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It's Wednesday, May 27th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Canadian group penalized for targeting Christians LifeSiteNews reports that an activist group in Canada recently lost its government funding after being exposed for targeting Christians. The Canadian Anti-Hate Network gets hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funding each year. Conservative lawmakers have called out the group for its hostility to Christians and pro-lifers.  Campaign Life Coalition posted on X, “The Canadian Anti-Hate Network is reportedly out of Canadian Heritage funding. This is welcome news. For years, Canadians have been forced to subsidize an activist organization that has helped fuel suspicion and hostility toward Christians, pro-lifers, and other peaceful citizens.” Only 34 percent of Canadians say Bible is authoritative Lifeway Research released its new State of Theology in Canada Study. The survey found 51 percent of Canadians say that religious belief is not about objective truth. Only 34 percent believe the Bible has the authority to tell us what we must do.  A majority of Canadian adults believe God accepts the worship of all religions, that most people are good by nature, and that the Bible is not literally true.  Scott McConnell, executive director of Lifeway Research, noted, “For most Canadians, the Bible's teaching on how to live is only as convincing as the Bible itself. When half openly doubt the Bible, it is not surprising that the majority disagree with the Bible on how it says to live.” Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” Alaska could expand access to Abortion Kill Pill In the United States, Alaska passed legislation last week that could expand access to the Abortion Kill Pill. House Bill 195 would allow pharmacists to prescribe drugs to individuals, not just administer them.  Pat Martin is the director of Alaska Right to Life. He warned that the measure would “expand Chemical Abortion (Mifepristone) access from Anchorage and Fairbanks Planned Parenthood sites to virtually every city, town, and village that has a hospital, clinic, or pharmacy.” Romans 3:15-18 says, “Their feet are swift to shed blood; in their paths are ruin and misery, and the way of peace they have not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Hawaiian officials in hot water for censoring free speech Officials in Hawaii agreed to pay over $100,000 to settle a free speech lawsuit last week. The Babylon Bee sued the state over its law that censored online political speech. The Christian news satire site won a similar case in California last year with the help of Alliance Defending Freedom. Seth Dillon, the CEO of The Babylon Bee, commented on the recent victory in Hawaii. He said, “This settlement marks yet another victory for the First Amendment and for anyone who values the right to speak freely on political matters without government interference.” Buying power of U.S. workers fell by 3% Pew Research released a report on American wages compared to the rising cost of living. In the past 20 years, wages have outpaced inflation. Based on the Consumer Price Index, the median wage's real buying power grew by 12.1 percent between 1999 and 2025.  However, over the past five years, the buying power of median wages actually fell by over three percent. This aligns with record inflation levels in recent years.  Weekly churchgoers have better mental health And finally, the Wheatley Institute published a report entitled, “The Religion and Mental Health Connection.” The report reviewed thousands of studies linking religion to better mental health by a 10-to 1 ratio. Studies found the rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety were lower among people who attended religious services. This was especially true for people who attended services at least weekly.  The report stated, “It is not nominal affiliation, but committed religious involvement that appears to matter most.” Hebrews 10:23-25 says to Christians, "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, May 27th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Felicity Counseling is opening its second location in Newport News as demand for therapy services grows in Hampton Roads.

