The first calls that Dr. Barb Petersen received in early March were from dairy owners worried about crows, pigeons and other birds dying on their Texas farms. Then came word…
Day: May 1, 2024
Congratulations to our 2024 PE Vision Award Winners
We are proud to announce our 2024 CommonSpirit Health Physician Enterprise Vision Awards winners for the California region. The annual program is intended to recognize and celebrate clinical excellence throughout…
Arizona Democrats Get Enough Votes to Repeal 19th Century Abortion Ban
(PHOENIX) — Democrats secured enough votes in the Arizona Senate on Wednesday to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortions that the state’s highest court recently allowed to take effect.…
What Walmart said & What Walmart Did: Not the same thing
Walmart surprised us all and changed its mind about primary care yesterday. It’s out. Because so few people have seen it I want to show what Walmart‘s head of health…
It’s Time to Treat Sugar Like Cigarettes
The food we eat impacts every aspect of our lives and our bodies: our hormones, brain chemistry, immune system, microbiome; the list goes on. As consumers, we deserve the right…
Protecting your Home from Raccoon Intrusions This Spring
Raccoons are common in the Minneapolis area and can be both fascinating and problematic for homeowners. These nocturnal creatures are highly adaptable and often seek out shelter in residential areas,…
Organic Walnuts Are Linked to a Dangerous E. Coli Outbreak
At least a dozen people in California and Washington have been sickened with E. coli food poisoning linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk in 19 states, U.S. health officials said…
Sit, stay and learn about how to protect your pets at Emergency Preparedness event
Pembroke, ON (May 1, 2024) – To kick off Emergency Preparedness Week, the Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal Centre is partnering with the Pembroke Fire Department and Nice Dog, Scarlett!…
Anti-LGBTQ+ Policies Have an Alarming Effect on Youth Mental Health, Survey Finds
Nearly 40% of LGBTQ+ youth have seriously considered attempting suicide in the last year, according to a survey by the Trevor Project, a national suicide prevention organization that operates a…
It’s happening meow: Animal centres gear up for kitten season
Kitten season is upon us, which means it’s the time of year when Ontario SPCA animal centres see an increase in the number of feline families, pregnant cats and litters…