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Frumentius thus led the Indians to the knowledge of God. Iberia, about the same time, was guided into the way of truth by a captive woman. She continued instant in prayer, allowing herself no softer bed than a sack spread upon the ground, and accounted fasting her highest luxury. This austerity was rewarded by gifts similar to those of the Apostles. The barbarians, who wereignorant of medicine, were accustomed, when attacked by disease, to go to one another's houses, in order to ask those who had suffered in a similar way, and had got well, by what means they had been cured. In accordance with thiscustom, a mother who had a sick child, repaired to this admirable woman, to enquire if she knew of any cure for the disease. The latter took the child, placed it upon her bed, and prayed to the Creator of the world to be propitious to it, and cure the disease. He heard her prayer, and made it whole. This extraordinary woman hence obtained great celebrity; and the queen, who was suffering from a severe disease, hearing of her by report, sent for her. The captive held herself in very low estimation, and would not accept the invitation of the queen. But the queen, forced by her sore need, and careless of her royal dignity, herself ran to the captive. The latter made the queen lie down upon her mean bed, and once again applied to her disease the efficacious remedy ofprayer. The queen was healed, and offered as rewards for her cure, gold, silver, tunics, and mantles, and such gifts as she thought worthy of possession, and such as royal munificence should bestow. The holy woman told her that she did not want any of these, but that she would deem her greatest reward to be the queen's knowledge of true religion. She then, as far as in her lay, explained the Divine doctrines, and exhorted her to erect a church in honour ofChrist who had made her whole. The queen then returned to the palace, and excited the admiration of her consort, by the suddenness of her cure; she then made known to him the power of that God whom the captive adored, and besought him to acknowledge the one only God, and to erect a church to Him, and to lead all the nation to worship Him. The king was greatly delighted with the miracle which had been performed upon the queen, but he would notconsent to erect a church. A short time after he went out hunting, and theloving Lord made a prey of him as He did of Paul; for a sudden darkness enveloped him and forbade him to move from the spot; while those who were hunting with him enjoyed the customary sunlight, and he alone was bound with the fetters of blindness. In his perplexity he found a way of escape, for calling to mind his former unbelief, he implored the help of the God of the captivewoman, and immediately the darkness was dispelled. He then went to the marvellous captive, and asked her to show him how a church ought to be built. He who once filled Bezaleel with architectural skill, graciously enabled thiswoman to devise the plan of a church. The woman set about the plan, and menbegan to dig and build. When the edifice was completed, the roof put on, and every thing supplied except the priests, this admirable woman found means to obtain these also. For she persuaded the king to send an embassy to theRoman emperor asking for teachers of religion. The king accordingly dispatched an embassy for the purpose. The emperor Constantine, who was warmly attached to the cause of religion, when informed of the purport of the embassy, gladly welcomed the ambassadors, and selected a bishop endowed with greatfaith, wisdom, and virtue, and presenting him with many gifts, sent him to theIberians, that he might make known to them the true God. Not content with having granted the requests of the Iberians, he of his own accord undertook the protection of the Christians in Persia; for, learning that they werepersecuted by the heathens, and that their king himself, a slave to error, was contriving various cunning plots for their destruction, he wrote to him, entreating him to embrace the Christian religion himself, as well as to honourits professors. His own letter will render his earnestness in the cause the plainer.


In the past 30 years, there has been outstanding progress in increasing the life span of people with Down syndrome. The mission of the LuMind Foundation is to provide these now longer lives with more opportunities and greater independence.
LuMind Foundation was established in 2004 to stimulate biomedical research that will accelerate the development of treatments to significantly improve cognition, including memory, learning and speech. The founders of the LuMind Foundation know there is a future in the knowledge unlocked by the mapping of our DNA.
When LuMind RDS Foundation was started as the Down Syndrome Research & Treatment Foundation and Research Down Syndrome, it was imperative that funds be invested in the Discovery phase of the Research and Development Pipeline because, at the time of our founding, there were no biological mechanisms proven to be associated with impaired cognition in Down syndrome. The foundation's initial funding investments paid off well, as today there are five such mechanisms identified.
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Soprano Ivonne Haza dies, lady of classical music forever
Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected] / June 17, 2022 June 17, 2022
On March 13, 1958, Ivonne Haza appeared for the first time as a professional singer (soprano) in the auditorium of the Instituto de Señoritas Salomé Ureña, interpreting the Arias del Mesías by George Frideric Handel by Manuel Marino Miniño.
She has been queen of the operatic stage ever since and, as her son Ito Bisonó said yesterday, after her death her mother will be remembered for her great legacy to Dominican culture, in which she left her vocal stamp to earn the title of "the lady of the classical Music Forever". They also called her the "Dominican Diva".
She hails from San Pedro de Macorís, the land of cane and sugar, and sweetened millions of people who heard her beautiful song at home and abroad.
His voice remains on historical scores of Italian operas, zarzuelas, requiems, cantatas, oratorios, masses, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Latin American songs and especially Dominican art songs. For many years the National Symphony Orchestra was the support of his passion for singing, under historic Dominican conductors such as Manuel Simó, Carlos Piantini, Julio De Windt, Rafael Villanueva, Manuel Marino Miniño, José Del Monte and José Manuel Joa Castillo.
All classical repertoire fits his amazing voice, from Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony" to Ravel's "Scherezade".