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A critical Linux flaw dubbed “Copy Fail” raises alarm. The House moves to extend Section 702. The White House pushes back on expanded Mythos access. cPanel and SonicWall rush out security patches. Researchers warn AI agents may leak credentials. Smishing targets key industries. Ukrainian police arrest suspects in a massive Roblox account theft scheme. Our guest is Jamie Moles, technical manager at ExtraHop, discussing how the pace of vibe coding is creating major AI blind spots. Honeypot hijinks get halted by curious clicks.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest is Jamie Moles, technical manager at ExtraHop, discussing how the pace of vibe coding is creating major AI blind spots. Selected Reading Copy Fail (Copy.Fail) House extends a controversial spy tool, but Senate path is unclear ahead of deadline (NPR) White House Opposes Anthropic's Plan to Expand Access to Mythos Model (WSJ) Critical Authentication Vulnerability in cPanel and WHM (Beyond Machines) Security Advisory: Firmware Update Required — Gen 6, Gen 7, and Gen 8 Firewalls (Sonic Wall) Phishing the agent: Why AI guardrails aren't enough (Okta) Phoenix Rising: Exposing the PhaaS Kit Behind Global Mass Phishing Campaigns (Group-IB Blog) Ukrainian police detain hackers suspected of stealing thousands of Roblox accounts for resale (The Record) I accidentally made law enforcement shut down their stresser honeypot (lina's blog) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale economist Janet Currie to discuss how early-life investments in health, education, and environmental protection shape children's lifelong well-being and economic opportunity. Harlan highlights a new Medicare payment model that would reward measurable improvements in chronic disease outcomes; Howie reflects on the spread of medical misinformation and a new effort to push back. Show notes: The ACCESS Payment Model CMS: ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model "ACCESS: What this new payment model means for physicians and patients" "FDA Launches TEMPO: A First-of-Its-Kind Digital Health Pilot to Expand Access to Chronic Disease Technologies" Janet Currie "Welcoming Janet Currie: A Pioneer in the Economics of Children and Families Joins Yale" Janet Currie: "Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector: The Effect of Legal Structure on Dispute Costs and Wages" Janet Currie: "Child health as human capital" Janet Currie: "Killing Me Softly: The Fetal Origins Hypothesis" "Medicaid and Children's Health: 5 Issues to Watch Amid Recent Federal Changes" Janet Currie: "Medicaid: What Does It Do, and Can We Do It Better?" Janet Currie: "Does Head Start Make a Difference?" Janet Currie: "Longer Term Effects of Head Start" Janet Currie: "Lead and Juvenile Delinquency: New Evidence from Linked Birth, School, and Juvenile Detention Records" Head Start Impact Study (HSIS) Series Janet Currie: "Saving Babies: The Efficacy and Cost of Recent Changes in the Medicaid Eligibility of Pregnant Women" Janet Currie: "Doctor Decision Making and Patient Outcomes" Janet Currie's American Economic Association Presidential Address: "Investing in Children to Address the Child Mental Health Crisis" "Addressing Common Misconceptions About the Child Mental Health Crisis" Janet Currie: "To What Extent are Trends in Teen Mental Health Driven by Changes in Reporting?" Janet Currie: "Rules versus Discretion: Treatment of Mental Illness in US Adolescents"  Misinformation Mayo Clinic: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): Symptoms and causes "Inside RFK Jr.'s push against the flu vaccine that he links to his voice condition" Health & Veritas Episode 197: Peter Hotez: Mapping the Anti-Science Machine "It's time for a new era of advocacy for physicians" "Childhood Vaccination Rates Have Dropped Again, C.D.C. Data Shows" "Take It From a Scientist. Facts Matter, and They Don't Care How You Feel." "A small study on Covid vaccine safety sparks an online tempest" Health & Veritas Episode 192: Akiko Iwasaki: What Have We Learned About Long COVID? In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale economist Janet Currie to discuss how early-life investments in health, education, and environmental protection shape children's lifelong well-being and economic opportunity. Harlan highlights a new Medicare payment model that would reward measurable improvements in chronic disease outcomes; Howie reflects on the spread of medical misinformation and a new effort to push back. Show notes: The ACCESS Payment Model CMS: ACCESS (Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions) Model "ACCESS: What this new payment model means for physicians and patients" "FDA Launches TEMPO: A First-of-Its-Kind Digital Health Pilot to Expand Access to Chronic Disease Technologies" Janet Currie "Welcoming Janet Currie: A Pioneer in the Economics of Children and Families Joins Yale" Janet Currie: "Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector: The Effect of Legal Structure on Dispute Costs and Wages" Janet Currie: "Child health as human capital" Janet Currie: "Killing Me Softly: The Fetal Origins Hypothesis" "Medicaid and Children's Health: 5 Issues to Watch Amid Recent Federal Changes" Janet Currie: "Medicaid: What Does It Do, and Can We Do It Better?" Janet Currie: "Does Head Start Make a Difference?" Janet Currie: "Longer Term Effects of Head Start" Janet Currie: "Lead and Juvenile Delinquency: New Evidence from Linked Birth, School, and Juvenile Detention Records" Head Start Impact Study (HSIS) Series Janet Currie: "Saving Babies: The Efficacy and Cost of Recent Changes in the Medicaid Eligibility of Pregnant Women" Janet Currie: "Doctor Decision Making and Patient Outcomes" Janet Currie's American Economic Association Presidential Address: "Investing in Children to Address the Child Mental Health Crisis" "Addressing Common Misconceptions About the Child Mental Health Crisis" Janet Currie: "To What Extent are Trends in Teen Mental Health Driven by Changes in Reporting?" Janet Currie: "Rules versus Discretion: Treatment of Mental Illness in US Adolescents"  Misinformation Mayo Clinic: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): Symptoms and causes "Inside RFK Jr.'s push against the flu vaccine that he links to his voice condition" Health & Veritas Episode 197: Peter Hotez: Mapping the Anti-Science Machine "It's time for a new era of advocacy for physicians" "Childhood Vaccination Rates Have Dropped Again, C.D.C. Data Shows" "Take It From a Scientist. Facts Matter, and They Don't Care How You Feel." "A small study on Covid vaccine safety sparks an online tempest" Health & Veritas Episode 192: Akiko Iwasaki: What Have We Learned About Long COVID? In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.

