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Altus + CHI Luke's Health Merger
Altus + CHI Luke's Health Merger
Altus + CHI Luke's Health Merger
Today  (Feb 1, 2017) CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial officially assumed operations of Altus Emergency Center, the free-standing ER located next to Walmart and Sam's Club. The facility will now be called the CHI St. Luke's Health-Memorial Emergency Center.
Spending Time Outside Could Actually Protect Kids’ Sight
Spending Time Outside Could Actually Protect Kids’ Sight
Spending Time Outside Could Actually Protect Kids’ Sight
A new review of previous research indicates that there could be a correlation between the amount of time children spend outside and nearsightedness. Researchers analyzed the results of eight different studies, involving more than 10,000 participants, and found that children who are nearsighted spend an average of 3.7 fewer hours a week outside than children with normal vision.
Apple CEO Takes Second Medical Leave
Apple CEO Takes Second Medical Leave
Apple CEO Takes Second Medical Leave
For the second time in two years, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs announced that he will be taking a medical leave of absence, though details about his health condition have not been disclosed publicly yet. Apple Inc. (AAPL) co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs sent a note Monday to employees saying he's taking a second medical leave of absence in two years so he can focus on his health.