Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Customers Whose Personal Data May Have Been Compromised By Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Data Breach

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Published June 29, 2023

NEWTOWN, PA / ACCESSWIRE / June 28, 2023 / The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating claims regarding data privacy violations by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (“HPHC” or the “Company”) resulting from a data breach that occurred between March 28 and April 17, 2023. The Company learned of suspicious activity on April 17, 2023, but failed to notify customers until June 15, 2023. The data breach affected over 2.5 million individuals. To join this class action, go HERE.

Background on HPHC

HPHC is a non-profit health services company based in Canton,

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Summit Health to Establish Innovative Partnership to Serve Additional Patients in Central Oregon

Summit Health Oregon, the largest independent primary care and multispecialty, physician-led medical group in Central Oregon, is proud to announce a new and innovative partnership with Northwest Permanente. Northwest Permanente is the largest independent medical group in Oregon and Southwest Washington, consisting of more than 1,300 physicians and clinicians, as well as sub-specialists in virtually every area of ​​medical and surgical practice serving patients in Oregon and SW Washington.

The new partnership will help deliver high quality, value-based care to patients living and working in Central Oregon. The collaborative agreement will utilize Summit Health’s 160+ providers offering primary care and

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New grocery store to provide healthier options for the community

COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – One community will soon have access to healthier food options.

World Food Marketplace will be opening right off Broad River Road near St. Andrews Road offering multi-cultural groceries in bulk to an area that’s been identified as a food desert.

The new store will also bring around 60 new jobs.

“That’s huge for this area because we don’t have that presence,” said Javar Juarez, the executive director of the Broad River Business Alliance.

The store will also have a full butcher kitchen with fully prepared meals.

“This is about health, if you go to a local

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Eating a Mediterranean-Style Diet May Equal Taking 4,000 More Steps

  • New research is suggesting that what we eat can also help contribute to our daily step goals by as much as 4,000 additional steps.
  • People who had a healthier, Mediterranean-type diet were found to have better physical fitness.
  • Eating healthily was associated with better metabolic health, as well.

For many people getting enough “steps in” has become part of a daily fitness goal.

So much so that everything from Google Maps to Apple Watches helps us keep track of how many steps we’ve taken in a day. But new research is suggesting that what we eat can also help contribute

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Miami VA Health Care system has air conditioning issues as South Florida temperatures rise, workers say

MIAMI — An anonymous employee at the Miami VA Health Care System along with several family members of veterans being treated there say they are seriously concerned about the conditions in this nursing unit.

Sources tell CBS News Miami there have been operational issues with the air conditioning system for about a week and that the inside of the nursing unit is unbearably hot.

“The veterans are, a lot of them are dehydrated,” said an employee, who wished to remain anonymous.

One CBS News Miami viewer sent us a video of what looks to be devices used to circulate air

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Top-up vs Super top-up: Which additional health insurance cover is more beneficial?

By Amrit Singh: When it comes to additional health insurance cover, individuals often have the option to choose between top-up and super top-up plans.

While both types of insurance plans offer extra protection over and beyond the standard health insurance policy, there are notable differences between the two and the choice between them depending on individual needs and circumstances.

A top-up health insurance plan provides additional protection above and beyond the sum insured by your current health insurance policy.

Also Read | High-value health insurance: Is it worth the price?

To put it another way, it serves as a

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Marquise vs Pear Shaped Diamonds: Which is Right for You? 

When it comes to engagement rings, there are many different shapes to choose from. Two of the most popular shapes are marquise and pear. Both shapes are known for their elegant and sophisticated look, but they also have some key differences. 

Marquise Diamonds 

Marquise diamonds are shaped like a football or teardrop. They are known for their elongated shape, which can make the fingers look longer and slimmer. Marquise diamonds also have a lot of sparkle, due to their long, narrow facets. 

Pear Shaped Diamonds 

Pear shaped diamonds are also elongated, but they are more tapered at one end than …

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Nearly 1/3 of the US homeless population lives in California. This veterinarian cares for the pets

An elevated train clangs along tracks above Dr. Kwane Stewart as the veterinarian makes his way through a chain link gate to ask a man standing near a parked RV whether he might know of any street pets in need.

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Michael Evans immediately goes for his 11-month-old pit bull, Bear, his beloved companion living beneath the rumbling San Francisco Bay Area commuter trains.

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“Focus. Sit. That’s my boy,” Evans instructs the high-energy puppy as he eagerly accepts Stewart’s offer.

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A quick check of the dog reveals a moderate ear infection that could have made Bear

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