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CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Law Enforcement Torch run sees a big turnout in support of Special Olympics Ontario
The Law Enforcement Torch Run ended at WRPS headquarters on May 29, 2025. (CTV News/Sidra Jafri) Over 200 participants took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Thursday morning in support of Special Olympics Ontario. Runners, walkers and police officers took multiple routes across Kitchener as part of the event. Their journey ended at the Waterloo Regional Police Service's headquarters in Cambridge. Bill Smith was proud to take part. He was reflecting on what it was like to compete when he was in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA. 'I got a gold medal, a silver medal and a fourth-place pin,' said Smith. The goal is to promote inclusion for Special Olympics athletes with the event. 'The athletes inspire the police officers. Their dedication. Their motto 'let me win and if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt 'pretty much explains what this event is all about,' said Derek Spence, Torch Run liaison. The event has been happening since 1987. According to Special Olympics Ontario's website, the Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness and grassroots fundraising organization for Special Olympics globally.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
East Liverpool City Hospital losing access to discounted prescription program
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio (WKBN) – The East Liverpool City Hospital's Outpatient Pharmacy was recently named the best of the best community pharmacy in the Columbiana County area, but an important program it participates in is ending Friday. The 340B program has been popular at East Liverpool City Hospital. Across an area in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, 1,800 people use it. Director of Pharmacy Bill Smith said the program allows them to offer typically expensive drugs at a discounted rate. The hospital no longer qualifies for the 340B program, however. The hospital sent letters last week explaining the change, and the pharmacy has been working with patients to prepare. 'We're refilling drugs as we can, within the guidance of Ohio law, and we'll help them as much as we can,' Smith said. The retail pharmacy is not closing. It has served over 4,000 patients over the last six months. It will still offer generic drugs at discounted rates, and two new pharmacy benefits managers may even have a lower price for a prescription than other retail stores. Patients will be able to ask about the new prices. 'Any prescription written from any provider, we can give patients prices and tell them what they will be,' Smith said. Losing the 340B program is tough. It filled the prescription needs of hospital outpatients, plus patients from the resident clinic, post op, wound care and the Wellsville rural health clinic. 'For those expensive drugs, we won't be able to offer the discounted rate. We may still be cheaper than what patients pay at other retail stores, based upon their insurance or if they're uninsured,' Smith said. East Liverpool City Hospital will reapply for the 340B program next year at this time to see if it qualifies again. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
My 2-Ingredient Lemon Curd Is the Perfect No-Cook Dessert
Years ago when I was an intern at Martha Stewart, I was tasked with baking an Atlantic beach tart. In preparing the recipe — which is similar to Bill Smith's well-loved Atlantic beach pie with a saltine cracker crust, a lemon juice and condensed milk-based filling, and whipped cream on top — I remember being fascinated by how the condensed milk reacted when I added the lemon juice. I was again reminded of this technique recently when I tested six popular lemon bar recipes to find the best one. Though both the pie and lemon bars include whole eggs or yolks to help yield clean slices, it turns out you only need two ingredients to make a delicious, spoonable, shortcut lemon curd. Let me let you in on a little secret: Something magical happens when you whisk together lemon juice and sweetened condensed milk. Put simply, the acid from the lemon juice causes the proteins in the condensed milk to coagulate (think homemade buttermilk), but rather than curdling like when you add vinegar to milk, it thickens. Once thickened, that sweet and citrusy mixture resembles a creamy, shortcut lemon curd, perfect for spooning over fresh berries, layering in a trifle, or anything in between. This shortcut lemon curd is a great party trick and especially useful during the warmer summer months. Traditional lemon curd relies on eggs and butter for its thick, silky texture — this version gets its texture from the sweetened condensed milk, making it eggless and no-cook. The condensed milk also makes the shortcut lemon curd uber creamy (you might see it also referred to as a pudding because of the creaminess) and able to balance a high ratio of lemon juice for maximum punchiness. Not to mention, it takes just minutes of hands-on time to put together. Needing only 15 minutes to thicken (though I do recommend longer if you like it well chilled), it's perfect for when you need to throw together dessert in a pinch. Juice the lemons. For one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, you'll want to juice enough lemons until you have 1/4 cup to 2/3 cup lemon juice (about 1 to 3 lemons). 1/4 cup lemon juice yields a curd that is sweeter and milkier with a mild lemon flavor and thicker texture. 2/3 cup lemon juice yields a brighter, tangier lemon flavor and looser texture. (Note that while you can add up to 1 cup total juice to one can of condensed milk, the mixture will be looser and more sauce-like). Optionally, you can also finely zest the lemon for extra flavor, but the mixture will not be as smooth with the bits of zest. Combine the condensed milk and juice. In a medium bowl, whisk together one 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk with the lemon juice until well combined and smooth. You'll see the mixture thicken slightly as you combine the ingredients. Cover the bowl and chill. Refrigerate until thickened and spoonable, at least 15 minutes (longer if you prefer it well chilled). You can make the curd up to one day in advance and keep stored covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give it a gentle stir before using, but avoid over-stirring as it can thin out. You can taste and adjust as shortcut curd can easily be adjusted to suit your taste as you're making it. Start with a smaller amount of lemon juice, stir it into the condensed milk, taste, and add more lemon juice as needed before chilling. Swap the lemon juice for a different citrus. Key limes would also work exceptionally well here. Keep it on hand for dessert in a pinch. Spoon the curd over fresh berries and store-bought pound cake or angel food cake and top with a little whipped cream for a quick, low-effort treat. Take a cue from the Atlantic beach pie and turn it into no-bake dessert cups. Layer the curd in small glasses or coupes with a saltine cracker crumble and lightly sweetened whipped cream for a treat that has all the flavors of Atlantic beach pie, but takes just a fraction of the work. Make it even lighter. Fold the curd into beaten cream cheese, whipped cream, or a combination of the two to yield a bright and airy cream perfect for trifles and other desserts. We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Ice Cream, and They All Said the Same Thing Do Water Filters Really Work — And Which Ones Are the Best? Le Creuset Launched a Pan That's Perfect for Everything from Stews to Stir-Fry — and It's Already on Sale
