Tag: health services
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Mental health issues exacerbate homelessness in Huntsville, advocates say
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – The city of Huntsville is growing and with that comes the growth of the homeless population. But officials say the number of ... -
Pushing for mental health services at Killingly High School – NBC Connecticut
Students and parents are pushing to bring more mental health services to Killingly High School. They say it’s really necessary, but not everyone is in favor. ... -
International Women’s Day: Spotlight on Elizabeth Alabi
“I came to Canada very passionate about caring for the sick. When you’re able to help your patients, you know you’re making a real difference in ... -
Mental health program launched in Hinds County congregations
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) — A mental health support program has launched in Hinds County congregations to expand support for black communities. The Mississippi Public Health ... -
Over 45,000 people benefit from free health services in Chipinge and Chimanimani – Zimbabwe
Chimanimani, Zimbabwe – Over the past two years, more than 45,000 people in communities affected by Cyclone Idai have benefited from free integrated health services and ... -
Mental health care providers face unprecedented challenges amid pandemic
Steve Costello, executive director of philanthropy for St. Mary’s Health System, demonstrates how easily patient room bathroom doors come off the walls in the new Adult ... -
How Team USA is addressing mental health at the 2022 Winter Olympics
At the Tokyo Summer Olympics last year, star gymnast Simone Biles shed light on the mental health issues many Olympians face when she decides to retire ... -
Breaking down barriers to mental health and wellbeing in communities of color
Since 1976, black history month was an annual observance in February to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of Black Americans and their significant role and impact ... -
Talking leadership 11: Santa Ono on the mental health crisis
Seven years ago, when Santa Ono was president of the University of Cincinnati, a student committed suicide. Ono was urged to “come out” as a companion ... -
Davis Health System menstrual packs offer free products to students
ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis Health System (DHS) has launched a new program for teenage girls. Girls in Randolph County schools will receive free feminine products to ... -
Dwindling medical supplies in northern Ethiopia prevent health workers from helping those in need – Ethiopia
As the conflict in northern Ethiopia continues to evolve, hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, straining the region’s health system and medical personnel. The ... -
Kern Public Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Deaths, 780 Over Vacation
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – The Kern County Department of Public Health Services reported 13 new deaths from COVID-19 and 780 cases today during the holidays. Kern ... -
Maharashtra Forms Eight Mental Health Review Boards | Bombay News
Mumbai: Maharashtra has formed eight Mental Health Review Boards (MHRBs) under the mandate of the Mental Health Care Act (2017), which provides for one review board ... -
Unit shutdown will hurt county welfare | Your voice
During the last semester, I was a social work intern at the Center for Emotional Health and Recovery at Blount Memorial Hospital (â3 Eastâ). I am ... -
Trevor Hancock: The practice of planetary health care in British Columbia begins with hospital food waste
Many people, including healthcare professionals, are surprised that the healthcare system has a large ecological footprint. But as I noted last week, if the global health ... -
NYS Assembly ‘Seawolf Team’ Secures $ 200,000 for Student Health and Counseling Center |
Left to right: Vice President of Student Affairs Rick Gatteau, NYS Assembly Member Sarah Clark, NYS Assembly Member Kimberly Jean-Pierre, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Vice ... -
State Department of Health Prepares for Pfizer Vaccine Deployment for Children 5-11 Years
Oklahoma State Department of Health officials are preparing for the latest vaccine deployment. This time it’s for kids ages 5 to 11 and it’s the Pfizer ... -
Music promoter wants balanced debate on easing restrictions
A music promoter has called for a balanced debate on easing restrictions as nightclubs are expected to reopen later this month. oe Dougan has been promoting ... -
Pensions and healthcare costs eclipse legacy of long-term COVID debt – OECD
PARIS, October 19 (Reuters) – The costs of repaying debt raised to help households and businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis will be eclipsed by those of ... -
Pursue a career in healthcare management if you are considering MBA admission in 2021
In recent times, there has been an emerging trend among students to opt for an MBA in the healthcare management industry. The Healthcare Management MBA offers ... -
Poor Housing Hurts the Health of 20% of Renters in England, Shelter Says | Lodging
Unsanitary housing affects the health of one in five renters in England, with mold, humidity and cold being the main triggers for illness, a major survey ... -
Provost accepts the Graduate School’s strategic plan | CU Boulder today
The Graduate School has published its strategic plan, providing a dynamic plan for the transformation of higher education at CU Boulder for the next three to ... -
Wilkes-Barre Campus to Host Mental Health Awareness Day on October 15
DALLAS, Pa .– Penn State Wilkes-Barre students have the opportunity to prioritize mental wellness at an event scheduled for Friday, October 15. Mental Health Awareness Day ... -
Mental health must become a ‘national priority’ as pandemic abates
Mental health must become the ‘national priority’ as Ireland moves into the next phase of the pandemic, according to a coalition of more than 50 community ... -
Mother Being destigmatizes reproductive health to empower women
