Artist Renfro plans 2180 mile Appalachian Trail walk
Lawrence artist Pua Renfro set a bold goal to hike the Appalachian Trail a 2180 mile journey from Georgia to Maine. She spoke at the Lawrence Public Library about the physical and mental challenge and the drive to avoid regrets while pursuing long term personal challenges. Renfro’s talk highlighted how large goals can inspire life changes beyond epic treks. Kansas University psychology expert Stephen Ilardi notes lifestyle based interventions can lift mood and aid mental health through exercise and structured programs.
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Lawrence
Appalachian Mountain Range
Springer Mountain
Katahdin
Maine
Lawrence Public Library
Stephen Ilardi
Kansas University
Gov Brownback moves foster home licensing and Medicaid staff
Governor Sam Brownback issued an executive order reorganizing foster home licensing to the Department for Children and Families and moving Medicaid workers from DCF to KDHE. The changes, set to take effect in July and January 2016 respectively, require legislative review and will take effect if not rejected by mid March. Brownback says the plan will streamline both programs.
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Topeka
Sam Brownback
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State Department For Children and Families
Department of Health and Environment
DCF
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House
Senate
Rethinking Group Projects in Schools
Double Take Kyra argues for individual grading to prevent shifts of burden in group work and suggests letting students choose groups, noting exclusion risks and real world collaboration demands. The piece critiques current practice where some students carry others, while teachers justify it as preparation for future teamwork.
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Kyra
Booking a doctor visit in the OpenTable style
In Trenton New Jersey patients can book non life threatening medical visits online via ZocDoc and InQuicker similar to restaurant reservations. Hospitals say these services attract new patients with prompt appointments and fast ER triage, citing Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital ER Express sending about 40 patients monthly.
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Trenton
N.J
ZocDoc
InQuicker
OpenTable
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Chicago
Steve Edelstein
ER Express
Grayslake
Edelstein
Know the signs of atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation AF is a quivering or fluttering heart rhythm affecting 2.7 million Americans. It raises stroke risk four to five times and may cause fatigue dizziness shortness of breath chest pain or pressure. Call 911 for chest pain. Treatments range from lifestyle changes to medications and procedures.
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American Heart Association
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