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SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The San Angelo Independent School District is actively promoting literacy and healthy eating habits through several summer initiatives.These programs are designed to support students’ literacy and wellness throughout the summer.San Angelo Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Moran spoke about the inaugural “Watch Me Read” event held at Bellaire Elementary in May, where nearly 100 parents interacted with first- and second-graders and monitored their reading progress, and that the event will become an annual tradition.The district’s San Angelo Read! initiative continued with a Summer Book Patrol, delivering bags filled with activity supplies, snacks,…

Actors and actors’ agents across the country are concerned about an increasing permissive attitude toward putting actors “on hold” for stage and film roles. Actors may be informed that a role is on hold while a casting agent or director makes the final casting decision. Art Hub We spoke to several performers who have taken hiatuses of up to four months. “It’s devastating to your mental health,” warns one busy acting agent on both stage and screen. When an actor is grounded for weeks, it affects their schedule, their family circumstances, and sometimes their housing. It’s particularly devastating when they’re…

Among the bills is the newly signed “Ilbo’s Law,” named after 28-year-old Ilbo Otieno, who died in custody last March due to mental illness. SUFFOLK, Va. — Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Hampton Roads on Thursday to promote 31 recently passed bills aimed at improving mental health care. He touted 31 bipartisan bills during a ceremony at the Western Tidewater Community Services Board facility in Suffolk, including the newly signed “Arbo’s Law,” named for 28-year-old Arbo Otieno, who died in custody last March due to mental illness. Otieno’s mother, Caroline Uko, attended Thursday’s ceremony and said Gov. Youngkin “kept his…

The Minnesota Department of Education completely failed to meet its obligations to properly oversee millions of dollars in federal funds provided to nonprofit organizations to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a special investigation released Thursday by the state Legislative Auditor’s office.The audit looked at how MDE managed USDA child nutrition programs and found that the agency’s inadequate oversight “created opportunities for fraud.” Federal prosecutors have charged dozens of Minnesotans with defrauding federal programs out of at least $250 million in the nation’s largest pandemic fraud scheme. Federal prosecutors say they distributed only a handful of food but…

Meteorologist Matt Makens talks to local dairy farmers about weather patterns during the Dairy Business Summit at the DoubleTree Hotel in Greeley on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Jim Rydbom/Staff Photographer) While the first discussion at the dairy summit in Greeley on Wednesday was about weather, the rest of the summit’s agenda focused on areas that are controllable. nutrition, animal husbandry and the commercial side of the industry — fitting for the summit’s motto, “Control what you can control, protect what matters.” Northern Feed & Bean Co. and Purina Animal Nutrition Co. held their first-ever Dairy Summit Wednesday afternoon at the…

The classic Texas Ranch Water is a drink we’re all familiar with. How do you make it even more Southern? Add a splash of peach nectar and garnish the glass with a few fresh peach slices. Peach Ranch Water is also a great and easy choice for a party: If you’re serving a large crowd, simply combine tequila, sparkling water, peach nectar, and lime slices over ice and let guests mix their own drinks. Peach Ranch Water Ingredients Peach ranch water is a simple drink that requires just a few readily available ingredients. Chili-lime condiments (such as tajin): It’s an…

Erewhon Market, a high-end grocery store in Los Angeles, has become known for its smoothie collaborations with celebrities. Similar to its famous celebrity-promoted drink “Millions of Milkshakes” in the early 2000s, Erewhon partners with various A-list celebrities to sell drinks alongside promoting their work. These collabs, like Temecula native Olivia Rodrigo’s “Good for Your Guts” smoothie, reality star Kendall Jenner’s “Peaches & Cream” smoothie and model Winnie Harlow’s “Island Glow” smoothie, have fans lining up to buy the drinks, which cost around $20. Hailey Bieber’s “Strawberry Glazed Skin” smoothie was so popular it inspired a new ice cream pint flavor…

People taking anti-obesity medications often experience reduced appetite and reduced food intake, making nutritional quality important. A new review provides clinicians with evidence-based nutritional guidelines and highlights the “5A model” for effective patient communication and management. Nutritional recommendations include individualized caloric requirements, high protein intake, and balanced macronutrients, with ongoing monitoring to manage potential nutritional deficiencies and support optimal health outcomes.A new review provides nutritional guidelines for patients taking anti-obesity drugs, highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dietary quality to prevent deficiencies, and highlights the need for further research into new treatments.People taking anti-obesity drugs often experience a decreased…

This innovative Israeli technology is cutting edge. June 14, 2024 0 (Andrey Popov/Shutterstock.com) Wearable medtech is at the cutting edge when it comes to improving healthcare. From smartwatches to patches, these devices can monitor and assist people’s health in ways that were previously only available in a clinic or hospital. It’s no wonder that Israel, the startup nation, is leading the way in developing these innovative, life-saving medical devices. Wearable medical technology is reportedly becoming more user-friendly and increasingly popular thanks to the advent of new biosensor technology and smaller batteries. Health NewsThese devices can monitor your heart rate, blood…

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) – While browsing social media may seem harmless on the surface, it can have a negative impact on mental health, which raises an important question: How does social media use affect children? Social media can be a great resource for making connections, meeting new people, and expressing yourself. The American Legion is bringing back its Veterans Support Autorama for its third year. There are good things about it, but like many things, there are bad things too. 59News visited Princeton to learn more about the impact social media has, especially on the mental health of children and…