The chain-link fence is typically regarded as a practical way to enforce security, and to keep people and things out of a given area.But it seems nothing — not even the Richmond International Raceway’s fence — could stand between one man and his love for NASCAR.Back in September, Richmond resident…
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New Study Finds the More Patients Use EHR Systems, the More Engaged They Became
As more health care practitioners begin implementing electronic health record systems (EHRs), a new study finds that more and more patients are embracing health IT, which in turn is boosting levels of patient engagement. In 2013, about 78% of office-based physicians used EHR systems, an 18% increase from 2001. As…
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Urgent Care vs. Hospital ER — Most Americans Don’t Know the Best Option, Studies Show
The radio might be telling you that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people, the holiday season is filled with nasty head colds, food poisoning from the questionable eggnog served at the office holiday party, and embarrassing broken bone injuries caused by a string of…
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In Nebraska, Latino Worker Fatally Exposed to Nitrogen on the Job
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a Nebraska company for violations of its safety regulations on confined spaces that resulted in the death of a Latino worker on June 19. According to a WorkersCompensation.com article, the 23-year-old worker was found unresponsive in a…
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School Board Recognizes Ozark High School Student Accomplishments
At the Ozark Board of Education’s meeting on November 20, members recognized several Ozark High School students for their hard earned accomplishments during the school year.For the sixth year in a row, the OHS vollyeball team competed in the Class 4 state competition. This year, they came in third. In October,…
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Lutheran Church in Center of Latino Community Movement
Luis Acosta used to work in spirits as a marketer for Jack Daniel’s whiskey in South American countries, but has since begun working for the Holy Spirit. Now, he’s a Lutheran pastor in Milwaukee. What’s most interesting about Acosta, perhaps, is the fact that his story is emblematic of a…
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Faulty Breathalyzer Tests and a Border Patrol Checkpoint Call Into Question Fourth Amendment Rights for Latinos
Amid national debate about immigration and the rights of people lies another relevant and troubling issue, one which is becoming alarmingly clear for both citizens and non-citizens in the United States. According to City Watch, the new civil liberties fight might be over breathalyzer tests. Driving under the influence (DUI)…
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Mobile, Video and Social Aspects Will Dominate Marketing to Hispanics in 2015, Experts Say
As 2014 is quickly drawing to a close, marketers are assessing the success of methods used in the past year and making predictions on trends that will yield returns in 2015. While some of these predictions reference broader audiences, others are more specifically focused on ethnic groups, such as Hispanics.…