Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips More and more uninsured patients are showing up in hospital emergency rooms and clinics, having lost their coverage under the Affordable Care Act.Executives running some of the biggest hospital systems, including large for-profit chains spanning many states, expressed concern over the unexpectedly sharp rise in uninsured patients and the costs associated with treating them.And many executives said that the hospitals were also reporting more unpaid medical bills and providing more in the way of charity care. Some hospital systems also found that patients were forgoing or postponing lucrative elective surgeries like knee…
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Business Insights: Global Markets, Strategy & Economic Trends Dear Tripped Up,I was planning to fly Air India from San Francisco to Delhi, and then on to Kolkata, India, on May 31, 2024, to be in town for my mother’s surgery three days later. But after five hours of waiting to take off, passengers were asked to deplane and given a notice announcing that the flight was “canceled due to operational reasons.” According to the printout, which I took a picture of, passengers could choose to be reimbursed or rebooked on the next available Air India flight. But it went on…
Local Hilton Head News Update: Overview: Culture Wars on the Court Op-ed contributor A.R. Shaw dives into the political storm surrounding WNBA officiating, examining how routine plays are being used by lawmakers to spark racially charged rhetoric against Black players and disrupt the league’s momentum. Credit: Reinis Brūzītis Caitlin Clark is more than a WNBA player; she has become a tool of weaponization against Black women. And now the federal government is involved. Led by Texas Rep. August Pfluger, 11 Republican lawmakers signed a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, threatening a Department of Justice investigation into the league because…
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is celebrating a $150,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, funding a new Preservation Director position to support communities along the corridor. New role targets preservation gaps The corridor spans four states from Jacksonville, North Carolina, to St. Augustine, Florida, along the coastline with approximately 30 miles inland. Executive Director Dwanna Brockington said the new position will help identify gaps in strategic preservation and connect communities with resources. “Help them understand what financial resources are out there, what grants are available to them to preserve their stories…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary HOUSTON — Bert H. Askson played in the first Space City Classic, took on roles on both offense and defense at Texas Southern before players his size were common at those positions, was picked 340th in the 1970 NFL draft, and returned to campus for sporting events for the next 50 years.Askson died on July 24 in Houston at age 80. The cause of death has not been shared. According to Houston radio broadcaster Ralph Cooper, who knew Askson and covered his career, no one expected his passing.”No, I checked with some people.…
HBCU News Spotlight: Horizons Atlanta at Clark Atlanta University reflects a sustained commitment to expanding educational opportunity for young learners through intentional design, university partnership, and community engagement. Since its establishment in 2013 under the leadership of Rebecca Dashiell-Mitchell, Ed.D., the program has served as both a summer enrichment initiative and a model for practice-based educator preparation. Founding Vision and Program Leadership As the founding director, Dr. Dashiell-Mitchell drew upon her experience as a principal practitioner and assistant professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to lead the program’s development. Former Professor Emeritus and Department of Curriculum and Instruction Chair…
Chatham Area Transit (CAT) Update: 7/28/2026- Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) is informing riders, parents, and guardians of an important update regarding student transit passes for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. The previous zero-fare student pass partnership between Chatham Area Transit Authority (CAT) and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) has concluded. As a result, students who ride CAT to and from school will be required to purchase CAT’s discounted student fare beginning this school year. Student fares remain available at a reduced rate of $0.75 per ride or $25.00 per month. Student passes may be purchased online or…
City of Savannah: Official News, Events & Community Updates Applications Open Aug. 3 for City of Savannah Junior Cultural Affairs Commission Program SAVANNAH – The City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources Department is seeking applicants for the next cohort of students for the 2026-2027 Junior Cultural Affairs Commission (Jr. CAC) program. Jr. CAC is a companion program to the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC), an 18-member board appointed by the mayor and aldermen which advises and recommends arts and cultural programming for the City of Savannah. Jr. CAC is designed to offer school-aged youth an opportunity to help shape arts and culture…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips A dozen bottles of the Pipps Hill Batana Oil Hair Shampoo are ready to be won by readers restoring sun-damaged strands back to health Rescue sun-damaged hair with Pipps Hill Batana Oil Hair Shampoo, a moisturising, sulphate-free formula enriched with batana oil to restore dry, brittle strands from root to tip. Gentle enough for all hair types, it deeply cleanses while nourishing, reducing frizz and strengthening hair with every wash. At 500ml, it’s twice the size of your average shampoo bottle, so it’ll go the distance. There are 12 bottles to…
Nonprofit Spotlight – Making a Difference in Our Community: Eligible women can receive no-cost mammograms next month when the St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit visits the Chatham County Health Department. The mobile screening event will happen Monday, August 24 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment in the parking lot of the health department clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah. All screenings are by appointment only and are open to women aged 40 and older without health insurance coverage, and for women under 40 when there are identified problems, suspicion, or symptoms of breast cancer. Space is limited…