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Kaiser Permanente, Hawaiʻi Health Systems reach new contract agreement : Big Island Now

During the next 60 days, the two health care providers will focus on finalizing the remaining details of the agreement.

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Federal approval for replacement SNAP benefits due to winter storm

SNAP recipients that have been affected due to recent severe winter weather are encouraged to apply for replacement food benefits for regular SNAP allotments and SNAP emergency allotments.

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Emergency SNAP benefits extended for December

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the extension of the maximum amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size.

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The Last Word With Lawrence ODonnell

>> unfortunately this is a problem that we saw big time after katrina in new orleans. people were not getting the mail, and they were able to get access to pharmacies which puts them in real jeopardy. same thing with hurricane harvey in texas in 2017, and this is a repeated historic. we haven't fully addressed it. it is definitely a problem and really i'm hoping that hhsc and dhs will take this up and figure out some solutions. >> doctor, thank you for joining our discussion tonight, we really appreciate. it >> coming up we'll be going back to orlando where people are being rescued by boat tonight because of the high floodwaters. and we will be joined by orlando's next member of congress and youngest member of congress maxwell alejandro frost. that's next. that's next.

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The Last Word With Lawrence ODonnell

they live their lives -- to get them by mail in 90-day supplies. all of those are being interrupted now. people who were waiting maybe yesterday to get that next installment. what are the programs that are in place in an emergency situation like this to deal with that break-in medication? >> unfortunately this is a problem that we saw big time after katrina in new orleans. people were not getting the mail, and they were able to get access to pharmacies which puts them in real jeopardy. we saw the same thing with hurricane harvey in texas in 2017, and this is a repeated historic. story. we haven't fully addressed it. it is definitely a problem and really i'm hoping that hhsc and dhs will take this up and figure out some solutions. >> dr. irwin, redlener, thank you for your -- , we really appreciate. it >> coming up we'll be going back to orlando where people

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Million-dollar grant given to Central Texas youth mental health services

The Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network with its Klaras Center for Families announced an award of $1.1 million granted by Texas health officials.

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HHSC to host conference, webinars to recognize brain injury awareness month

HHSC to host conference, webinars to recognize brain injury awareness month
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will host a virtual conference and webinar series in recognition of March being Brain Injury Awareness.
Each year, more than 380,000 Texans sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), most commonly from slips and falls, vehicle crashes, violence and explosions.
The 2021 Texas Brain Injury Conference will be held on March 25 and 26 featuring state and national experts discussing topics such as health disparities and racial equity for brain treatment, brain injuries related to strokes and cardiovascular disease, emotional needs of brain injury survivors and education.

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Go. Abbott, HHSC announce federal approval allowing SNAP clients to purchase hot foods

Go. Abbott, HHSC announce federal approval allowing SNAP clients to purchase hot foods
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Volunteers from neighboring small towns divide, pack and load their trucks with food from the Amarillo-based High Plains Food Bank for monthly delivery to Quitaque. Callie Richmond for The Texas Tribune
and last updated 2021-02-21 14:38:50-05
Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use their food benefits to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals due to impacts from the severe winter storm.
"As we continue to recover from this winter storm, the state is ensuring that Texans in need have access to hot food to feed their families," said Governor Abbott. "I thank our federal partners at the U.S. Department of Agriculture for approving this waiver."

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Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - FOXNEWS - 20100704:14:41:00

. >> i'm with hhsc... i want to shout out to my family in texas and arizona, love you guys, you are worth fighting for! >> jamie: passengers are still in shock a day after a scary evacuation in the boston harbor, i-68 tourists aboard the

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