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Students in Boone County have an opportunity to take part in a program that should inspire other similar efforts across the state. Boone Career and Technical Center students can choose to be part of its adventure tourism management program, which was launched four years ago. One of its instructors has added another layer to the training — emphasizing the kindness and hospitality of the people in the region. “There is no place that has hospitality like Southern West Virginia has,” said instructor Robert Miller. Of course, we would beg to differ, there are plenty of places in West Virginia full of kind, hospitable people — the Mid-Ohio Valley is one of them. But Miller’s point is an important one. Mountain State residents must understand tourists come to our state because of the natural beauty, history, adventure opportunities, food … the list goes on. They come BACK because the wonderful people here made their experience memorable, and one they want … [Read more...] about Hospitality: Boone County program should go statewideCOMMENTSEditorialsBureaucracy: Do not replace unnecessary agencyMarijuana: Ohio officials must sort out licensing problemsEaster: Holiday brings faith, hope and loveThumbs Up, Thumbs DownMobile Voting: West Virginia at forefront of testing military appFirefighters: We owe enormous debt for their effortsRains bring high water, flash flood watchBlennerhassett Middle School presents Mary Poppins Jr.Enplanements climb at MOV Regional AirportWilliamstown council votes to join opioids suitTeen of the Week: McKnight seeks to help worldWood Schools to replace more roofs this summerNewsletter
1 dead as outbreak related to synthetic pot use hits 38 people in Illinois
At least one person has died in Illinois following a recent rash of hospitalizations of people who use synthetic pot and then experience severe bleeding, according to state health officials.The person’s death was reported Saturday, but information about the person’s name, age or gender was not released as of Sunday. A spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Public Health also would not say in what county the death took place.The death comes as the state continues to see an uptick in the number of hospitalizations from people reporting severe bleeding after using a synthetic cannabinoid product. As of Saturday, at least 38 people had been hospitalized in the Chicago area and in central Illinois, according to public health officials. There were 10 cases reported in Chicago and four others in Cook County, according to the department of health.Three of the hospitalized people tested positive for brodifacoum, more commonly known as rat poison.All 38 people went to hospitals … [Read more...] about 1 dead as outbreak related to synthetic pot use hits 38 people in Illinois
More hospitals are asking for payment before treatment
Last year, the Henry County Health Center in Iowa started providing patients with a cost estimate along with pre-surgery medical advice. The 25-bed rural hospital in the state’s southwest corner implemented the protocol because of mounting unpaid bills from insured patients, a group that had previously not raised red flags. Henry County is one of hundreds of U.S. hospitals trying to cope with an unexpected consequence of the Affordable Care Act of 2010, known as Obamacare: Millions more Americans have health insurance, but it requires them to spend thousands of dollars before their insurer kicks in a dime. Since U.S. hospitals don’t want to end up footing the bill, they’re now experimenting with pre-payment strategies for patients, with a growing number requiring payment before scheduled care and offering no-interest loans, according to interviews with more than two dozen hospitals, doctors, patients, lenders and health care experts. “Most patients are … [Read more...] about More hospitals are asking for payment before treatment
CBS News Logo “A bit of the sadness goes away”: Brazilian hospital offers therapy dogs
BRASILIA, Brazil -- Each week, patients at the Support Hospital of Brasilia receive visits from a special breed of therapist: dogs trained to help them recover from disease or injury. Big and small, from German shepherds to Shih Tzus, the dogs get into bed with some patients to snuggle during the 15-minute visits. Folks who are more mobile may take an animal to a crafts class, or play with it in the hallways. Designed for people who have advanced-stage cancer, live with chronic disease or are recovering from trauma, the program of canine interactions assists with both mental and physical rehabilitation. “A bit of the sadness goes away,” said Jaqueline Castro, a 27-year-old patient with a degenerative nerve disorder who received three visits in a month. The project began about five months ago and now counts 60 volunteers who bring their pets to the hospital in Brazil’s capital each week. But not just any old mutt can make the cut: Only about one out of every 10 … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo “A bit of the sadness goes away”: Brazilian hospital offers therapy dogs