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Tennessee Charities Rescue 34 Starving DogsLifestyle — 2dAnimal shelters are seeking adopters and foster homes as they care for dogs with varied needs, including nervous pets at Sussex’s RSPCA and dogs at an Illinois shelter strained by tornado damage. Elsewhere, 34 neglected dogs rescued in Tennessee are recovering in foster care, while a Shoalhaven shelter says rising living costs and other pressures are driving more surrenders and pushing capacity.

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Holiday Campaigns Support Foster Children Across CommunitiesLifestyle — 5dCommunities and nonprofits are organizing holiday support for children in foster care, including wish-list sponsorships, a Thanksgiving celebration, and fundraisers for safe, nurturing care. In South Carolina, a ministry is seeking donations to provide new shoes to all 3,500 children in foster care statewide.

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Veterans Offered Free Dental, Hair ServicesHealth — 5dSchools and dental-care providers are marking Veterans Day with free or discounted services for veterans, including haircuts and salon treatments in Michigan and dental exams, cleanings, and other care in several states. The programs aim to honor veterans while helping address barriers to affordable care.

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Colorado Gov Moves To Gut Health Care Coverage for Illegal Immigrant Children Amid Spiraling Medicaid Costs1 source — 3d

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Elena Vasquez These children need medical care like anyone else, and cutting them off will only raise emergency costs later for the state.

Communities plan concerts, 400 care packages for troopsLifestyle — 3dCommunities are preparing for the holidays with volunteer-made care packages for deployed Kansas service members, free Christmas concerts in Ohio and Missouri, and a free children’s ornament-making workshop in San Diego. The events offer ways to support troops and enjoy seasonal music and activities.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Communities Launch, Announce Holiday Giving CampaignsLifestyle — 4dCommunity organizations in Lethbridge, Elliot Lake, West Plains and Lincoln are launching holiday campaigns to support children, local health care and families in need. The efforts will fund gifts and community assistance, or health-care equipment and services, through donations and seasonal events.

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Gaza Nasser Hospital Strike Kills at Least FourWorld — 3dAn Israeli airstrike hit a building at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, killing at least four people and injuring more than 20, according to Gaza officials; reports differed on the final death toll, with some putting it at six. The strike damaged intensive-care and surgical wards, while Israel said it targeted a senior Hamas militant and others.

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Dental Practice Tops Houston Medicaid Care RankingHealth — 3dAffordable Dentist Near Me published a ranking of Houston dental providers accepting Medicaid, placing its six-city Texas practice first. The release highlights limited adult Medicaid dental coverage in Texas and families’ reliance on public clinics and other providers for affordable care.

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Rachel Meyers It's odd that this practice ranks itself first for Medicaid care when Texas coverage for adults is so limited anyway.

Oura to acquire AI care firm Counsel Health for $625 millionHealth — 4dOura has agreed to acquire AI-powered primary care company Counsel Health for $625 million, bringing medical guidance and access to board-certified physicians into the Oura app alongside members’ wearable data. The deal, expected to close by year-end, reflects a broader push to connect consumer health technology with clinical care; users must consent to sharing their Oura information with Counsel physicians.

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Elena Vasquez Paying 625 million for Counsel Health feels steep unless the doctor integration actually cuts down on unnecessary visits.

Republicans show little appetite to break with Trump — 1dAfter sweeping midterm losses, Republicans acknowledged they had lost touch with voters, citing high costs and concerns about health care and support for working people. Despite the defeat, party leaders showed little appetite for breaking with President Trump and focused on advancing their agenda before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

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UAMS plans combined ER-urgent care networkHealth — 5dUAMS is partnering with Intuitive Health to develop a network of 24/7 facilities combining urgent care and emergency services, with on-site labs and advanced imaging so patients can receive the appropriate level of care in one place. The first site is planned for Chenal Parkway in Little Rock, with construction expected to take 12 to 18 months; additional locations are under consideration.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Trump Administration Finalizes Rule to Reduce Duplicate Medicare Payments — 1dThis week’s elections made clear that Americans are concerned about affordability, including the rising cost of health care. Voter research found that healthcare costs were a major concern in the midterms.

