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Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health contributed to a special issue of the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, including studies and commentary that support a national program to improve access…

Emergency COVID-19 funding was critical to the initial response, but has not resolved the country's longstanding underinvestment in public health; $4.5 billion annual funding is needed WASHINGTON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chronic…

The habitat piles are home to a variety of species on the forest land. (Ken Bevis/DNR) As you take steps to maintain the health of your forest - such as thinning, pruning, preparing for wildfires, or watching for invasive insects and…

July 24, 2022 Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=varKAPjLK-0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=varKAPjLK-0 As the largest provider of behavioral health services in New York City, Health + Hospitals will provide between…

The New Jersey School Boards Association is expressing concern about potential 2023 premium increases for the school's employee health benefits program.Although final premium rates for the plan year beginning January 1, 2023 have not been…

SSince the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the dire state of nursing has given rise to countless headlines, studies and reflections, as has the epidemic of clinician mental health issues. People like me who care about nursing hoped that…

Virtual training and practice on anatomical models could soon become the norm for how OB-GYN residents learn to perform safe abortions as medical programs navigate new state abortion bans.Why is this important: As programs reorganize in the…

A ballot initiative that would have raised taxes on California millionaires and billionaires to fund public health programs and pandemic prevention is dead — at least for this year.The Silicon Valley tech executives who funded the measure,…

On June 23, 2022, the OIG issued Advisory Opinion No. 22-14 in which it responded to a request for an advisory opinion regarding an ophthalmology practice's proposal to offer continuing education programs (CE ) to local optometrists…

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – As The Bridge Behavioral Health moves away from its emergency preparedness program, they highlight the role they will continue to play in Lincoln and ask for help. The non-profit organization held its annual…

Canada's premiers are gathering today for two days of meetings in Victoria, British Columbia, where they are expected to focus on their call for increased health care funding from the federal government.“Problems faced by Canadians…

Holistic nursing resource, The Nurse Coach Collective, continues to receive rave reviews from Transformative Nurse Coach Certificate alumni The nursing duo of Peter Giza and Heather Lapides remain committed to radically improving the…

COLUMBIA, SC (WBTV) – States could receive money from the federal government to establish and maintain red flag laws thanks to the new bipartisan gun safety law that President Joe Biden signed into law last month. last.Nearly 20 states and…

A needle disposal box set up in Palmer, pictured on June 1. The box is the first state-funded used needle disposal site in Alaska. (Photo by Imran Chaudhry) PALMER — This month, a shiny blue receptacle that looks like a mailbox was…

Proceeds support Miami Valley Hospital patients at the Bull Family Diabetes Center.DAYTON, Ohio (July 5, 2022) – The Valley Classic, the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation's annual golf tournament in support of Miami Valley Hospital patient…

AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts Amherst received a five-year, $10 million award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to establish the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases…

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…

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…

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…

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%…

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,…

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…

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…

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) today announced that their…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

May 06, 2022 Senators are also asking for $1 billion to continue to scale up conservation…

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…

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…

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,…

The NYC Health + Hospitals Simulation Center Hosted the Fifth Annual Simulation Symposium Event focused on health equity and maternal health; watch the event here Keynote speakers included Jennifer Arnold, MD, MSc, FAAP,…

April 27, 2022 - A new certificate program for business leaders will focus on why integrating public health considerations as a key part of their work can help people, communities and the planet, and help businesses thrive at the same…

VA research staff and their research projects James Rudolph, MD♦ Evaluation of Veteran-Led Home and Community Services♦ Increase veterans' use of community LTC via timely release of VA CLCsDavid Dosa, MD, MPH♦ Improve…

The program is called “Walk With Ease” and is part of a partnership between the Health Equity Council and Bernalillo County. “Helps people start from where they are in their fitness level and improve…

USA map with stethoscope, national health care concept. Business leaders, by their very nature, ... have skills that enable them to lead their organizations, meet pressing challenges and respond to difficult problems.…

En Español - enlace aquí Date: April 20, 2022Contact: Jayne RomeroPhone: 541-265-0400 County HHS scheduled opening Waldport clinic in July (NEWPORT, OR) For those seeking medical and behavioral health services in southern Lincoln County, a…

Two small state-funded mental health programs, one in Manchester and the other in Northwood, reopened a month ago after both programs ended. closed due to lack of staff.Intensify Lower is a…

More than a dozen New York City school districts lack mental health staff and programs, while hundreds more lack enough social workers or counselors to help children facing challenges. Schools in New York State entered the pandemic with…

PHILADELPHIA CREAM -- Robert H. Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, was appointed to a second five-year term as director of the Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) at the University of Pennsylvania, following a highly successful tenure…