Host/Producer: Amy Browne Maine CDC Confirms Case of Measles in Maine LD 2071, An Act to Expand Access to Vaccines Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration by Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe, Dispense and Administer Vaccines and Require Insurance Coverage LD 2146 An Act to Increase Access to Critical Vaccinations Maine State Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee On Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services About the host: Amy Browne started out at WERU as a volunteer news & public affairs producer in 2000, co-hosting/co-producing RadioActive with Meredith DeFrancesco. She joined the team of Voices producers a few years later, and has been WERU's News & Public Affairs Manager since January, 2006. In addition to RadioActive, Voices, Maine Currents and Maine: The Way Life Could Be, Amy also produced and hosted the WERU News Report for several years. She has produced segments for national programs including Free Speech Radio News, This Way Out, Making Contact, Workers Independent News, Pacifica PeaceWatch, and Live Wire News, and has contributed to Democracy Now and the WBAI News Report. She is the recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Environmental Journalism Award from the Sierra Club of Maine, and Maine Association of Broadcasters awards for her work in 2017 and 2021. Theme music: BreakBeat Chemists I, 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License The post Around Town 2/10/26: Local News, Culture and Events first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

A pair of bills in the General Assembly raise questions about who should be allowed to provide preventive dental care.

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Wisconsin lawmakers are considering proposals that would expand access to guns in the state, including allowing concealed carry without a permit. There's a push to expand recess time for kids in public schools. And, a new study takes a look at the potential impact of data centers on Wisconsin's water and energy utilities.

Jesse Levey, CEO and Founder of Longevity Health, has a focus on extending the health span not just the lifespan of more people by providing access to tools and preventative health information. Lessons learned from expensive concierge medical services are being applied to a broader population, driving down health costs and democratizing longevity medicine. Using AI to build a scalable and personalized approach to wellness not just sick care, Longevity Health aims to make an AI doctor available around the globe.  Jesse explains, "Our mission is to help a billion people live to a hundred in good health. That's the vision. And the way that we get there is by building an AI doctor trains of ed on longevity medicine and distributed around the world. We have a three-phased business model. Phase one is to take the sort of hundred-thousand-dollar-a-year longevity concierge experience and deliver it for $10,000. So we've taken this really high-end experience that combines an executive physical with a longevity concierge physician and a team to help you implement the recommendations. And we've delivered that for $10,000. That's been around for about two years."  "Phase two takes that down to $1,000 with the help of AI. So it reduces the time spent by humans and the need to spend a lot of time with clinicians. And so it's a mix between clinician time and AI interactions. And then eventually, as the regulation allows and as the technology improves, we believe that we'll be able to deliver this experience for as low as $10 a month or $100 a year via an AI doctor. And so that's the future. That's what we're building towards." #LongevityHealth #Longevity #HealthyAging #HealthSpan #FunctionalMedicine #HealthAI #Aging longevityhealth.me  Listen to the podcast here

Jesse Levey, CEO and Founder of Longevity Health, has a focus on extending the health span not just the lifespan of more people by providing access to tools and preventative health information. Lessons learned from expensive concierge medical services are being applied to a broader population, driving down health costs and democratizing longevity medicine. Using AI to build a scalable and personalized approach to wellness not just sick care, Longevity Health aims to make an AI doctor available around the globe.  Jesse explains, "Our mission is to help a billion people live to a hundred in good health. That's the vision. And the way that we get there is by building an AI doctor trains of ed on longevity medicine and distributed around the world. We have a three-phased business model. Phase one is to take the sort of hundred-thousand-dollar-a-year longevity concierge experience and deliver it for $10,000. So we've taken this really high-end experience that combines an executive physical with a longevity concierge physician and a team to help you implement the recommendations. And we've delivered that for $10,000. That's been around for about two years."  "Phase two takes that down to $1,000 with the help of AI. So it reduces the time spent by humans and the need to spend a lot of time with clinicians. And so it's a mix between clinician time and AI interactions. And then eventually, as the regulation allows and as the technology improves, we believe that we'll be able to deliver this experience for as low as $10 a month or $100 a year via an AI doctor. And so that's the future. That's what we're building towards." #LongevityHealth #Longevity #HealthyAging #HealthSpan #FunctionalMedicine #HealthAI #Aging longevityhealth.me Download the transcript here

