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                                The Case Manager Discharge Planning is one of the most important functions that workers’ compensation case managers perform.   Depending on where you meet your patient, an inpatient hospital or rehabilitation facility, an outpatient rehabilitation facility, a skilled care facility, or in the home, learning about the discharge plan is critical so you know the plan and the resources needed.   Talking to the patient and the facility case manager, social worker, or discharge planner early about the discharge plan is important, as it gives you a sense of what the injured…

Certain beneficiaries in the U.S. are today scheduled to get their latest monthly payment from the Social Security Administration (SSA), as the agency concludes its three-Wednesdays distribution cycle for February 2026.The SSA is to issue benefits to a particular group of Americans who receive Social Security retirement, disability or survivor pay.How does Social Security’s three-Wednesdays cycle work?Of the 70.6 million recipients of retirement, disability or survivor benefits in the U.S., most are paid on the second, third or fourth Wednesday in each month. A beneficiary’s designated Wednesday depends on the date of birth of the worker whose Social Security taxes…

298 years ago today, John Wood the Younger, a famous British architect who gave the nation such famous works as the Royal Crescent and the Circus in Bath, was born. His craft and determination in succeeding in his father’s storied reputation as a Bath builder elevated the cityscape to be one of the most striking and romantic of any in Britain. His magnum opus is without question the Royal Crescent, a row of 30 terraced houses laid out in a sweeping crescent of Palladian splendor, considered the finest example of Georgian-era architecture outside London. READ more about his works… (1728) Royal Crescent…

Growing a business is the dream. But scaling one? Honestly, that is a completely different reality. Most entrepreneurs start with a clear vision and a small, dedicated team where everyone knows their role. You know, those days when you could just shout across the room to get an answer. When you decide to scale, that simplicity begins to change. Scaling is not just about doing more of what you are already doing. It is about building a structure that can handle more without breaking under the weight of its own success. Many businesses find that the very things that made…

February 25, 2026MANILA – On a stretch of green grass, a group of children gathers in a circle. In sync, they sway and stretch, their breaths timed together in a yoga and meditation class.This is the usual scene set at Batang Bathala, a mindful movement founded by Krissia “Teddy” Epress, a licensed professional teacher who is also a YACEP-certified children’s mindfulness and yoga instructor, with a background as a neurodivergent educator experienced in teaching special education through a holistic, child-centered, and trauma-informed approach.Meaning “Child of God,” Batana Bathala takes from the ancient Tagalog concept of Bathala, the divine creator of…

This time of year often asks a lot of us. Academic pressure intensifies, energy wanes and even meaningful work can feel heavy. In moments like this, I return to a principle that has guided much of my work: we measure what we value, and we come to value what we measure. That idea sits at the center of why researching student well-being at Cornell matters — and why continuing to measure it, especially when things feel stretched or uncertain, is essential. In October 2022, Cornell became a Health Promoting Campus, joining an international movement aimed at embedding health and well-being…

In a now-viral video of Federal Bureau of Investigation director Kash Patel celebrating the Olympic victory of the United States men’s hockey team over the weekend, President Donald Trump makes a cameo over the phone.He invites the players to the White House for a visit.“I must tell you, I’m going to have to bring the women’s team too, you know,” the president is heard on speaker phone, in a mocking tone.The gold-medal-winning team breaks out in hysterics, their laughter bouncing against the walls of a locker room.“If I don’t, they might impeach me,” Trump quips.About a day later, headlines broke…

                                Safety at Work Perth Amboy, NJ (WorkersCompensation.com) — A 38-year-old worker is dead following an accident at a Home Depot warehouse, officials in New Jersey said. The accident is one of several where employees died on the job over the past few weeks. In Perth Amboy, N.J., officials said the worker was hit by a delivery truck at the warehouse. Police responded to the incident a little before 7 a.m. on Feb. 18, and found the man on the loading dock, unresponsive and not…

The collaboration anchors mental well-being and resilience in JA’s program suite to positively impact of 355,000 young people in the next three years. TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2026 /CNW/ – JA is proud to announce its continued multi-year collaboration with Zurich Canada, powered by the Z Zurich Foundation. Launched nationally in 2022, we are reaffirming our shared commitment to promoting mental well-being, youth resilience, and social emotional skills development for young people across Canada. At a time when the pressures on youth are increasingly impacting educational outcomes, career readiness, and long-term success, this collaboration embeds mental well-being within the fabric of…

A global review across 27 countries shows that childhood mental disorders are common worldwide, with anxiety, disruptive disorders, ADHD, and depression leading the burden. Highlights: Mental disorders affect a significant number of children and adolescents worldwide Anxiety disorders rank as the most prevalent condition globally Rates remain similar across regions, showing this is a universal concern When we think about children’s health, we often focus on nutrition, growth, and physical milestones. But mental health is just as important (1✔ ✔Trusted SourceAnnual research review: A meta-analysis of the worldwide prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescentsGo to source). A major…