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Thrive Alabama will host its second annual Stomp Out HIV Community Festival on Saturday, June 25 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Big Spring Park East in Huntsville. This free event features music, entertainment, food trucks, and…

Mayor Andre Dickens (center) and other city officials were on hand for the grand opening of McAuley Station on Wednesday. (Courtesy of the City of Atlanta) A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday for McAuley Station, a…

Enlarge image June 24, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Trena Spears was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Palace…

Enlarge image June 24, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE - Four community health workers were recently hired as part of a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…

BRANFORD, CT —The East Shore District Health Department, which covers Branford, East Haven and North Branford, is hiring a part-time community health worker and a full-time public health nurse. Here's what you need to know:Public Health…

Courtesy of Anthem, Purdue's medical plan administrator, benefits-eligible faculty and staff, and dependents covered by a Purdue health plan have access to certain behavioral health resources. They…

Pacific Health Plus News“The establishment of a new health system and the appointment of interim Maori and Pacific Chief Executive Officers have brought the promise of a more equitable and responsive health system closer to…

TOPEKA — As a deafblind interpreter in Spain, Ton Miras Neira saw the need for more health workers focused on empowering and understanding underrepresented communities. So when Neira came to the United…

Intermountain School Clinics works in conjunction with the Salt Lake City School District to help meet the health needs of residents living in underserved areas. Although the school year is over and most students are out for summer vacation…

Enlarge image June 17, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Marcus Glass, of Marshall, was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)…

Enlarge image June 17, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Alexandria Renault, of Mena, was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…

St. Clair County Medical Officer of Health Dr. Annette Mercatante and VIP Research and Evaluation Chair Dr. Martin Hill spoke about the county's 2021 Community Health Needs Assessment during the monthly Facebook live stream from the Health…

News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Governor Gretchen Whitmer, center, participates in a roundtable with community health services administrators from Thunder Bay in Hillman on…

On Wednesday, June 15, the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce honored David Raines Community Health Centers (DRCHC) as the recipient of the 2022 Business of the Year at the Minority Business Opportunity Awards dinner. This!-->!-->…

By Carolyn JonesEdSourceThree years after California required colleges to put suicide prevention phone…

Sandall says CHWs will be embedded in the communities they serve and represent the diversity of those neighborhoods. Many members of the first class of CHWs have previously served as pandemic health workers who were…

SARASOTA, Fla. – The Center for Disease Control has ranked Florida among the top three states with the highest number of HIV diagnoses.The stigma, shame and taboo of an HIV diagnosis persist decades later, even with medical advances.…

Nakuru — At least 200 community health committee members in Nakuru County have been trained to improve their service delivery capacity. The Ministry of Health, World Vision Kenya and the Global Fund, in partnership with the administration…

SIOUX FALLS, SD (Dakota News Now) – The latest Sioux Falls community health report and plans for improvement have been released.Sioux Falls Health Department, Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, Avera Heart Hospital,…

Allison Jones, The Canadian Press Posted Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 8:32 a.m. EDT …

TORONTO – Ontario's COVID-19 indicators are currently heading in the right direction, but the province's top doctor is gearing up for the fall, when trends are likely to worsen, with plans including a new round of doses reminder. Chief…

Faith Community Health was honored by the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics for its work…

Ontario's COVID-19 indicators are currently heading in the right direction, but the province's top doctor is gearing up for the fall, when trends are likely to worsen, with plans including a new round of booster…

TORONTO - Ontario's COVID-19 indicators are currently heading in the right direction, but the province's top…

"A self-sustaining, independent school of public health in South Texas has been a shared vision of UT Health San Antonio and UTSA leadership for some time," said the president of UT Health San…

By ops@our-hometown.com | on June 09, 2022 Humboldt Health Foundation HUMBOLDT - Nonprofit organizations and community groups can receive up to $15,000 for projects and programs…

The digital curriculum provides nurse educators with 16 weeks of content that aligns seamlessly with community health course curriculum standards, eliminating the need for textbooks. WATERBURY, Conn., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --…