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The traditional path to patients is being rewritten. As affordability pressures rise and patient expectations shift, life sciences companies are rethinking the middle — moving beyond payers, providers, and pharmacies to create direct, digital pathways that meet patients where they are.In this episode, host Adrea Cope is joined by Colleen Ferlotti and Rupa Mehta to unpack the rapid rise of Direct-to-Patient (DTP) models: what's fueling the shift, how leaders are navigating regulatory and operational complexity, and why success depends on designing with both discipline and empathy.To learn more about how we can help your team navigate these changing landscapes, please reach out to Mike.Zapiec@vynamic.com Podcast Tags: healthcare, life sciences, life sciences marketing, direct to patient, patient centricity, digital health  Source Links: Triangle Insights Group (August 2025). The Direct-to-Patient Channel in Pharma: A Practical Guide to Protect GTN, Expand Access, and Improve Patient Experience. Panel – Adrea Cope, Colleen Ferlotti, Rupa Mehta Research & Production – Adrea Cope, Colleen Ferlotti, Rupa Mehta, Peter Svalbe, Mike Zapiec Recording & Editing – Mike Liberto For additional discussion, please contact us at TrendingHealth.com.  

About this episode: In vitro fertilization, or IVF, is a game changing reproductive technology that leads to more than 2% of births in the U.S. But high costs and a lack of coverage options put it out of reach for many would-be parents. In this episode: Sean Tipton of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine discusses how new federal policies are moving the dial on IVF access and where more work needs to be done. Guests: Sean Tipton, MA, is the Chief Advocacy and Policy Officer at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, a non-profit representing over 7,000 members focused on advancing the science and practice of reproductive medicine. Host: Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. Show links and related content: Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Lower Costs and Expand Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and High-Quality Fertility Care—The White House American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reacts to White House Announcement on IVF Coverage—American Society for Reproductive Medicine The Alabama Supreme Court's Ruling on Frozen Embryos—Public Health On Call (February 2024) Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today's edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses President Trump's recent statements about making America fertile again, the scandal of surrogacy, and the problem of unacceptable social media posts for both the Right and the Left.Part I (00:14 – 13:05)Trump Wants to Make America Fertile Again: Having Babies is a Biblical Good, But There is Massive Moral Risk in Assisted Reproductive TechnologiesFact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Actions to Lower Costs and Expand Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and High-Quality Fertility Care by The White HousePart II (13:05 – 18:45)The Scandal of Surrogacy: This Problem is Not Just Financial and The Moral Risk Keeps IncreasingSurrogacy Is a Multibillion-Dollar Business. Sometimes the Money Goes Missing. by The Wall Street Journal (Ben Foldy)Part III (18:45 – 23:12)Words Have Consequences: Celebration of Charlie Kirk's Assassination and its ConsequencesFired for Kirk posts, former Emory professor weighs cost of free speech by The Atlanta-Journal Constitution (Thomas Lake)The Oxford Union has always been full of idiots, but this one might sink it by The Telegraph (Rowan Pelling)Part IV (23:12 – 27:03)Unacceptable Social Media Posts are Not Just a Problem on the Left: Those on the Right Are Showing the Problem as WellSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Erin Ryan and guest host Reshma Saujani (Moms First) poke holes in Trump's flimsy IVF plan, discuss RFK Jr.'s creepy obsession with teenage boys' sperm counts, and the realities of women leaving the workforce. They also get into the insanity of Trump's ballroom construction and dissect the differences between the moms with boys and Boy Moms. Nearly half a million women have left their jobs so far this year. Here's why, in their own words (CNN 10/17)Embattled Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia's Mom Tried to Meet With Lawmakers Who Criticized Her Son (NOTUS 10/21)RFK Jr uses platform during Trump event to go on rant about teenager's sperm (The Independent 10/17)Trump Unveils Plan to Expand Access to ‘Fertility Insurance' and IVF Drugs (TIME 10/16) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Nasser Baker Al Kahtani, Executive Director, Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), on AGFUND's footprint in inclusive and social development and its use of digital tools to expand access to microfinance initiatives

