June 2022

CEDAR TOWN — Community members who currently benefit from the FourPoints Health Clinic in Cedar City will see an expansion of available services once the new facility is!-->!-->…

ILLINOIS (KFVS) – Formed by the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) and the Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), a group of community health workers will continue to offer resources in Illinois with new support from the…

Enlarge image June 30, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Mikayla Britt, of Cave City, was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…

Enlarge image June 30, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Trevor Crymes, of Mountain View, was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…

Enlarge image June 30, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Michele Duncan was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Wagner's…

Biden: 'Pride is back in the White House'President Joe Biden is signing executive orders to thwart what the White House calls discriminatory legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community by Republican-controlled states. At the White House,…

Pictured, left to right: Don Manley, President of the JC Breakfast Optimist Club; Susan Jagerson, Director and Grants Coordinator of Live Well Geary County; Kalli Brownlee, Director of WIC and Farmer's Market.By Dr. Ferrell MillerSusan…

CHRISTUS Health seeks to make a difference beyond hospital walls by using technology to understand the social determinants of health and the lived experiences of patients and staff.As Vice President of Community Benefits System, Health…

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Enlarge image June 28, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Whitney Beard, of Calico Rock, was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…

Teller County Public Health and Environment (TCPHE) is excited to announce the promotion of their 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA). In Colorado, all local public health agencies (LPHA) are required to conduct a community health…

Texas Health Resources is promoting five healthcare leaders to replenish its hospital leadership. Texas Health Plano, Southwest, Allen, HEB and Cleburne are installing new leaders to lead their acute care facilities starting July 3.…

This is part of a series of Q&A interviews with directors of Detroit nonprofits related to our Resilient Neighborhoods series. Crystal Staffney is the Deputy Director of Joy Southfield Community Development Corporation and will assume…

The United States Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade on Friday in a 5-4 decision. The landmark case - which had been a national…

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…

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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…

June 23, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. Navigating the first year of college can be an intense and stressful time. Utah State University has mental health resources to help you. The freshman year of college can!-->…

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…

Growing research supports the importance of sports psychology, especially in sports schools and programs with high performance…

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…

When there was no distinction between home and school while classes were virtual during the pandemic, Brittyn Benjamin-Kelley felt like her life was “going nowhere.” "Part of it was a process of self-discovery because I had to figure out…

UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía testified today at the People's Filibuster for Gun Safety in Washington, DC. Here are the remarks of his testimony as provided at the session, which included a message in Spanish. UnidosUS…

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,…

CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) – Since the start of the pandemic, the Charleston County Public Library says it has seen the need for community health grow.The library has a women's telehealth program with community partners like the Medical…

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

If you HAVE an IMMEDIATE seizure, please call 911 Mental health resources Immediate crisis 911 Crisis Line for Veterans 1-800-273-8255…

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…

On the eve of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting, US health, human rights, consumer and development organizations denounced the WTO for failing to remove barriers to intellectual property who blocked timely access for…

By Amy Briesch and Sandra M. ChafouleasWhenever a mass shooting takes place in schools, the public debate often focuses on the laws or policies that could have prevented the tragedy. But preventing school violence requires more than a gun…

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…

STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) – Police officers in Statesboro will soon have valuable mental health training available.In 2021, more than 600 police officers died across the country. Suicide accounted for about a quarter of these deaths.The…

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…

The survivor of a nightclub mass shooting offered advice to the Uvalde community at a Vote Latino event on Saturday morning.As the sixth anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting arrives next week, the same pattern of violence has crossed…

GARDENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daiwa Health Developmenta leading provider of natural health products, announces that it will be a partner in an upcoming webinar for a renowned author and physician on the topic of Proprietary…

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - First responders see almost every emergency you can imagine - the times when people are most desperate: like when their house burns down or when they sustain serious injuries.That's why Albany Professional Firefighters…

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)…