Flu, RSV are on the rise in Chicago
Leslee Cohen-Lavin and her family were feeling pretty good just before the holidays. “Then all of a sudden, we each went down right when break started,” said Cohen-Lavin, of Highland Park. Her 5-year-old daughter got a fever and aches and lost her appetite. Soon, Cohen-Lavin developed a days-long fever. Finally, her husband got what felt […]
Excellus and St. Joseph’s Health reach new deal, bringing to close a contentious contract season – syracuse.com
Syracuse, N.Y. — Central New York's largest health insurer reached an agreement with St. Joseph's Health late on New Year's Eve, ending the region's last major insurance negotiations in a contentious year. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and St. Joe's announced an agreement Tuesday around 10:30 p.m. to maintain in-network coverage for more than 35,000 patients. “Excellus […]
Florida man allegedly slashes woman with knife
A Florida man attacked his neighbor with a knife during a neighborhood dispute, authorities said on the scene. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Adiel Herrera, is accused of attacking his apartment neighbor after the two got into an argument. The incident occurred on December 28, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), which shared […]
North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday commuted the death sentences of 15 men convicted of first-degree murder to life in prison without parole, reducing the state's death row population. decreased by more than 10 people. %. Cooper is prohibited from seeking a third consecutive four-year term […]