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed plans to expand access to the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO); R3.9bn in possible ghost worker fraud across government payrolls revealed; feedback given to question on Small Harbours Development Project. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the September 18th edition: Hyundai has announced that it will continue expanding its facility in southeast Georgia; Some Georgia lawmakers are continuing the push to end the state's income tax; Georgia's largest private university is moving to expand access to higher education.

On the September 18th edition: Hyundai has announced that it will continue expanding its facility in southeast Georgia; Some Georgia lawmakers are continuing the push to end the state's income tax; Georgia's largest private university is moving to expand access to higher education.

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic were designed to treat diabetes—but they're quickly becoming known for weight loss and possible kidney benefits. Kidney doctor Holly Kramer and kidney patients Patrick Gee, and Jane DeMeis, are here to break down what these medications are, how they work, and what people with kidney disease need to know.   In today's episode we heard from: Holly Kramer, M.D., MPH, is a practicing nephrologist who conducts research connecting nutrition and kidney health. Her connection to the National Kidney Foundation was inspired by her mom, who was a dialysis nurse and helped create some of the first dialysis units in Northwest Indiana. Dr. Kramer finds being on the NKF Board important, because it is the largest, patient-centered organization focusing on kidney disease. Her long-term goal is to increase national funding for kidney disease research and to heighten awareness about chronic kidney disease. Jane DeMeis  became involved with the National Kidney Foundation when she was diagnosed in 2018 with stage 4 kidney disease. She is currently on home hemodialysis and the transplant waitlist. Ms. DeMeis was the Director of Education and Organizational Development for U R Medicine Home Care. Part of her responsibilities was working with clinicians in teaching them how to present education to patients. She also was the Chairperson of the Patient Family Centered Care program and worked with improving home care through patient advocacy.  In 2018, Ms. DeMeis retired. She had been fighting CKD along with Psoriatic Arthritis for many years and needed to focus on her health.  She currently serves as a member of NKF's Kidney Advocacy Committee, as an Ambassador for NKF's online communities, and also as a NKF Peer mentor. Her other volunteer activities include being on the Board of the Perinton Food Shelf and working with clients as the Lead Verifier.  She and her husband sing with the Perinton Senior Chorus and enjoy working in their garden. Patrick Gee is a Community Activist, fighting against systemic issues such as poverty, social and racial injustices, criminal justice reform, and education reform. Patrick worked for the Virginia Department of Corrections and the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, where during his time in service, he acquired several awards and recognitions. In April 2013, Patrick was diagnosed with Stage 3b End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD). He began doing Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) in December 2013. On April 21, 2017, Patrick received a kidney transplant. Patrick has been very passionate in his pursuit to speak on behalf of the underserved, undervalued, and disenfranchised communities of color. Because of this, he serves as an advocate and kidney patient expert for a number of organizations including the NKF, CMS, FDA, KHI, AKF, AAKP and HDU.  Patrick was the 2025 winner of NKF's Celeste Lee Castillo Patient Engagement Award.    Additional Resources: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists NKF Supports Proposal to Expand Access to Weight-Loss Medications   Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Kevin Barber, MD, speaks with Cynthia Matossian, MD, and Sara O'Connor, MD, MPH, about strategies to address workforce shortages and training gaps in ophthalmic care. Dr. Matossian outlines the American College of Eye Technicians and its technician training model to expand career awareness and technical competency, and Dr. O'Connor describes ACE Global's ophthalmic technician program in Honduras and a community health worker curriculum. Dr. Barber reviews distance surgical mentorship, a smartphone-to-microscope telementoring approach that supports ophthalmologists in low-resource settings as they transition to independent cataract surgery. Together, these initiatives illustrate a scalable, team-based pipeline to build capacity and reduce preventable blindness; related perspectives appear in CRST's June 2025 “Bridging the Gap” issue. Related reading: "A Workforce Solution to Expand Access to Eye Care" "Scaling Surgical Mentorship Across Borders"

Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have expanded access to free school meals.

