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Shortage of guide dogs a crisis, prompting search for ‘made in Canada’ solution

Breadcrumb Trail Links Health and Wellness ‘We believe every Canadian who needs a guide dog should have that opportunity — at no cost,’ says the president of the CNIB Guide Dogs program Author of the article: Zeenya Shah Beth Deer poses with her guide dog Patronus trained by Guide Dogs for the Blind Photo by… Read More »

Bubble tea shortage hits US, could last for several months

Bubble tea is following in the footsteps of garden gnomes, ketchup and toilet paper. That’s right, there’s another shortage in the US. Bubble tea, a drink that includes a layer of tapioca balls, or boba, at the bottom, originated in Taiwan but has become a popular drink around the world.  However, companies are seeing delayed shipments of boba, as well as the key… Read More »

School bus driver shortage a headache for districts – The Columbian

LINCOLN, Neb. — School districts throughout the U.S. are struggling to find school bus drivers, a challenge that has worsened with low unemployment and a strong economy. The problem has become so severe that some districts are offering sign-up bonuses for new drivers, while others rely on mechanics, custodians and other school employees to fill… Read More »

Telehealth solves psychiatrist shortage for Impower, and much more

Back in 2012, Longwood, Florida-based Impower was a small behavioral health agency that focused on home- and school-based care for individuals in the child welfare system. THE PROBLEM The behavioral health provider organization’s services were limited, provider shortages were severe and wait times were over two months for new patients to receive initial treatment. President… Read More »