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USA Today
28-03-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Watch cardiologist run with racers he saved on National Doctors' Day
Watch cardiologist run with racers he saved on National Doctors' Day Show Caption Hide Caption He did CPR on 2 half-marathon runners. A year on, all 3 ran together Dr. Steve Lome performed CPR on two runners who had heart attacks at the Monterey Bay Half-Marathon a year ago. They all ran this year's race together. USA TODAY The average American visits a doctor four times a year. Of course, if you're suffering from a chronic illness or long-term disease, you may well see a physician more often. In the U.S., most of us can take it for granted that when we're unwell, need a vaccine, or just want a checkup, someone from the medical profession will be there to help. However, on March 30 each year, we have the chance to highlight our appreciation by celebrating the work of physicians on National Doctors' Day. National Doctors' Day dates back to 1933, when Eudora Brown Almond, the wife of Georgia physician Dr. Charles B. Almond, came up with the idea of giving doctors more public recognition. Locals were encouraged to send cards and lay flowers on the graves of doctors. From that, National Doctors' Day was born. Nowadays, the day is observed by healthcare organizations and medical institutions nationwide. Doctors are celebrated in a variety of ways, including receiving cards, gifts, and even red carnations from patients and colleagues, symbolizing the importance of the job. March 30 was chosen to coincide with the first use of anesthesia, but the day is about appreciating doctors in all branches of medicine for their skill, dedication, sacrifice, and compassion in one of the world's most essential professions. In honor of National Doctors' Day, watch the video above to see a doctor united with the people he saved Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘It's a crisis' Erie County refugees in crisis due to federal funding freeze
Response to a federal funding freeze that they say is impacting Erie County communities and agencies. What's being called a rapid response team was established to develop strategies to combat the lack of funding which is expected to rock the refugee community to its core. Rescued pup Bernard finds loving home after recovering from abuse Members of this team said the federal funding freezes have forced a budget crisis at the local level, potentially impacting Erie's workforce and local economy. Infinite Erie is spearheading an initiative to construct a team to brainstorm action in response to the federal funding freeze. Some members of the team include the likes of the Erie Community Foundation, the United Way, Erie Insurance, and ECGRA just to name a few. And they said Erie's refugee community is in dire straights. 'It's a crisis. It's right here, right now,' said Kim Thomas, executive director of Infinite Erie. 'Our entire economy and community relies on this population.' AHN St. Vincent honors two physicians for National Doctors' Day Since October of 2024, Erie's resettlement agencies have had no federal funding reimbursements. That's led to more than 20 layoffs in the department with more on the way. It's impacted thousands of refugees who have been legally resettled here by the government to escape crisis, war, and persecution. Without these services, Thomas said immigrants are more likely to leave Erie, resulting in a loss of $253 million to the local economy annually. 'About 47% of them own a home in our community so they're paying mortgages and they're providing that economic stimulus into our community. They are part of our workforce. There have been about 500 jobs over the past however many years that have really resulted from refugees entering into the workforce. They're an incredible participant in our entrepreneurial and business communities,' Thomas explained. That's why the Erie Community Foundation is opening an emergency fund. They created rapid response funds both when covid-19 broke out as well as during the war in Ukraine. She said this funding freeze has risen to the level of a humanitarian crisis locally. 'We connect donors to causes that they care about and so our role is to inspire, engage and empower donors. That's what this is doing, the rapid response fund. By creating this fund to support nonprofits, they're helping refugees resettle, we're making our community stronger, more culturally rich, and then that results in new stores and restaurants,' said Erin Fessler, vice president of marketing and community relations for the Erie Community Foundation. Despite being just 4.1% of Erie County's population, refugees own 5% of businesses in Erie County and this fund should act as a lifeline to resettlement agencies hoping to continue welcoming refugees into our region. City of Erie, ErieBank partner up to boost home ownership 'There's a much larger conversation that certainly needs to happen around long-term solutions for specifically the refugee resettlement agencies and this population but we recognized right away that this is a crisis right here and right now. The federal funding has been shut off,' Thomas went on to say. To learn more about the Rapid Response Fund Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of Erie, ErieBank partner up to boost home ownership
The City of Erie is partnering with a local bank to begin a new home opportunity program. Mayor Joe Schember and ErieBank are introducing the Open Your Door program. AHN St. Vincent honors two physicians for National Doctors' Day Their goal is to reduce financial barriers and leverage existing resources for those who may be facing challenges when it comes to home ownership. The program offers 100% LERTA tax abatement for 10 years on new development, refunding acquisition costs, and financing assistance for owner-occupied residential builds. French St. parking garage goes cashless 'We're that mom-and-pop bank that wants to develop relationships. we want to be there every step of the way from the time their kids open their accounts to their grandkids and move forward we want to be in their lives forever and so this program will help them build that generational wealth, build equity in their homes build a dream of maybe having a small business, sending someone to college all that happens the start of having a home,' said Kevin Dixon, vice president & community responsibility officer for ErieBank. Dixon said this is going to provide a huge impact for the City of Erie. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
French St. parking garage goes cashless
If you plan to park in a public garage before attending a game or show put on by Erie Events, be sure to bring your credit card. In the past, the garage off French Street accepted $5 cash for event parking. AHN honors two physicians for National Doctors' Day But over the last month, that policy has changed. Now, only credit cards are accepted. The policy is in line with Erie Event's policy to accept only credit cards for transactions within its venues. That's according to the executive director of the Erie Parking Authority who said they've upgraded their technology as well. Rescued pup Bernard finds loving home after recovering from abuse What we've done to make sure that we can expedite that is brought in the tap function to our machines. Previously it used to be just the MAC stripe that you had to insert and pull out but now with the tap function it allows you to just tap and go,' said Christopher Friday, executive director of the Erie Parking Authority. Friday acknowledged customers are getting used to the new process. He encourages visitors to come early and have their credit cards ready to keep traffic moving smoothly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AHN St. Vincent honors two physicians for National Doctors' Day
AHN Saint Vincent Hospital celebrated National Doctors' Day Thursday, highlighting the work of two physicians. Doctor Melissa Fowler, a pathologist, and Doctor Fred Havko, an emergency medicine physician, were awarded $500 for a charity of their choice. Rescued pup Bernard finds loving home after recovering from abuse Along with showing appreciation for these two doctors, it's a time to recognize all staff for their commitment and dedication to patients. 'I work in the emergency room which can be very challenging at times. Seems like you get more complaints than you do compliments so it's really nice every once in a while to get recognized for the work that you do,' Dr. Havko said. The charities the honorees chose were Saint Paul's Free Clinic and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
