article thumbnail

Physical Therapy Group Encourages Patients to Swap Painkillers for PT

Associations Now

Wendel’s insight is especially poignant after the Anoka County, Minnesota, medical examiner revealed that an accidental overdose of the opioid fentanyl caused the death of the musician Prince in April. Although much about his death remains shrouded in mystery, many sources have theorized that Prince was taking opioids to manage chronic pain.

article thumbnail

State Troopers Held a Beauty Contest for Their Cruisers

Associations Now

West Virginia State Police. Alabama Highway Patrol. Minnesota State Patrol. The added publicity also served as a national recruiting opportunity for many agencies during a time when recruitment efforts have become difficult for many law enforcement departments, Ishee added. North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

article thumbnail

Medical Groups Look to Change Rhetoric on Gun Control

Associations Now

NRA sponsored similar legislation in Alabama, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.) The measure was aimed at pediatricians who routinely ask new parents if any guns present in the home are stored away safely. The law was ultimately struck down by a federal judge.