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Health Communities

Legislature Corner: Plaskett applauds passage of bipartisan Safer Communities Act to address gun…

Gail F. Harder Jun 29, 2022
United States Capitol (public domain image) Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett (VI), a member of the House Ways and Means Committees, released the following statement: “I am pleased that the House has successfully passed the bipartisan Safer…
Health Initiatives

Memorial Hermann and Helix partner in population genomics initiative to drive precision healthcare…

Gail F. Harder Jun 28, 2022
HOUSTON and SAN MATEO, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Helix, a leading population genomics and viral surveillance company, will begin working with Memorial Hermann Health System, an award-winning nonprofit health system committed…
Online Health

China’s zero-Covid policy: Censors clean up the internet after senior official’s speech…

Gail F. Harder Jun 28, 2022
Beijing Daily, the Communist Party's official newspaper in the Chinese capital, reported earlier that the city's party leader, Cai Qi, said on Monday that "for the next five years, Beijing will resolutely implement the control measures of…
Health Communities

New Policy and Advocacy Sub-Committee Aims to Improve Health Outcomes for the General Mass Community

Gail F. Harder Jun 27, 2022
The MGH has always welcomed people who want to make a difference in their community – within the hospital and beyond. Now, staff take their advocacy to the state and federal levels through the new Executive Committee on Community Health…
Health Programs

Two new programs at Gallatin College to fill gaps in aviation and healthcare

Gail F. Harder Jun 26, 2022
BOZEMAN — Gallatin College will offer two new programs to its students, the Professional Health Administration Program and the Aviation Electronics Technology Program, in partnership with Bridger Aerospace for a hands-on component of the…
Online Health

Today in History: June 26, First Harry Potter Book Published | Health

Gail F. Harder Jun 26, 2022
Today is Sunday, June 26, the 177th day of 2022. There are 188 days left in the year.Today's highlight in the story:On June 26, 1945, the United Nations Charter was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco.In 1917, the first…
Health Communities

Shaheen’s statement on the coming into force of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Gail F. Harder Jun 25, 2022
June 25, 2022 (Washington, DC) – US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after President Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the law. This key legislation…
Health Initiatives

Roger Maris All-Star Week Focuses on Legacy Beyond Baseball

Gail F. Harder Jun 24, 2022
For 38 years, the Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament has raised funds in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Over the past two years, however, Roger Maris All-Star Week has expanded the mission, adding youth sports…
Health Programs

National strength and conditioning group honors Sanford coach

Gail F. Harder Jun 24, 2022
For much of his life, Sanford Health exercise program coordinator Steve Bliss has helped people get better at what they do. This includes things like scoring goals, getting first downs, grabbing rebounds, and…
Online Health

Online games and adolescent health

Gail F. Harder Jun 24, 2022
Comment News day reporter 4 hours ago Javin Lujan Lopez, 17, a high school student from Pojoaque, plays video games at his home in Española, New Mexico. AP PHOTO - Dr. Asha Pemberton!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Health Initiatives

Trump’s legacy looms large as Colorado aims to close Hispanic insurance gap

Gail F. Harder Jun 23, 2022
Rae Ellen Bichell and Markian Hawryluk Armando Peniche Rosales has a crooked toe that for years predicted the weather, becoming sensitive to rain or cold. “It never healed well,” said Peniche Rosales, who broke the middle…
Health Programs

CIANCI: Continued investment in telehealth programs can help improve care for veterans

Gail F. Harder Jun 23, 2022
For the past two plus years, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on us all. From lost loved ones to the economic hardships that many Americans continue to face today, it hasn't been an easy time. There have, however, been some…
Online Health

Online Medical Market 2022 by Key Players, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2030 – Instant…

Gail F. Harder Jun 22, 2022
Global "Online Medical Market" Reports 2022 gives a key study on the industry status of Online Medical manufacturer with the specific stats, meaning, definition, SWOT analysis, expert opinion and recent developments around the world. The…
Health Communities

