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Category Archives: Something Special
The Exploitation Of Workers In Board-and-Care Homes
Oftentimes caregivers in these facilities are immigrants, paid far less than the federal minimum wage and face hostile work environments
Board-and-care homes are facilities for elderly people that tend to be cheaper than the average nursing home. These lodgings are former privately owned residences that have been refurbished as care facilities. Oftentimes the staff at these board-and-care homes are comprised … Continue reading
The Other Opioid Crisis
Limited access to opioid pain relievers in the global south leaves millions suffering
We’re all well aware of the opioid crisis in the Western world. Any quick search will yield fresh news of overdoses and communities hobbled by addiction, and it’s getting worse all the time. It’s reached epidemic proportions, becoming a priority … Continue reading
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Tagged global south, Healthcare, opioid access, Opioid crisis, opioid shortage, Other opioid crisis
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A $1.2 Billion Medicare Scam Targeting Seniors Leads to Arrests
The scam involved of doctors, telemedicine providers and medical equipment companies
Last month, the Department of Justice announced the arrest of 24 people across the United States in connection with a $1.2 billion Medicare scam. The scam targeted seniors, calling them on the phone and offering them “free” orthopedic devices such … Continue reading
Hope on the Horizon? The Family Act Proposes Paid Family Leave
Congress is currently considering legislation to allow paid leave for most family caregivers
What is one thing that the U.S. doesn’t provide for its workforce that every other industrialized country in the world does? Paid family leave. Would you take time off work to be with a dying parent? Would you be willing … Continue reading
Luke Perry Buried in Mushroom Burial Suit
The former "90210" star chose the suit before he died
Back in March 2016, SevenPonds wrote about a new approach to more environmentally friendly burial — a mushroom burial suit. Designed and marketed by the New York-based company Coeio, the suit was conceived by company founder JR Lee as a … Continue reading
Yosemite’s Camp 4 Memorializes Rock Climber Raffi Bedayn
Camp 4 honors the Yosemite legend with a memorial bench
Until now, Camp 4 was the only camp in Yosemite National Park that didn’t require reservations. Instead, the camp operated on a first come, first served basis, with some lining up all day, and sometimes the night before, for a spot. … Continue reading
