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What Rutgers is getting in PG Derek Simpson

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Oklahoma tribes respond to COVID-19 surge with safety steps

The Pawnee Nation has hosted a children’s summer camp as long as Mike Ortiz can remember. He decided last week to cancel the camp for the second straight year amid a resurgence of COVID-19 infections in Pawnee County and across Oklahoma.

“We don’t want to be a hindrance health-wise,” said Ortiz, who noted the back-to-school camp is for children between the ages of 6 and 18, meaning half cannot yet receive COVID-19 vaccines.

Medical experts say the disease is spreading quickly across the U.S. because of a highly contagious variant that now accounts for most new cases. The rapid return of COVID-19 prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to reinstate its face mask recommendation for all people in crowded settings. 

Leaders of many Oklahoma tribes are reupping safety measures and redoubling vaccination efforts to stem the spread within Indigenous communities, which suffered outsized losses during earlier waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent steps include closing some tribal headquarters to the public and canceling annual events that organizers had hoped to bring back this year. 

“We are hearing from the experts and epidemiologists that the infection is spreading so rapidly that it’s more important now than ever that people are taking personal protection measures,” said Mark Rogers, executive director of the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System. The tribe has clinics in Shawnee and Norman, as well as a 24-hour coronavirus hotline that is answering more and more calls.

Rogers said COVID-19 cases are increasing among the health care system’s more than 22,000 patients. Most who have tested positive in recent weeks had not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Many are in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Some have been hospitalized. 

“It is a second pandemic of the unvaccinated,” said Rogers, who is Cherokee. 

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Connecticut’s Foxwoods casino requires all employees to wear masks

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As the CDC recommended during the last week of July, people in areas with “substantial” levels of community transmission should wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status. The entire state of Connecticut now falls into that category.

President and chief executive officer of Foxwoods, Jason Guyot, said as a result of that guidance that the casino will now require all employees to wear facial coverings (masks). This move comes despite the fact that more than 75% of the Resorts and Casino’s employees are fully vaccinated. 

Guyot said that fully vaccinated guests are also encouraged to wear masks, but will not be required to put them on.

According to Norwich Bulletin, the company’s CEO said that “we still request non-vaccinated guests wear facial coverings for their own safety. We’ll continue to monitor and adjust our safety guidelines as needed to ensure a safe environment for all.”

Connecticut’s other casino, the Mohegan Sun, does not require vaccinated staff or guests to wear masks for the time being.

Last week, it was announced that guests and staff at Calder Casino, in Miami-Dade County, and at The Casino at Dania Beach, in Broward County, Florida, would have to abide by the same policies after a rise in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant. 

MGM Resorts has requested that employees present proof of their vaccination status at the end of July. If they refused to do so, they would have to pay for $15 weekly Covid tests.

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Robbie Williams dives off yacht in daring shorts with wife Ayda on lavish trip

Former Take That singer Robbie Williamslapped up the blazing Turkish sunshine as enjoyed a luxurious yacht day with his wife Ayda and their four children

Robbie William s is currently living his very best life while on a family holiday in Turkey.

The 47-year-old music icon showed off his diving skills on Sunday as he effortlessly jumped into the glistening blue ocean alongside his wife, Ayda Field, 42.

The former Take That singer looked cheerful as he pranced about the luxurious yacht while showing off his impressive collection of tattoos on his bare chest and arms.

Robbie also showcased his colourful personality by sporting a pair of daring sea-themed swimming shorts as he dived head-first into the water.

The proud dad-of-four appeared to be having a whale of a time as he laughed and giggled alongside his gorgeous family.

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Former X Factor star Ayda also looked sensational in the snaps as she donned a neon green bikini which did wonders to accentuate her toned physique and rock-hard abs.

Following in her husband’s footsteps, the brunette beauty leapt from the Yacht deck into the crystal-clear water in a bid to cool off from the blazing sunshine.

Proving that she’s a bit of a professional, Ayda made sure to wear a pair of goggles before plunging into the deep waters.

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Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony

A forensic accountant with the FBI; a Buenos Aires tour guide; an actor; a stagehand; 24 students who are the first member of their family to go to college and other accomplished future doctors received the first symbol of their new profession as Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine held its 12th annual White Coat Ceremony for the class of 2025 on Saturday at the Pavilion at Montage Mountain in Scranton.

The class of 2025’s 115 future doctors participated in a ceremony, held in virtually every other medical school in the nation, designed to welcome new medical students into the profession. Students recited an oath acknowledging their responsibilities as future physicians and their obligations to future patients. Then they were cloaked with the white coat — the mantle of the medical profession. White coats were provided by the Stanley J. Dudrick, M.D., and Alan G. Goldstein Endowed Fund.

