Sedgwick County calls for more mental health resources
SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) - There have been more than 4,000 suicide calls coming into the Sedgwick County 911 dispatch center each year for the past three years.
"It's kind of shocking when you break it down by day, how many…
Driscoll Health Plan, Texas A&M Partners to Host Community Health Worker Training Academy
Driscoll Health Plan, in partnership with the Texas A&M University Colonias program, will host a training academy for community members interested in becoming Certified Community Health Workers (CHWs) or Promotion.The program is offered…
Konza Receives $250,000 Grant to Create New Community Health Jobs
(Junction City, KS) – The Konza Prairie Community Health Center is one of ten organizations in the state of Kansas to have received more than $1.7 million in Expand Reach grant funds for projects aimed at to address health equity and…
A local nonprofit has donated $135,000 to elevate community health programs in eastern Idaho
The following is a press release from United Way of Southeast Idaho. POCATELLO — During a media event Thursday, Pocatello's Portneuf Health Trust announced a $135,000 donation to United Way of Southeastern Idaho that will provide critical…
Little Village community groups call for mental health resources after gang shooting kills…
The fatal shooting of 8-year-old Melissa Ortega in Little Village shines a light on the town's disturbing gun violence.
Ortega was crossing the street with her mother when police say she was shot by 16-year-old Emilio Corripio. Prosecutors…
AppHealthCare Releases Community Health Report for Watauga County
By Nathan Ham
AppHealthCare announced on Wednesday that through collaboration with numerous agencies as well as surveys and data collection, a Community Health Report has been developed for each of the three counties (Watauga, Ashe and…
COVID-19 remains a threat to children’s health and development – NationNews Barbados –…
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Startup Wants To Help Safety Net Community Health Centers Expand Their Reach
In the United States, approximately 1,400 federally licensed health centers (FQHCs) provide care for Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients in underserved communities - a one-stop safety net for health and well-being. -be who charges a…
AppHealthCare Releases Community Health Report for Watauga County | Local News
BOONE - AppHealthCare, in conjunction with various agencies and community partners, released the Watauga…
Skanska rolls out simple tool to flag mental health resources
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Skanska UK has set up a simple solution that she says will help protect one of her most important assets: her workers. Specifically, the new practice is to help…
Health partners apply to participate in community health survey
MAYVILLE, NY: - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is conducting a Community Health Assessment to gather information about Chautauqua County's current health status, needs, and issues. The information will…
Community health owes attorney fees in $98 million fraud case
A group of 7 whistleblowers may receive attorney fees for helping federal prosecutors reach a 'worldwide' $98 million settlement under the False Claims Act in 2014 with Community Health Systems Inc. for allegedly improper hospital…
Here’s how to get free N95 masks from pharmacies or community health centers | Trade
the deployment of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some…
Reminder: Access to behavioral health resources available, information continues to be shared
Behavioral health, recognized by one of the five pillars of the Healthy Boiler program, plays a key role in the overall well-being of employees. However someone refers to it – behavioral health,…
Michigan students must prioritize community health and safety
It is a beautiful period of life, stimulating and often devastating. As my trip to the University of Michigan draws to a close, I can't help but reflect on the ever-changing circumstances of our social, political, and economic…
Free N95 masks are offered at pharmacies and community health centers | Coronavirus
(CNN) -- The deployment of free N95 masks for the public began this week across the United States, with some…
Distribution of Mental Health Resources on Campus and in the Community for UNC Students
At the start of the Spring 2022 semester, there is an array of mental health services that students can utilize, regardless of the severity…
Holt will lead WVSOM’s Rural and Community Health Center
Barbara Holt has been named Executive Director of the Center for Rural and Community Health (CRCH) at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM).
CRCH's mission is to stimulate engagement in rural health through education,…
City officials ponder mental health resources after shooting involving officer | News
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGG/WSHM) - The family of Orlando Taylor III has spoken out about the lack of mental health…
Manawatū Health Planning Reimagined for Omicron
The planned Covid-19 response has been updated to accommodate Omicron's arrival, according to Manawatū health officials.
