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Nebraska medical marijuana advocates surpass one of two key signature hurdles

LINCOLN — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced Thursday it has likely crossed one of two significant hurdles as it tries to get the issue on the ballot for the third straight election year. Crista Eggers, campaign manager for the petition drive, said the group is confident it has collected the minimum required signatures for two […] The post Nebraska medical marijuana advocates surpass one of two key signature hurdles appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.

Governor plans to get faster services to developmentally disabled Nebraskans

Governor plans to get faster services to developmentally disabled Nebraskans

IN family caregivers need more support

About 790,000 Hoosiers are family caregivers for relatives in declining physical or mental health. But Indiana ranks fairly low in support for family caregivers on the latest AARP national scorecard for Long-Term Care Services and Supports. It s 39th compared to other states. .

Report NE lung cancer screening of high risk individuals among lowest in U S / Public News Service

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and a newly released report shows far too few Nebraskans at high risk for lung cancer are getting the recommended screening. The American Lung Association s latest "State of Lung Cancer" report ranks Nebraska 33rd for lung cancer screening at less than 4% of those who are at risk. Julia McCarville, executive director of the American Lung Association in Nebraska, said although lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women, the nationwide outlook improved somewhat between 2015 and 2019. .