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News No Comments As UA Little Rock’s newest student success coach, Dominque “D.J.” Thomas is helping inspire the next generation of Trojans through his work with the Student Affairs Diversity Initiatives (SADI). “I’ve always had a passion for working with college students,” Thomas said. “When I was an undergrad, I was part of a mentorship program known as the African American Male Initiative. I served as a mentee, and then I became a mentor while I was older. I love sharing my story to inspire and motivate and encourage those who come after me.” Thomas mentors students in SAD...

COVID-19 vaccine access for seniors in Pennsylvania: Local resources are available Pennsylvanians who are 65 and older are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. The Area Agency on Aging and PACE can help set up vaccination appointments and transportation. Share Updated: 4:41 PM EST Feb 11, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine access for seniors in Pennsylvania: Local resources are available Pennsylvanians who are 65 and older are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. The Area Agency on Aging and PACE can help set up vaccination appointments and transportation. Share Updated: 4:41 P...

Leanne Rorick is on the board at Rochester Spinal Association. Photo provided by Rochester Spinal Association The Rochester Spinal Association [RSA] recently announced that Amy Scaramuzzino will serve as President of the Board of Directors. Scaramuzzino is a founding member of RSA and has volunteered in a variety of capacities since 2000. “I am delighted to have an opportunity to lead this dynamic organization as we enter a new phase of growth. The challenges of the pandemic have created new options for us to connect with the spinal cord disability community. I am laser-focused on providing...

The proposal aims to address worker shortages and to support vulnerable populations. Written By: Laurel White / Wisconsin Public Radio | 9:00 am, Feb. 9, 2021 × Gov. Tony Evers (Emily Hamer / Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism) Gov. Tony Evers will propose hundreds of millions in additional funding for Wisconsin’s struggling child care and long-term care industries in his state budget. Those industries have faced challenges, including worker shortages, for years and have been under increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a prepared statement, Evers said the p...

2021 Kūpuna Resource Guide February 9, 2021   It seems today that the world is always going to websites. But sometimes casting a world wide net can make your search for local assistance more difficult to sift through. So, HONOLULU Magazine is proud to introduce our Kūpuna Resource Guide. Here, you can find more than 190 listings of local organizations and businesses that serve kūpuna in more than 30 categories including caregiving, finances, community services, long-term care, housing, legal needs and for assistance for Alzheimer’s patients, veterans, diabetes and more. We have included...