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- 1Texas day care children get better nutrition through federal food program●Child and Adult Care Food Program brings good nutrition to Texas day care settings
The Child and Adult Care Food Program is delivering improved nutrition to children in day care settings across Texas, according to a report in the Kilgore News Herald. The program helps care providers serve healthy meals and snacks, supporting children's growth and development. It is being highlighted as a valuable resource for families and child care providers in the region.
- 2GOP effort to delay health care cuts until after midterms fails●Good thing to talk about. ----- Republicans tried to punt health care cuts until after the midterms. It didn’t work. Whi
Republicans sought to postpone the political impact of health care cuts until after the midterm elections, but the strategy did not work. While most GOP-enacted cuts to Medicaid and other safety net programs do not take effect until 2027, Democrats are already reaching out to voters who say they are feeling the squeeze now, making health care a live issue ahead of the midterms.
- 3Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels improving without much attention●Bill Belichick's Tar Heels are getting better, but no one seems to care https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7656720/2026/10
Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels football team is showing improvement, but a New York Times/The Athletic piece argues the turnaround is drawing surprisingly little national attention. The article ties the story to UNC's matchup with Notre Dame, noting the program's record under the legendary NFL coach has not generated the buzz many expected when he took the college job.
- 4Medicaid Tells Man to Surrender Small Life Policy Over $100 Count▼His Life Insurance Has a $1,600 Face Value, $100 Over the Line. Medicaid Counts the Cash Inside It and Told Him to Surrender the Policy Before the Nursing Home Was Covered
A man seeking Medicaid coverage for nursing home care was told to surrender his life insurance policy before his care could be paid for. The policy has a face value of $1,600, just $100 above the asset limit Medicaid allows, because the program counts the cash value of whole life policies rather than the death benefit. Critics say the rule punishes modest savings and forces people to give up coverage that cost years of premiums.
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Thousands of legally residing immigrants and refugees in the United States have lost their Medicaid health coverage. The affected individuals had been eligible for the program despite their immigration status, and the loss of coverage leaves many without access to routine and emergency medical care.
- 6Hollywood Theatre launches Classic Film Club for senior centers▼Hollywood Theatre launches ‘Classic Film Club’ program for senior centers
The Hollywood Theatre has announced a new 'Classic Film Club' program aimed at senior centers, bringing classic cinema screenings and film discussions directly to older audiences in care facilities. The initiative is designed to connect seniors with beloved films from the past and encourage social engagement through shared moviegoing experiences.
- 7Fact check: Newsom's mental health court falls short of goals▼Fact check: Did Newsom’s mental health court hit his goal for helping Californians?
A fact check is examining whether Governor Gavin Newsom's mental health court program, the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court, has met its stated goals for helping Californians with severe mental illness. The review looks at enrollment figures and outcomes against the ambitious targets Newsom set when launching the program, amid ongoing debate over how well the state is serving people experiencing homelessness and psychiatric crises.
- 8Pork producer education delivers results on and off the farm▼Pork producer education works on and off farm
Pork producer education programs are delivering benefits both on and off the farm, according to AgUpdate. The report highlights how training for swine producers improves animal care and farm operations while also strengthening relationships with communities and consumers beyond the farm gate.
- 92,000 gather at Lake Eola for Orlando's Walk to End Alzheimer's▼2,000 gather at Lake Eola for Orlando’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Around 2,000 people gathered at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando for the city's Walk to End Alzheimer's, the Alzheimer's Association's largest fundraising and awareness event. Participants walked in support of those living with the disease and to raise money for research and care programs. Local outlet WKMG covered the gathering.
- 10Chicago Expands CARE Program for Mental Health Crisis Response▼Chicago expanding Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement, or CARE, program, helping those experiencing mental health crises
Chicago is expanding its Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program, which sends teams to respond to calls involving people experiencing mental health crises instead of relying solely on police. City officials frame the expansion as a way to provide more appropriate care and reduce confrontational encounters, and local coverage is drawing attention to how the program will be scaled up.
- 11Married 54 Years, Couple Enters Nursing Home Months Apart, Loses Medicaid Protections▼They Were Married 54 Years and Entered the Same Nursing Home Four Months Apart. With No Spouse Left at Home, Medicaid's Spousal Protections Vanished and the Couple Kept $3,000 Between Them
An elderly couple married for 54 years entered the same nursing home only four months apart. Because neither spouse remained living at home, Medicaid's spousal impoverishment protections, which shield income and assets for a spouse still in the community, no longer applied, leaving the pair with only about $3,000 between them. The case highlights how the program's rules can leave couples who need care simultaneously with almost nothing to live on.
