Tag Archives: Local

Organic Food Safety: Navigating Labels and Finding Local Sources

The organic food industry has grown tremendously over the past few decades, but concerns remain about the integrity of organic labeling and certification. In my eye-opening interview with organic industry watchdog Mark Kastel, he discusses the challenges facing organic consumers and farmers, offering insights on how to find truly healthy, ethically produced food. Kastel co-founded… Read More: Organic Food Safety: Navigating Labels and Finding Local Sources »

Qld confident after one local virus case

Queensland authorities are increasingly optimistic they have the upper hand on two COVID-19 variants after reporting just one locally acquired case on Sunday. All parts of Queensland are now out of lockdown after cases of the highly contagious Delta strain, and the Alpha strain, were detected in the state’s southeast. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has told… Read More: Qld confident after one local virus case »

Chicago-area churches pay off $5M in medical debt for local families

Pixabay Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, a group of Chicago area churches have banded together to buy and then forgive the medical debt of 5,888 families in need. According to the Chicago Tribune, the churches which serve the Cook County community, led by organizers, the Rev. Otis Moss III and the Rev.… Read More: Chicago-area churches pay off $5M in medical debt for local… »

Walmart pilot will steer employees to local, high-quality docs

Dive Brief: Walmart is launching a program that connects employees with high-quality local doctors across a range of specialties, the company said Thursday. Patients will have to pay more if they choose to see a provider not on the recommended list. The initiative, called Featured Providers, is in partnership with Embold Health, a Nashville-based healthcare… Read More: Walmart pilot will steer employees to local, high-quality docs »