Journey from long COVID to a new musical path for cellist
Cellist Joshua Roman narrates his long COVID journey from struggle to creativity. After illness impaired speech and cognition and delayed recovery, he wrote the album Immunity in 2023. The project, tied to healing, includes a national tour and performances at COVID clinics including KU on Oct. 3.
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Lawrence parks director eyes moving depth forward amid budget uncertainty
Luis Ruiz, born in Miami and Cuban American, was hired as Lawrence director of Parks and Recreation and Arts and Culture in May. With the 2025 budget hints of cuts, Ruiz aims to maintain quality of life services while boosting community vibrancy on a tighter budget. He moved from Arizona after 20 years in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa to take the role after a LinkedIn posting sparked his interest.
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States push cheaper meds via federal 340B program
Kansas and other states push pharmaceutical makers to continue selling discounted outpatient drugs to clinics, health centers, and hospitals serving low income patients through the 340B program. The program expanded in 2010 to allow contract pharmacies, with 71 percent of top chain locations participating. Critics say hospitals keep savings. By Shalina Chattani.
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