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The Many Reasons Why Nursing is of Great Importance

Nurses are the lifeblood of medical institutions

(SALEM, Ore.) - Nursing is one of the most vital services in American society, due to how these professionals are working tirelessly to help others and provide medical care.

Nurses can be found in virtually every single sector of the health industry, making nursing one of the most versatile careers an individual can pursue.

Understanding Financial Hardship Options in Oregon due to COVID-19

The goal is always to pay the bills each month

(SALEM, Ore.) - You may have to decide which bills you are going to pay each month or end each month with under $100 left in your bank account.

This is an extremely difficult time for many folks in Salem and in Oregon as a whole, so the purpose of this article is to shed some light on different options you have when the bills exceed the income, and it’s impossible to stay afloat.

Amy Coney Barrett is No Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Is Judge Amy Coney Barrett tied to a far-right religious cult?

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - Trump has nominated Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg as justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

At issue is Judge Barrett’s independence as a Supreme Court justice at this critical time. Will Judge Barrett protect and defend the Constitution of the United States?

Janel R. Miller, Deceased Will Not Be Another Statistic in the Opioid Epidemic!

The lawsuit states that Janel was given 164 narcotic prescriptions while under treatment at the Pain Center.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - One ethical attorney named Richard (Rick) J. Hollawell in Woolwich Township, N.J. will not let Janel Miller's family be left without justice and abandoned by law enforcement and the legal profession as they had been since her death on September 2, 2018.

So how did Mr. Hollawell restore hope to Janel's family?

Portland`s Upcoming Demonstrations Prompt DA to Speak of Peace Not Violence

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement regarding demonstrations:

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The controversial charging decision in the Breonna Taylor case has re-opened wounds across our nation, and here locally, by highlighting the glaring inequities entrenched within our criminal justice system.

As Multnomah County District Attorney, I continue to dedicate myself to the work of reform.

Slip and Falls Cause More Than 17,000 Deaths Each Year

The #1 cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S.: Slip & Falls

(SALEM, Ore.) - Everyone can be clumsy at times--who hasn’t slipped and fell at least one time in their life? But many people underestimate the damage that a simple slip and fall can do.

Many people are unaware of how unsafe a simple fall can be--they underestimate the severity of their injuries and can end up worsening their condition in the process.

Trump, the Climate Arsonist

FACT: There is a scientific consensus that the climate crisis is real and is largely caused by man.

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - In a September 14 speech, Joe Biden blasted Trump for "his disdain for science and facts."

"If you give a climate arsonist four more years in the White House, why would anyone be surprised if we have more of America ablaze?" he asked. Of course Biden was referring to the wildfires raging in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Around the World

The Region of the Americas continues to carry the highest burden of COVID-19 globally, accounting for over 38% of all new cases reported in the past seven days.

(GENEVA, Switzerland) - WHO Director-General Dr Tedros, in his regular media briefing on Friday, highlighted that this is a critical moment for countries.

As cases and deaths have started to spike again, he called upon leaders to put targeted measures in place which can help suppress the spread of the virus and ensure that health systems and workers are protected.

Overall, the Region of the Americas continues to carry the highest burden of COVID-19 globally, accounting for over 38% of all new cases reported in the past seven days.

FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on Reformulation of OxyContin Challenged

Dispelling the falsehoods regarding the decade plus reformulation of OxyContin was a man named Edwin R. Thompson, President of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Research Services, Inc.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - On September 10 and 11, the FDA Advisory Committee held a meeting regarding Purdue Pharma, maker of the blockbuster opioid OxyContin to determine if the revamped killer drug reformulated a decade ago cut down on abuse via snorting and injecting.

Purdue Pharma, now a disgraced multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical company has filed bankruptcy, but not before the deaths and addictions of hundreds of thousands of people to addiction and death.

Ten Career Paths for Those With A Master of Social Work

For those considering pursuing an MSW degree and social work career, here are some fantastic job opportunities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There are many career opportunities once you have your MSW degree, and you can choose your path based on what you're passionate about.

Although those working in the social work industry aren't typically in it for the money, you can still become incredibly successful. Social work professions provide job security, as the sector is unlikely to become automated as some other ones are.