Fort Worth Age-Friendly & Dementia-Friendly – Welcome to the city of Fort Worth

Gail F. Harder Jun 22, 2022
* Companies represented certified suitable for seniors or people with dementia. 2-1-1 Texas 2-1-1 is a free, 24/7, confidential service that helps people across the United States find the local resources they need. 60+ Sixty and Better…
Health Initiatives

Launch of groundbreaking data-sharing initiative to better understand antimicrobial resistance

Gail F. Harder Jun 21, 2022
Leading Pharmaceutical Companies Join Vivli's New Global Registry to Accelerate Research into Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Antimicrobial Resistance Registry, unveiled today by the…
Health Programs

KY Board of Post-Secondary Education Approves Tuition, University Programs and Trust Fund Guidelines

Gail F. Harder Jun 21, 2022
The Council on Post-Secondary Education gave final approval to the campus proposals for tuition and compulsory fees at its meeting last week. Overall, the change in resident undergraduate tuition rates averages 1.5%…
Online Health

Study suggests team sports benefit a child’s mental health

Gail F. Harder Jun 20, 2022
A nationwide study of 11,235 children aged 9-13, conducted by the journal Public Library of Science (PLOS), found that a child's mental health is positively affected when participating in team sports . The study, led by Matt…
Health Communities

Building back better to boost childhood immunizations, amid severe drought – Somalia

Gail F. Harder Jun 20, 2022
June 20, 2022 -- The promise of primary health care, and one of the main premises of universal health coverage, is to promote good health for everyone, everywhere, including during serious health emergencies. In Somalia,…
Health Initiatives

Forum: Initiatives in place to ensure responsible use of precision medicine

Gail F. Harder Jun 19, 2022
We thank Ms. Grace Chua Siew Hwee for her letter, "Concerns over how SG100K DNA mapping will affect S'poreans" (May 31). Precision medicine has been identified as an important strategy to support a healthier population and improve…
Health Programs

Reps. Small & Colburn: Governor Scott fails in Vermont on overdose prevention

Gail F. Harder Jun 19, 2022
This commentary is written by State Representatives Taylor Small, P-Winooski and Selene Colburn, P-Burlington. The 210 Vermonters who died from opioid overdoses in 2021 set a record for our state. The ongoing overdose crisis, Covid-19,…
Online Health

Biden adviser Jake Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19 | Health

Gail F. Harder Jun 19, 2022
Associated Press REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, according to the White…
Health Communities

$1 million raised to fund a community mental health initiative

Gail F. Harder Jun 18, 2022
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – East Baton Rouge Parish will receive $1 million from Congress to establish a network of mental and behavioral health resource centers through the BRIGHT initiative.Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome and…
Health Initiatives

Be In Health Foundation addresses health equity at Frisco ISD

Gail F. Harder Jun 17, 2022
Sadaf Haq founded the Be In Health Foundation in Frisco. (Grant Johnson/Community Impact Journal) More than a dozen area organizations distribute food, clothing and other necessities to Frisco residents. But many struggling residents…
Health Programs

Southeast Georgia Health System Welcomes New Director of Human Resources

Gail F. Harder Jun 17, 2022
Richard "Rick" Grooms has been named the Director of Human Resources for the Southeast Georgia Health System, effective June 20, 2022. Grooms areas of responsibility will include human resources, organizational…
Online Health

Quickly rebuild the health clinic, says the government | Daily Express Online

Gail F. Harder Jun 17, 2022
KENINGAU: State Health Exco Datuk Ir. Shahelmey Yahya has urged the federal government to rebuild the Mansiat Health Clinicin Sook which was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. ADVERTISING This was to ensure that residents had access to…
Health Communities

How environmental and climate injustice affects the LGBTQI+ community

Gail F. Harder Jun 16, 2022
Fifty-three years ago this month, members of the LGBTQI+ community, many of whom were people of color, stood up to a sectarian police force raiding the Stonewall Inn, a New York City gay bar. This momentous…
Health Programs

Parkinson’s Mentorship Program | Norton Healthcare Louisville, Ky.

