(BPT) - Liz's passion for healthcare has always been personal. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 10, Liz's earliest interactions with her care team inspired her to become a nurse practitioner. … more

(BPT) - It's hard to ignore the creeping price of the monthly utility bill and the sting of gas prices at the pump. These rising costs have made it more difficult for Americans to budget effectively … more

As Idaho prepares to dole out around $186 million in federal rural health grants, state officials are hoping local contractors are ready for the infrastructure projects those grants will fund.  The five-year Rural Health Transformation grant, funded by the “big beautiful” law Congress passed last July, is meant for projects that will improve rural healthcare.  […] more

As high temperatures and humidity spiked “feels like” temperatures to more than 110 degrees in some areas of Tennessee over the last week, the National Weather Service recommended Tennesseans stay indoors, hydrate and use air conditioning as “fans may not be adequate.” But for an estimated 49,722 Tennessee households, air conditioning is not an option. […] more

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About two-dozen childcare providers and advocates overwhelmingly opposed looser statewide staff educational requirements at a public hearing. more

These invasive insects may not be a familiar sight yet, but researchers predict the spotted lanternfly population in Georgia will continue to increase in the coming years, which could spell trouble for the state’s fruit crops.  Elizabeth McCarty, an associate professor at the University of Georgia who studies invasive insects, said the spotted lanternflies thrive […] more

(BookTrib) - Presidential history can sound like something that belongs in a classroom, a documentary or a very large book you keep meaning to read someday. But Ronald Gruner’s We the Presidents … more

(NewsUSA) - Growing concerns about the mental health of America’s youth have prompted renewed discussions about the role of smartphones, social media and other digital technologies. While some … more

(BPT) - Key TakeawaysHaving a car today is increasingly expensive, due to the total cost of ownership: higher vehicle prices, financing rates, maintenance, insurance and fuel.Buying or leasing … more