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The Market Online
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
Cancer diagnosis? Here is a lifeline to a second opinion
Sun Life US announced the launch of its new Expert Cancer Review service, designed to support members facing a cancer diagnosis with access to an objective, documented second opinion from an independent oncology specialist Beginning July 1, the service will be embedded in all new and renewing Sun Life (TSX:SLF) stop-loss plans, offering critical support at a time when cancer remains the most common and costly condition in the US healthcare system According to Sun Life's annual high-cost claims report, malignant neoplasm diagnoses account for over 40 per cent of total claims spend, particularly affecting adults aged 40 to 59 Sun Life stock (TSX:SLF) last traded at C$88.98 This content has been prepared in collaboration with Sun Life, a third-party issuer, and is intended for informational purposes only. Sun Life US, the nation's leading independent provider of medical stop-loss insurance, announced the launch of its new Expert Cancer Review service, designed to support members facing a cancer diagnosis with access to an objective, documented second opinion from an independent oncology specialist. Beginning July 1, the service will be embedded in all new and renewing Sun Life (TSX:SLF) stop-loss plans, offering critical support at a time when cancer remains the most common and costly condition in the US healthcare system. According to Sun Life's annual high-cost claims report, malignant neoplasm diagnoses account for over 40 per cent of total claims spend, particularly affecting adults aged 40 to 59. The Expert Cancer Review service is powered by Health Navigator, Sun Life's healthcare navigation and advocacy platform. Members are paired with one-on-one care advisors who coordinate with independent expert oncologists to review diagnoses and treatment plans. The resulting second opinions are delivered in plain language to both the member and their treating physician, helping ensure clarity and confidence in the care journey. The need for such services is underscored by Sun Life's 2023–2024 data, which revealed that 39 per cent of members who sought second opinions experienced a change in their diagnostic strategy, diagnosis, or treatment plan. 'As a former nurse, I recognize the profound impact a cancer diagnosis can have on people. By offering access to expert second opinions, we will be able to empower our members with knowledge and give them confidence in their cancer treatment plans,' Jennifer Collier, president, Health and Risk Solutions, Sun Life US said in a news release. 'This new service reflects our commitment to helping members get the care they need, ensuring they are supported and well informed during a challenging time.' As a stop-loss provider, Sun Life works to help employers who self-fund their employee health plans manage high-dollar claims. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), 63 per cent of covered workers in the US are enrolled in self-funded plans, making services like Expert Cancer Review a valuable addition to employer-sponsored benefits. Sun Life is an international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional clients. Sun Life stock (TSX:SLF) last traded at C$88.98. Join the discussion: Find out what everybody's saying about this stock on the Sun Life Bullboard, and check out the rest of Stockhouse's stock forums and message boards. Stockhouse does not provide investment advice or recommendations. All investment decisions should be made based on your own research and consultation with a registered investment professional. The issuer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hidden Kings Heath art gallery celebrates anniversary
Tucked away on Institute Road in Kings Heath, Nook gallery was thought as an "unachievable dream" by Gosia Weber, but the independent art gallery is now celebrating its first anniversary."I've been a designer for 15 years and I was longing for a change so during the lockdown I had a pop-up gallery and it left me with this joy," Ms Weber said. Nook gallery is a craft and art space showcasing "emerging and underrepresented" local artists' work to the public. To mark its first year open a paper exhibition is running until 30 June."We are a little bit hidden so it's not obvious where we are but when people walk in, it's amazing to see their faces brighten up," Ms Weber said. "There was a need for something like this in the area, maybe in Birmingham altogether, because there isn't a lot of spaces that showcase and celebrate local art."Artists and makers told us there is a need for a space where people can show their creations, where they can support each other."It has become more of hub and place for peer support for our creatives," she said. The exhibition, titled PAPER, will display work by Jennifer Collier and Sam Pierpoint and local names like Joe Lycett and Tat Vision.A series of workshops and a performance by a paper puppet theatre group are also part of the exhibition."I think it's crucial for a lot of artists and makers to have to have a to exhibit their work on a daily basis," Ms Weber said."The exhibition will encourage connections with other artists and people who love art." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Corpus Christi police investigating shooting involving car clubs on Shoreline Boulevard