Gail F. Harder Jun 14, 2022
Newly diagnosed Parkinson's patients and those living with the disease can benefit from a relationship with someone who can help them understand their disease or simply someone to talk to about it. The Norton Neuroscience Institute's…
Online Health

Congress examines fraud in pandemic aid for small businesses | Health

Gail F. Harder Jun 14, 2022
By JENNIFER McDERMOTT and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press A congressional panel will consider payments under federal law on Tuesday coronavirus pandemic aid…
Health Communities

Black communities facing deteriorating health care, report says

Gail F. Harder Jun 14, 2022
A NEW report has called for action to address the health inequities faced by black communities in Africa and the Caribbean. A joint research project by Lewisham and Birmingham City Councils has unveiled 39 opportunities for action to help…
Health Initiatives

Pioneering Namibian MP, Member of Indonesian Family Planning Council, Wins 2022 UN Population Prize…

Gail F. Harder Jun 13, 2022
The individual winner is MP Emma Theofelus, who is currently Deputy Minister of Information in Namibia and the youngest recipient of the award. The Indonesian Institutional Winner, BKKBN, is a non-departmental government agency that…
Health Programs

Senators Blunt and Stabenow lead mental health initiative in bipartisan proposal

Gail F. Harder Jun 12, 2022
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) today announced that their…
Online Health

UAHS Names School of Public Health After Foundation Vice Chancellor Professor Fred Newton Binka

Gail F. Harder Jun 12, 2022
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) named its School of Public Health after the Foundation's Vice Chancellor, Professor Fred Newton Binka.The UHAS Board and Management led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Owusu Gyapong,…
Health Communities

It takes a village to solve the youth mental health crisis

Gail F. Harder Jun 12, 2022
Carolina Serna's work as Care Coordinator for the Clifford Beers, a behavioral health care provider based in New Haven, places her at the heart of the current mental health crisis for children, adolescents and their families. When…
Health Initiatives

Adamses Hug on City Budget with Small Gains for Parks and Garbage

Gail F. Harder Jun 11, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams and City Council agreed to a $101 billion budget on Friday that promises to increase…
Health Programs

App State Announces New Masters in Occupational Therapy

Gail F. Harder Jun 10, 2022
BOONE, NC — Starting in the fall of 2024, Appalachian State University's new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT) program will help address a critical shortage of occupational therapists in western North…
Online Health

Hancock County Health Department Builds New Offices | News, Sports, Jobs

Gail F. Harder Jun 10, 2022
NEW HOUSE - This rendering shows the planned exterior appearance of the new building to be constructed by the Hancock County Health Department. Officials hope to open a…
Health Communities

Federal grant awarded to help treat hypertension in minority communities – CBS Detroit

Gail F. Harder Jun 9, 2022
(CBS DETROIT) - Heart disease and stroke are the two leading causes of death for Americans, and high blood pressure may increase the risk of both diseases.That's according to the Centers for Disease Control, making blood pressure checks a…
Health Programs

Touro University Nevada School of Nursing Programs Receive Prestigious 10-Year Accreditation…

Gail F. Harder Jun 7, 2022
LAS VEGAS, NEV – The Touro University of Nevada School of Nursing has received a 10-year accreditation result for its four programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the highest possible accreditation result . CCNE…
Online Health

Vaccine protesters who interrupted meeting will not face charges | Health

Gail F. Harder Jun 7, 2022
CONCORD, NH (AP) — New Hampshire's attorney general said Tuesday he would not pursue criminal charges against protesters who disrupted an Executive Council meeting in September before it started, forcing Governor Chris…
Health Communities

