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Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years

Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years. One indicator of flu activity is the percentage of doctor’s office visits driven by flu-like symptoms.
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Threats follow Michigan lawmaker who said she had surgery to remove reproductive organs

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan state lawmaker told a crowd protesting President Trump's early actions this week that she underwent elective surgery to remove her reproductive organs. State Rep.
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Manitoba surpasses goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers, says health minister

Manitoba surpasses goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers, says health minister

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's NDP government has surpassed its goal of hiring 1,000 health-care workers since taking office more than a year ago, but the news is receiving mixed responses from some groups who represent health-care staff.
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States absorb big increases in Medicaid for sicker-than-expected enrollees after COVID-19 pandemic

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — States are absorbing substantial increases in health care costs for the poor, as they realize that the people remaining on Medicaid rolls after the COVID-19 pandemic are sicker than anticipated — and costlier to care for.
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Veterans Affairs deems more than 130 occupations ineligible for Trump's deferred resignation plan

Most nurses, doctors and other staff caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs are not eligible for the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer, according to an email sent Friday by VA leadership to staff.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail

Health care, tax cuts and Highway 401 tunnel focus of Ontario campaign trail

The main Ontario party leaders have now laid out their plans on how to get primary care to millions of people without a family doctor.
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Marineland euthanizes seven-year-old beluga whale after medical struggles

Marineland euthanizes seven-year-old beluga whale after medical struggles

Marineland has euthanized a seven-year-old beluga whale after a long battle with several different medical conditions, making it the 18th such whale to die at the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction since 2019.
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Democratic states sue Trump administration over order to halt gender-affirming care

SEATTLE (AP) — Three Democratic states sued the Trump administration on Friday over its order to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19.
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More GOP-led states seek to follow Trump's lead in defining male and female

More GOP-led states seek to follow Trump's lead in defining male and female

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Katherine Bartle said she spent her years growing up in Alabama trying anything to “fix" herself and exist as a man. Eventually she realized it wasn't possible. “I am a woman.
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