Two men went to the hospital with gunshot wounds after a shooting involving members of car clubs early in the morning of May 18, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. At about 4:40 a.m. that day, police responded to a call at a local hospital in reference to the two individuals, an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man, according to a news release published that morning. Police said the men are in stable condition after the shooting. According to the preliminary investigation, a group of individuals belonging to different car clubs gathered in the 100 block of Shoreline Boulevard when, for unknown reasons, individuals began shooting at each other. Senior officer Jennifer Collier said that police do not know if the victims were specifically involved in a car club, but that they were at the location when the shooting happened. The investigation is still in the early stages, police said. Police said they are working on the scene and encourage anyone with information to call detectives at 361-886-2840. People can submit tips anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS (8477) or by submitting the information online at More: Judge drops plea deal for suspect in 2023 Corpus Christi nightclub shooting More: Two arrested on murder charges in fatal shooting near Ayers, Corpus Christi police say This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Two wounded in shooting involving Corpus Christi car clubs, police say
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Springfield woman dies days after crash involving bicycle
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — On Sunday, May 4, at 3:14 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department (SPD) responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist at West Bypass and College Street, according to a Springfield Police Department news release. Jennifer Collier, 43, of Springfield, was riding a bicycle westbound on College Street attempting to cross West Bypass when she was hit by a northbound 2020 Nissan Armada on West Bypass driven by William Davis, 67, of Springfield. Collier was transported to the hospital. On Friday, May 9, the Springfield Police Department was notified by the Greene County Medical Examiner's Office that Collier died. Collier's family has been notified. The SPD says circumstances of the crash are part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-864-TIPS (8477) or online at This was Springfield's ninth fatal motor vehicle crash, which resulted in 10 deaths. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kansas City Public Schools secure nearly 85% of votes for first bond in decades
Kansas City voters overwhelmingly approved a $474 million bond for Kansas City Public Schools on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Kansas City Board of Elections. Nearly 85% of voters, 18,870 out of 22,226 total, opted for a tax increase to help pay for an array of long-waiting improvements to city schools. The district needed to win 57.1% of votes for the bond to pass. The bond measure, which was the first proposed for the district since 1967, will allocate funding to more than 40 schools throughout KCPS. It will also allocate a total of $50 million to nine charter schools in the Kansas City area. 'This is a monumental day for our children and our community!' said Superintendent Jennifer Collier in a statement Tuesday night. 'This bond will allow us to move beyond temporary fixes and invest in sustainable improvements for our facilities.' Before Tuesday, KCPS was the only school district in the Kansas City region to operate without bond funding, according to the district. Every school in the district will receive at least $5 million from the bond, with a focus on building security and safety, play areas, STEM and music spaces and athletic facilities. KCPS also plans to construct several entirely new buildings, opening new schools to serve students and families as enrollment rises after decades of decline. The bond aims to address a $1 billion deficit of deferred maintenance and renovation projects, according to the district. The approved funding will go in part to heating and cooling needs, electrical and plumbing repairs, as well as toward fixing broken bathrooms, windows, roofs and emergency safety equipment. A portion of the bond funds will go to creating two $68 million 'empowerment centers,' which will each include a pre-K center, an elementary school and a resource center for families. One at the site of King Elementary and another at the site of the Woodland Early Learning Center. The King campus project was set to occur regardless of the results of Tuesday's bond election, relying instead on a $100 million certificate of participation bond passed by the school board last month without the need for voter approval. Special education students from Wheatley Elementary with unique medical needs would also be moved to the campus, which would include a maker space, a media center and a playground. At the Woodland site, a new elementary school will also be built, with similar early childhood and family empowerment wings as well as a Global Academy section catered toward international students. Another primary goal of the bond is to open a third middle school at the former site of Southwest High School, 6512 Wornall Road. The project, which will enable KCPS to transition entirely to a middle school model for sixth through eighth graders, earmarks $45.1 million in bond money but will need additional funding sources. In a note to KCPS families and voters shared on the district's website ahead of Election Day, Collier described the proposed bond as a strong step toward 'meeting modern educational needs.' 'This proposal reflects KCPS's commitment to creating equitable, safe, and high-quality learning spaces for all students while aligning with the district's long–term strategic Blueprint 2030 plan,' Collier wrote. KCPS regained full accreditation in 2022 after losing accredited status in 2011 and regaining provisional accreditation in 2014. The bond proposal reflected several of the key goals the district laid out after it reached that milestone. 'We extend our deepest gratitude to the voters of Kansas City for sending a clear message: Our children and their schools are important, and we will not leave them behind,' Collier said in her statement Tuesday night.