UT Health San Antonio and UTSA Collaborate to Reduce Health Disparities and Train Public Health Professionals Contact: Will Sansom, UT Health San Antonio, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu Joe Izbrand, UTSA, 210-458-8754,…

Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter directing Cecile Young, Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), to use all available resources to ensure that mental health support services are available for every child in…

ROCKINGHAM — A congressman who once represented Richmond County — and is aiming again — is proposing to add more resource officers and mental health resources to schools across the country. Republican U.S.!-->!-->…

Azimio la Umoja running mate Martha Karua (2nd left) during Maendeleo ya Wanawake's birthday celebrations. June 7, 2022. We live in strange and dangerous times. On the one hand, there are growing calls for gender equality and the…

Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW)), Washington's managed care plan providing Apple Health (Medicaid), Medicare, and individual and family health plans, has appointed Debra Duplessis as regional director, regional systems…

June is globally recognized as Men's Health Month, with Monday June 13 starting Men's Health Week. Throughout the week and month, Oakland Community Health Network promotes awareness of men's mental health through its social media…

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County leaders are focused on preventing gun deaths, and they hope more money for resources will help them.On Tuesday, the Bexar County Court of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve approximately $37 million in…

CHEYENNE — Health care advocates told lawmakers Friday that a lack of mental health resources, such as…

CHEYENNE — Health care advocates told lawmakers Friday that a lack of mental health resources, such as…

“Our main question since the fall has been: what is the connection between communities of color and the medical system? And, of course, there is a lot to be said,” Capotescu said. "There is a sense that trust in the medical system, in…

by Holly Fletcher The Office of Health Equity at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is highlighting community partnerships across the region to strengthen wellness as part of National Community Health Improvement Week, led by the…

ROCHESTER, Minnesota – Residents of Olmsted County are encouraged to complete the Community Health Needs…

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mental health issues can take many forms. Football safety at the University of Hawaii, Leonard Lee, stresses the importance of normalizing the subject in athletics. "They can come to practice, walk into a…

A free community health fair will be hosted by the Self-Sufficiency Project on Thursday, June 16 from noon to 3 p.m. Representatives from local health organizations will offer current resources for the health and well-being of…

Athens Mayor Steve Patterson, left, presents a proclamation for Community Health Worker Day to Kelly Lowry, Sasha Johnson and Misty Glassburn. On Wednesday, May 25, the City…

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – AT&T has partnered with Community Health Development, Inc. and the OneStar Foundation to launch a text message donation campaign to provide financial support to families in Uvalde. According to…

CANADA, June 1 - Leah Hollins, Board Chair, Island Health - “Westshore…

Local health and social service agencies conduct a community health needs assessment to understand the…

CHWs are quickly recognized as essential to improving population healthwhere health services are redirecting their focus as they strive to implement the strategies set out in the Public Health 3.0 model. Community health workers (CHWs)…

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A Community Health Fair will be held to provide information and access to resources to the citizens of Lubbock.Covenant Health will host its first Health for a Better Lubbock: Community Health Fair on Saturday, June…

Job Overview This is a superb opportunity for a development professional to be part of a team of national and international staff supporting the development, reporting and evaluation of SEED's community health program. SEED Madagascar…

Published: 05/30/2022 10:55:15 ORANGE – The Franklin County Community Health Center plans to use a $50,000 state grant to renovate the upper portion of one of its two orange buildings to create more…

By now, you've no doubt seen news stories about the mental health challenges Americans have faced after years of pandemic response, economic dislocation, and partisan political strife. Many HR professionals have access to the tools they…

Provided by Seaway Valley Community Health Center Cornwall, May 24, 2022 – As leading community health organizations, we have seen what our community has endured during the pandemic and the supports needed to get through a…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A local organization is working to bring mental health resources directly to Jacksonians' doorsteps. Phi Pi of Mississippi hosted a community resource fair in Grove Park, aimed at helping people with…

Brunswick County Launches 2022 Community Health Assessment Brunswick County ACH Steering Committee PRESS RELEASE BOLIVIA, NC – Brunswick County Health Services, in partnership with Dosher Memorial Hospital and Novant Health, has launched…

