My View: Scholarship initiative can increase Arizona postsecondary enrollment after Covid-19
In this guest column, the CEO of Helios Education Foundation looks at a new high school scholarship initiative with multiple Arizona partners that is taking aim at helping to boost the number of college-bound students in the state......»»
Covid-testing group reducing SA footprint as vaccinations increase
The nonprofit will continue to have a presence in the Alamo City, but its testing initiative will slow down......»»
Major NY radiology group asks insurers for pay bump as visits fall by 60%
Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology has seen a drastic decline in patient volume and is asking some insurers to increase its payments by 20% to offset its higher costs related to Covid-19. The radiology group,... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Community docs should be part of testing efforts, medical society says
The Medical Society of the State of New York applauded Gov. Andrew Cuomo's efforts to increase Covid-19 testing but said community physicians should be at the forefront. The group expressed concern... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
My View: Amid crisis, every Arizona student needs access to broadband, digital devices
What should be the most memorable time of a young person’s life is now becoming a nightmare of sorts for our next generation. I’m referring to the devastating effects that the COVID-19 is having on U.S. students as they are forced to make their .....»»
U.S. to boost payment for Abbott’s Covid-19 test to increase use
The mayor announced on Tuesday that city manufacturers will soon be . This comes after three weeks of Herculean efforts by City Hall, the , the and the Health and Hospitals Corporation to organize... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
My View: Donate laptops to help public education during COVID-19
Across the state of Arizona, schools have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As many school systems scramble to launch online learning and continue education from home, we’re left with a significant challenge. According to Superintendent of Pu.....»»
New York gets major boost to Covid-19 testing with local authority over labs
The has granted New York state authority to approve local labs to conduct Covid-19…; testing, which will drastically increase the state’s capacity to diagnose people, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Somos looks to treat addiction via primary care
Somos, a network of more than 2,000 physicians, is looking to grow a buprenorphine initiative in primary care settings to increase access to the medication, which is used to treat opioid-use... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Somos looks to treat addiction via primary care
Somos, a network of more than 2,000 physicians, is looking to grow a buprenorphine initiative in primary care settings to increase access to the medication, which is used to treat opioid-use... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Initiative filed to tax the rich to pay for Arizona teacher salaries
How rich do you have to be to qualify for this proposed tax increase?.....»»
Tucson utility joins fight against initiative to increase solar, renewable use
Tucson's largest utility is joining the fight against a November ballot initiative that seeks to increase the use of solar and renewable power in Arizona. Tucson Electric Power is joining with Arizona Public Service Co. to fight against Proposition .....»»
Walk of shame: ASU football slapped with probation, scholarship reductions due to violations during Herm Edwards era
As Arizona State prepares to shift from the Pac-12 Conference to the Big 12, it will do so with significant baggage. On Friday, the NCAA Infractions Committee announced the athletic department faces four years of probation, scholarship reduct.....»»
Western Alliance Q1 deposits grow nearly $7B, speeding up repositioning plans
Western Alliance Bancorporation, the holding company of Alliance Bank of Arizona, reported a $6.9 billion increase in quarterly deposits as the financial institution continues to reposition its balance sheet and focus on stable assets......»»
Missouri initiative campaigns confident of achieving signature goals
Three initiative campaigns say they are on track to submit signatures that would put measures to legalize abortion and sports wagering, and to increase the minimum wage, on Missouri’s ballot this year. Campaign finance reports filed this week show m.....»»
Dunwoody creates scholarship with Vikings" Anthony Barr to support single mothers
Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis has created a scholarship program with Raise the Barr, a nonprofit organization founded by Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, to increase single-parent families’ access to higher education......»»
Half of all US adults are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Pre-pandemic norms in the US have largely returned with the increase in vaccinations as states have relaxed restrictions, like masks. Maryland National Guard Specialist James Truong (R) .....»»
The State Department is warning Americans not to travel to Tokyo ahead of the Olympics
There have been mounting calls inside Japan, where only 3.5% of the population has been vaccinated, to postpone the Olympics. Hiro Komae/AP Images Japan is experiencing a sharp increase in COVID-19 ca.....»»
Ohio State gearing up for fuller on-campus experience during Covid-19 recovery
As Covid-19 vaccinations increase, Ohio State University is gearing up for a more normal fall semester......»»