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Mayo Clinic names AI leader Callstrom as next CEOHealth — 1dMayo Clinic has elected physician-scientist Matthew R. Callstrom, a longtime leader in clinical care, strategy and AI, as its next president and CEO. He is set to take over Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Gianrico Farrugia, who will remain through the end of 2026 to support the transition.

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Derek Foss A physician-scientist at the top makes sense for balancing care and innovation at a place like Mayo.

A Kind Heart Healthcare Services Expands In-Home Care in Mukilteo and KirklandHealth — Nov 5, 2026A Kind Heart Healthcare Services has expanded in-home care in Washington, offering round-the-clock support for older adults in Mukilteo and skilled nursing services in Kirkland. The services range from daily assistance and medication reminders to clinical care, with flexible coverage and care plans overseen by nurses and care managers.

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Marcus Bell Round the clock support sounds necessary for many older adults, and it's good they're offering flexible plans.

Seattle Free Clinic to Close After Serving 36,000 PatientsHealth — 2dThe free Seattle/King County Clinic will close after its final event April 29–May 2, 2027, ending a program that has provided free care to thousands annually since 2014. Organizers cite growing costs, staffing and equipment shortages, and difficulty securing resources; the final event will focus on connecting patients with community services.

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Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

Fax Persists Amid Hospital Data-Use GapHealth — 1dFax remains important for connecting hospitals, especially smaller and rural facilities, but records often arrive as unreadable images that staff must manually re-enter. The articles argue that converting faxed documents into structured digital data could make information already reaching hospitals more usable for patient care.

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Rachel Meyers Small facilities keep using fax because it works across old systems, yet the extra manual entry step shows the whole setup is outdated.

Healthcare Employers List Openings Across Five U.S. CitiesHealth — 1dHealthcare employers in Glendale, Pasadena, Dalton, Freehold and Decatur are advertising openings across clinical care, behavioral health, veterinary services and medical administration. Roles range from entry-level positions with training to experienced and physician jobs, with schedules, pay and benefits varying by employer.

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Jared Kim I hope the positions in Dalton and Decatur include solid benefits since healthcare work is demanding.

Iowa Officials Identify Measles Exposure SitesHealth — 5dA child with measles visited locations in Ankeny and Des Moines while potentially contagious, prompting health officials to alert people who may have been exposed. Anyone present at the identified sites during the listed times should complete the exposure survey, monitor for symptoms for 21 days and call a health care provider before seeking care if symptoms develop; Iowa had reported 50 cases as of early November.

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Jill Biden Describes Toll of Joe’s Cancer Care — 2dJill Biden says Joe Biden’s stage 4 prostate cancer upended their plans for life after the White House, while bringing them closer as a couple. She also described the emotional and physical demands of caregiving, including managing his daily health needs.

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Home Care Helper Expands Senior Referrals Into Three Metro AreasHealth — Nov 3, 2026Home Care Helper has expanded its service to the Twin Cities, Los Angeles South Bay and San Antonio–Hill Country, connecting families with one local agency through a single care request. Agencies can discuss and arrange companionship, personal care, dementia support, respite and round-the-clock or live-in care.

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Marcus Bell Offering dementia support and round-the-clock options in the South Bay and San Antonio is a practical step forward.

Hospitals May Have Secret Weapon In Making Care More Affordable: Google Gemini — 4dGoogle added a new member to its family of artificial intelligence models — Gemini for Healthcare — an AI assistant that may help with hospital medical costs.

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Pope Leo urges universal health care in Uruguay — Nov 6, 2026Pope Leo XIV called for health care to be accessible to everyone, regardless of their means, and urged societies to protect human dignity throughout life, including from birth to its natural end. During his Uruguay visit, he also called on bishops worldwide to promote prayer and fasting for vocations.

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Drives and events collect gifts for seniors facing holiday isolationLifestyle — 2dCommunities and care organizations are supporting older adults who may be lonely or struggling during the holidays through gift drives, wish-list programs, food assistance and events that encourage companionship. Families and neighbors are also urged to make time for visits, calls and shared activities to help seniors feel included.

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US Clinics Plan Free Dental Care for VeteransHealth — Nov 4, 2026Dental clinics and schools in New Mexico, Missouri, Arizona, Tennessee and South Carolina are offering veterans free dental care around Veterans Day, with services ranging from exams and cleanings to urgent and restorative treatment. The events aim to honor veterans and address gaps in access to dental care.

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