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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – A hospital here in the East is being recognized nationally for its accessibility to care.Onslow Memorial Hospital received an “A” rating for excellence in health equity in the Lown Institute Hospital Social Responsibility Index for 2024-25. The hospital earned the ranking among more than 3,500 hospitals nationwide for its outstanding performance in community contributions, pay equity and comprehensiveness of services, according to the announcement.The hospital was ranked sixth out of 77 hospitals in North Carolina by Lowndes' equity criteria.”Our mission is to provide excellent patient care in a healing, family-centered environment, which means we must partner…

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Monday's game between the San Diego Padres (66-53) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (56-61) at Petco Park is set to be a highly competitive matchup with the Padres projected to win by a 5-4 final score according to computer projections. The game is set to kick off at 9:40 PM ET on August 12th. The Padres will field Joe Musgrove (3-4) against the Pirates and Marco Gonzales (1-1). Watch MLB, other live sports, and more on Fubo. Sign up for a free trial using our link. Padres vs Pirates game information and odds Bet on any MLB game at BetMGM and…

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SAN FRANCISCO — During the Kansas City Royals' rare visit to Oracle Park last season, catcher Salvador Pérez smiled when asked about his most memorable game against the Giants. Pérez has a World Series ring and was named MVP in 2015, when the Royals overcame a disappointing year. But that October, Perez's first time on that big stage, he now knows he wasn't ready, and that a pair of seasoned veterans were eager to take advantage of the 24-year-old's desire to get a game-tying hit in Game 7. But you don't have to take his word for it, all you…

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Question: Hi Dr. Zach, I am a chronic drinker and am thinking about quitting for a month. I have a friend who quit drinking until July and has been talking about it ever since. If I were to abstain from alcohol for a month, what would happen to my body during that time? What would I notice immediately? – Nathaniel, Surfers Paradise, Australia Answer: Everyone should try the experiment of abstaining from alcohol for a month at some point in their life. We all start drinking when we become young adults (and some teenagers) because we think it's something everyone…

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Back to school is fast approaching, and some of the most expensive back-to-school purchases are all kinds of tech products, from laptops to tablets to headphones.This expense is a major headache and source of stress for many families.Dasia Milden is a mom of two and CNet's Money Editor, and she shared her money-saving tips with us.Milden said her biggest tip when shopping for back-to-school items is to buy used instead of new, because kids don't need the latest and greatest.”Recycled products are fine, there's absolutely nothing wrong with using them,” she said.However, it is important to look…

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The Atlanta Braves (61-56) will face the San Francisco Giants (61-59) in the first of a four-game series on Monday at 9:45pm ET at Oracle Park. Break down Braves vs. Giants odds from BetMGM Sportsbook and make your best betting predictions and forecasts from MLB experts. Season series: Giants lead 2-1 The Braves lost two of three games at Colorado last weekend and are struggling, going 1-7 in their last eight games and 7-14 in their last 21 games. Their pitching has been awful, not counting the last series at Coors Field, but they gave up 34 runs in a…

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Bulgaria Parliament rushed through a Russian-style “LGBT propaganda” bill on August 7 in a marathon session that featured a series of speeches that queer activists denounced as akin to hate speech, sparking protests across the capital. The vaguely worded law prohibits “directly or indirectly promoting, disseminating or encouraging ideas or views related to non-traditional sexual orientation or gender identity different from biological sex” in Bulgarian schools. The law does not prescribe specific penalties for violations. The bill was introduced by the Reconstruction Party, which has strong ties to the Kremlin, but was passed with surprising support from the pro-European centre-right…

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PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of Team United States celebrates winning the … (+) gold medal with the new World Record by wearing a crown after competing in the Women’s 400m Hurdles Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)Getty Images Team USA earned 34 medals in the track and field competitions at the Paris Olympics, the highest medal count since the 1984 L.A. Games. American track athletes earned 14 gold medals, 11 silver medals, and 9 bronze medals. Here…

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More than 30 years of service to children and youth in DC’s 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Wards will continue for the next five years thanks to a generous donation. B-roll and stills from the mobile clinic and ribbon cutting can be viewed here. WASHINGTON, DC (Monday, August 12, 2024) — MedStar Health and Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) are proud to announce their collaboration on the Kids Mobile Medical Clinic, which includes a newly designed version of the well-known and much-loved mobile pediatric medical center emblazoned with the logos of MSE's sports teams. Since 1992, Kids Mobile Medical Clinic,…

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Stereotaxis Inc.Recent innovations in robotic magnetic navigation technology support the widespread use of robots in minimally invasive endovascular procedures.GenesisX has received CE Mark in Europe and is currently undergoing 510(k) clearance with the FDA in the United States.ST. LOUIS, Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stereotaxis (NYSE: STXS), the pioneer and global leader in surgical robotics for minimally invasive endovascular interventions, today announced it has received CE Mark in Europe and submitted a 510(k) application to the U.S. FDA for its next-generation robotic system, GenesisX.”We are excited to announce GenesisX and share the achievement of these important milestones,” said David…

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