Her contributions remain solid as a diffuser of cultured music and as a teacher to dozens of singers who have learned to master techniques thanks to her.


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A new species of prehistoric dinosaur was discovered by Japanese paleontologists. It belongs to the group of titanosaurs and lived in the region of where Japan is today 100 million years ago, announced the world news agencies.
The dinosaur's bones were found back in 2006 in the region of Tamba city, during research by a local teacher and his students.
A team of scientists immediately arrived at the scene, to investigate the fossils in the region. The skeleton of the prehistoric animal was then put together and examined by numerous universities.
Because of the atypical shape of the bones, the experts came to the conclusion that they were dealing with an ancient lizard belonging to a species still unknown to paleontologists and so they called it Tambatitanis amicitiae.
The titanosaur herbivores were among the most impressive land animals to ever walk the Earth. They reached 131 ft (40 m) in length and weighed as much as 80 tons. However, the dinosaur found in Japan was of a relatively more humble size and only 49 ft (15 m) long.
To commemorate the find of the new species of prehistoric reptile, a special exhibition will be held in the Japanese city of Tamba, which will be available to visitors until the end of October.
Tambatitanis amicitiae is not the only species newly found by Japanese archaeologists. In 2009, 11 fossilized fragments found in the Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan were also confirmed to be the remains of a dinosaur species unknown up until that point.
Scientists from the University of Tokyo presented a report on a dinosaur, more than 3 ft (1 m) tall, to the International Academic Conference, where the fossils were announced to be the remains of a new biological species.
During their digging, the archaeologists found teeth, the head and part of the spine and limbs of an herbivorous dinosaur that walked upright on its hind legs.
Based on the scientists' data, the reptile inhabited our planet during the Cretaceous period nearly 70 million years ago. Those fossils were found in 1998 near the city of Hakusan, which is dotted with remains from the Mesozoic era.
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HomedelhiMount Carmel School, Delhi: Admission, Academic, Fee 2021-22
Mount Carmel School, Delhi: Admission, Academic, Fee 2021-22
pawan January 04, 2021
We know biblically about God's love for humanity in his sacrifice of Christ on the cross. Through this time division, we all receive divine love. And for those who respond to and love God, he faithfully provides life's purpose and meaning. The story of Mount Carmel is a tribute to God's faithfulness.
He created Mount Carmel, using two people who pledged to honor it ... two people who did not see the price, hardship, pain, and tears. Growth has been fueled by the use of humble and dedicated men and women who make up the association's board of directors and have influenced the lives of thousands of people over the past five decades.
We are a Church-based Protestant community, registered under the Community Registration Act of 1860, and we operate educational institutions for individual minorities in the nation's capital, New Delhi.
The Dwarka branch began in April 1997, the year of the Silver Jubilee of the Mother School, with 165 students. This school also has more than 3000 students and 150 employees, both schools are from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and recognized by the Delhi administration and belong to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
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info.an@mountcarmeldelhi.com
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Affiliations, Recognition, and other Achievement:
Recognized by: CBSE
Affiliation No: 2730032
Aid Status: Private
New Admissions (Classes Pre-Nursery to X)
Regn. Fee
Admission Fee
Rs. 23500.00
Caution Money
Rs. 3000.00
Classes Pre Nursery to KG
Classes I to VIII
Classes IX & X
Documents required for admission 2021
D.O.B Certificate.
Two passport size photo
Residence proof.
Proof of alumni
Proof of sibling
Neighbor-hood
Staff ward
The school year on Mount Carmel runs from April to March. Admission to any semester is subject to the rule that the student must have reached the age of 51/2 before entering the first semester in April.
There are two main levels of admission to the school: nursery and high school. Application forms are generally available from mid-December. (Check school dates for that year.) Students are selected in the following categories:
Nursery: a general class by lot; Brothers, Financially Worthy Candidate: EDC (for those earning less than 10,000 rupees per month), employees, alumni, and Christians by choice/lottery.
For high school: selection is made by assessing placement in the same categories as the previous ones.
Students graduate in the following semesters each year. Therefore, there is no admission in grades 1-8. Parents intending to enter any of these classes must submit an application, and subject to any vacancy in classes, a placement assessment takes place between mid-February and early March (see the school for dates. Parents are encouraged to see the result for themselves. They are awarded only two days after the results are announced to complete the admission procedures. Ninth category: Only children from recognized schools who present a certificate of passing the eighth category and a third language in the eighth semester are eligible for the admission test upon registration.
Category X: Only children who passed the ninth semester of CBSE registered for the test. If selected, they must present certificates of third language accreditation in the eighth class, the CBSE registration number, and the cumulative registration certificate for class IX from the previous school. Semester 11 - Registration opens in March and the subject is selected based on the scores obtained in the school examination and the interview conducted at the school. The second batch of interviews and selection/acceptance takes place after stating the board result, subject to seat availability. Students admitted in May / June are expected to cover the initial course one month before classes start in July.
A birth certificate or transfer certificate must be presented upon admission. In the case of an interstate transfer, the certificate must be signed by the educational authority of the concerned state. Generally, admission to all semesters ends on April 1. Subsequently, subject to seat availability, admission may be granted with a delay fee applicable until August.


~the living room furniture arrived and looks great.