While COVID-19 has been in the news for over two years now, another disease has been making headlines in recent weeks. In recent weeks, cases of monkeypox have made their way to North America. Although endemic in parts of Africa since at…

A perfect storm looms for federally qualified health centers whenever the federal government decides the COVID-19 public health emergency is over.When that declaration ends, which isn't expected to happen until at least October, many…

Throughout May's Mental Health Month, the DATCP highlighted the importance of self-care. Mental health is at the heart of our overall health, and ignoring mental health needs can impact our quality of life - in the same way that…

Back to annual report Removing Barriers to Care | Community health workers Community health workers are trusted frontline public health workers who serve as a vital bridge between the community and the health…

By Carolyn JonesEdSourceThree years after California required colleges to put suicide prevention phone…

The two shootings, which occurred 10 days apart, left several dead and were discussed in a university-wide email on Tuesday. Credit: Sophia Tobias | Lantern Photo File University President Kristina M. Johnson addressed the recent…

HEBRON, Ky. — More than 200 first responders gathered Thursday to talk and share resources about mental wellness."You take that tag off and we're all human," said CVG firefighter and paramedic Phillip Hall. "For me it came down to whether…

Knoxville, Tenn. (WVLT) – School districts in Tennessee are specifically addressing safety and emergency preparedness when it comes to preventing school shootings. Mental health is a resource that some leaders want more emphasis…

After a Texas elementary school massacre, some are looking at gun violence safety protections in Calgary's school system while mental health experts offer advice for difficult mass shooting conversations. Grief is pouring out on…

(NewsNation) - "Monkey" was the word of U.S. Senator Chris Murphy who recalled children running loose in class following the fatal 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School that left 27 dead. It was the student safety word,…

History links The NCAA recently released updated research on the well-being of student-athletes…

ROSELAND, Neb. (KSNB) - The South Heartland District Health Unit has long served Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster counties.SHDHD requested a small portion of ARPA funds from communities (3.7%) to support local community health…

Cornwall, May 24, 2022 – As leading community health organizations, we have seen what our community has endured during the pandemic and the supports needed to get through a crisis. We raise our voices for marginalized people here in…

To scoldCardio workout in three sets of 10 minutes | Selah MyersThis 10-minute cardio workout consists of 7 sets of three (3 exercises back to back). We perform each move for 30 seconds each with no rest between exercises or sets of…

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield today announced a total of 65 community health awards to nonprofit organizations in Upstate New York, including 13 in the Rochester area. Community Health Fellowship funding will support innovative programs…

UNFPA Deputy Executive Director Diene Keita recently paid a courtesy call on Chulamanee Chartsuwan, Permanent Secretary of Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for an exchange of views on future cooperation between the fund and…

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Families from the Greater Johnstown School District…

Saturday was sunny and warm, but vendors and the community came out to participate in the annual Community…

FORT DRUM, New York (WWNY) - Apply pressure and pack. Two very important steps to save a life.Officials say the main cause of death is severe bleeding.The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization taught people how to stop a…

Dartmouth is celebrating Wellbeing Week: Spring in Action starting Monday with activities and resources for faculty, staff and students to help support overall wellbeing and mental health.The events will culminate Friday afternoon with…

Funding will support social care needs and healthcare providers in Hawkeye State DES MOINES, Iowa— Aetna Health of Iowa Inc., dba Aetna® Better Health of Iowaa CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), announced that it has provided investments…

The Ohio State Medical Association has announced the launch of a free, anonymous service to help healthcare workers screen for mental and emotional health issues statewide.Brian Santin, a vascular surgeon and president of the association,…

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,…

Lindsey Leitko is relieved to be graduating from high school next month. The past few years have been tough for the Doherty High School student. She suffers from anxiety and depression, in part due to her parents' divorce, and has been…

Mental health can be expensive. But it doesn't have to. Your health and safety is the highest priority. Here's how to get the help you need. You don't need another article telling you that the past few years have taken their toll on…

HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION – The group representing most of Pennsylvania's healthcare systems says hiring and retaining more healthcare workers is the top priority for Commonwealth hospital leaders as they face to acute personnel…