- 12Street Medicine Reaches Unhoused Angelenos, But Housing Gap Remains▼Street Medicine Brings Care to Unhoused Angelenos — But Housing Remains the Missing Prescription
Street medicine teams in Los Angeles are delivering medical care directly to people living on the streets, bringing treatment to those who cannot easily access clinics or hospitals. Providers say the service saves lives, but they argue that without stable housing, patients' health problems keep recurring. The report frames housing itself as the prescription that medicine alone cannot replace.
- 13Long-term 'Food is Medicine' program linked to better heart health▼Long-term ‘Food is Medicine’ program associated with improved adult cardiometabolic health
A long-term 'Food is Medicine' program — which provides patients with nutritious food as part of medical care — is associated with improved cardiometabolic health in adults, according to a new research announcement. The findings suggest that integrating food support into healthcare could help reduce risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, adding momentum to growing interest in nutrition-based interventions in medicine.
- 14School-Based Behavioral Health Services Now Reach 33,400 Iowa Students▼School-Based Behavioral Health Services Reach 33,400 Iowa Students
School-based behavioral health services in Iowa are now serving 33,400 students, according to a report from Midwest Medical Edition. The figure highlights the growing role schools play in providing mental health support to children across the state. The story is drawing attention as communities and policymakers continue to weigh how best to expand access to youth mental health care.
- 15Chicago expands CARE mental health response teams▼Chicago expands CARE program for mental health response teams
Chicago is expanding its CARE program, which sends mental health professionals instead of police to certain emergency calls. The alternate response teams are designed to de-escalate crises involving people in mental distress. The move comes as US cities continue debating how to handle emergency calls without law enforcement, and residents watch how the program performs as it grows.
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WVU Medicine in West Virginia has held its second annual luncheon bringing together survivors of ECMO treatment, a life-support therapy used for patients with severe heart and lung failure. The event reunites former patients with the medical teams who cared for them and highlights the hospital system's growing ECMO program.
- 17Valley Health System introduces hospice fellowship leadership●Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship Program: Meet the leadership
Valley Health System has introduced the leadership team for its Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship Program, which trains physicians in end-of-life and symptom management care. The announcement highlights the specialists who will guide fellows through clinical training in hospice and palliative medicine. The program reflects growing demand for palliative care expertise as populations age and end-of-life care needs rise.
- 18Newsom's mental health court falls short of enrollment goal●Fact check: Did Newsom’s mental health court hit his goal for helping Californians? (Spoiler: No) https:// lemmy.dbzer0.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's CARE Court program, created to funnel people with severe mental illness into treatment, has failed to reach the enrollment targets set when it launched. A fact check finds the courts have helped far fewer Californians than promised, renewing criticism that the flagship mental health policy is underdelivering amid the state's homelessness crisis.
- 19Monozukuri: Japan's Craftsmanship Philosophy Meets Software Development●Monozukuri is an ancient Japanese philosophy of craftsmanship and industrial excellence that goes... # webdev # producti
Monozukuri, an ancient Japanese philosophy centred on craftsmanship, pride in making things, and continuous industrial excellence, is being applied to modern programming practices. Writers are framing it as a way to bring care, discipline, and efficiency into 21st-century software development, connecting traditional manufacturing values with coding, engineering culture, and everyday productivity.
- 20Jeremy Renner's Foundation Hosts Poker Night for Nevada Foster Youth▼Raise the Stakes | RennerVation Foundation Poker Night Supports Nevada Foster Youth | Entertainment | 2news.com
The RennerVation Foundation, founded by actor Jeremy Renner, is holding a 'Raise the Stakes' charity poker night to raise funds for foster youth in Nevada. The event, covered by local news in Reno, aims to draw community support and donations for programs benefiting children in the state's foster care system.
- 21Jackson County Master Gardeners blend science with hands-on gardening●Jackson County Master Gardeners mix science with hands-on gardening
The Jackson County Master Gardeners are drawing attention for combining research-based horticulture with practical, hands-on gardening work. Reported by Jefferson Public Radio, the program highlights how volunteers apply scientific principles to help local residents with plant care, soil health and garden problems, showcasing the group's ongoing role in community education in southern Oregon.
- 22Case Western MD student wins Nickens Medical Student Scholarship▼MD student receives Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship
A medical student at Case Western Reserve University has received the Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship, a national award recognizing students committed to addressing inequities in medical education and care. The university announced the honor, which comes with a tuition scholarship, adding to recognition of its MD program students.
- 23Tim Volz Discusses the Iceberg Theory and Mental Health●Midwest Access: The Iceberg Theory and Mental Health with Tim Volz Part I
Tim Volz appeared on Midwest Access, a program based in Rochester, Minnesota, for the first part of a conversation about the Iceberg Theory and its application to mental health. The segment frames emotional struggles as mostly hidden beneath the surface, like an iceberg, and explores how recognizing what lies below can support better mental health awareness and care.