Two scholarships honor the legacy of prominent African-American La Salle graduates

Gail F. Harder Jun 7, 2022
Both are awarded to Afro-American students who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. The legacy of two prominent African American health care providers who graduated from La Salle University is…
Health Initiatives

Diversity of top graduate faculty, continuous improvement a priority – [email protected]

Gail F. Harder Jun 6, 2022
Wayne State University not only has the most diverse student body in Michigan, but according to data published by the Chronicle of Higher Education, it also has the most diverse doctoral faculty among…
Health Programs

Karen Marlowe named Harrison College of Pharmacy Associate Dean for Academic Programs

Gail F. Harder Jun 6, 2022
Body of the review Karen Marlowe, a faculty member and leader of the Harrison College of Pharmacy for more than 20 years, has been named the college's associate dean for academic programs following a national search. She will take…
Health Communities

Howard will offer a free virtual journalism program to high school students

Gail F. Harder Jun 5, 2022
WASHINGTON- The Howard University Multicultural Media Academy invites students to attend a free journalism workshop from June 20 to July 1, 2022. The 10-day virtual program is open to high school students and new grads entering…
Online Health

A new online mental health service may be a ‘helping hand’ for those struggling to open…

Gail F. Harder Jun 5, 2022
A new mental health service allowing people in Newcastle and Gateshead to share their mental health concerns 'safely and anonymously' has gone live, with a leading local GP stressing how important it will be , hopefully an indispensable!-->…
Health Initiatives

Richmond officials weigh in on use of ARPA money for security initiatives after recent shootings |…

Gail F. Harder Jun 5, 2022
RICHMOND — Recent high-profile mass shootings, including a May 24 incident at Robb Elementary School in…
Health Programs

School centers can transform healthcare for California’s children

Gail F. Harder Jun 4, 2022
Courtesy of: California School-Based Health Alliance"SHOP 55" is a school health center at Oakland High School in Oakland.Courtesy of: California School-Based Health Alliance"SHOP 55" is a school health center at Oakland High School in…
Online Health

The Best Sunscreen Sticks for Active Kids and Adults

Gail F. Harder Jun 4, 2022
"],"renderIntial":true,"wordCount":350}"> Let's state the obvious: sunscreen is essential for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skin tones. But when you're three miles from your day hike or about to catch a big wave, you might…
Health Communities

UK launches website for new health education building

Gail F. Harder Jun 4, 2022
LEXINGTON, Kentucky (June 8, 2022) — A new website is available to provide ongoing and updated information on the construction of the University of Kentucky Health Education Building (HEB). The building will be the future site of…
Health Initiatives

Review of the week | Regulatory Review

Gail F. Harder Jun 3, 2022
Supreme Court blocks Texas law limiting speech moderation on social media, Justice Department reviews police response to Uvalde shooting, and more…IN THE NEWS.The US Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Texas law that restricted the…
Health Programs

Medicare and Social Security outlook improves slightly

Gail F. Harder Jun 2, 2022
Placeholder while loading article actionsThe financial outlook for the Medicare and Social Security programs has improved slightly this year due to a stronger and faster-than-expected economic recovery in 2021, but both programs still face…
Online Health

Fan Fair Giveaway offering free electric fans to seniors and people with disabilities on June 11

Gail F. Harder Jun 2, 2022
Thanks to the generosity of local businesses, community organizations and residents, hundreds of electric fans have been donated and collected to provide heat relief for seniors and people with disabilities. A "Fan Fair" Giveaway and…
Health Communities

COVID-19 infection rates higher in minorities, new study finds

Gail F. Harder Jun 2, 2022
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new study by UAMS finds that COVID-19 infections were "abnormally higher" in minority communities.Mississippi County Health Officer Dr. Valencia Andrews-Pirtle said she had seen the pattern in her office since…
Health Initiatives

