The COVID-19 public health emergency mandating continuous coverage for Medicaid enrollees is expected to expire later this year, and experts say states such as Kentucky could ramp up communication, including text messages and emails to beneficiaries, to ensure residents don t slip through the cracks when the policy ends. Since the start of the pandemic, many Kentuckians have moved, and changed their address and possibly their phone number. Farah Erzouki, senior policy analyst for the Center on Budget Policy and Priorities, said state agencies likely do not have updated information for a significant number of their Medicaid population. .
One of Connecticut s largest health systems launched a new resource in Hartford this month, aimed at helping patients access healthy and nutritious foods free of charge. The Healthy Food Resource Center is located on Hartford Hospital s campus, and is open to patients with a doctor s referral. When they walk in, they ll find a refrigerator and freezer, along with fresh fruits and vegetables, many of which are locally sourced. .
With the unofficial start to summer, pools around Ohio are opening this Memorial Day weekend, and when it comes to swim time, experts encourage parents to become "water watchers." Drowning is the top unintentional cause of death for children ages one to four, and the second-leading cause among kids ages five to 14. Dawne Gardner, senior injury prevention specialist for Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center, pointed out 70% of drowning deaths occur between May and August. She said the most important pool safety measure is to ensure an adult is actively watching children at all times. .
Fresh produce and ingredients are some of the keys to a healthy diet, but access to healthy food is not easy for everyone. Before the pandemic, about 10% of.
The new center is part of an effort to reduce food insecurity among Connecticut residents and enable people to shop for fresh, nutritious foods tailored specifically to their health needs.