On this episode of Change Makers, learn about a cool product that allows individuals who are blind or low vision to turn their Perkins Brailler into a BlueTooth keyboard. After learning about Paige Connect, hear the latest from Braille Tales and what books are on the way.On this Episode (In Order of Appearance)Greg Hargraves, Paige FounderJennifer Wenzel, Technology Product SpecialistSarah Welch, Product ManagerChristine Genovely, Braille Tales Programs CoordinatorAdditional LinksPaige ConnectPaige Braille InstagramPaige Braille XPaige Braille YouTubeBraille TalesApply for Braille TalesUpdate Braille Tales addressEmail Braille Tales

With over-the-counter birth control expanding access to contraception, pharmacists have a growing role in guiding patients through their options, ensuring safe use, and providing essential counseling. This episode explores the pharmacist's role in OTC birth control recommendations, patient education, and broader hormonal contraception services within community pharmacy practice. Tune in to learn how you can confidently support patients in making informed decisions about their reproductive health. HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTKate Riddell, PharmD, MSPharmacistConsultant/CPESN INPharmacists, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE!CPE is available to Health Mart franchise members onlyTo learn more about Health Mart, click here: https://join.healthmart.com/CPE INFORMATION Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Explain the pharmacist's role in recommending and counseling patients on over-the-counter birth control and other hormonal contraception options.2. Identify key safety considerations, eligibility criteria, and best practices for providing contraception services in a community pharmacy setting.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-191-H01-PInitial release date: 5/26/2025Expiration date: 5/26/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.

With over-the-counter birth control expanding access to contraception, pharmacists have a growing role in guiding patients through their options, ensuring safe use, and providing essential counseling. This episode explores the pharmacist's role in OTC birth control recommendations, patient education, and broader hormonal contraception services within community pharmacy practice. Tune in to learn how you can confidently support patients in making informed decisions about their reproductive health.HOSTJoshua Davis Kinsey, PharmDVP, EducationCEimpactGUESTKate Riddell, PharmD, MSPharmacistConsultant/CPESN INPharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)Looking for more information on Over-the-Counter Contraception? Check out our course, Pharmacist Prescribing of Hormonal Contraceptives: An Advanced Training!CPE INFORMATIONLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Explain the pharmacist's role in recommending and counseling patients on over-the-counter birth control and other hormonal contraception options.2. Identify key safety considerations, eligibility criteria, and best practices for providing contraception services in a community pharmacy setting.0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-25-191-H01-PInitial release date: 5/26/2025Expiration date: 5/26/2026Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram

Radhika Das, IFN Journalist, interviews Dr Abdou DIAW, Coordonnateur National, PROMISE, on supporting Islamic microfinance in Senegal and partnering with organizations like the IsDB to help expand access to services in the nation

Anyone can make art, but not everyone can afford to. That's a problem a year-old Missoula nonprofit is working to solve.

The All Local Afternoon Update for Thursday, April 10 2025

This edWeb podcast is co-hosted by CORE Learning and The Reading League. You can access the webinar recording here.Bringing Structured Literacy into more classrooms takes more than just good intentions. It requires a clear message, strong advocacy, and the ability to navigate school systems and policy decisions. Whether you're working within a single school or pushing for district- or state-level change, building support is key to ensuring all students receive evidence-based reading instruction.This second edWeb podcast of the Structured Literacy for Every Learner Summit explores how educators, literacy leaders, and policymakers have successfully influenced policy, secured funding, and built coalitions to advance Structured Literacy. Panelists share what it takes to turn reading science into action and create lasting change. Listeners will learn how to:Communicate the need for Structured Literacy in ways that resonate with decision makersEngage school and district leaders in making evidence-based instruction a priorityNavigate policy and funding systems to expand access to high-quality literacy instructionThis conversation offers practical steps for any K-12 educator, administrator, or advocate looking to strengthen literacy advocacy and bring effective reading instruction to more students.This edWeb podcast is part of the Structured Literacy for Every Learner Summit.CORE LearningTransform teaching and learning so that every student thrives.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.