~tomorrow work starts on the schoolroom with two sliding glass doors being replaced with a french door and a window. I have a feeling a lot of sawing and nailing will be going on. Also one last window will be replaced (this is the one for which I ordered the wrong size).
~Michael is now in Minneapolis/St. Paul for the RNC. He'll return at the end of the first week of September. Boo hoo. I miss him!
~I spent three days in the VA mountains with my sister who is visiting her daughter in OH. We had a great time and it was really relaxing.
~Last night was our final lesson of Holiness. It was an excellent study! Even though it was our last lesson, there is lots of application ahead for many years to come.
~Jessica's birthday is tomorrow; she'll be 22. I think we're going out to dinner but we haven't made any plans yet.
~Julianne is signed up for two classes and we'll be doing the rest of her schooing here. Pray for me as I start lesson plans!
I might not be psting much because the guys will be working where my computer is located and I need to move it. I'm not sure if I'll be able to hook it up or what. So…….I may be missing for a while.
I'll try to post the newest pictures soon!


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We were rolling on the floor fighting. I right hooked him in the eye. Suddenly hands where pulling us apart human hands. We both seemed to realise that this could go only 2 ways a human massacre or us giving up and compelling ourselves out later. I chose the 2nd option he didn't. He attacked the police killing his instantly by setting him on fire. There was nothing for it I shrugged of mine being stronger than the police easily, and stabbed him right through the heart. Then I was overwhelmed with police officers arresting me and I saw princess Alysa being carried out by a police officer. Duncan was soon taken after while I was pushed on the floor. I hoped they would keep the 2 of them in the same place. I wondered where Marianna was and where Joe was and how many of my men were still alive. As I was taken outside accompanied by 6 policemen I saw Marianna in her own police car obviously doing the same as me, thank god she was still alive. I saw Joe hidden in the trees watching the ambulance. I knew he would follow Alysa that was good. My questioning was hard but I kept quiet I hoped Marianna was too my only reply was always "where is the girl is she okay" I didn't want to tell them her name or who she was and unfortunately I didn't have enough strength to compel an answer. They ignored my questions as I ignored there's. I asked to speak to her and no one would let it. I asked about Marianna not naming her either no one would tell me about her either. I needed blood, if one of them came close enough to where I was handcuffed I would bite them and then have enough power to compel mine and Marianna's way out. All I knew was there were 37 body's in the house not sure who died from what team. I only knew how many because the police kept questioning me on it. After a week of questioning something finally happened "Marco?" asked one of the policemen. I hadn't told them my name or Marianna's but I nodded as he held a phone. "For you" he said in German. I nodded again. As he handed me the phone. "Marco are you okay" Ally's voice said I was so thankful to hear from her. "Ally how are you are you okay?" I asked her panicky. "Yes I'm fine I have Joe and Duncan now and a politician there sorting getting you all out" said Ally. I wanted to ask her loads of questions but I settled for one at the moment "how did you get a politician?" I asked. "Oh I told the police I needed to talk to someone about Amaris and they needed to say to someone who was in charge. Then I said please" She said. "Times up" said the policeman in German. Quickly as I could I said "princess you didn't ring home did you?" "No" she said. "Don't" I said as the phone was taken of me. An hour later a policeman came to get me saying "how unorthodox this all was for a murderer but I had a visitor." I got walked into a room and handcuffed to the chair. Then Ally, Joe, Duncan and a man in a dark blue suit with a pink tie who I had never met came in accompanied by 5 policemen. "Please leave" Ally said looking at them compelling them. They all turned and left "Marco" Ally said smiling. She looked a lot better than I had seen her last and I was so thankful. Although she had bandages still wrapped around her neck I knew with enough blood and time they wouldn't even leave a mark. A few seconds later Marianna was brought in the room. "Hello everyone" she said she didn't look her normal spunky self but she was trying. Ally gave her a weak smile. "Are you sure the other 3 are not your people?" asked the Politian Surprising me. Ally looked at Joe who shook his head. "Unfortunately not what will happen to them?" said Ally. "they will go to a special prison that was agreed centuries ago, if I had only known sooner about the police holding Amaris I would of made sure you all had blood." he said handing me and Marianna a few bags of blood. "Sorry it took me so long to contact you. I can't believe I was unconscious for almost a week." Said Ally smiling at the politician a nice smile not compelling. "Do I need to compel anyone else or will this all disappear?" she asked. "Oh it will all disappear." He said smiling at us. "Your people will have never have existed and you will have never been in Germany." He said. "Thank you" said Ally. I watched in shock about their conversation. "Thank you for being so polite about the mistreatment your majesty's" he said nodding at me and Alysa, which was a shock in itself. "No problem" I said not sure what was going on. He went out the room and one policeman came in and he was now speaking in German rather than English. "I am so sorry your highness we understand it was an assassination attempt we apologise do we not Berger" "yes your majesty I am so sorry." Berger said in German as he unlocked mine and Marianna's handcuffs "you are free to go now" said the Politian. "Thank you and sorry for everything" ally said as we walked out the building. And straight into a waiting limousine. "A limo?" I asked not fully believing anything that happened. "I will explain in a minute" said Ally looking exhausted. She pulled out a blood bag from the mini fridge throw one to everyone and drunk hers in a few sips it was the first time I had seen her drink blood so fast. Then I remembered what she said about being unconscious for a week had she just come around?
