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07/06/2026 · Hooper

Primary Care Doctors Voice Concerns About Telehealth Companies' Role in Obesity Drug Prescribing

Primary care doctors have expressed concerns about telehealth companies' expanding role in prescribing obesity medications, citing potential conflicts between providing medical care and controlling drug costs. Insurance companies increasingly require patients to use specific telehealth platforms before approving prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs.

07/07/2026

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McConnell Hospitalized in Kentucky

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., entered a hospital on Sunday, his office announced. His spokesperson provided no information about his medical condition or expected length of stay.

07/02/2026

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Telehealth Companies Become Insurance Gatekeepers for Obesity Medications

Major insurers now require patients seeking obesity medications to work with telehealth companies before coverage kicks in. The arrangement gives online providers a direct role in determining which patients receive the drugs.

07/01/2026

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Agencies Complete First Drone Delivery of Human Kidney Beyond Visual Range

Researchers from three organizations successfully transported a human kidney by drone beyond visual line of sight in a study completed in Hampton, Virginia. The demonstration marks the first time an organ has traveled this way.

06/30/2026

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Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalized

Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate Majority Leader, entered a hospital on Sunday, according to his spokesman. McConnell has used a wheelchair in the Capitol in recent months.

06/17/2026

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Samaritan's Purse Opens Two Ebola Treatment Centers in Congo

Samaritan's Purse has opened two treatment centers for Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The facilities in Bunia and Nyankunde are equipped to provide specialized care during the outbreak.

06/17/2026

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Duchesne County Commissioners Set to Convene: Public Invited to Attend

The Duchesne County Board of County Commissioners holds its regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Meetings begin at 10:00 AM in the Commission Chambers at the County Administration Building, 964 E 400 S, Duchesne, UT 84021. Agendas are posted in advance on the county website. Public comment is welcome during designated periods. Please check the official Duchesne County website for the most up-to-date schedule and any special meeting notices.

Uintah County Planning & Zoning Meeting Set for April 9th: Zone Changes, Event Venue on Agenda

UINTAH COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 9, 2024 6:00 PM UINTAH COUNTY COURTHOUSE COMMISSIONER'S BOARD ROOM 155 East 100 South, Vernal, Utah I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING (March 12, 2024) IV. PUBLIC HEARING(S) A. Zone Change Request - Parcel ID: 01-0015-0000 - From R-1 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) - Applicant: Smith Development LLC B. Conditional Use Permit Application - "The Barn Venue" - Event Center - Parcel ID: 01-0020-0010 - Applicant: Johnson Events Inc. V. NEW BUSINESS A. Subdivision Plat Amendment Request - "Meadow Creek Estates" - Lot 3 - Applicant: Green Valley Homes VI. OLD BUSINESS A. Discussion and Recommendation on proposed amendments to the Uintah County General Plan. VII. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS VIII. ADJOURNMENT Anyone needing special accommodations to attend the meeting should contact the County Clerk's office at 435-781-5480 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. POSTED: April 4, 2024

Unknown County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meetings: Agendas and Minutes Available

The Unknown County Board of County Commissioners meets regularly to conduct the business of the county. Agendas for upcoming meetings are posted here in advance, and minutes from past meetings are archived for public review. These documents provide detailed information on the discussions, decisions, and actions taken by the Board.

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BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSION ADOPTS TEMPORARY 180-DAY LAND USE REGULATION FOR DATA CENTERS

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