Nour Emam is a social media savvy doula, educator, and women’s health advocate with a cause: teaching women about reproductive health in a safe space that ... -
UW Police and UHS Mental Health Services Team Up to Help Students in Crisis
Starting October 4, an additional resource will respond with University Police to 911 calls on campus about students experiencing a mental health crisis: two mental health ... -
Professionals struggle to connect virtually as mental health declines nationwide
Get the latest Syracuse news delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. Editor’s Note: This story contains references to suicide. During the pandemic, ... -
Navigate and MercyOne innovate to improve community health
09/28/2021 Iowa-based Tech Company Navigate Partners with MercyOne to Improve Employee Experience with Healthcare Delivery, Wellness and Behavioral Health Resources Des Moines, Iowa – Navigate well-being ... -
Five a day: UK children with healthy diets have best mental health | Mental Health
Children who eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day have the best mental health, according to the first study of its kind. ... -
Discover its theme, history and meaning
Since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, it has negatively impacted the well-being of women in several ways, including contraception, family planning and gender-based violence. ... -
OIG Report Highlights Importance of Telehealth in Behavioral Health Service Delivery, But Highlights Need for Additional Surveillance | Mintz – Perspectives on Healthcare
As we have seen previously, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant increase in the prevalence of telehealth services, largely due to regulatory flexibilities at ... -
Health officials highlight need for masks and other measures as COVID-19 rises
The latest wave of COVID-19 has not peaked, and increased vaccinations, masks, physical distancing and crowd avoidance remain essential if Wisconsin is to reduce the spread ... -
David Y. Igé | Department of Health Press Release: Department of Health Receives $ 2.2 Million Federal Grant to Address Pediatric Mental Health in Hawai’i
Department of Health Press Release: Department of Health Receives $ 2.2 Million Federal Grant to Address Pediatric Mental Health in Hawai’i Posted on Sep 22, 2021 ... -
The well-being of people and the planet goes beyond GDP growth
Over 50 years ago, Robert Kennedy proclaimed that GDP “measures everything … except what makes life worth”. Economic success is not all about low unemployment, low ... -
Wellness center concept promoted for community engagement
They provide universal health care and cut personal expenses for villagers in Rajasthan The concept of health and wellness centers is being promoted in rural areas ... -
6 strategies to scale your benefits for today’s flexible workforce
As many organizations move on to the next phase of the pandemic, not everyone will return to work as before, and employees may have different expectations ... -
New Center and Residence Realize Brown’s Vision for an Integrated Student Wellness Experience
A collaborative health and well-being center The vision of an integrated health and wellness facility dates back several years. The University began a collaborative design process ... -
Alabama medical and mental health experts explain impacts of COVID on children at AL.com town hall
Want more news on public education? Sign up for free and weekly at the Alabama Education Lab newsletter, Ed Chat. How do I tell my child ... -
Health reforms: hostile reception of Andrew Little from general practitioners at the Wellington conference
Health Minister Andrew Little revealed the next step in his healthcare reforms in a speech today to a conference of general practitioners. Photo / Mark Mitchell ... -
Blockages No More Harming Health Than Covid, Researchers Say | Health
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, critics of the unprecedented lockdown measures seen around the world have argued that these interventions are causing more damage ... -
Dubuque County Health Department Proposes To Double Staff Size With Federal Funds | News from the three states
In her pitch to receive a portion of the county’s federal relief dollars, the executive director of the Dubuque County Health Department proposed adding three full-time ... -
Jobs cut at WCH due to health crisis: work
Nearly 40 jobs will be cut from the stretched women’s and children’s hospital, as part of the 371 health posts cut from the state budget, says ... -
Cigna survey confirms mental health services and supports critical to global recovery from pandemic
Markets with higher COVID-19 vaccination rates signal better prospects for health and wellness Mental health is considered the most important influence on a person’s overall health, ... -
New federal law addresses stigma preventing health professionals from getting mental health help
SAN ANTONIO – – Health professionals have one goal: to help the patient. Often times this includes looking after their patient’s mental health, but what about ... -
As the pandemic eases, it’s time to focus on the mental well-being of young people
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. ... -
Demand for mental health care is increasing
PETALING JAYA: As the Covid-19 pandemic wreaks havoc on people’s mental well-being, concerned healthcare professionals are seeing a growing demand for help to cope with issues ... -
Passage of law Dr Lorna Breen will support healthcare workers
Some people are vaguely aware of the Dr Lorna Breen’s story. Among doctors and frontline caregivers, she has become the face of healthcare workers overwhelmed by ... -
11,000 small businesses approved for loans
PHOENIX – The CARES Act, the $ 2.2 trillion federal aid package for Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, included $ 349 billion in loans to ... -
Why boys and men have a role to play in reducing teenage pregnancies
Ideas & Debate Why boys and men have a role to play in reducing teenage pregnancies Sunday July 12, 2020 Members of the Form Ni Gani ...