Kelly Sciarratta was in a jail cell awaiting arraignment when she got what she called a "thunderclap moment." "It was the first time in a long time that I failed to be…

LANSING, Michigan — In an underserved neighborhood of Michigan's capital, a health clinic is being built with nearly $900,000 in federal pandemic relief funds, a project that could transform access to the community in care.Wedged between…

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New Jersey, United States – This Corporate Wellness Programs Market The report provides detailed market insights to help companies make better business decisions and build growth plans based on market forecasts and trends. The research…

The new Graduate Certificates are offered both full-time and part-time so students can continue to work full-time while studying PRESS RELEASEGEORGIAN COLLEGE*************************Four new graduate certificates offered at…

Did you know that substance abuse is one of the biggest public health issues in Oklahoma and across the country? During my years of public service and work in the private sector, I have met many people whose lives have been affected -…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2022 Contact: [email protected] Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II is nationally recognized for his leadership in improving health outcomes for communities Lieutenant Governor…

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan announced today that he has introduced a $2.8 billion Supplementary Budget to the General Assembly that makes key investments in some of his administration's top priorities, including…

The high demand for treatment for children with behavioral and substance abuse problems has led Montana health officials to spend Medicaid funds to send children, including those who are foster children and wards of the State, in…

New treatments for depression and other neuropsychiatric disorders NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals, a mental health-focused biotech company developing novel drugs related to…

Large-scale initiative aims to improve health outcomes and advance innovative research CHARLESTON, SC (March 21, 2021) – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Helix announced the next phase of their first…

The White House has warned that starting Tuesday it will phase out a COVID-19 program that reimburses doctors and medical providers for the cost of testing, treating and vaccinating uninsured people. According to NBC News,…

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Washington lawmakers addressed a wide range of health care issues during this year's legislative session, from staffing shortages to barriers to long-term care, and made progress in addressing equity gaps persistent within hospitals…

For immediate release March 10, 2022 Contact: Manu Tupper or Mike Inacay (Schatz) at [email protected] Bipartisan Appropriation Agreement Includes Indian Affairs Priorities and Increased Funding for Indigenous Communities…

SAN FRANCISCO, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of Omada Health $192 million Series Ethe digital health company announced to Mindset 2022 today that it is investing more deeply in its collaborative care model by integrating…

It is time for accounts in higher education. On February 3, Inside Higher Education reported that seven students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have died since July 2021. Three of those students have died by suicide, and there are two…

A new mental health crisis pilot program is starting in Half Moon Bay to help people with mental health…

By LISA RATHKE, Associated PressThe Peace Corps will resume sending volunteers overseas in mid-March after evacuating them from posts around the world two years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government program announced…

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2022--Continuing its long-standing commitment to providing…

Research Compliance Report 19, no. 3 (March 2022) ◆ Since the beginning of the year, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued notices of alleged violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) to a university and a…

Ideally, value and technology-based programs combine to produce better results. But researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found little evidence of synergy in the meaningful use, patient-centered medical home and…

Health Professions College faculty and staff outline ways to increase pool of essential personnel Pace University today hosted New York State Senator Pete Harckham on a tour of its clinical simulation labs and hosted a panel discussion on…

Student Affairs leads an initiative to strengthen the university's mental health and wellness offerings A new University of Georgia initiative is enhancing campus-wide mental health and wellness resources to help students become…

Illicit drug screening for deadly toxins is best option to prevent fatal overdoses without a safer supply, but service should be extended to rural and remote communities in British Columbia, says screening program manager drugs…

The Idaho Senate Health and Welfare Committee introduced legislation in the Senate on Tuesday that would encourage nurses to take jobs in rural Idaho. Health care facilities have long struggled to fill…

Tallahassee is a long drive from Florida's Treasure Coast, but it's a drive I'd happily take to solve one of our state's most pressing problems.I had the privilege recently of traveling to our state capitol to attend the Florida Senate…

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon has released draft rules for the therapeutic use of psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms.The Oregonian/OregonLive reports that voters approve Measure 109 in November 2020, giving the state two years to…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—VCU School of Nursing offers the opportunity for nursing students at Reynolds Community College to co-enroll at the institution while earning an associate degree. VCU first offered this co-enrollment option in 2019 for…

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Understanding the underlying causes of obesity and how to prevent it is the best way to fight the obesity epidemic, according to Esra Tasali, MD, director of the University of Chicago Medicine's…

Kern County is one of the least healthy places in California, which has led to deadly results during the…

MERIDEN - The state health insurance exchange recently launched a free program to help individuals become licensed insurance brokers in an effort to reduce uninsured rates and address health disparities .A comprehensive study found…

