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JEFFERSON — Mount Jefferson Family Medicine is saying goodbye to three of their longtime employees: Dr. Edward Miller, his nurse Joy Cockerham, and the office manager Rita Richardson. Miller has been a physician for 58 years, during which time he has seen it all. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.          Featured Local Savings    Adblock test (Why?)

The federal government has filed lawsuits against two companies for refusing to grant religious exemptions to workplace COVID vaccine mandates, including one case involving a worker in Florida. That matter involves an assistant manager at a Hank's Furniture store in Pensacola, which fired the worker on Oct. 31, 2021, after rejecting her request for a religious accommodation under federal law. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning vaccine mandates in Florida that Nov. 18, one day after the Legislature passed the law. The other case involves United Healthcare Services Inc., which refused a religious accommodation for a remote worker who didn't even engage in face-to-face contact with coworkers, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The agency filed the Hank's complaint on Sept. 19 in the Pensacola Division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida. Hank's is headquarted in Arkansas. It filed the United Healthca...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Ascension St. Vincent is expanding its Evansville footprint by reopening Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Westside Crossing Walk-In Care.  It is located at 100 Rosenberger Avenue.  Officials say patients will benefit from convenient care when their loved ones are not feeling well, or if they need an urgent medical opinion.  We're told this will also include extended evening and weekend hours.  The facility will provide on-site imaging and lab services. Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent-Westside Crossing Walk-In Care will also provide occupational medicine services to help employers achieve a healthy and productive workplace by providing pre-employment screenings, physicals, and injury care focused on helping employees return to work. A variety of health concerns will be able to be treated including:&nbs...

This story has been updated following Walgreens' earnings call Thursday ​Walgreens reported a steep quarterly loss, reflecting a nearly $6 billion write-down in the value of its investment in primary care clinic chain VillageMD. The drugstore chain invested $1 billion in VillageMD in 2020 and then sunk $5.2 billion into the primary care company in 2021, making it the majority owner with a 63% stake. But the company is now scaling back VillageMD's footprint. Last fall, Walgreens announced plans to close 60 underperforming clinics and exit five markets as part of an aggressive $1 billion cost-saving strategy as it looks to boost profitability in its healthcare business. VillageMD now plans to shutter 160 clinics, inclusive of the 60 that had been previously communicated, Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth told investors during the company's fiscal 2024 second quarter earnings call Thursday. VillageMD has already exited 140 locations and has exited or already n...

When it comes to making choices about vaccines, it's important for parents to have all the facts. Science has shown that getting vaccinated is much safer than getting sick. Side effects from vaccines are minimal, and vaccine benefits are significant. Vaccines protect children against dangerous and potentially deadly diseases that can cause serious illness, paralysis, deafness, brain damage and even death. By getting your kids vaccinated on time, you can help protect them before they come in contact with dangerous diseases. Getting vaccinated also means kids are less likely to miss school (and you're less likely to miss work) because of illness. Talk to your child's health care provider if you have any questions and ask how staying up-to-date with the vaccine schedule can protect your child. Adblock test (Why?)

How much does a flu vaccine cost? Most health insurance plans cover the cost of a flu shot if you visit an in-network provider. You can typically find free flu shots without insurance at your job or school. Other places that might offer free flu shots include local pharmacies, grocery stores, health departments, churches and synagogues, and community centers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone aged 6 months and older (with just a few exceptions) get a flu shot before the end of October of each year. Flu season typically begins in October and peaks from December to February. Read on to learn where to get free flu shots without insurance and how long they last. SDI Productions / Getty Images The flu shot is free if you have health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These plans will not charge you a copayment or coinsurance if you visit an in-network healthcare provider, even if you have not me...