Our National Partner Collaborates with MSMS for Widespread Success

Gail F. Harder Jun 1, 2022
The advances we are constantly making in diagnosing and treating disease and injury are easy to take for granted - until we realize how far organized medicine has come since the mid-1800s, when bloodletting and the blisters helped to…
Health Programs

Employee wellness programs are a growing priority for palliative care workers

Gail F. Harder May 31, 2022
Without effective strategies to support their own well-being, the psychological impact of working in palliative care could cause staff to leave the field in greater numbers. According to a new study published in the Journal of Death…
Online Health

Health Policy Analyst (Managed Care/Medical Schemes)

Gail F. Harder May 31, 2022
Seeking a candidate with experience in the managed healthcare/medical plan industry to facilitate the minimum prescribed benefit review process Qualifications and experience required: Diploma in Health…
Health Communities

Australia is facing a flu season of a “different nature”. Are multicultural communities…

Gail F. Harder May 31, 2022
The number of flu cases in Australia is skyrocketing, with several states making flu shots free and urging people to get bitten.But multicultural advocates, such as Mohammad Al-Khafaji - CEO of the Federation of Ethnic Community Councils of…
Health Initiatives

3 Ways to Integrate Mental Health Initiatives into DEI Strategies

Gail F. Harder May 30, 2022
Creating a culture of belonging and welcoming begins with embracing soft skills such as the ability to humanize team members, practice transparency, and make cultural competence a priority. (Photo: Shutterstock) Employee well-being and…
Health Programs

Illinois’ transition to electric vehicles crucial to stopping pollution-related deaths: report

Gail F. Harder May 29, 2022
Pollution from diesel trucks will kill more than 400 people statewide and sicken thousands of residents next year, making it crucial that Governor JB Pritzker…
Online Health

Lagos releases template for investigating complaints from healthcare facilities and the public

Gail F. Harder May 29, 2022
An agency of the Lagos State Department of Health, the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), has released a template for investigating complaints from health facilities and members of the public. The model…
Health Communities

City of Baltimore and surrounding communities are experiencing high community transmission of…

Gail F. Harder May 29, 2022
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County and Anne Arundel County are all areas of high community transmission of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New data indicates there have…
Health Initiatives

Oswego County Encourages Applications for ARPA Funding

Gail F. Harder May 28, 2022
May 27, 2022OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Legislature is encouraging community partners to seek help through the county's allocation of U.S. bailout funds. “Since the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act!-->…
Online Health

Coffee can put you at risk for high cholesterol

Gail F. Harder May 27, 2022
Rikard Landberg, professor of food and health at Gothenburg's Chalmers University of Technology, who!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Health Communities

“Flipping the Barbershop” event held to destigmatize mental health in communities of color

Gail F. Harder May 27, 2022
Breaking the stigma around mental health was the focus of a special event held Thursday night at Cape Fear Community College. WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Breaking the stigma around mental health was the focus of a special…
Health Initiatives

Hermosa Beach City Council votes to oppose cannabis initiative in November 8 ballot – Daily…

Gail F. Harder May 26, 2022
The Hermosa Beach City Council voted unanimously this week to proclaim that it officially opposes the resident-led initiative in the Nov. 8 ballot that, if passed, would allow up to two dispensaries marijuana shops in the city. City…
Health Programs

Jesse Bump and Nancy Turnbull Receive First Sastry Awards for Outstanding Teaching | News

Gail F. Harder May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022 – Jesse Bump and Nancy Turnbull are the 2022 recipients of a new award recognizing outstanding teaching in public health at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. The Sastry Award for Outstanding Teaching in Public…
Online Health

Prince William suggests offering ‘a pint’ with checkups | Entertainment

Gail F. Harder May 25, 2022
Prince William believes offering men a 'free pint' would encourage them to undergo health checks.The Duke of…
Health Communities

Let’s create more caring communities for mental health | Editorials

Gail F. Harder May 25, 2022
"What's wrong?"If you've struggled emotionally in public, with family or…
Health Initiatives

