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Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration’s investments in health, education, agriculture and infrastructure are making the desired impact across the state

Anna D. (Miller) Chupp, 92, of Sugarcreek and formerly of Winesburg, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, after a period of declining health

B.C.’s nurses hit the picket lines at Vancouver General Hospital shortly after dawn on Tuesday, which is the first time they’ve done so in the province since 1989

Steak ‘n Shake announces its first chief MAHA officer, Michael Boes, who details the restaurant’s pivot to healthier food options, including all grass-fed beef by June 1

Nurses Brandy Frye (left) and Susan Fleishman work the night shift at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital in British Columbia. Both said they left their longtime U.S. jobs last year to get away from the policies and hateful rhetoric of President Trump. Taylor Pradine/KFF Health Newshide caption

Niva Bupa Health Insurance outperformed the segment, reporting 35% growth in premium collections, while Star Health and Allied Insurance recorded a 19% increase India’s general insurance industry reported a 14% year-on-year increase in gross direct premium income for June, with standalone health insurers continuing to outpace the broader market, according to provisional industry data. Among…

The sails are ready to glide the waves The sun is shining as freedom craves The boat is no longer docked but untied Ready to sail in waters unsupervised The sky is clear with only a few clouds The weather is perfect with no large crowds It’s time to go and sail the deep In…

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Department of Health and Human Services New surgeon general advisory suggests screen time limits for kids Mary Walrath-HoldridgeUSA TODAY Updated May 20, 2026, 6:45 p.m. ET

The U.S. Surgeon General’s office issued a warning yesterday about the harms of extended uses of screens on children, raising concerns about its impact on academic performance, physical health and mental well-being

Nova Scotia’s health authority is skirting the rules around public contracts without competitive bids, which risks saddling the government with higher costs and unfavourable terms, the province’s auditor general said Tuesday