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In this world there are two kinds of people.
I have a unique take on that.
one chooses later in life.
will choose to become one.
your family and others who crossed your paths.
home, your job, your church and your community.
to take any responsibility for anything.
What do you need to become a leader?
you want to be in life? If yes, then well done.
However, if not, what are you doing about it.
situations, they do something about it.
It is never too late to choose to become a leader.
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Renown Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Partner to Extend Value-Based Care For Anthem's Medicaid Members in Northern Nevada
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid members will now have access to providers in the value-based Western Clinical Alliance, powered by Renown Health. RENO, Nev. (Dec. 20, 2021) – Members of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Nevada can now receive care from providers in the Western Clinical Alliance, powered by Renown Health. A first of its kind agreement, the partnership between Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid and Renown Health extends care for Anthem members in northern Nevada. This agreement gives providers and patients in the region better access to care by focusing on health and well-being while reducing the overall cost of care. The Western Clinical Alliance is a value-based clinically integrated network that puts the patient at the center of care and allows collaboration between providers across the community. "The Western Clinical Alliance has been seeking this kind of innovative and forward-thinking partnership for a while, and we are excited to be working with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield," said Thomas Graf, MD, Chief Clinical and Quality Officer and Western Clinical Alliance chair. "The partnership creates an environment that eliminates many of the traditional barriers associated with providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time. For us, it is all about ensuring Anthem members have the greatest opportunity to live healthy lives; this includes their participation in preventative and wellness care as well as optimization of their chronic diseases" Western Clinical Alliance providers – including those at Renown hospitals, Renown medical groups and other community-based health organizations – have developed a relationship that makes vital data and insights readily available to better understand every patient's journey through the healthcare system. Providers in the Western Clinical Alliance work together to drive better outcomes by helping patients receive care in the highest-value settings. "Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is excited to partner with Renown Health and the Western Clinical Alliance because we believe effective health coverage begins with a trusted primary care provider who can guide our members through the complexities of the healthcare system, with an emphasis on prevention and wellness leading to better health outcomes," said Lisa Bogard, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Nevada. Many people in the northern Nevada community covered by a Medicaid plan like Anthem's will have an open enrollment window starting Jan. 1, 2022. In addition to an opportunity to foster a relationship with providers from Renown Health and the Western Clinical Alliance, Medicaid members in Nevada can go to www.chooseanthem.com to enroll in a plan that offers a range of added benefits that promote physical fitness, nutritious home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, Boys and Girls Club memberships, essential support services for new and expecting parents and more. About Western Clinical Alliance & Renown Health Western Clinical Alliance® is a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) which joins together physicians across our community into a single comprehensive care delivery network. The CIN is in collaboration with Renown Health and other care providers that share a common set of goals focused on increasing value by improving outcomes and better managing the total cost of care for patients. Renown Health is the region's largest not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. With a diverse workforce of more than 7,000 employees, Renown has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation. The organization comprises a trauma center, two acute care hospitals, a children's hospital, a rehabilitation hospital and a medical group and urgent care network. For more information, visit renown.org.
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Hometown Health Enters Affordable Care Act Marketplace
Softheon and Hometown Health, Nevada's largest not-for-profit insurance company, have formed a partnership to serve Nevadans enrolling through Nevada Health Link state-based ACA marketplace. Nevada's largest not-for-profit health insurance company, Hometown Health, has entered the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace and has expanded their health plan offerings through a partnership with Softheon, a leading cloud-based health insurance exchange and service provider. Softheon's innovative platform is helping bring quality health care to Nevada residents enrolling in Hometown Health insurance through Nevada Health Link. "Softheon's expert knowledge of the ACA marketplace coupled with their leading enrollment and billing technology has made them the perfect partner during Hometown Health's first open enrollment period on the exchange," said David Hansen, Hometown Health CEO. "Today, more than 100,000 people in Nevada choose Hometown Health for their insurance needs. Thanks to Softheon, we look forward to expanding insurance coverage options, in a way that is simple and convenient, to our friends and families who use Nevada Health Link." Since the beginning of the 2021 open enrollment period, over 800 new members have seamlessly enrolled in Hometown Health's insurance thanks to Softheon's cutting-edge software. The partnership with Softheon will improve member enrollment, billing and communications, enabling Hometown Health to remain focused on their core mission of providing excellent healthcare to Nevada residents. As the health insurance division of Renown Health, northern Nevada's leading healthcare provider, Hometown Health offers members competitive rates and the largest network of providers in the region. Renown Health provides advanced medical services including Renown Regional Medical Center, an 808-bed full service regional hospital, Renown South Meadows Medical Center, a 76-bed acute care community hospital, Renown Children's Hospital, the region's only children's hospital with 83 beds, and Renown Rehabilitation Hospital, a 62-bed rehabilitation hospital. These facilities provide quality healthcare for Renown's primary service area, Washoe County and the secondary service areas of northern Nevada and northern California. Renown Health has more than 7,000 employees and serves northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California with a total population in excess of 2 million. In addition to hospitals, Renown also has 110 medical group practice sites, urgent care and outpatient imaging sites. Renown Health and Hometown Health offer advanced care for patients and embrace their role in improving the health and well-being of the people and communities. "The continued growth of the Affordable Care Act marketplace is welcome news for consumers who are seeking more options for accessing health coverage," said Eugene Sayan, CEO and founder of Softheon. "We are excited to partner with Hometown Health on their entrance into the ACA marketplace to create seamless experiences for their members and connect more individuals in Nevada with quality health care." Along with improving member enrollment, billing and communications, Softheon helps Hometown Health continue to ensure accuracy through monthly Advanced Premium Tax Credits premium reconciliation. The turnkey solution provided by Softheon has guided Hometown Health in handling all regulatory and operational requirements required of insurers in the ACA marketplace. The partnership has given Hometown Health the opportunity for expanded reach while making a bigger impact on communities across the state. To learn more about Softheon, visit www.softheon.com. To learn more about Hometown Health, visit www.hometownhealth.com. About Softheon Founded in 2000, Softheon's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Business Process-as-a-Service (BPaaS) solutions solve complex challenges for health plans and government health agencies. Currently, Softheon's solutions serve 8 State agencies and over 90 health plans. Issuers and consumers utilizing Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA Marketplace benefit from Softheon's innovative technology that reduces administrative overhead and enhances user-experiences. Softheon is an Agent, Broker, and Merchant of Record that facilitates health insurance enrollment, billing, and renewal. About Hometown Health Established in 1988, Hometown Health is the insurance division of Renown Health and is northern Nevada's largest local, not-for-profit health insurance company. Providing wide-ranging medical coverage and great service to members, Hometown Health represents a philosophy of health care that emphasizes active partnerships between members and physicians. For more information, call 775-982-3000 or visit www.hometownhealth.com.
