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Jan 29 2026EDUCATION

South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

How Training Doctors in Poor Countries is Making a Difference

For decades, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) has been running fellowship programs. These programs aim to train specialists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The goal is to create leaders in anesthesia who can make a real difference in their communities. U

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Jun 11 2025HEALTH

Caregivers Get a Financial Boost

Financial stress is a big deal for many caregivers. They often have to manage money for both themselves and the person they care for. To tackle this issue, a new online program called "Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances" was created. This program is designed to help caregivers understan

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Apr 25 2025EDUCATION

Nurse Educators and Disaster Readiness: A Closer Look

Nurse educators are the backbone of nursing colleges. They shape the future of healthcare by teaching students. But what happens when disaster strikes? Are they ready? A program called the Hospital Disaster Management (HDM) Skill Training Program (STP) aims to prepare them. It focuses on learning an

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Mar 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Using Tech to Boost Food Pantry Choices

Food pantries are vital for many people. They provide essential food supplies to those in need. A recent project aimed to make a big difference. It wanted to see if digital technology could give customers more say in what they take home. The idea was to let people pick their own items using tablets.

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Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Health Pros Get a Body Image Boost

Imagine trying to help others with their body image issues while you are still grappling with your own. This is a common challenge for health professionals (HPs). A recent study showed that HPs often miss the mark when it comes to understanding the complexities of body image. This is where the Bod

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

The Fast Track to Mental Health: A Look at LA’s Rapid Diversion Program

Ever wondered what it takes to help folks with mental health struggles avoid going to jail? The Los Angeles County Rapid Diversion Program, or RDP, is doing just that. Launched in 2019, this program is different from the usual way of handling pretrial mental health cases. It's running in seven court

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