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A person tested positive for Omicron in Palmerston North…
Anglogold Ashanti and GIZ launch community health program in Obuasi
Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi Mine, together with the German Society for International Development (GIZ), has launched a community health program to address health issues in the mining community.The intervention aims to build the economic and…
Local center provides drug and mental health resources | InsideNoVa Culpeper – Culpeper Times
With the stigma of getting help as one of the biggest barriers facing drug addicts, SEE Recovery Center…
City groups expand mental health resources after years of pandemic and protests | News
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WDRB) – Protests, a pandemic, record homicides, suicides and overdoses on the rise –…
Community Health Services offers COVID-19 testing on Friday
Community Health Services to offer COVID testing, appointment requiredFREMONT – On Friday, Community Health Services will offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing at their main office at 2221 Hayes Ave., from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Clients must have an…
A community health worker program launched to help fight the spread of Covid-19 and rethink the way…
ON A WEDNESDAY ON AN AFTERNOON IN JANUARY, DOZENS OF PEOPLE QUEUE OUTSIDE THE SEASIDE GROCERY STORE WAITING…
‘One in Five’ campaign aims to normalize need for mental health resources and eliminate…
These resources support the behavioral health pillar of the Healthy Boiler program.
The latest data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports…
Good health resources help, but only when used the right way – ScienceDaily
Among the most disturbing scenes of the COVID-19 era are images of patients dying in isolation, unable to be with loved ones during their final moments. But even before the pandemic, excruciating deaths were all too common in most parts of…
Wichita leaders push for more mental health resources
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Sedgwick County Commissioner Lacey Cruse said she had called on Wednesday for an external audit to be carried out into the county's policies regarding mental health crises and minors.
It comes after…
Yuvo Raises $7M to Advance Value-Based Compensation for Community Health Centers
Digital health startup Yuvo Health has raised $7.3 million in seed funding, the company announced Tuesday.Yuvo Health, founded last January, provides administrative software that federally licensed health centers can use to transition from…
Lincoln County Community Health Board (LCCHC) Releases 2022 Health and Wellness Guide –…
As the world continues to navigate one of the toughest health crises of our generation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as we face the loss of more than 750,000 Americans (at press time) because of the coronavirus and the impact on…
Tillis introduces bipartisan bill to strengthen community health workforce
WASHINGTON DC - As communities across the country battle the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Bob Casey (D-PA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Lisa Murkowski (R- AK) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the community…
China plays major role in world peace, health and development: Cambodian officials
China has played a major role in promoting world peace, public health and common development, Cambodian officials and experts said.
Cambodian government chief spokesperson Phay Siphan said China unswervingly upholds multilateralism and…
China plays major role in world peace, health and development: Cambodian official,…
PHNOM PENH, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China has played a major role in promoting world peace, public health and common development, a Cambodian official and experts have said.Cambodian government chief spokesperson!--repaste.body.begin-->…
DHHS Honors Ponca Tribe Community Health Officer | Community
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that Nancie…
🌱 MLK Vaccination Clinic + Spectrum Health Planning New Buildings
Get on, Grand Rapids! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday off to a good start. First, today's weather forecast: Colder with shifting clouds. High: 24 Low: 10. Here are the top three stories in Grand Rapids today:…
With strained healthcare resources, self-testing for HIV/AIDS could be a valuable resource
As Canada continues to inject unprecedented resources into the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, some health experts want the federal government to have the same sense of urgency regarding the current HIV epidemic. /AIDS.
The Community…
Panel: Texas foster families need more mental health resources and family support
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Adopted children in Texas need more mental health supports and foster care options, according to an expert panel convened to address the crisis in Texas's child welfare system. the state.
Three national experts…
-profit offers mental health resources to hospitality workers | Latin Voice | Chicago News
In Chicago and other cities across the country, Latino workers are the backbone of the restaurant industry, and the pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on the physical, emotional and financial health of restaurant workers.
