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Recent Examples of recuperative
And the hospital never reopened as the full-service facility residents clamored for; Molina leased the property to another business, which hopes to open a more specialized facility offering supportive housing and recuperative care.
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024
Supervisor Jim Desmond argued that moving forward immediately on another recuperative care center similar to one in Escondido operated by Interfaith Community services could help remove the current pressure on hospitals.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
The cluster of Victorian buildings and picturesque landscape were designed to be a recuperative place for soldiers.
—Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
The theory, then, is that having more recuperative care beds outside hospitals could relieve pressure on crowded ERs by reducing the number who end up waiting for an inpatient bed to open up.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
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James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2024
Supervisor Jim Desmond argued that moving forward immediately on another recuperative care center similar to one in Escondido operated by Interfaith Community services could help remove the current pressure on hospitals.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
The cluster of Victorian buildings and picturesque landscape were designed to be a recuperative place for soldiers.
—Journal Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2024
The theory, then, is that having more recuperative care beds outside hospitals could relieve pressure on crowded ERs by reducing the number who end up waiting for an inpatient bed to open up.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recuperative
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Early diagnosis is crucial for patients to begin treatment with existing therapies that, while not curative, have been shown to slow cognitive decline.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The patient also has to accept no curative treatments (comfort care will be provided).1 Who Pays Hospice is usually covered by insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare.—
Patty Weasler,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2025
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Investigators had recommended nearly 30 remedial measures and improvements for Minneapolis to implement to combat racial disparities and excessive use of force by the department, such as enhanced training and accountability measures, and improved data collection of police activity.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
21 May 2025
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Also among remedial actions are prioritizing artistic spend and building greater governance and transparency with local public stakeholders.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The legislation would require board members to participate annually in 20 hours of training on topics including domestic violence, restorative justice, racial bias, mental health and trauma.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Unlike sitting, sleep promotes healthful, restorative processes that help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and support heart function, says Diaz.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
19 May 2025
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The immediate alternative keeps readers engaged to learn the better approach and take corrective action.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Baca sees the workshops as a corrective for military training.—
Dina Litovsky,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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That glistening swimming hole might look—and feel—refreshing on a sweltering day.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Balancing the softness, an oversized high-neck top offers a refreshing, modern edge, while a metallic bouclé jacket channels the timeless sophistication of the quintessential Valli woman — the kind who lunches in couture and lives for a touch of glamour.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
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For example, a suit in Montana targeted the state for failing to provide its residents with a healthful environment.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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Allergy-Free Snacks To Pack for School Here are 15 allergy-free snacks that are healthful and free from the most common food allergens: Fresh fruit: Fresh fruit, like apples, clementines, and pears, is a safe snack for your child to bring to school.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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At a moment as troubled as this one, to escape from this time into time itself is somehow salubrious.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Others wondered whether his election will have salubrious effects on Pakistan’s shambolic economy, foreign policy, or internal security.—
C. Christine Fair,
Foreign Affairs,
27 July 2018
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Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years for olfactory, medicinal and spiritual purposes, such as during prehistoric ceremonies and for ancient Egyptian embalming.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Inmates preferred what is called a fecal immunochemical test, which doesn’t have medicinal or dietary restrictions, according to the report.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Recuperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recuperative. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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