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Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ers
Read full article: Officials admit to missed call on final play of Clippers win over 76ersOfficials said they missed a foul call in the closing seconds of the Los Angeles Clippers’ 108-107 win over Philadelphia, denying the 76ers a possible victory in their fight for better playoff positioning.
'Good likelihood' that injured Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, 76ers' Nurse says
Read full article: 'Good likelihood' that injured Embiid will be back before start of playoffs, 76ers' Nurse saysPhiladelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that there is a “good likelihood” that reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will be back on the court before the postseason.
Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are 'happy with the progress' following surgery
Read full article: Embiid update: 76ers coach Nick Nurse says doctors are 'happy with the progress' following surgeryJoel Embiid has been re-evaluated by doctors and they are “happy with the progress” the 76ers center is making following meniscus surgery on his left knee, Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse said Saturday.
Here’s how you can check if your medical professional actually has a license in the state of Texas
Read full article: Here’s how you can check if your medical professional actually has a license in the state of TexasUnlicensed men and women in the state of Texas have been caught on numerous occasions carrying out extreme medical procedures even though they are not qualified.
Police say no video found of alleged hit-and run accident involving 76ers' Oubre; coach backs player
Read full article: Police say no video found of alleged hit-and run accident involving 76ers' Oubre; coach backs playerPhiladelphia police said Wednesday they have yet to find any videotape evidence of an alleged hit-and-run accident involving 76ers guard Kelly Oubre, and coach Nick Nurse is standing by his player.
76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by vehicle that fled the scene
Read full article: 76ers' Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by vehicle that fled the scene76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. has a broken rib after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene Saturday night in Philadelphia's Center City.
76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in Milwaukee
Read full article: 76ers tell James Harden to stay home ahead of season opener in MilwaukeeJames Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers added another wrinkle to their messy relationship when the team told the disgruntled guard to stay home instead of traveling for Thursday’s season opener against Milwaukee.
Sixers wrap up camp in Colorado with Harden situation still up in air heading into preseason play
Read full article: Sixers wrap up camp in Colorado with Harden situation still up in air heading into preseason playThe Philadelphia 76ers are tuning out the noise around disgruntled guard James Harden and his trade demand.
NHLPA launches a new program to help players prepare for life outside of hockey
Read full article: NHLPA launches a new program to help players prepare for life outside of hockeyOne of Marty Walsh's priorities when he took over as executive director of the NHL Players' Association was to put more focus on helping members after their on-ice careers are over.
National Nurses Week: Know an inspiring Houston nurse - share a photo to celebrate their work
Read full article: National Nurses Week: Know an inspiring Houston nurse - share a photo to celebrate their workShare a photo or video of amazing and aspiring nurse on Click2Pins.com and we could feature you on-air and online.
Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols
Read full article: Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocolsThe NBA postponed Golden State's game with Denver on Thursday, the same day that Philadelphia’s Doc Rivers and Denver’s Michael Malone entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
‘Hard without my mother.’ Family remembers local nurse who dies after weekslong battle with COVID-19
Read full article: ‘Hard without my mother.’ Family remembers local nurse who dies after weekslong battle with COVID-19HOUSTON – The family of Tricia Moten is mourning after the 49-year-old nurse died Friday a six-week battle with COVID-19. She was my everything, my rock, my soul,” said her son, TJ Lynch. Moten’s daughter Tya Lynch said her mother will always be with them but they will continue moving forward. And me, focusing on school and volleyball and not letting this stop us because I knew she wouldn’t want us to,” Tya Lynch said. AdFriends of the family started a GoFundMe to help support the family during this difficult time.
Trust Index: Did a Tennessee nurse really die after getting the coronavirus vaccine?
Read full article: Trust Index: Did a Tennessee nurse really die after getting the coronavirus vaccine?CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Several anti-vaccine social media posts are circulating around the internet claiming the new COVID-19 vaccine made a Tennessee critical care nurse faint shortly after getting the shot. She was surrounded by CHI Memorial medical personnel who assisted in administering the shot. A press conference from WRCB showed Dover receiving the vaccine when she suddenly dropped down to the floor. Some of the posts also claimed that the vaccine is unsafe for humans after the video began circulating of Dover fainting began circulating on Facebook. While the nurse did pass out after receiving the vaccine, she said fainting wasn’t because of the shot.
The Latest: Australia has no local case 1st time in months
Read full article: The Latest: Australia has no local case 1st time in monthsA portrait of Jose Valencia, a male nurse who died from symptoms related to COVID-19, placed on a Day of the Dead altar made by his daughter at their home in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. The weekend holiday isn't the same in a year so marked by death in a country where more than 90,000 people have died of COVID-19, many cremated rather than buried and with cemeteries forced to close. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Houston nurse struck and killed while jogging remembered for infectious personality
Read full article: Houston nurse struck and killed while jogging remembered for infectious personalityHOUSTON – A Houston nurse struck and killed Friday by a vehicle near Hermann Park is being remembered for his infectious personality. Houston Police said the Lapid was struck around 6:15 a.m. by a Cadillac Sedan in the 5900 block of Fannin Street. His older sister, Dianne, said Lapid left his job as a nurse in Dallas to be closer to family. He had only been working in the ICU at Houston Methodist Hospital for about two months before tragedy struck. “He was a phenomenal nurse, a wonderful person and everyone that knew him would see that.”Diskin trained Lapid when he started at Houston Methodist.
Health care workers pull back the curtain for National Hospital Week, show us what their lives are really like
Read full article: Health care workers pull back the curtain for National Hospital Week, show us what their lives are really likeIn honor of National Hospital Week, health care workers, medical facilities and health systems are being highlighted around the country. After that, I took several pediatric patient transfers and a few other patient transfer between our sister facilities. Memorial Hermann has always provided very good equipment. Memorial Hermann is truly where I belong because Memorial Hermann is one, and one family. It’s like a second home.”In honor of #NationalHospitalWeek, help us say thank you to the team at Memorial Hermann.
Combating COVID-19: Nurses inside the coronavirus ICU tell all
Read full article: Combating COVID-19: Nurses inside the coronavirus ICU tell allHOUSTON – Like many local hospitals, Houston Methodist Hospital opened a special unit to treat critically ill coronavirus patients. They’re calling it the “Coronavirus ICU,” and right now there is a revolving door of 88 patients total in the Houston Methodist system, 24 patients at the Texas Medical Center campus. Nurses working inside the unit said when they manage to discharge one, the next patient comes in. The Texas Nurses Association supports what Carnahan and Catalan said, the number of patients has remained relatively low considering the size of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital says their ICUs across all eight campuses are at 70% capacity.