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Wildfire Smoke More Dangerous Than Other Air Pollution for People With Asthma
Stage 2 Air Quality Index and alarming research studies from DRI, Renown Health and the Washoe County Health District leads to public health advisory- seek care if needed For people who suffer from asthma, wildfire smoke is more hazardous than other types of air pollution, according to a study from the Desert Research Institute (DRI), the Renown Institute for Health Innovation (Renown IHI) and the Washoe County Health District (WCHD). The study published in the journal Environmental Health examined associations between airborne particulate matter (PM) from sources such as wildfire, transportation and industry, and medical visits for asthma at Renown Health's emergency departments and urgent care centers in Reno, Nev. during the six-year period from 2013-2018. "In places like Reno, where wildfire events occur regularly during parts of the year and are expected to become more frequent in the future, an accurate understanding of the impacts of wildfire smoke on population health is critical," said Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, President & CEO of Renown Health. "We have an exceptional process in place through our urgent care sites, Renown Medical Group offices and hospital emergency departments to screen, diagnose and treat members of our community who come to us for care related to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other upper respiratory diseases that may be exacerbated by wildfire smoke. At the same time, we continue to develop and refine, in real-time, the data that supports our predictive analytic models. We are using every tool and resource-including scientific data and clinical reporting, to ensure that we are meeting both the health and healthcare needs of the people we serve." In the study, researchers found that air quality in the Reno area was affected by wildfire smoke on a total of 188 days during the study period. A total of 18,836 asthma-related emergency room and urgent care visits occurred over the same five-year period of time, indicating that the influences of wildfire smoke and other types of air pollution on this medical condition are important to understand. The Washoe County Health District – Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) has issued a Stage 2 Air Pollution Warning due to smoke from area wildfires. Air quality in the Reno-Sparks area is now "Very Unhealthy" with an Air Quality Index of 247. The Stage 2 warning means that all residents should stay indoors and reduce activity levels due to the susceptibility of increased health risks. To see current air quality in Reno-Sparks, click here. Brion Hill, MD who practices at the Renown Urgent Care - Los Altos location warns, "This is an important health advisory, exposure to elevated PM2.5 (fine particulate matter in smoke) concentrations can result in eye and throat irritation, headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, congestion, coughing, impaired lung function and chest pain. Everyone should take precautions when the air quality is unhealthy. Air pollution can aggravate heart and cardiovascular disease as well as lung diseases like asthma and COPD. When the air quality is unhealthy, people with these conditions may experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, or fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, use your inhalers as directed and contact your health care provider," says Dr. Hill. "If you do not have a health care provider, we have 11 conveniently located Renown Urgent Care offices with providers ready to see you 7 days a week." Dr. Joseph Grzymski, a research professor at Desert Research Institute, a corresponding author on the study and Chief Scientific Officer, Renown Health, says, "This air is very bad for your health. Given today's Air Quality Index in Reno, being outside and breathing this air for a day equals about smoking half a package of cigarettes." Additional Information: The full text of the article "Particulate matter and emergency visits for asthma: a time-series study of their association in the presence and absence of wildfire smoke in Reno, Nevada, 2013–2018," is available from Environmental Health: https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-020-00646-2 To learn more about the Renown Institute for Health Innovation, please visit: https://www.dri.edu/renown-ihi/ Renown Urgent Care provides treatment for a wide range of minor injuries, illnesses and medical concerns that are urgent but not life-threatening, that require same-day medical attention and avoid the long wait times and high prices of the emergency room at 13 convenient sites, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, USA Parkway, Fallon and Fernley. You can walk-in or book ahead online. The Washoe County Health District offers online health information on its Be Smoke Smart website, including fire information, daily air quality information, fire and smoke maps and how to protect yourself. About the Desert Research Institute The Desert Research Institute (DRI) is a recognized world leader in basic and applied interdisciplinary research. Committed to scientific excellence and integrity, DRI faculty, students, and staff have developed scientific knowledge and innovative technologies in research projects around the globe. Since 1959, DRI's research has advanced scientific knowledge, supported Nevada's diversifying economy, provided science-based educational opportunities, and informed policymakers, business leaders, and community members. With campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI serves as the non-profit research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education. For more information, visit www.dri.edu. About Renown Health Renown Health is a locally governed, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Renown is one of the region's largest private employers with a workforce of more than 7,000. It comprises three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, the area's most comprehensive medical group and urgent care network, and the region's largest and only locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown has a long tradition and commitment to improve the care and the health of our community. For more information, visit renown.org.
