HOSPITAL

Jun 02 2026HEALTH

Why North County’s Hospital Needs Measure H to Stay Strong

For over 25 years, Tri-City Medical Center has been the go-to emergency care spot for North County’s families. Doctors there have seen it all—from sudden heart attacks to car crashes—and they know how fast lives can change when help isn’t nearby. But now, the hospital faces a big test: Measure H, a

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Stroke Death Risks in Kyrgyzstan Hospitals

The National Hospital of the Kyrgyz Republic records a striking number of stroke patients who do not survive their hospital stay. In Central Asia, where health resources are tight, the toll from strokes is one of the highest in the world. Researchers looked back at past patient records to find wh

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May 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

How well do text messages and apps really help after a hospital stay?

After leaving the hospital, many patients get a call from a nurse to check on them. That’s helpful, but hospitals don’t always have enough staff to make those calls. Some places now use text messages or patient apps to send reminders and health tips instead. The idea is good—fewer people end up back

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May 29 2026HEALTH

New Helipad Boosts Air‑Patient Transfers in West Texas

UMC Health System has just opened a new double‑helipad on the corner of 8th Street and Texas Tech Parkway, right next to its main Lubbock hospital. The move replaces the old single helipad that will no longer be used. The new landing pad lets helicopters land side by side, speeding up the time it

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May 29 2026BUSINESS

A New Kind of Luxury Hotel Opens on Sunset Strip

The brand‑new PUBLIC West Hollywood hotel, created by famed entrepreneur Ian Schrager, will welcome guests on July 15. The property sits where the old Standard Hotel once stood at 8300 Sunset Boulevard, a location that was once the center of late‑90s Hollywood glamour. Instead of echoing past exc

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May 29 2026HEALTH

A Long‑Term Caregiver Takes Charge of Children’s Nebraska

Christina Powell grew up in Aurora and began working at Children’s Nebraska more than two decades ago. She has spent 24 years helping the hospital carry out its promise: to give every child a better chance to live. In January, Powell was chosen to lead the hospital’s newest Behavioral Health a

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Hospital Closure Leaves Chicago Neighborhood Without Emergency Care

A sudden hospital closure in Oak Park has left a Chicago neighborhood struggling to get quick emergency help. When Rev. Ira Acree’s wife needed medical care recently, the trip to the closest hospital took 20 minutes by ambulance instead of the usual five-minute drive. That extra time can mean the di

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

How the World Cup affects Delaware's travel scene

When major sports events move nearby, nearby cities often get a quick cash boost. That’s what Delaware hoped for when the World Cup games arrived in Philadelphia, just a short trip away. The state expected extra visitors to stay in its hotels, eat at local restaurants, and spend money, but the real

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May 20 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Padel’s New Celebrity Wave Hits Marbella

The latest padel event is turning heads far beyond the court. In 2026, a star‑filled tournament moved from Miami to Marbella, drawing athletes and entertainers alike. This competition is more than a game; it mixes top‑level play with lavish parties and shows. Since its launch in 2023, the seri

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May 18 2026OPINION

Lessons in faith from stepping into unknown churches

Many people avoid unfamiliar places of worship without really knowing why. One person shared how, as a young teen, they refused an invitation to visit a church just because they had never set foot inside before. At the time, stepping into that space felt like crossing an invisible line. Years later,

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