Global health: biopharmaceutical companies team up to stop cardiovascular disease

Gail F. Harder May 24, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruption in cardiovascular disease (CVD) care and diagnostic procedures have dropped by 64% in the first year. Biopharmaceutical companies can play a greater role in addressing…
Health Programs

Demand for after-school and summer learning programs increases as parents seek to reduce screen time

Gail F. Harder May 24, 2022
By Nadia RamlaganPublic press service Eight in 10 Kentucky parents say after-school programs could help their child deal with social and mental health issues by reducing unproductive screen time, a new survey finds. Experts…
Online Health

Northwest Health Virtual Care Support Program Chronic Diseases

Gail F. Harder May 23, 2022
The program will allow people with hypertension, heart failure, diabetes and other chronic conditions to access health care remotely. SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Northwest Health announced its new remote monitoring and virtual…
Health Communities

Film shows how racism hampered plague response in 1900 San Francisco

Gail F. Harder May 23, 2022
Placeholder while loading article actionsWhen the bubonic plague reached San Francisco's Chinatown in 1900, it caused racial panic and helped advance science.“American Experience: Plague at the Golden Gate,” premiering Tuesday on PBS, tells…
Health Initiatives

GLCF Awards Record $300,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

Gail F. Harder May 22, 2022
LOWELL - The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) has awarded a record $300,000 in grants to 34 local nonprofits that will be used for child and elder services, racial equity and inclusion , as well as the initiatives of Nashoba…
Online Health

Arizona Governor OK Ban on School COVID-19 Vaccines | Health

Gail F. Harder May 21, 2022
By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — The Republican governor of Arizona has signed legislation that will prevent state health officials from adding a…
Health Communities

Sickle cell disease highlights health care inequities in minority communities –

Gail F. Harder May 21, 2022
About one in 13 black or African-American children is born with the sickle cell trait, and at least three million mostly black Americans live with the trait. BY YOLANDA GOODLOE COWART, Donor With the prevalence…
Health Initiatives

College of Education and Health Professions Honors Outstanding Alumni Award Winners

Gail F. Harder May 20, 2022
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Online Health

Buffalo shooting: Suspect’s messages could be seen online 30 minutes before mass shooting

Gail F. Harder May 18, 2022
Payton S. Gendron – suspected of killing 10 people and injuring three – had created a private chat room on the Discord communication app and invited people to view his chat logs before his attack on the Tops store Friendly Markets, a…
Health Communities

Reggie Jacob is on the fast track to solving society’s major health problems | UTSA today |…

Gail F. Harder May 18, 2022
"I love the ability to apply what I learn in the classroom to problems I face in the lab," Jacob said. "My program focused on the laboratory techniques that I used extensively in my…
Health Programs

Dial Help offers many mental health programs and services | News, Sports, Jobs

Gail F. Harder May 17, 2022
Virginia Lambert, left, and Paige Setter-Hallwachs, of Dial Help Victim Services, discussed the mental health services and programs offered by Dial Help during the May 11…
Online Health

Dementia and Alzheimer’s in Indian Country

Gail F. Harder May 16, 2022
Details By Wesley Wright May 16, 2022…
Health Communities

Visit to Tasmania heightens need for investment finance

Gail F. Harder May 16, 2022
News State governments and the federal government must increase the amount of support given to general practices, the RACGP said.…
Health Initiatives

Detailing the latest lung health data from ATS 2022

Gail F. Harder May 15, 2022
Location is everything - it's a phrase you may have heard at some point, and it's a phrase that comes true when discussing lung health with Al Rizzo, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the American Lung Association (ALA) and host of the monthly…
Online Health

Dr. Scott Jensen Wins GOP Endorsement for Minnesota Governor | Health

Gail F. Harder May 14, 2022
By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Dr. Scott Jensen, skeptical of the government's response to COVID-19, won the Minnesota GOP's…
Health Programs

