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MANKATO — Students at Minnesota State University are calling for more…

Enlarge image September 23, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — DeEtte McCauley was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and…

At the Student Government Association General Meeting on Tuesday evening, Dr. Thomas Segar, IUP Vice…

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, alongside governments, philanthropic organizations, the private sector, NGOs, and global and community leaders, this week announced commitments totaling $1.27 billion to improve and save…

A weekly update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley with community health information, important resources, and announcements of any protocol changes. Dear students, teachers and staff, Key information in this…

Breadcrumb Links New Local News Dr. Mario Kangeswaren, Chatham-Kent's new medical officer of health, took part in a virtual press briefing on Wednesday. (Zoom) Content of the article Convinced that…

$67,420 award will support United Way's work to create and grow a network of partners who prioritize and elevate the voice of the community in solving local challenges and creating impact in Southwest Michigan . United Way of Southwest…

Southwestern Health Resources and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas have found themselves in another contract dispute. If the two cannot resolve the conflict by October 4, SWHR doctors may be out of the network for most BCBSTX plans. It's…

Lake Huron Medical Center will host its third annual Community Health Fair free to the public on September 24. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the main campus of the LHMC, located at 2601 Electric Ave. in Port Huron.…

Giving students the proper tools to effectively manage stressors is crucial to mitigating potential emergency situations. Any campus safety strategy today must consider the mental health of students. Students on college and university…

The funding will help community organizations turn paid volunteers into full-time paid employees. Washington County is spending $2 million in federal funds to remove barriers to health care. The money will be split among a dozen…

GRAND HAVEN — Ottawa North Community Health System will be part of Trinity Health Michigan on October 1 when the two healthcare systems close their planned merger. Leaders announced today that they have signed a final agreement to merge…

Russ McNamara Oakland County is committing tens of millions of dollars to address mental health issues and learning loss caused by the coronavirus pandemic. So far, officials have…

CINCINNATI — For the first time, regional hospital systems are identifying housing as a community health need. Nearly two out of three homes are rentals in the city of Cincinnati. With soaring rents and regular evictions, researchers see…

BOURNE, MA – The Community Health Center hosted its 22nd annual golf tournament at Pocasset Golf Club on Monday, September 12. More than 120 golfers participated in the event, raising funds to support the community health center's mission…

Robyn Edie / StuffSuicide Prevention Outreach Tuatapere distributed fridge magnets so the community could easily find mental health resources.With a population of just over 500, Tuatapere, around 80km from Invercargill, is "incredibly…

(Left to right) From Farnham Family Services: Mary Jo Proietta-Halpern, Director of Clinical Services; Willard Tolles, Peer Advocate; Chris Baszto, sr. Service Manager; Larry Fisher, Recovery Services Manager; Eric Bresee, Executive…

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church held a community health fair and blood drive this Saturday.The health fair and blood drive was held to honor a member of the church and to remind the public to always make their…

DAVENPORT - Community Health Care has received several Community Health…

BEMIDJI — Going to college can be a stressful experience for anyone, as students are faced with a new environment, new people, and a surprisingly long list of new expectations and responsibilities.While this can be exciting, it…

September 17 - DAVENPORT - Community Health Care has received several community health quality recognition badges from the Health Resources and Services Administration.The awards recognize winners of the health center program who have made…

The addition of community health workers (CHWs) and outreach services as Medi-Cal Advantage is just part of California's larger efforts to make these services more accessible across the state, according to Carlina…

Enlarge image Pebbles Fagan, Ph.D., MPH, co-director of the Center for Research, Health and Social Justice, is among the organizers of the upcoming Community Health Impact Conference. The…

Dr. LaVonne Ansari hasn't painted a rosy picture of Buffalo's turnaround since the May 14 racially motivated mass shooting at Jefferson's Tops.Speaking at the United We Stand summit at the White House shortly before…

Class president Mia Tilman '24 holds an information sheet that accompanies all medications dispensed by the student health center. On Tuesday, September 13, the College of William & Mary Student Assembly passed three…

A local organization called Kulak Marine Alliance of Alabama is leading the way in preventing veterans from committing suicide. In Alabama, the suicide rate for veterans is higher than the national average. The…

