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- 1Pope warns in Lourdes medicine must never serve programmed death▼Pope in Lourdes: 'Medicine must never be servant of programmed death'
Pope Leo spoke during a visit to the French shrine of Lourdes, a major Catholic pilgrimage site associated with healing, declaring that medicine must never become a servant of programmed death. The remarks were reported by Vatican News and read as a reaffirmation of Church teaching opposing euthanasia and assisted dying, framed in defence of care for the sick and vulnerable.
- 2Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Global Proton Therapy Venture▼Penn Medicine and IBA Launch Joint Venture to Advance Proton Therapy and Radiation Oncology Program Development Worldwide
Penn Medicine and IBA have announced a joint venture aimed at advancing proton therapy and radiation oncology program development worldwide. The partnership will combine the University of Pennsylvania health system's clinical expertise with the Belgian company's proton therapy technology to help institutions globally develop advanced cancer treatment programs. The news was picked up by international outlets including The Manila Times, reflecting interest in the global expansion of this cancer care technology.
- 3Georgia Power approved for 1,137 MW of new solar deals▼Georgia Power receives approval for 1,137 MW of new solar power purchase agreements through CARES program
Georgia Power has received regulatory approval for 1,137 megawatts of new solar power purchase agreements under the CARES program. The agreements will add a substantial amount of solar energy to the utility's supply mix, expanding renewable capacity for customers across Georgia and advancing the state's clean energy procurement efforts.
- 4Texas trains a new front line for mental health care▼Science & Medicine: Training a new front line for Texas mental health care
Texas is expanding efforts to train a new workforce to address the state's shortage of mental health care providers. The initiative, covered by Texas Public Radio, focuses on preparing a new front line of workers to deliver care where professional services are scarce. Details of the specific programs and funding involved remain limited.
- 5Colorado weighs cuts to addiction recovery coaches amid Medicaid surge●Colorado targets cuts to addiction recovery coaches as Medicaid spending jumps 286%
Colorado officials are considering reducing funding for addiction recovery coaches as state Medicaid spending on these services has jumped 286%. The peer coaches, who help people stay engaged in substance-use treatment, have grown into a significant Medicaid cost line, prompting state budget writers to look for savings. Advocates warn that scaling back the program could disrupt care for people in recovery, while state leaders argue costs have grown faster than expected and need tighter oversight. No final decision has been made on the size of any cuts.
- 6Syrian refugee family in Chicago fears Medicaid cutoff▼For Syrian refugee with genetic disorder in suburban Chicago, looming Medicaid cutoff has his parents worried
A Syrian refugee family living in suburban Chicago says their son, who has a genetic disorder, could lose his Medicaid coverage, leaving his parents worried about how they will pay for his ongoing medical care. The case highlights how changes or lapses in Medicaid eligibility are affecting refugee families who depend on the program for specialized treatment.
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Munson Healthcare has renewed its funding for a street medicine program that brings medical care directly to people who are homeless or otherwise lack access to traditional healthcare services. The program's teams deliver treatment and outreach in the community, and the renewed support allows the work to continue serving vulnerable patients across the region.
- 8JB MDL reaffirms support for families of fallen service members▼Never forgotten, never alone: JB MDL reaffirms commitment to families of fallen service members
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has publicly renewed its commitment to the families of fallen service members, stressing that they are 'never forgotten, never alone'. The base's statement underscores ongoing survivor support programs and its duty of care to military families who have lost loved ones in service.