UCLA Technology Program Becomes Official Course and Focuses on Problem-Solving Skills

Gail F. Harder May 14, 2022
A tech entrepreneurship boot camp recently became an official course at UCLA after four years of operating as an informal program. The course, Engineering 170: "Project-Based Technology Bootcamp for Social Impact," was originally inspired…
Health Communities

Leicester woman warns BAME communities to take their health more seriously after personal tragedy

Gail F. Harder May 14, 2022
Studies have consistently shown that BAME communities are more likely to suffer from physical and mental health issues. And a Leicester woman is now on a mission to pioneer change for the city's ethnic minorities after suffering the sudden!-->…
Health Initiatives

Purdue gets grant from mental health organization

Gail F. Harder May 13, 2022
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue's research into the cause and cure of Tourette's Syndrome will be funded by a $2.6 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health.Peristera Paschou, professor of biological sciences and associate…
Health Programs

Census undercount threatens federal food and health programs on reservations

Gail F. Harder May 12, 2022
The 2020 census missed nearly 1 in 17 Native Americans living on reservations, an undercount that could very well lead to insufficient federal funding for essential health, nutrition and social programs in remote communities with…
Online Health

Moving the Needle on Mental Health

Gail F. Harder May 12, 2022
4 organizations offer unexpected and active approaches to mental health therapy in Chicago Sometimes a single experience can change everything, change your perspective and open your mind to possibilities. And many in Chicago are…
Health Communities

Hearing identifies maternity deserts in Delaware County

Gail F. Harder May 11, 2022
Hearing identifies maternity deserts in Delaware County Problems with recent closures are now being realized in communities across the region Policy Committee, Representative Mike Zabel, Representative Gina H. Curry May 11,…
Health Initiatives

Intermountain Healthcare Appoints First Chief Equity Officer | News, Sports, Jobs

Gail F. Harder May 10, 2022
Photo provided, Intermountain HealthcareTiffany Capeles has been named Intermountain Healthcare's first Chief Equity Officer.…
Health Programs

The city of St. Petersburg prioritizes mental health throughout the year

Gail F. Harder May 10, 2022
City of St. Petersburg prioritizes mental health year-round – for St. Pete residents and city staffAs the topic of mental health continues to be a priority and discussed nationally, the City of St. Petersburg has…
Online Health

Bunkpurugu health center faces closure: lack of medical consumables

Gail F. Harder May 10, 2022
Bunkpurugu health center in the North East region is in the process of closing due to the unavailability of essential drugs and medical supplies. The situation at the facility, which is…
Health Communities

Interior Health works with communities on heat alerts – Williams Lake Tribune

Gail F. Harder May 10, 2022
Interior Health is working with municipalities to develop a “heat alert and response” system ahead of a possible repeat of the heated dome that settled over British Columbia last summer. Dr. Sue Pollock, acting chief medical…
Health Initiatives

Leumit Start partners with WeCcelerate to create a digital health accelerator

Gail F. Harder May 9, 2022
Leumit Health Services has signed an agreement with WeCcelerate to create a digital health accelerator under Leumit's technology and innovation project - Leumit Start. The purpose of this joint accelerator, called Leumit Weccelerate, is to…
Health Programs

Good IPC programs can reduce infections by 70% — WHO

Gail F. Harder May 9, 2022
The pandemic and other major recent outbreaks have highlighted the extent to which healthcare facilities can contribute to the spread of infections, harming patients, healthcare workers and visitors, if insufficient attention is paid to…
Online Health

Workers grapple with new stresses as they return to the office | Health

Gail F. Harder May 8, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — Last summer, Julio Carmona began weaning himself off an all-remote work schedule by showing…
Health Communities

