News 12 Networks

University Hospital Newark first in the nation to get accreditation for pre-hospital blood transfusion program

Medical experts say what happens before a patient arrives at the hospital can make the difference between life and death. “The earlier we get blood into somebody who might need it after a trauma, the ...
Bloomberg L.P.

First US Hypersonic Weapon Program Faces Further Delay, GAO Says

The US’s first hypersonic weapon, already at least two years late for deployment in the field, is facing delays yet again — this time over unresolved production issues, according to congressional ...
OPB

Nation’s first state-run long-term care insurance program about to launch in Washington

Starting Wednesday, insurance coverage through the state-run program will begin. Dozens of applications for benefits have already rolled in. It’s been a bumpy journey since majority Democrats in the ...
Sun Journal

Lewiston to launch first-in-the-nation program giving rent aid directly to tenants

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. An error has occurred. Please try again ...
City Journal

HUD Rejects Failed “Housing First” Strategy

The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced on June 1 that the federal government’s principal homelessness program would undergo the most significant overhaul in decades. Published in ...
MLive

Northern Michigan business first to become employee-owned under state pilot program

TRAVERSE CITY, MI – One Northern Michigan business is now the first to become entirely employee-owned under a state program. North Arrow ABA in Traverse City announced on Tuesday, June 30, that it’s ...
Iberkshires

Housing Secretary Visits Pittsfield's 'The First'

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Just five months after opening, The First has already become a community hub for individuals in need of resources or a place to decompress. The space is filled with donated items ...
CNBC

Medicare will start covering obesity drugs for the first time. Here's what patients should know

Starting Wednesday, eligible seniors with Medicare coverage can access GLP-1s for obesity with a copay of just $50 per month through a temporary program called Bridge. The move could unlock a vast new ...
abc7NY

Nassau County announces $1M drone first responder program

GARDEN CITY, Long Island (WABC) -- Nassau County is stepping up its drone program to speed up emergency responses with a bird's eye view. In many cases, officers can immediately dispatch the drone ...
CBS News

Medicare to cover GLP-1 drugs for weight loss starting July 1. Here's what to know.

Some Medicare patients will be able to access to GLP-1 medication for weight loss for the first time starting July 1, paying a $50 monthly copay through a new program designed to make the drugs more ...
CNBC

Eli Lilly, Regeneron among first companies selected for FDA initiative to speed review of new manufacturing facilities

Eli Lilly, Regeneron, Amneal, Cellares, Fujifilm Biotechnologies, Kriya Therapeutics and Kyowa Kirin are the first companies that will participate in the FDA's PreCheck pilot program, CNBC has learned ...