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VA takes steps to expand access to benefits for Veterans who served at K2 and their survivors
August 9, 2024 WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced several steps to expand access to VA benefits for Veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad (K2) base in Uzbekistan after…
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VA accepting proposals for new graduate medical education initiative to expand health care access for Veterans
New program aims to increase access to care for Veterans in rural, Tribal, and underserved communities August 7, 2024 WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs launched the online application…
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VA ends mandatory overtime for most employees processing benefits claims
VBA has delivered record-breaking level of benefits to veterans for the past three years, and is on track to break yet another record this year. by Jory Heckman July 10,…
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Dallas ISD’s first day of school begins with fewer funds, more security
KERA | By Bill Zeeble, Justin Martin Published August 12, 2024 at 4:44 PM CDT Rousing trumpets and drums played by visiting Hillcrest High school band members welcomed Pershing Elementary students and parents…
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Report: Texas still ranks toward the bottom on reproductive care
Texas Public Radio | By Gabriella Alcorta-Solorio Published July 26, 2024 at 9:16 AM CDT A San Antonio based app called BobiHealth uses AI to enhance a safe pregnancy using evidence-based data…
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The Arc of the South Shore to open new group home for adults with autism in Massachusetts
By Levan Reid Updated on: July 18, 2024 / 6:30 AM EDT / CBS Boston WEYMOUTH – Since 1951, The Arc of the South Shore has been on a mission to help people of…
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Mass. migrant families face shelter evictions Friday
It’s unclear what will happen if any of the migrant families refuse to leave the overflow shelters By Alysha Palumbo • Published August 9, 2024 • Updated on August 9, 2024 at 7:28 am To watch video report,…
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Massachusetts launches new summer nutrition assistance program
July 17, 2024 Carrie Jung Starting next week, low-income families in Massachusetts with school-aged kids will get financial assistance to help pay for groceries during the summer months. The summer…
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West Nile Virus Detected in Nine Mosquito Test Samples
by Beacon Hill Times Staff • August 1, 2024 The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that nine mosquito test samples obtained from Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury, and West Roxbury tested positive for…
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