuleCo has officially commenced works on the North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre at Livingstone Community Hospital, in partnership with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust. This facility will be a game-changer for diagnostics in the region, with an estimated 130,000 additional tests conducted annually. The groundbreaking event marked an exciting milestone in the project, and it’s fantastic to see the building already under construction at ModuleCo’s specialist manufacturing centre in Gloucestershire. Read the full story on the ModuleCo website: https://lnkd.in/eJzquHtC Congratulations to everyone involved for bringing this transformational project to life. #HealthcareInfrastructure #ModularConstruction #Diagnostics #ModuleCo

CARESTAR's Summer newsletter! Some quick fun reading for these long summer days! 🌞 #CARESTARFoundation, #EMS, #emergencyresponse, #racialequity, #prehospitalcare

At Prebys Foundation, we understand the power of philanthropy in driving innovation in medical research. Our efforts aim to advance breakthroughs that could change lives, address health disparities, and improve outcomes for historically excluded communities. 🔬 Through partnerships with San Diego research institutions and initiatives like #PrebysResearchHeroes, we're committed to promoting a more inclusive and equitable research ecosystem that can bridge gaps and create new opportunities for health and wellness in our region. 🌍 Learn more about our medical research initiatives at prebysfdn.org 💡 #PrebysFoundation #MedicalResearch

UPCEA members are often the advocates and aggregators for credential innovation on their campuses, as those flexible learning opportunities are often noncredit or certificate-centric, and usually online, avenues pioneered by our online and professional community. To help institutions better advocate for the resources needed for a successful, holistic micro-credentialing strategy, UPCEA engaged in a grant-funded project entitled Building Capacity, Expanding Pathways: Accelerating the Growth of Credential Innovation, which focused on research and peer mentoring for a consortium of ten UPCEA members to build credential-building capacity, specifically the co-creation of a new credential with an employer. Read more. @Amy Claire Heitzman, Ph.D. https://ow.ly/T3XS50TCr24

🌟 Exciting News 🌟 We're thrilled to announce the addition of our new "Tap or Scan to Review" signs around the clinic! 📲✨ As a locally owned small business, your feedback means the world to us. Here are four reasons why your reviews matter: 1. *Improvement*: Your insights help us identify areas where we can enhance our services and patient experience. 2. *Trust*: Reviews build trust within our community, helping new patients feel confident in choosing us for their care. 3. *Visibility*: Positive feedback boosts our online presence, allowing more people to discover our clinic and the services we offer. 4. *Community Support*: Every review you leave supports local businesses like ours, fostering a vibrant community we all love. Next time you visit, don’t forget to share your experience with just a tap or scan! Thank you for supporting our clinic and helping us spread the love for small businesses in our community. #LocalLove #SupportSmallBusiness #YourFeedbackMatters #TapOrScanReview #OrthomedicsOmaha #Omaha #Councilbluffs #OmahaMetroArea #Orthotics #Prosthetics #CompassionateCare #OrthoticsAndProsthetics

One week left to grab early bird registration rates! Register by July 10th to save. Join us in Atlanta on August 7 for So Every BODY Can Move day. Enjoy networking, education, and personal growth through clinics, roundtables, workshops, and more. Our National Conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta from August 7-10, 2024. Conference highlights you don’t want to miss: - Opening Keynote Session: Prepare for an electrifying keynote featuring a luminary from the community! - Clinics: Enjoy new and returning tailored clinics designed to empower and educate through adaptive activities. - Roundtables: Come together with others like you to engage in discussions covering diverse topics. - Exhibit Hall Lunch: Refuel and explore innovative products and services. - Deeper Dives: Delve into specific topics for in-depth learning. - Workshops: Take part in sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge. - Opening Celebration: Let’s begin the conference with vigor and enthusiasm! - Dance Party: Dance the night away with friends! - Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: We invite our dedicated volunteers for a special thank you. - Closing Keynote & Lunch: Wrap up the conference with a powerful keynote and a delicious lunch. Register now for #ACNC24 and be part of this empowering experience. https://bit.ly/4cvpbnA #AmputeeCoalition #NationalConference #Amputee #Amputees #AdaptAndOvercome #LimbLoss #LimbDifference #AmputeeLifeStyle #AmputeePride #NoAmputeeAlone #AmputeeStrong #Atlanta #Community #Unity #StrongerTogether #CelebratingConnection

This is #Bittersweet. We're proud to have facilitated $1MM in #AccessToCare so far this year...BUT that number surely means there are many thousands of bi-state #KansasCity-area residents whose needs remain unmet. Please support AccessKC by liking, commenting, or reposting so more #Tireless, #Compassionate staff in #SocialServices, #Health, and #Education can learn about AccessKC and connect the individuals they serve to our #OneOfAKind program. I'm #Grateful to our #Hardworking team, as well as the 200+ staff at the 60 partner nonprofits that issue our vouchers and the teams at our 129 vendor locations where AccessKC vouchers get redeemed. #OneMillionDollars #ThankYou #Tenacity #TeamEffort #HealthCare #EmergencyDentalCare #PermanentDentures #Partials #DME #Prescriptions #Medication #OpticalCare #EyeExams #Glasses #WaitUntilNextYear