Reading time: 3 minutes The STEMSEL collaborative initiative includes mental health education for school leaders, accessing and exploring digital resources to support students' social and emotional learning. The Media…

We needed a partner who really understands the challenges faced by health centers. - Dr. Kellee Farris, CHCA Steering Committee Chair and CEO of Lee County Cooperative Clinic…

A new study by PJ Maddox and Tammie Jones also found that salaries for community health workers are higher in states with certification programs. The ability of community health workers (CHWs) to address the social determinants of health…

The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) reiterated its support for progress and democratic governance in Liberia in a statement issued today. Mr. Neil Bradley, Ambassador to Liberia, said his country would continue to play a role in…

Here's how a Missouri school district is making mental health support more accessible to its students. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – From years of COVID-19 isolation to recent mass school shootings, many school officials say…

A long-running community health event to support medically underserved populations in Albany returned this past weekend. And in keeping with tradition, medical students at Albany Medical College were very recognizable. More than 60…

DOVER ― Bridges to Wellness, an Access Tuscarawas program, announced the placement of a new Community Health Worker within the Tuscarawas County Health Department.Brittany Engstrom, a licensed physician assistant with the Tuscarawas County…

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CABARRUS COUNTY, NC (WBTV) – With the slogan “It takes a village to have an impact,” RAO Community Health, in partnership with Cabarrus Health Alliance and the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County, is hosting a “Care Village to help…

TORRINGTON — The Community Health and Wellness Center recently received two awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that oversees more than 1,300 health…

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) will expand its wellness centers -- previously only offered at the high school level -- to college sites to foster a sense of belonging and make resources more easily accessible to…

September 9, 2022, 1:50 p.m. HST Dr. Raquel Cisneros Moloka'i Community Health Center has hired Dr. Raquel Cisneros, a board-certified family and community medicine physician with extensive experience working with underserved…

A new training program for community health workers (CHWs) has been approved as part of the Arizona Health Startup Program, a program that uses CHWs to provide education, support, and advocacy services to pregnant and…

Enlarge image September 9, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Michael Williams was hired recently through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and…

The American armySeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Team Tobyhanna members have many resources available for them and their families at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD).One such resource is the Employee Service Center (ESC),…

Panama City, Florida— The Florida Department of Health in Bay County, in partnership with the Bay County Community Health Assessment Steering Committee and Bay County Community Health Assessment Partners, will is meeting on Wednesday,…

Content Warning: This post includes discussion of suicide. For some people, college can be the happiest time of their lives: new friends, a new environment, a fresh start, and a whole new life. But for others, maybe even everyone, college…

The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) has released a new set of resources to advance the use of digitally measured nighttime scratches as a meaningful endpoint for atopic dermatitis (AD). These new tools, along with DiMe's previous work to…

DELAWARE — Victims of domestic violence in Kent and Sussex counties have more help along the way. On Tuesday, the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV) announced the expansion of its Domestic Violence…

The Palestinian Resource Center for Independent Living Community Health…

ST. GEORGE- A text-based program designed to promote positive well-being and monitor young people who need help has found its way into the hands of many rural students.!-->!-->…

A nearly two-year-old program that set out to "revolutionize"How Detroit Helps Troubled Residents" has served nearly 5,000 people so far. Why is this important: There has been a lot of piecemeal effort to help low-income Detroiters succeed…

Barton Health and the USDA Forest Service's Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) are collaborating to…

TRUCKEE, Calif. – In celebration of its 90th anniversary, the Truckee Host Lions Club is sponsoring a community health fair that will offer free family health screenings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 24…

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has requested the support of professionals from the University of Bordeaux to improve the care of stroke patients in Mauritius. In this context, Professor Xavier Combes and Professor Igor Sibon, from…

Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson provided an update on campus-wide mental and physical health for the Elon community, Sept. 1, at the first business meeting of the Student Government…

A Fresno city councilman is calling for state and federal investigations into how a Fresno-based private nonprofit hospital system spends its government funding for health care. Miguel Arias told a Wednesday afternoon press conference…

For the second year in a row, Wayne Pediatrics, Midtown's newest integrative health care practice for children, will host a community health event focusing on the social determinants of health that impact…

