Monthly Archives
June 2022
UAMS and Mitchell’s Park Street Pharmacy Partner to Provide Community Health Worker in Izard…
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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 Promotes 2022 Community Health Assessment
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 names five new hospital presidents
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.…
Crystal Staffney talks about community health work on Detroit’s West Side
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…
A Guide to Reproductive Health Resources for the Chapel Hill Community
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 to Host Community Health Fair Saturday – The Madison Record
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…
Work begins on first “home and health” development in Atlanta
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…
UAMS, Palace Drug Partner to Provide Community Health Worker in Fulton County
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June 24, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Trena Spears was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Palace…
UAMS and Arkansas Rural Health Partnership Partner to Provide Community Health Workers in Chicot…
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June 24, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE - Four community health workers were recently hired as part of a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…
East Shore District Health Dept. Hiring Nurse, Community Health Worker
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…
Anthem provides behavioral health resources: Learn2Live, LiveHealth Online Psychology, Psychiatry
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…
Wellington.Scoop » Better health resources needed for Pacific community in eastern Porirua
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…
Community Health Worker Certification Opens Doors to Culturally Competent Care in Kansas
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…
In order to help meet the health needs of the community, clinics at Intermountain School remain open…
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…
UAMS and AFMC Partner to Provide Community Health Worker in Searcy County
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June 17, 2022 | FAYETTEVILLE — Marcus Glass, of Marshall, was recently hired through a partnership between the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)…
UAMS and AFMC Partner to Provide Community Health Worker in Polk County
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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 Community Health Needs Assessment Provides Valuable Insights – The Voice
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…
Whitmer praises Thunder Bay Community Health Services’ efforts to help students | News,…
News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Governor Gretchen Whitmer, center, participates in a roundtable with community health services administrators from Thunder Bay in Hillman on…
David Raines Community Health Centers Selected as Business of the Year Recipient at Shreveport…
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!-->!-->…
California College IDs May Soon Include Mental Health Resources | New
By Carolyn JonesEdSourceThree years after California required colleges to put suicide prevention phone…
Community health worker training teaches high-tech, high-tech support for better health
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…
CAN’s community health helps de-stigmatize HIV/AIDS
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.…
Kenya: Ministry of Health, World Vision and Global Fund train 200 community health committee members…
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 Community Health Status Report, Improvement Plans Released
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,…
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health plans a series of COVID-19 reminders in the fall
Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
Posted Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 8:32 a.m. EDT
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Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health plans series of fall recalls
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 Receives ANCA Silver Rating | Local News
Faith Community Health was honored by the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics for its work…
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health plans fall recalls
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…
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Plans Series of Fall Recalls | National
TORONTO - Ontario's COVID-19 indicators are currently heading in the right direction, but the province's top…
$10 Million from Bexar County to Help Expand School of Public Health | UTSA today | UTSA
"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…
HAF/HHF offering community health grants
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Humboldt Health Foundation
HUMBOLDT - Nonprofit organizations and community groups can receive up to $15,000 for projects and programs…
Sentinel U® Introduces ALIGN℠ Community Health Course Digital Learning Resources
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.
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$10 million from Bexar County to help expand the School of Public Health
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,…
Ensure all children in Uvalde have access to behavioral health resources
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…
Hudson introduces bill to increase mental health safety and resources in schools
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.
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Include women in health development and leadership
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…
Washington Community Health Plan Adds Regional Director for Grays Harbor Counties/Pacific Region
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…
Oakland Community Health Network Recognizes Men’s Health Month – The Oakland Press
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…
Bexar County approves $37 million for gun violence prevention and mental health resources
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…
Lack of mental health resources is creating a crisis, lawmakers said | Regional News
CHEYENNE — Health care advocates told lawmakers Friday that a lack of mental health resources, such as…
Lack of mental health resources in Wyoming is creating a crisis, lawmakers said | Wyoming
CHEYENNE — Health care advocates told lawmakers Friday that a lack of mental health resources, such as…
New photo exhibit on Manhattanville campus shows community health worker experience during pandemic…
“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…
Office of Health Equity celebrates ‘Community Health Improvement Week’ — here’s…
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…
Community health survey underway in Olmsted County | New
ROCHESTER, Minnesota – Residents of Olmsted County are encouraged to complete the Community Health Needs…
UH Athletic Department Expands Mental Health Resources for Athletes
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…
Community Health Fair offered in Sussex County
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…
City of Athens signs proclamation making June 6 Community Health Workers Day
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…
AT&T, Community Health Development, OneStar Foundation to help families and community members…
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…
Opening of a community health center in the Westshore
CANADA, June 1 - Leah Hollins, Board Chair, Island Health -
“Westshore…
Open Survey for Community Health Needs Assessment | New
Local health and social service agencies conduct a community health needs assessment to understand the…
Department of Health community health workers: greatest potential for improving population health
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)…