On today's show Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS and Claire McLean, PT, DPT, NCS, recap their experience at the recent APTA's CSM conference and what stood out. Neuro Collaborative was founded with the mission of helping people start neuro-focused practices and programs in their communities, to increase access to specialized neurological care and services. We grew into providing mentorship and continuing education, and part of the mission continues to be helping people start and sustain practices. We'll explore the challenges of running a neuro-only clinic, including the need for supplementary revenue streams. We'll discuss various solutions to creating a sustainable practice in neuro because it looks very different than an ortho practice. Be sure to follow us on IG and send us a DM if you have questions about your neuro biz! @neurocollaborative  Listen to our previous episode with Adriaan Louw, Episode 211 Request to join the NeuroBiz Besties free Slack channel  

Hosts: Erin Rider and Taylor Morgan  Saying he's fulfilling a campaign promise, President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order to expand access to and reduce the costs associated with in vitro fertilization, or IVF. It comes as Republicans appear divided on the ethicality of IVF, with many having voted against protecting IVF rights in the past few years.   

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Zach Verne joins Ethics Talk to discuss his article, coauthored with Dr Jeffrey Zabinski: “How Should We Expand Access to Psychedelics While Maintaining an Environment of Peace and Safety?”  Recorded August 29, 2024.  Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org  

In This Episode we cover the following Cannabis News stories: Cannabis Vapes and Ketamine Use on the Rise Among Young People – According to a new drugs report, vaping and ketamine use are growing trends among youth. We'll break down what this means and its potential impact. How to Get Unhigh – Ever had too much cannabis? We're talking about tips to “sober up” if you feel too high. The Dark Side of Cannabis Edibles – Learn how fake packaging is tricking consumers and putting children at risk. Pain Specialists Reluctant to Expand Access to Medicinal Cannabis – Why some pain specialists are not keen on pushing for easier access to medical cannabis. State Approves 141 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses – Big news for the cannabis industry as the state expands its legal market with new licenses. Come and join in the discussion about any of these news articles on our cannabis growing forum, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode.

Hosts: Maura Carabello and Rusty Cannon A new educational program is launching to help Utah’s high school students have better chances at making it into college. It’s called Admit Utah, and it simplifies and guarantees admissions to one of Utah’s public colleges and universities. It also provides additional support for high school students. Cyndi Tetro, Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Board Member joins the show to go in-depth on the new program with the KSL at Night hosts.

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This week on Commerce Code we speak with Christian Widhalm, Chief Executive Officer of Bloom Credit. Bloom Credit's goal is to help everyone from startups to established banks easily access and furnish accurate credit data. The goal is to support the creation of accessible, unique financial products for everyone. Today, we are talking about a new product Bloom has developed that makes it easy for consumers to permission access to their payments data in a way that can dramatically improve credit file accuracy and access to credit for consumers.

Over the past three-plus years there are few if any areas of public policy in which the Biden administration has been more active in advancing rules and practices designed to lift average people and those long left behind by the American economy than in the realm labor relations. Whether it's promoting better wages and working […] The post Labor Sec. Julie Su on the Biden administration's efforts to expand access to good paying jobs appeared first on NC Newsline.

ADOT's Doug Nintzel sits down with Brad Burgess, Program Administrator for ADOT's office of broadband to discuss the building of the "middle mile" infrastructure being built by ADOT to expand access, statewide.

Since 2010, the nonprofit Free Law Project has been working to make the legal ecosystem more equitable and competitive using technology, data and advocacy. It may be best known for CourtListener, its flagship project that houses an immense collection of court orders and opinions, and for its RECAP suite, which is the largest free collection on the internet of court filings and dockets.  But there is a lot more to the Free Law Project, as you will hear from our guest on today's episode, Michael Lissner, the Free Law Project's cofounder, executive director, and chief technology officer. Lissner started the Free Law Project while earning his master's degree at the University of California Berkeley School of Information, with the assistance of cofounder Brian Carver, who was then an assistant professor at the school and who is now copyright counsel at Google. Since then, the Free Law Project has expanded into a multifaceted source of legal data and tools, all with the goals of providing free access to legal materials and developing technology to enhance legal research and innovation.  The Free Law Project's data also supports a range of academic research and investigative journalism, including having provided data that fueled the recent Pulitzer Prize awarded to news organization ProPublica for its reporting on the financial conflicts of Supreme Court justices.    Thank You To Our Sponsors This episode of LawNext is generously made possible by our sponsors. We appreciate their support and hope you will check them out. Paradigm, home to the practice management platforms PracticePanther, Bill4Time, MerusCase and LollyLaw; the e-payments platform Headnote; and the legal accounting software TrustBooks.   If you enjoy listening to LawNext, please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.  

