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Title: Midwest Gears Up for Extreme Heat & "Ring of Fire" Storms 🌡️⚡
The Midwest is bracing for a significant heat event next week, characterized by a persistent and intense heat dome. While the temperatures might look "moderate" on a surface map, the real story lies in the "hidden heat"—exceptionally high dew points reaching 80-81°F across Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Iowa.
This is expected to push heat indices to 105-110°F, posing serious health risks, particularly in cities like Quincy, Springfield, and Peoria.
But there’s a second layer: the "Ring of Fire." As the heat dome intensifies, its periphery becomes a hotspot for explosive severe thunderstorms.
What to watch:

• Dew Point Danger: Widespread 80-81°F dew points will make the air feel dangerously heavy.
• The "Ring of Fire" Effect: We’re likely to see repeated rounds of severe weather on the dome's edge, affecting Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa.
• Chicago’s Outlook: Chicago sits on the periphery of both threats, potentially facing a storm risk as the event concludes around July 2-4.

Stay informed and prioritize hydration. As we head into this stretch, keep a close eye on your neighbors, especially the vulnerable, during these extreme conditions.
#MidwestHeatwave #HeatDome #ExtremeHumidity #SevereWeather #PublicSafety #MidwestWeather

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A Year of Blessings

Thank You, Hashem (G-D), for this precious year, Eleven months filled with joy and cheer. Sanctuary's doors opened wide for me, A season of growth, of sweet melody.

From Warren Bar Lieberman's gentle night, Where pain was eased and hearts felt light, To emails sent with hope and grace, Advocating goodness in every place.

A Muslim family, a Sunday call, Language lines bridging barriers tall. Comforting souls when the hour was late, Patience and love—what a gift, what fate.

The piano keys sang healing tunes, Comforting hearts in quiet rooms. Jewish melodies, prayers that soared, Music and spirit in sweet accord.

Community ties began to grow, Reflections deep, like rivers flow. Poetry bloomed—a pastoral art, Words of solace from a tender heart.

Grief and memorials, tears that fell, Stories of love we long to tell. Pamphlets of prayer, podcasts of care, Moments of kindness beyond compare.

From Arctic fans to heartfelt lines, From gratitude poems to sacred signs. Even when change began to show, Your blessings stayed, and helped me grow.

Though I never spoke a last goodbye, Thanksgiving's note brought tears to eyes. I leave with peace, with thanks so true, For all the wonders You let me do.

Sanctuary changed, and so must I, But faith remains, and dreams will fly.

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Title: The Unmatched Care of Transitions Hospice

Hashtags: #TransitionsHospice #HospiceCare #EveningCare #NursingHomeSupport #PatientAdvocacy

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Lower turnover means better hospice care. When we care for our teams, they can fully care for patients and families at the end of life.


#HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #HealthcareLeadership #StaffWellbeing #BurnoutPrevention #PatientExperience

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Inspiring Perspectives

00:00 - 00:17: Introducing "The Table" and a life-affirming approach

.00:17 - 01:20: Three unique and inspiring quotes: "big dog," "doing things well," and "buying the fun car.

"01:20 - 01:54: The surprising truth about identifying true friends in success, and a daughter's touching tribute.

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Little extract from a very meaningful event that took place 12 years ago. 

As the mishna says "im ein ani mi li......."

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