At the ceremony, GCSM’s president and dean, Steven J. Scheinman, M.D., reminded the students that despite the pace of change and the wonders of new technology, “What needs to remain constant through, or even despite, all of this is your relationship with the patient. Many things in our brave new world of modern medicine conspire to separate you from them . . . this is where oaths come in.” Scheinman urged the class of 2025 to return to their White Coat Ceremony oath throughout their education and their careers as a means to keep “your relationship with the patient central to your identity as a physician.”

John Farrell, M.D., presented the Dr. Lester Saidman Memorial Lecture, named in honor of the respected physician and educator from Luzerne County. Farrell is an associate in radiology in Geisinger’s Northeast Region. He is an assistant professor of radiology at GCSM and the assistant chair of radiology in the Diagnostic…

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Pop-up Vaccine Clinic Opening in Mohegan Lake

On Saturday, the Town of Yorktown, in partnership with Save Mor Pharmacy and the Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s, will open a one-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Mohegan Lake.

The August 7 clinic will operate from 9 a.m. to noon at the pantry, located at 1836 E. Main St. The inoculations will occur in conjunction with the pantry’s normally scheduled distribution of food.

According to Yorktown’s Community Impact Dashboard, the 10547 zip code has one of the town’s lowest full-vaccination rates. As of August 2, only 61.4 percent of eligible residents in the 10547 zip code had received two vaccine doses.

“We know the vaccine works. It is the best tool we have against this terrible virus,” said Supervisor Matt Slater. “We appreciate the assistance of our community partners in bringing this vital medicine to the different hamlets of Yorktown.”

The vaccines are available for residents 12 and older. The inoculations are free for the uninsured, but a valid identification is required.

Residents interested in receiving a vaccine should visit the town’s vaccine clinic web page. Appointments are made on a first come, first serve basis.

 

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New commercial office space coming to Nanticoke

Aug. 6—NANTICOKE — The Nanticoke Municipal Authority Thursday announced it has sold the former Nanticoke Villa Personal Care Home property, located at the corner of East Main and Walnut Street, to FCLN Real Estate LLC for $150,000.

Closing occurred Thursday. The property has been vacant since the Villa closed in October 2014.

FCLN Real Estate LLC is expected to begin demotion Aug. 9. The company will construct a new commercial office building on the site immediately following demolition.

“The former Villa property is an important redevelopment project that will continue the revitalization of downtown Nanticoke supported by Mayor Kevin Coughlin, City Council, and the Nanticoke Municipal Authority,” said State Sen. John Yudichak, I-Swoyersville. “Over the years, we have added healthcare assets, educational facilities, and new professional office space to Main Street, as more than 5,000 new jobs have been created in the South Valley corridor. I look forward to working with FCLN Real Estate LLC as a new partner in Nanticoke, and I appreciate their investment in our great community.”

John T. Nadolny, chairman of the Nanticoke Municipal Authority, said he has been working toward the successful sale of this property for several years.

“Our persistence has paid off,” Nadolny said. “We will never give up doing our best for the city, so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

FCLN Real Estate LLC owners David Nockley and Frank Cawley also own Nockley Family Pharmacy in Hanover Township and Scranton and Cawley Physical Therapy & Rehab, with locations in Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Pittston, Scranton and Carbondale.

Nockley and Cawley released a statement:

“We are thrilled to be moving forward with this important project in the City of Nanticoke. Our team is excited to be a part of the positive momentum downtown.”

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Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment Announces Corporate Human Resources Appointments

“Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is pleased to have Kim Cowan and Naketrice Snow join our corporate human resources team to support the continued organizational development of our company throughout the U.S. and abroad,” said Ray Pineault, President & Chief Executive Officer of Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment. “Our team members are vital to enabling MGE’s continued global success, and I look forward to Kim and Naketrice’s leadership to ensure each MGE team member achieves their full potential, while engaging the Spirit of Aquai.”

Kim Cowan as Vice President of Talent Management 
As Vice President of Talent Management, Kim will be responsible for leading the growing organizational capability of MGE through talent sourcing and recruitment, new hire onboarding and cultural immersion, as well as learning and performance management, leadership effectiveness, succession/career planning, and diversity/inclusion strategies. In this role, Kim will report to Patricia Smith, SVP & Chief Human Resource Officer, implementing a global strategy that will support the brand’s ongoing development and drive significant business results.

Prior to joining MGE, Kim served as the Principal for KWConsulting and has held the position of Vice President, Human Resources for Prudential Financial for eight years, where she served as a key advisor to senior leadership on organization effectiveness and performance improvement.

Naketrice Snow as Director of Corporate Employee and Guest Experience 
Naketrice Snow joins the MGE team as Director of Corporate Employee and Guest Experience and is responsible for defining, creating, communicating, aligning, and measuring the MGE strategic vision across the global enterprise for the employee and guest experience. Reporting to the Vice President of Talent Management, Naketrice will lead the creation and implementation of employee and guest experience programs at all MGE properties.

Naketrice brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, serving various resorts and hotels across Florida….

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ATV park planned for Luzerne County

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NPS awards $1.9M to return remains of 82 Indigenous peoples and sacred objects