Decoding Medicare Advantage and Medicaid MCOs: Understanding the CoverageYou may have heard (or even said) that Medicare Advantage is great if you're healthy but terrible if you're sick. But why is that? This week on The Amplify OT Podcast, I'm sharing what Medicare Advantage is, why it's popular, despite these claims, and how it has expanded into the Medicaid space with managed care organizations (MCOs).Join the Amplify OT MembershipAs an exclusive bonus for podcast listeners, you can join the Amplify OT Membership at any time! Join today to take control of your career! It's time to become your own best resource on Medicare and advocacy.In this episode, I cover:Benefits and barriers that come with Medicare Advantage plans.The difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Why managed care plans (MCOs) are popular, especially for governments. Current and proposed regulatory changes that affect these plans and us as practitioners. Thanks for listening! If you found this episode helpful, don't forget to follow, rate and review the show. To learn more about Amplify OT head to https://amplifyot.com/ Have a question or just want to say hello? Call or text +1 (919) 341-9289 to have your questions answered on the podcast! *Message and Data Rates May ApplyAmplify OT ResourcesWant to keep learning about how insurance and reimbursement impact you? Then head to AmplifyOT.com/Services to see what resources we have available!CLICK HERE to save 40% off Medbridge Today! CONNECT WITH AMPLIFY OT:WebsiteServicesFree NewsletterInstagramLinkedInFacebookTikTokLINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ep 50: Volume-Based vs. Value-Based Reimbursement Models in OTCMS Finalizes Rule to Expand Access to Health Information and Improve the Prior Authorization Process [CMS.gov Article]Medicare Advantage in 2023: Enrollment Update and Key Trends [KFF.org Article]Medicaid: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver [YouTube]...

Three articles to read:Ageism in healthcare: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/07/1236371376/bias-ageism-older-adults-geriatricsAmy Webb's 2024 Emerging Tech Trend Report @ SXSW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uLSDbh6M_UPresident Biden Takes New Steps to Lower Prescription Drug and Health Care Costs, Expand Access to Health Care, and Protect Consumers: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/03/06/fact-sheet-president-biden-takes-new-steps-to-lower-prescription-drug-and-health-care-costs-expand-access-to-health-care-and-protect-consumers/

Dr. Kaitlan Baston, ASTHO Member and Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, discusses a new law in New Jersey that decriminalizes many harm reduction supplies; Andra Samoa, a Department of Health Consultant and Liason, wants Congress to know that it's hard to make improvements in an isolated island environment; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, tells us what he told a recruiter who called him about the ASTHO job more than seven years ago; and ASTHO leaders have issued a statement about the alarming number of measles cases now being reported across the country. Insider NJ News Article: Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Crucial Harm Reduction Supplies ASTHO News Release: Public Health Leaders Will Visit Congress and Stress the Need to Invest in Infrastructure, the WIC Program, and Island Priorities ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast ASTHO News Release: State Health Officials Alarmed by U.S. Measles Outbreaks, Stress the Importance of Adhering to Established Public Health Practices and Vaccinating the Unvaccinated

The recent Project Play summit in Colorado Springs focused on how to get more kids, especially those from underserved communities, into organized sports. Among the participants, Special Olympics Colorado which serves 20,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The recent Project Play summit in Colorado Springs focused on how to get more kids, especially those from underserved communities, into organized sports. Among the participants, Special Olympics Colorado which serves 20,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.

DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING PART 1 (0:0 - 5:22): ────────────────── Unborn Life Under Threat, All the Way to Birth: Maryland Legislature Passes Radical Abortion Bill and Sends It To Governor Hogan WASHINGTON POST (OVETTA WIGGINS AND ERIN COX) Maryland Approves Bill to Expand Access to Abortions PART 2 (5:23 - 10:10): ────────────────── ‘In Oregon, We Say Gay': Oregon Governor Responds to Florida Parental Education Law — But Why Is Oregon So Different from Florida? PART 3 (10:11 - 15:27): ────────────────── ‘What Does Family Look Like to You?': The Destabilization of “Family” In American Culture USA TODAY (THE EDITORIAL BOARD) Changing Family, Changing America: It's Not Your (Grand)Parents' 'Cheaper by the Dozen' PART 4 (15:28 - 19:36): ────────────────── Is a Military Draft Moral? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing PART 5 (19:37 - 21:25): ────────────────── Is the Language ‘Gender Assigned at Birth' Incongruous with the Christian Position? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing PART 6 (21:26 - 26:6): ────────────────── How Would You Define What a Woman is? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing