Annual wellness visits being offered

Medicare patients now have access to an excellent health benefit: the Medicare wellness visit. Patients become eligible for the initial “Welcome to Medicare Wellness Visit” upon enrollment in Medicare.

The Latest: South Korea to tighten border to slow virus

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

The Latest: Japan's Abe: Stay home, obey state of emergency

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Legals for October, 30 2023

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Bonner County Calendar - April 14, 2023

A look at the events, activities, and meetings taking place around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Thursday

A reception for Jason Spring, North Valley Hospital’s new chief executive officer, will take place in the hospital’s dining room on Thursday, March 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. He started work here earlier this month. The hospital board hired Spring in January. The hospital’s management company, Quorum Health Resources, conducted a national search after Craig Aasved resigned from the top post last July.

BC-AP News Digest 2:05 p.m.

Here are the AP's latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP's coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org.

Grief, controversy mark anniversary of Ethiopian plane crash

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The year since the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max has been a journey through grief, anger and determination for Ruth Kageche, Zipporah Kuria and others whose loved ones were on the plane.

Grief, controversy mark anniversary of Ethiopian plane crash

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The year since the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max has been a journey through grief, anger and determination for Ruth Kageche, Zipporah Kuria and others whose loved ones were on the plane.

Legals for September, 19 2023

Thursday

A reception for Jason Spring, North Valley Hospital’s new chief executive officer, will take place in the hospital’s dining room on Thursday, March 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. He started work here earlier this month. The hospital board hired Spring in January. The hospital’s management company, Quorum Health Resources, conducted a national search after Craig Aasved resigned from the top post last July.

Top 6 destinations for swimming with stingrays

Dive into the best destinations for swimming with stingrays. Discover exotic spots worldwide and plan your aquatic adventure today!

Health technology: How innovation is expanding access to care

How is health technology enhancing access to care? Discover innovations changing the healthcare landscape today. Dive deeper into this vital transformation now.

Glacier visitation numbers strong

Despite the east side of Going-to-the-Sun Road’s ongoing closure due to the Reynolds Creek Fire, Glacier National Park is still on pace to break last year’s record visitation, according to a report released by the National Park Service on Thursday.

The Latest: Britain to offer new job training amid virus

LONDON -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised new adult education and training programs to help workers recover amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: Moscow to keep school kids home 2 weeks in Oct

MOSCOW — Moscow authorities are extending school holidays by a week amid a surge of new coronavirus cases.

The Latest: Switzerland tightens restictions as COVID grows

BERLIN — Switzerland is introducing new restrictions across the country to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, which has been growing at a record pace in recent days.

The Latest: Azar urges Americans to keep masking up

WASHINGTON -- Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is urging Americans to stick with safeguards against COVID-19 such as mask-wearing even as President Donald Trump continues to shun the practice and infections spike higher in several parts of the U.S.

The Latest: Mexico states vote amid antivirus measures

As the U.S. counts down toward its presidential election, voters south of the border in two Mexican states were putting on masks and slathering on hand gel to cast ballots in local elections on Sunday.