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Committee rejects proposal to repeal Arkansas' water fluoridation mandate
From left: Chiropractor Dr. Bill Smith; Sen. Clint Penzo, R-Springdale; Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville; and dentist Dr. Chester Clark address the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Penzo and Duffield presented a bill that would have repealed the state's water fluoridation mandate, and Smith and Clark spoke in favor of the bill, but the committee rejected it. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) An Arkansas Senate committee narrowly rejected a proposal to repeal state law requiring fluoride in drinking water after supporters outnumbered opponents of the bill during public comment. Senate Bill 2 would have deleted an entire section of state statute that currently mandates: 'The company, corporation, municipality, county, government agency, or other entity that owns or controls a water system shall control the quantity of fluoride in the water so as to maintain a fluoride content established by the Department of Health.' Current law also requires the State Board of Health to adopt rules for 'permissible concentrations of fluoride to be maintained by a water system' and requirements for maintaining those concentrations. The benefits and potential risks of fluoridated water have been debated for decades, but it most recently became a national topic of discussion in September. A federal judge ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to place more regulations on the concentrations of the mineral in drinking water because large amounts of it could impair children's intellectual development. Dental experts recommend fluoride to strengthen tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay. At Wednesday's Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee meeting, three people spoke against SB 2: Dr. Terry Fiddler and Dr. Niki Carter, both dentists, and Dr. Natalie Burr, a pediatrician representing the Arkansas chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. All three said there are credible studies showing that fluoride improves oral health while there are no credible studies that it poses a serious risk to public health, particularly for children. '[If] you drink a lot of water, that has a lot of benefits, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you have an over-amount of fluoride in your system,' Fiddler said. Proposed Arkansas legislation would repeal water fluoridation mandate, leave matter to local voters Carter is the dental director of insurer Delta Dental of Arkansas, and she said the state ranks last in oral health nationwide. She rebuffed a comment from Sen. Ricky Hill, R-Cabot, that this statistic might mean water fluoridation does not actually improve oral health. 'Removing fluoride from water would have a negative impact on Arkansans' oral health,' Carter said. 'In fact, removing it from our water systems will burden those with lower incomes and pre-existing dental conditions… These same people have fewer prevention options and already have to deal with the socioeconomic barriers that make it difficult to maintain a healthy diet or access to dental care.' In 2023, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement's Health Policy Board reaffirmed its support for required statewide fluoridation of public water systems. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommended fluoride concentration in drinking water since 2015 is 0.7 mg of fluoride per liter of water, and the World Health Organization recommends a 1.5 mg-maximum fluoride concentration. Supporters of SB 2 emphasized the dangers of consuming large amounts of fluoride, while opponents emphasized the benefits of consuming smaller amounts. The nine supporters of the bill included doctors, water utility administrators and concerned citizens. Dr. Chester Clark, a dentist, claimed studies from the 1950s about the benefits of fluoride were 'falsified.' He also noted that books have been written claiming water fluoridation is toxic, such as The Fluoride Deception and The Case Against Fluoride. 'I have yet to see one book that's written showing the safety of fluoride,' Clark said. 'It seems like if it's such a great thing, there should be some books written about it.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX Clark and other supporters of the bill also said fluoride could cause bone damage, and he called water fluoridation 'experimentation on humans without their informed consent.' Dr. Bill Smith, another supporter, spoke for 20 minutes about the potential harm of fluoride on the human body. 'We've put a regulated drug into the water supply, and we haven't given the people a choice to accept or refuse administration of this drug,' Smith said. Committee chairwoman Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, asked Smith if he was a dentist; Smith said he is a 'well-educated chiropractor.' Smith, Penzo and others who supported the bill said they accepted the benefits of fluoride on tooth enamel via mouthwash and toothpaste but specifically opposed the ingestion of the chemical. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump nominee for U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, has called fluoride an 'industrial waste' that causes a range of diseases. Health experts said his claims are misleading, according to KFF Health News. SB 2 was not an attempt to conform to the public health stances of Kennedy and Trump, said Rep. Matt Duffield, R-Russellville, the bill's House sponsor. Duffield said he has made a conscious effort not to consume fluoride for the past 14 years and has 'not had a single cavity since then.' CONTACT US Representatives of the Arkansas Rural Water Association and the Ozark Mountain Regional Public Water Authority spoke in favor of the bill. After public comment, the committee's voice vote to pass the bill was split, and the audience reacted negatively to Irvin declaring the bill had failed. On a roll call vote, Penzo, Hill and two other Republicans, Scott Flippo of Bull Shoals and John Payton of Wilburn, voted for the bill. Five votes are necessary for bills to pass eight-member committees. Irvin was one of four senators to vote no, along with Sen. David Wallace, R-Leachville, and Democratic Sens. Greg Leding of Fayetteville and Fredrick Love of Mabelvale. Senate Bill 4, also sponsored by Penzo and Duffield, would build on the foundation laid by SB 2 if it were to become law. SB 4 would put fluoridation of water systems in the hands of city or county voters, and it has been deferred in the Senate Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs.