Integrating medical care and behavioral health services into primary care practices helps promote more accessible and equitable treatment of patients' behavioral, mental and physical health needs. This collection of AMA STEPS Forward™…

Figure: armed violence, violence prevention, CongressFigureThe United States is in the midst of not one but two pandemics: COVID-19 and gun violence. Our country has seen the highest increase in per capita homicides in modern history since…

Funding for programs that serve some of Seattle's most vulnerable students and fund upgrades to school buildings and athletic fields, including Memorial Stadium, is on the ballot in the Feb. 8 special election.Seattle Public Schools is…

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Community College is hosting virtual information sessions for its nursing and health care programs this month. Sessions include program overviews, structure, duration and cost. The college is…

New Jersey, United States,- The research study presented in this report offers complete and intelligent analysis of the competition, segmentation, dynamics, and geographical advancement of the Corporate Wellness Programs Market. It takes…

Two years ago, as phrases such as “social distancing” and “flattening the curve” became more common, the healthcare industry worked at breakneck speed to increase capacity.Overflow units were established in schools, parking lots and…

Tri-State Specialists, LLP (Tri-State), has agreed to pay $612,501.44 to the United States, the State of Iowa and the State of South Dakota to resolve allegations that it allegedly violated the False Claims Act by charging Medicare,…

January 17, 2022 - SACRAMENTO - Senate Bill 57, drafted by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), passed the Assembly Health Committee by a vote of 9 to 4. It is now leads the Assembly's Public Safety Committee. SB 57 legalizes overdose…

While 21 states and the District of Columbia have already mandated vaccines for healthcare workers, six — Texas, Montana, Arkansas, Indiana, Tennessee and Georgia — have implemented bans that prohibited certain employers from requiring…

State awards more than $60 million for Homekey projects in Kern, Santa Barbara and Santa Clara counties The projects will provide 267 housing units California Blueprint adds $2 billion to Governor Newsom's historic response to pandemic…

“Mental health advocacy is a service we provide, but if it's not the service you need, we help direct you to the help you need. " “There is no wrong door and we can open a door to fit where you need to be,”!-->!-->!-->…

DDigital behavioral health programs make a bold pitch to payers, employers and patients themselves: Pay upfront for our virtual coaching and remote monitoring, and we'll save you money by avoiding complications. costly diabetes and other…

Young woman staying indoors because of Omicron, feeling lonely and sad. getty For two years, we were subjected to fear, anxiety, isolation, helplessness which all contributed to a crisis of…

By ZACHARY MARANOHurley - Iron County Public Health will be hosting Strong Bodies exercise programs for those in their 40s and the elderly at three locations in Iron and Gogebic counties starting Tuesday.Program Assistant Sue Herlevi said…

As the new year begins SHRM online collected the following expert predictions on how compensation, benefits and workplace culture are likely to change. Take action to counter the great resignationEmployers facing labor shortages are…

Jonathan Leinonen, Senior Lecturer at Michigan Technological University College of Business, is a 2021 Engineering Unleashed Fellow. This year, 27 people from higher…

Updated December 30, 2021, 4:57 PM ET The New Year brings new protections to patients with private health insurance who will no longer be blinded by “surprise”…

As the omicron variant increases across the United States, health officials are urging Americans to get their Covid booster shots when they are eligible. However, during press briefings last week, America's foremost infectious disease…

AUGUSTA - A recently awarded grant allows Healthy Living for ME and its partners at the state's Regional Agency on Aging to expand the reach of two programs, Bingocize and Building Better Caregivers. The AgingME: Geriatrics Workforce…

The Annapolis, Md., Military Bowl, featuring Boston College and East Carolina University, will not be played on Monday, officials said. The first Fenway Bowl in Boston between the University of Virginia and Southern Methodist University,…

Joe namanVillage news reporterThe North County Fire Protection District has changed providers of employee wellness programs.The Fire District was using the SACFIT wellness program, but a 5-0 vote by the NCFPD board of directors on December…

CHICAGO - The Chinese American Service League has launched a mental health services program in Chinatown.The agency's behavioral health and clinical services program will provide mental health assessments, psychotherapy and crisis…

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania. - Geisinger is proud to announce that Dr. Jaewon Ryu, its President and CEO, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2021. This prestigious…

The model of home hospital care has exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to 2020, only a handful of healthcare systems had a dedicated program for delivering acute home care. Today, more than 150 providers offer a home hospital…

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NEW YORK--(COMMERCIAL THREAD) - DocGo, a leading provider of last mile mobile health services and integrated medical mobility solutions (Nasdaq: DCGO), today announced the launch of DocGo Academy and DocGo EMS Academy, two…