Three…
Trillium Health Resources will launch six mobile integrated care units | hyde
GREENVILLE - Trillium Health Resources (TRH) will soon launch six new mobile integrated care units, for a…
Texas Health Resources Joins National Health Equity Collaborative, Launches Initiatives to Address…
Texas Health Resources was selected as one of 20 teams nationwide to participate in the American Hospital Association (AHA) Hospital community collaboration. The national collaboration aims to provide proven…
CSPD makes mental health resources a priority for its employees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – The Colorado Springs Police Department said it is making programs focused on emotional and mental health a priority for its employees, hoping to set an example for departments across the country as…
Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center (Indian Health Service)
The Zuni Comprehensive Health Center is an Indian health services facility located in Pueblo de Zuni, New Mexico. Photo: Indian health service
Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center Implements Crisis Care Standards…
The Huntington News | The NU Community Creates and Advocates for Mental Health Resources
Beyond university resources, groups in the Northeast community are working to improve the mental health of the student body.
Many student-run organizations, such as Active Minds and lean on me northeast, promote or offer services that the…
Pemi-Baker Community Health and Mid-State Health Center Join Forces | Health
PLYMOUTH — Pemi-Baker Community Health and Mid-State Health Center have worked together to improve access to…
This startup has raised $45 million to create a brigade of community health workers for Medicaid
Waymark co-founders Rajaie Batniji (L) and Sanjay Basu (R).
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An almost every attending physician in low-income communities has encountered a diabetic patient that ends in an emergency room visit each month. At the…
Ontario Fury and IEHP Partner to Improve Community Health
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA., January 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ontario Fury, from Ontario professional indoor soccer team, and Inner Empire Health Plan (IEHP) are teaming up this season to connect residents to needed community health resources,…
Ottawa Public Health plans new COVID-19 reminder site for teachers – Ottawa
Ottawa's medical officer of health said there are plans underway for a new COVID-19 vaccination site that could prioritize booster shots for teachers and other education workers in schools. coming weeks.
Dr. Vera Etches told reporters…
Burlington Community Health Centers: Accepting New Patients in ALL Locations
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The mission of the Community Health Centers of Burlington (CHCB) is to improve the health of ALL within the communities we serve.
Our history
Since 1971, CHCB has been the premier care safety net provider for our community…
Q&A: FACHC CEO Andrew Behrman on Omicron’s Impact on Community Health Centers –…
Andrew Behman, MBA, is the president and CEO of the Florida Association of Community Health Centers (FACHC), which provides resources such as COVID-19 testing and vaccinations through hundreds of qualified primary…
Mental health resources – who to turn to in difficult times – Sonoma Sun
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A typical 17 year old is under a lot of pressure. They have many needs that must be met. »
By Leslie Nicholson | Sonoma Sun
The pathways to seeking mental health care are increasingly…
Where to find mental health resources this winter
By Matt Martinez Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories about fifteen neighborhoods in the city of Milwaukee. Visit milwaukeenns.org.…
Maine offers mental health resources
As the pandemic nears its third year, Maine officials are urging people suffering from burnout and depression to seek help through new state programs like StrengthenME.
At the state's weekly COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, Health…
Tennessee lawmakers should increase child mental health resources
Dr. Ellen McMahon, MD is a general pediatrician at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital in Vanderbilt and a Master of Public Health candidate at Vanderbilt University.It's my first day at the clinic after graduating from residency, and I'm…
Maine DHHS encourages Mainers to take advantage of mental health resources this holiday season
As the winter holiday season continues and in the face of the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reminds all Maine residents, and especially to those who work in and…
DHHR reminds the public about access to behavioral health resources
CHARLESTON, WV – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) has sent a reminder to caregivers to use Help4WV's Child Crisis and Referral Line for children suffering from behavioral health issues during the…
Mental Health Resources in Williamsport
WILLIAMSPORT, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The City of Williamsport is working to bring more mental health resources to its community.
The creation of these resources would not only help reduce the number of calls that the police…
Mental Health Vacation Resources in Southern California – NBC Los Angeles
For many, holidays are a time of happiness spent with family and relaxation after a long year. But for some, the holidays can be tough, causing mental and emotional strain.
If you are struggling due to anxiety caused by the…
Vacations Are Harmful to Mental Health: Resources for Reaching Out
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The holidays are a time of joy and celebration for many. But they can be difficult to navigate for those experiencing loss or facing challenges.
