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How Well Does Your Nursing Home Fight Infections? Look It Up Here
With coronavirus a concern, particularly among the elderly, how well do nursing homes fight infections? You can look it up with this tool.
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The Coronavirus, The Congressman And Me
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New Federal Rules Will Let Patients Put Medical Records On Smartphones
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Dixon, CA|News|
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Despite A Birth By A Colorado Legislator, Paid Family Leave Bill Feels Labor Pains
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Seattle, WA|News|
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Across California, CA|News|
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Kirkland, WA|News|
As Coronavirus Cases Grow, So Does Scrutiny Of Nursing Home Infection Plans
The heightened regulatory attention comes after the deaths of five people who had lived at Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington.
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Health Department Removed Images Of Condoms From HIV/AIDS Awareness Fliers
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Maine Voters Consider U-Turn On Vaccine Exemptions
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