Winnebago County is now at a ‘medium’ level of transmission for COVID-19

Gail F. Harder May 8, 2022
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. (WIFR) – Winnebago County is one of several northern Illinois counties that have gone from low to moderate community level transmission for COVID-19 in recent weeks.The Northern Illinois Public Health Consortium,…
Health Initiatives

MyMichigan Health appoints Bryan Cross as COO

Gail F. Harder May 7, 2022
Bryan Cross, Pharm.D., FACHE, has been named chief operating officer of MyMichigan Health, replacing Greg Rogers, who is now president and CEO of the health system.“MyMichigan's more than 75-year history and its leaders have built a truly…
Health Programs

Van Hollen, Bennet, Stabenow, Coons Request to include funding for farm bill conservation programs…

Gail F. Harder May 6, 2022
May 06, 2022 Senators are also asking for $1 billion to continue to scale up conservation…
Online Health

E-Health Assessment Market is Booming Globally with Top Key Players, Trending Opportunities, SWOT…

Gail F. Harder May 6, 2022
Online Health Assessment Market The 2022 research report presents a professional and comprehensive analysis of the global eHealth Assessment Market in the current situation. This report includes development plans and policies as well as…
Health Communities

Mosquitoes 2022 – Coos Health & Wellness

Gail F. Harder May 6, 2022
MOSQUITO VOLUNTEERS Wanted Coos Health & Wellness (CHW) wants to search for West Nile Virus (WNV) carrying mosquitoes in our Coos County communities. Stand still outside for 60 seconds and if 20 or more mosquitoes land on you,…
Health Initiatives

GSC plans possible mental health committee

Gail F. Harder May 5, 2022
The Graduate Student Council (GSC) has planned to speak to representatives from Stanford Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) about forming a committee specifically focused on mental health at its Wednesday meeting. Counselors…
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Sidekick Health raises $55 million for digital first aid programs – TechCrunch

Gail F. Harder May 5, 2022
Digital therapy plus pills? Icelandic Sidekick Health has developed a playful digital healthcare platform designed to support healthcare outcomes by applying personalized behavioral nudges, including alongside clinical treatments like…
Online Health

Mobile Health Application Market Size and Forecast

Gail F. Harder May 4, 2022
New Jersey, United States – Comprehensive analyzes of the fastest growing companies mobile health app market provide information that helps stakeholders identify opportunities and challenges. 2022 markets could be another big year for…
Health Communities

On the way | Communities

Gail F. Harder May 4, 2022
The event will support Cassie's causeCassie's Cause, a nonprofit that…
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Training Opportunities | VA Health Care Charleston

Gail F. Harder May 3, 2022
Psychology Fellowship Program The MIRECC Psychology Fellowship Program at Charleston VAMC supports the professional development of research-oriented psychologists to become clinical investigators in innovative approaches to…
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Senate approves extension of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act

Gail F. Harder May 2, 2022
Details By Kelsey Turner May 02, 2022 The US…
Health Communities

Maine Track Celebration Honors Class of 2022

Gail F. Harder May 2, 2022
This marks the 14th year of the Maine Track partnership between Maine Medical Center and Tufts Medical School Portland, Maine – Maine Medical Center (MMC) held its tenth edition Maine Trail Celebration event on Saturday April 30,…
Health Initiatives

Fayetteville State University receives $2.3 million to advance STEM initiatives

Gail F. Harder May 1, 2022
HHistorically, black colleges and universities across the country have used the power of education as a means to advance diversity in STEM. Fayetteville State University was reward a multi-million dollar endowment from the…
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Cat trap, neuter and vax programs help animals, public health

Gail F. Harder May 1, 2022
As Executive Director of the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County, I was disappointed with the County Commissioners' recent decision to retain a "leash law" for cats.Much of the debate centered on enforcement difficulties,…
Online Health

About three quarters of total obesity co

Gail F. Harder May 1, 2022
Obesity is known to approximately double health care costs in the United States compared to people at a healthy weight. A series of five studies presented this year at the European Congress on…
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