This is why mental health experts want people to be aware of…
It Takes A Campus: Pandemic Expands Mental Health Resources…… | News and reports
Before the pandemic, Meghan Becker was meeting with five to seven students in crisis a week. As the director of the CARE team at Baylor University, it's her job to connect them with the right professionals and resources to address a range…
Districts propose to increase funding for mental health resources
Anne Arundel County Public Schools is the latest district to increase funding for what is called social-emotional learning.| LINKS: Resources Maryland Peace of Mind | Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit The funding…
Safety officials encourage students to seek mental health resources
LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) – After the deadly shooting at a high school in Oxford on Nov. 30, Michigan security officials are encouraging students to seek mental health resources.“The tragedy of the Oxford shooting, layered on top of the…
Cone Health Planning Mentorship Program to Improve Diversity
GREENSBORO, NC (WGHP) – Cone Health is strengthening its commitment to ensuring its staff resembles the community it serves.
The health system wants to improve this visibility, especially among men from minorities.
About 27% of…
The Need for Better Maternal Mental Health Planning
The cohort study of more than 2 million women in Sweden took into account preeclampsia, other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and other maternal factors.The risk of hypertension decreased but remained significantly elevated 40 years…
State and Local Organizations Address Lack of Mental Health Resources in CO
COLORADO SPRINGS — State legislatures are investing heavily in the mental health of Coloradans. Right now they are deciding how to spend $450,000,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds.News5 spoke with Dr. Mark Mayfield, founder and CEO of…
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Reports Findings in Health Planning and…
2021 DEC 14 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter - Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Business Daily -- New research in health and medicine - Health planning and management is reported. According to news from Kumasi, Ghana, by NewsRx…
Shaheen joins legislation to increase mental health resources in schools as Surgeon General raises…
December 11, 2021
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to present the Guidance in Elementary and Secondary Schools Actlegislation that would dramatically…
Parents at Madison City schools learn about mental health resources for their children | Huntsville
Parents now have new resources to help their children struggling with mental health issues.Schools in the…
UW offers a wide variety of free mental health resources for students The Badger Herald
College students are dealing with increased rates of mental health issues during the pandemic, according to a recent study by the American University Health Association.
Students reported increased psychological stress and loneliness, and…
Providing behavioral health resources to rural communities
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Knoxville, Tenn. (WATE) - Fast Pace Health's behavioral health team focuses on treating patients with…
Shelby County expands access to mental health resources through Mental Health Court – FOX13…
SHELBY COUNTY, Tennessee – As Memphis and Shelby County are poised to beat last year's record number of homicides, the Shelby County Mental Health Court is expanding access to health care mental health and improves public safety.According…
More mental health resources available for unemployed Colorados through United Way’s 211
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) — If you, or someone you know, is struggling with mental health issues while unemployed, there are now more resources available.11 News spoke with the Office of Behavioral Health and Mile High United Way.…
Mississippi has struggled to provide adequate mental health resources for nearly a decade –…
The Department of Justice raised awareness in Mississippi State about critical issues in its services for people with mental illness in 2011. Nearly a decade later, Mississippi is still struggling to meet its goals.…
After-hours emergency service added to mental health resources at UW Oshkosh
Help is a phone call — all day, every day — for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students facing a mental health crisis.
UWO has partnered with ProtoCall, an after-hours mental health crisis service, to expand the counseling center's…
Michigan State University provides mental health resources for students dealing with recent violence
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) — Michigan State University is doing what it can to support students who may have ties to Oxford High School.MSU Vice President Vennie Gore sent a letter to students on Wednesday saying his heart was heavy and the…
Health Resources | Johnson County Kansas
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If you have health-related questions about COVID-19, call the Johnson County Community COVID-19 Helpline at (913) 715-2819, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. .
Johnson County, Kansas COVID-19 Information…
Santa Clara University students demand better mental health resources in wake of recent deaths
Santa Clara University students demand better mental health resources in wake of deaths It's a disturbing trend at a South Bay university. In a university district, three students died, two of them by suicide. Santa Clara University…
Uplift Lexington County Brings Better Mental Health Resources
Instead of directing frontline workers to shreds, Uplift wants to focus on pooling the resources of counselors, psychiatric professionals and other community members.
LEXINGTON, SC – For Lexington County, Monday marked…
Aurora Schools Superintendent Increases Safety, Provides Mental Health Resources
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) – The Aurora Public Schools superintendent has tightened security and is offering mental health resources to students and staff after two shootings in one week. Six students were shot near Central High and three…