| Lincoln man indicted in federal fraud case
A Lincoln businessman has been indicted in federal court on 29 charges arising from an alleged scheme to commit health care fraud.Mark Allen Frederick, 38, owner of Mobility Specialists, doing business as the Scooter Superstore, 4237 O St., was charged with 18 counts of submitting fraudulent claims for motorized wheelchairs or accessories, and 11 counts of money laundering in the indictment, unsealed in U.S. District Court in Lincoln last month.Frederick’s company sold motorized wheelchairs, accessories and other power operated vehicles and would be reimbursed by the federal Medicare Program, according to the indictment. .
Fitness Center At Siskin Hospital Grand Opening Is Friday
Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation will have the grand opening of the facility's new fitness center on Friday (Feb. 9).
Anyone interested in more information or to see the new center first-hand is encouraged to attend the public drop-in reception from 12-6 p.m.
Officials said staff "will be on hand to show you how the center and its programs can benefit you."
Demonstrations, staff- or self-guided tours will be available.
Officials said, "Because Siskin Hospital knows that fitness is for everybody, the new and unique Fitness Center welcomes and accommodates people of every fitness and ability level. Catering to people with disabilities, the elderly, and those who prefer a safe, friendly atmosphere, the Center helps to minimize feelings of self-consciousness.
All up in smoke
On Australia Day as I stood on my friend's balcony watching the beautiful fireworks display, my feelings of joy at the beauty of the skyline were overcome by sadness. My husband died recently of an incurable brain tumour and as I saw many thousands of dollars floating into the sky in a glittering blaze for such a short time, I thought about the many needy, destitute and handicapped people, for whom this money could have been so beneficial. I couldn't stop my tears as I thought about how the funds spent on the fireworks display could have helped so many humanitarian causes. Anne O'Connor
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No squeeze on senior housing in city
Baraboo may have its share of growth problems, but apparently a lack of affordable housing for elderly and disabled residents is not one of them. A scheduled meeting Tuesday to discuss a possible new senior housing development in Baraboo was called off by city officials because they felt it was not necessary to provide additional residences. "At this point, we don't see a need for it," said Pat Hamilton, president of the Baraboo Community Development Agency. "Our (resident) age is high, we expect to be losing people." Hamilton said there are spaces available in two apartment complexes run by the agency — Corson Square and Donahue Terrace — as well as similar facilities in the city. She said the CDA has 101 apartments for low-income elderly and disabled residents between the two buildings, and said it has been about five years since there was a waiting list or a problem with a lack of space.
Study: How horses and people connect
A horse's heart rhythms reflect their emotional state and can respond to the emotional state of a nearby human, according to a pilot study conducted by Alliant International University Professor Ellen Gehrke and the Institute of HeartMath. When in contact, a horse's heart rate may mirror a human's emotions, signifying a close unspoken form of communication between man and beast. The horse as emotion detector may be the key to eliminating invasive procedures such as those that measure cortisol, a stress hormone. Horses have long been known to be sensitive to their environments. The preliminary research project "Horses and Humans Energetics: The study of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) between horses and Humans" is the first step to proving horses to be as equally sensitive to the humans within that environment.
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