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Where There is Smoke; There May Be More Headaches, Nausea and Coughing
Renown Urgent Care team prepares you to stay safe this season and is available seven days a week at 11 locations across northern Nevada Millions of people across the West live in areas where air pollution can cause serious health problems. Local air quality can affect our daily lives. Like the weather, it can change from day to day. The Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for Plumas County, to notify the public of the possibility of poor air quality conditions resulting from the Beckwourth Complex Fire in addition to other wildfires in northern California. In addition, there is the potential for wind shifts to carry smoke to other parts of Plumas County from the Beckwourth and several other regional wildfires. Air quality is expected to vary greatly depending on fire behavior and weather conditions, with smoke settling in low areas at night and in the early mornings as long as these fires are active. The advisory mentions, "Exposure to elevated PM2.5 (fine particulate matter in smoke) concentrations can result in eye and throat irritation, headaches, nausea, shortness of breath, congestion, coughing, impaired lung function and chest pain, especially among sensitive individuals such as the elderly, children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung conditions, pregnant women and anyone who is exercising or working hard outdoors." Kouros Farro, MD, a physician with Renown Urgent Care advises that there are people who are more likely to be affected when fine particle pollution reaches an unhealthy level. People who have asthma or other breathing conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). People who have heart disease or high blood pressure. Children and older adults. People of all ages who are doing extended or heavy, physical activity like playing sports or working outdoors. "Everyone should take precautions when the air quality is unhealthy. Air pollution can aggravate heart and cardiovascular disease as well as lung diseases like asthma and COPD. When the air quality is unhealthy, people with these conditions may experience symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing, or fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, use your inhalers as directed and contact your health care provider," says Dr. Farro, who is board certified in family medicine and practices at Renown Urgent Care at 975 Ryland St in Reno. "If you do not have a health care provider, know we have a Renown Urgent Care office on almost every corner, with providers ready to see you." Dr. Farro advises the following: Take it easy and listen to your body. Limit, change, or postpone your physical activity level. If possible, stay away from local sources of air pollution like busy roads and wood fires. If you have asthma or other breathing conditions like COPD make sure you have your relief/rescue inhaler with you. People with asthma should review and follow guidance in their written asthma action plan. Make an appointment to see your health provider to be sure you have an asthma action plan. "Even just one hour of smoke exposure can affect our lungs and hearts, and these consequences can reach people far beyond the direct area endangered by the fire. Children, older adults, pregnant women, people with preexisting cardiopulmonary disease, communities of color, economically disadvantaged communities, and people with preexisting chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes, and obesity are all especially vulnerable to the air pollution that wildfires cause," says Dr. David Lemak, Division Chief of Urgent Care at Renown. Renown Urgent Care provides treatment for a wide range of minor injuries, illnesses and medical concerns that are urgent but not life-threatening, that require same-day medical attention and avoid the long wait times and high prices of the emergency room at 11 convenient sites, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, USA Parkway, Fallon and Fernley. You can walk-in or book ahead online. You can get the latest fire and smoke information at the Washoe County Health District's Be Smoke Smart webpage. It includes information about air pollution levels and how to protect yourself from the smoke. An on-line subscription page allows you to sign up for EnviroFlash, notifying you about air quality. About Renown Health Renown Health is a locally governed, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Renown is one of the region's largest private employers with a workforce of more than 7,000. It comprises three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, the area's most comprehensive medical group and urgent care network, and the region's largest and only locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown has a long tradition and commitment to continually improve the care and the health of our community. For more information, visit renown.org.