WATERTOWN – About one in five people in the north of the country have been diagnosed with a mental health…

A weekly update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley with community health information, important resources, and announcements of any protocol changes. Dear students, teachers and staff, Key information in this…

ORLANDO, Florida— Orange County Public School leaders put mental health center stage at Tuesday's board meeting, offering a framework for additional help in the 2022-23 year. . What do you want to know Tuesday night's Orange County…

A new how-to guide walks digital health entrepreneurs through the patient and public engagement and engagement process. Digital transformation could revolutionize healthcare, making…

SALT LAKE CITY - Navigating a new chapter as a new freshman or even returning student can be overwhelming. At the University of Utah, mental health first responders are stationed in every dorm, ready to listen and…

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County school leaders are set to speak Tuesday about a growing problem in classrooms.Watch: Child psychologist reminds parents to focus on kids' mental health with return to schoolSince the pandemic and home…

Putnam County needs the help of its citizens to assess how to meet their health needs. The Putnam County Health Department and Putnam County Hospital are currently conducting the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment to examine ways in…

WASHINGTON – Howard University recently launched its seven-year, $30.8 million partnership with the District of Columbia, which is creating a series of new community health care initiatives dedicated to addressing major health issues…

TODAY 100 years of community health in Boulder: The latest exhibit at the Boulder Museum marks the 100th anniversary of Boulder Community Health. Celebrating BCH's contributions to the community, the exhibition highlights the…

TCACH and Unite Us will work together to advance health equity The pandemic has exposed inequalities in health care that have existed for decades, as underserved populations,…

Open Cities in St. Paul has served several thousand people since 1967. Photo by Chris Juhn 1965 was quite a year. Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr., Amelia Boyton Robinson, John Lewis, Marie Foster and other members of the civil rights…

Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new plan to transform children's mental health programs on August 18. (photo courtesy of Governor Gavin Newsom's office) As children across California have returned to school,…

Long Beach adopts new climate action plan LONG BEACH —The Long Beach City Council on August 16 passed the Climate Action Plan, or CAAP. The CAAP establishes a framework for achieving these important goals:!-->!-->…

Enlarge image August 25, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Lacy Cox, Tawnya Lain, Sarah Covert and Barbara Marvel were hired recently through a partnership between the University of…

CARROLLTON — The Greene County Health Department has received more than $400,000 in grants to respond to the findings of a community needs assessment.The Illinois project's needs assessment in Greene County prioritized access to healthy…

HOLT, Mich. (WILX) — Over the summer, Holt Public Schools took several steps to address student mental health. As the school year approaches, administrators let students and parents know that these resources are now available."Holt Public…

A weekly update from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley with community health information, important resources, and announcements of any protocol changes. Dear students, teachers and staff, Key information in this…

The partnership aims to address unmet social needs and improve health outcomes for Texas' most underserved populations AUSTIN, TX, August 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Association of Community Health Centers (TACHC), a private,…

Caceres In an effort to keep Jackson County residents healthy and happy, a community health fair will be held outside a Seymour elementary school. It is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 24 at the playground of Margaret R.…

August 20 - NORWALK - Huron County Health Partners (HCHP) presents the 2020-2022 Huron County Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The plan focuses on the health of Huron County and creates strategies for the future health needs of…

Left to right: Jessica Vanderberg, Mayor Caroline Simmons and Carolyn Kagan at the Alliance Center opening celebration. Photo by Justin McGown. A The ribbon cutting hosted by the Stamford Chamber of Commerce on August 10 celebrated the…

August 19, 2022 **Shaheen secured funding as lead appropriator through government funding bill for fiscal year 2022** (Washington, DC) – US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate…

Agencies release new tool that measures environmental impact on community health The Environmental Justice Index (EJI) was released in August. By Alex SaurmanAugust…

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Community Health Centers (CHCs) have played a key role in ensuring…

A resource and health fair for seniors is planned by the city for September. The city's Active Older Adult program will hold the expo Sept. 10 at the Downtown Anaheim Community Center, 250 E. Center St. Those approaching Medicare…

Joining together of three hospital systems has created a healthcare organization that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Health Resources celebrates its 25th…