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Sunday, Mar 28, 2021
Renown Health Encourages Non-Profits to Apply for Sponsorships
Renown Health seeks partnerships to help improve the health and well-being of all northern Nevadans. Application process for event funding open now through April 30. Renown Health's mission is to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of people and communities. Renown is seeking to partner with other non-profit organizations focused on inspiring better health in Nevada, and to help fund their efforts. "Improving the health and wellness of an entire population of people is not easy. It is a huge task. At Renown, we believe it is a battle worth fighting. We focus on preventing illnesses, and we are working across the state with partners who believe in our mission- to keep people healthy, to make healthcare more accessible and affordable, and to achieve the vision of a healthy Nevada," says Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, President and CEO of Renown Health. Nevada continues to rank near the bottom of overall health rankings in the U.S., and suffers from high mortality rates for chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer and chronic respiratory disease. These staggering statistics have solidified Renown's commitment to advancing equitable clinical care and improving the health and well-being of our community. "Clinical healthcare affects only a small portion of a person's health status, less than 20%. The larger influence comes from social determinants of health (SDoH), which are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. The specific factors that drive the greatest health improvements are health-related behaviors, socioeconomic factors and environmental factors. Each one of these determinants works independently and interacts with each other to affect your overall health status," says Dr. Slonim. "It takes collaboration and dedication to make a difference, and we know our community is a healthier place for all, thanks to our partners' remarkable contributions." "Through its community development program, Renown strives to make real and positive change for real people in our community," said Erica Murich, executive director of Truckee Meadows Tomorrow. "Renown's support has allowed us to build and launch the NevadaTomorrow.org community data portal, our tremendously popular community conversation speaker series, and kick start our much-anticipated community report coming out fall of 2021. Renown's generosity and willingness to build bridges and partnerships has made it possible for Truckee Meadows Tomorrow to not only survive these challenging times, but to thrive and grow." "Even in the thick of the most trying year for the medical community, Renown never lost its focus on the partnerships it's worked hard to build on behalf of a healthier, happier community," said Fayth Ross, executive director of Urban Roots. "We have been working with Renown since 2016, the halfway-point of our eleven years in our community, and they've been integral in helping us evolve our offerings: funding the creation of curriculum, helping source materials to build our farm, and the very ground the farm is on presently. Without their ability to see our mission is very clearly aligned with their own, I don't know that Urban Roots would be in the same position it is today." "We are so grateful to Renown Health for the community sponsorship," said Sean Hill, vice president of advancement at Sierra Nevada Journeys. "This program provided us with start-up funding for a community needs assessment, a critical process we are undergoing to increase access to STEM and outdoor experiences for underrepresented kids and families in our community." New to the funding application this year, all applicants will visit NevadaTomorrow.org to identify five data indicators that their organizations will use to help measure the impact of their event or program. Using this tool, applicants can access quality of life indicators—such as obesity, alcoholism, homelessness, or depression—and identify trends, challenges and opportunities in our local communities. "Every organization we support through our community events and project sponsorship makes a positive difference in our community," said Annie Zucker, manager of community impact at Renown. "Now, every applicants is aligned to the same powerful national database to help identify credible national and state sources, down to census track level to drive their health improvement efforts and measure progress. Once their event or program is complete, they'll be able to reflect back on the data and see the direct impact of their work. We are excited to see how they use their research to guide lasting change for our community." Over the years, Renown has supported hundreds of organizations throughout our community as they set out to enhance lives and create a lasting impact in the northern Nevada region. These organizations include Truckee Meadows Tomorrow, Urban Roots, Sierra Nevada Journeys, Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada, Nevada Cancer Coalition, Girls on the Run, Nevada Humane Society and many others. In 2016, Renown began to address the excessive rates of cancer, lung disease and heart disease through the launch of the country's first community-based population health study, called The Healthy Nevada Project®. To assure payment is not a barrier to health improvement, testing is offered at no charge to Nevadans. In 2019, the Healthy Nevada Project expanded to southern Nevada, with a collaboration with University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. With 60,000 study participants enrolled to date, the Healthy Nevada Project® is the fastest-enrolling genetic study in the country. The Project is also the first of its kind to return clinical results to study volunteers, which means participants can learn their genetic risks tied to heart disease and certain cancers, as well as lifestyle changes that could potentially help reduce their risk and prevent disease. The research study is still open and home genetic testing kits are still available at no charge to Nevadans 18 and older at this web site. As a non-profit organization, Renown reinvests every dollar earned back to the community, in staffing, technology, treatments, training and research to improve health and prevent illness. In FY19, Renown invested almost twice what the average nonprofit hospital invested on community benefit, or almost $158 Million dollars for health education, supporting other non-profit health-related community initiatives and non-reimbursed healthcare services. Over the last five years, Renown has invested more than $8 Million dollars in community grants. Last year alone, Renown allocated $1.5 Million dollars in community grant funding. "Rooted in Nevada, Renown's long legacy of service started in 1862 as a county hospital, Washoe Medical Center," says David Hansen, CEO for Hometown Health. "Now, Renown Health, northern Nevada's largest locally - governed, not-for-profit, integrated healthcare network serves the community by providing care through hospitals, medical offices, and our not- for-profit insurance plan, Hometown Health." Funds are limited, and the organization is unable to approve every request. A request for sponsorship or funding must benefit the geographic area served by Renown Health or Hometown Health, relate to identified community health priorities and align with Renown's mission, vision and values. A complete list of sponsorship criteria is found here. Any organization receiving previous funding needs to apply online each year for any new requests. All requests are made online between March 1 to April 30, 2021.
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Thursday, Feb 25, 2021
Renown Launches Virtual Symptom Checker
Renown Health just announced a new, digital tool designed to keep our community safe and healthy. Symptom Checker, which launched today, is a user-friendly, web-based platform that assesses patients' symptoms and seamlessly directs them to the appropriate level of care within the Renown network. Symptom Checker can be accessed 24/7 by visiting Renown Symptom Checker. From there, a patient can identify the area of the body responsible for their discomfort, and specify their symptoms. Upon entering their symptoms, patients receive a detailed health summary and care guide, which helps them determine the most appropriate action to take. Patients are able to schedule a visit at a Renown location directly through the Symptom Checker portal. Patients experiencing a medical emergency should not use Symptom Checker and instead call 911. "Thanks to Symptom Checker, our patients will have around-the-clock support at their fingertips to help them make informed decisions about their healthcare needs," said Tony Slonim, MD, DrPH, President and CEO of Renown Health. "We understand that determining the right level of care for you or your loved ones may bring about some uncertainty, which is why we are proud to continuously offer new and innovative technologies that make it easier for our community members to live healthier lives." "As we continue experiencing cases of COVID-19 in Washoe County, many individuals with COVID are unsure when they should seek medical care, as well as the appropriate location to receive care," said Melodie Osborn, RN, Chief Quality and Nursing Officer, Health Services. "With Symptom Checker, people can easily input their symptoms, and include the symptom severity, to be directed to the best level of care for their individual health needs—making it an extremely valuable tool as we fight to keep our community safe and healthy amidst this pandemic." Symptom Checker is free to use and does not require users to be Renown patients. In addition to nearly 200 children and adult symptom care guides, the platform also features 55 first-aid topics, 147 parenting advice topics, and 25 over-the-counter drug dosage tables for children and adults. The Symptom Checker content is written by medical doctors, Barton Schmitt and David Thompson, who are nursing triage experts; and symptom care guides stem from clinical protocols used by doctors and nurses worldwide. Evidence behind the Symptom Checker can be accessed here. For more information, or to use Symptom Checker, please visit Renown Symptom Checker. About Renown Health Renown Health is a locally governed and locally owned, not-for-profit integrated healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California. Renown is one of the region's largest private employers with a workforce of more than 7,000. It comprises three acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, the area's most comprehensive medical group and urgent care network, and the region's largest and only locally owned not-for-profit insurance company, Hometown Health. Renown has a long tradition and commitment to continually improve the care and the health of our community. For more information, visit renown.org.
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Home | News Posts | Budget shows signs of improvement but is some way off the investment needed to tackle the climate and nature crisis says Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Budget shows signs of improvement but is some way off the investment needed to tackle the climate and nature crisis says Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has welcomed the Welsh Government's budget published yesterday but says the Government is still not comprehensively demonstrating how spending is meeting the climate emergency and how across the board it is shifting its spend towards preventing problems from occurring rather than trying to fix them afterwards.
On funding the climate emergency there are several things to welcome as part of the Government's budget plans published yesterday, including:
Plans to seek additional headroom for borrowing and capital investment. Major decarbonisation challenges such as the retrofitting of buildings will only be possible if the Welsh Government is given greater powers to invest.
The increased spending on sustainable travel from £160m to £219m which will encourage decarbonisation of transport and greater levels of physical activity.
The increase in the Social Housing Grant funding from £188m to £223m which will facilitate decarbonisation of Welsh housing stock whilst tackling key social issues related to fuel poverty and health.
The announcement of £140m in new capital funding for climate and environment, taking total capital spending specifically on climate and environment over the 5% threshold.
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales said:
"I am pleased to see that Welsh Government have acted on the advice I gave, in part through my 10 point plan which I published earlier this year which set out the funding commitments needed to contribute towards decarbonisation and tackling the climate emergency.
Alongside the investments in the new metro systems this demonstrates the Government's dedication to investing in proactive solutions to the climate crisis. However, whilst the budget has targeted investment at measures "which current evidence supports as being the areas where Welsh Government can have the greatest impact to deliver our first carbon budget" it remains the case that there is no holistic impact assessment of the net carbon impact of the budget. In other words, the Government cannot tell us whether the way in which they are spending their money is supporting an increase or a decrease in carbon emissions.
"For example, the recent Wales Infrastructure Investment Plan Pipeline Update for 2019 showed a planned investment of £1.56bn on roads against an investment of £818 million in sustainable transport (public transport and active travel) between 2018-2021. Without a comprehensive assessment of all spending decisions, progress in some areas may be undermined by high carbon projects or programmes in others."
The Commissioner continued:
The Government from now on must forensically analyse every aspect of its expenditure, especially capital spend in terms of carbon impact and publish details on how this stacks up overall. Over the past few months I have written to the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd to request the Government share their carbon impact assessments, and I am not yet satisfied with their responses to date.
In response to an improved settlement for local government the Commissioner said:
"I welcome the increased budget for local government who have struggled to meet the demand on services during the last number of years due to austerity. I am pleased to see the Government recognises the importance of local government in the provision of preventative services; education, sports and community facilities, quality public open spaces and community-based support services; all of which play an important in stopping people becoming unwell or developing longer-term social problems. These services are vital if we are truly going to shift to a nation which puts well-being at the core of public policy as is required by the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
"Beyond this, the Government must demonstrate how it is spending for prevention across its budgets and Local Government must commit to making investments in preventative services, working with others such as health boards, fire and rescue services, Natural Resources Wales and voluntary and community-based organisations."
The Commissioner also welcomed the Government's production of a 'Budget Improvement Plan' following recommendations she made last year about improvements that were needed in the budget process.
Sophie Howe concluded:
"The Government is on a journey towards embedding the requirements of the Well-being of Future Generations Act and starting to demonstrate how their budget process needs to reflect spending priories which support people's well-being and do not store up problems for future generations.
"Wales should be commended for being at the forefront of a movement towards well-being budgeting which is being adopted by Government's in New Zealand, Scotland and Finland."
Sophie Howe