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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…

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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…

(Contributed/ETSU Athletics) ETSU is focusing on the mental health of student athletes this semester following recent controversies at the university. At a…

(Contributed/ETSU Athletics) ETSU is focusing on the mental health of student athletes this semester following recent controversies at the university. At a…

LAS CRUCES ‒ Local and state officials and health care providers gave a public briefing to Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra Wednesday morning on the state of behavioral health services in New Mexico, how centers school…

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Washington Community Health Plan: Summary The Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) is the first and only Medicaid carrier in Washington State to offer its members a comprehensive and flexible…

Heads of State will join parents in Killingly in expressing the need for a school mental health centre. The creation of a fully funded student health clinic has been an ongoing conversation and also a source of contention…

Participants in the 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by Sports and Leadership Academy, gather at the start line to prepare for their 3-mile run.Brooklyn Center held its 4e Annual Community Health Fair on August 13 at the city's Centennial…

The County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to accept two grants that will allow the county to make significant investments in behavioral health services. Grants include $12.4 million in Behavioral Health Continuum…

As students head to campus in the coming weeks, mental health experts are urging students and parents to familiarize themselves with the school's on-site mental health resources.Three in five college…

SPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Seniors in Illinois could have more convenient access to health care starting next summer. The Pritzker administration announced Monday morning a new holistic care program to provide an alternative for those who do not…

(Family Characteristics) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you're new to Medicare or have life changes, such as a new diagnosis of a condition or…

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $1.7 million to 27 community health centers across Virginia.During National Health Centers Week, HHS, through the Health Resources and Services…

The Bauchi State Government has inaugurated 800 Community Health Influencing and Promotion Services (CHIPS) workers and COVID-19 Scales 3.0 vaccination in the state. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Saturday in Bauchi, Alhaji Ali Babayo,…

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Community health workers have helped New Yorkers, from helping manage diabetes and mental health to helping share resources to reduce violence in NYCHA neighborhoods. It's a personal mission for Dina Dini from…

Placeholder while loading article actionsDARLINGTON, SC — Just off the deserted town square, with its many shuttered businesses, people lined up at the walk-in pharmacy window of Genesis Health Care, a federally funded clinic.Drug sales…

WATERTOWN – With the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating strains on emergency medical services, the need arose…

Each year, National Health Centers Week provides an opportunity to highlight the contributions that Community Health Centers make to our communities. This year, we celebrate not only the exceptional…

The number of people suffering from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems has been on the rise since the start of the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of adults in the…

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County Family and Community Health Sciences will host a lunch-learning program, Let's Go Nuts, at 12:15 p.m. on August 25.The presentation is part of the…

Megan Breier and Joey Sidoti ADA, Ohio – When Ohio Northern University students Joey Sidoti and Megan Breier were tasked with creating a community service project as part of the College of Pharmacy's Rural and Underserved Health…

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When Ohio Northern University students Joey Sidoti and Megan Breier were tasked with creating a community service project as part of the College of Pharmacy's Rural and Underserved Health Research Program (RUHSP), they focused…

A crisis can be an elderly man sitting at the end of his driveway in the dead of winter with a sign that reads “Please help me”. A crisis can be a woman living in a mobile home that has been condemned or management worked with a state…

NORTH COVENTRY — Community Health and Dental Care Inc. will hold a health fair on Friday, August 12, as part of National Health Centers Week. The Community Health and Dental Show will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the healthcare…

(WITN) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a total of $327,500 to five East Carolina cities during National Health Center Week.Funding for the U.S. bailout comes from the Health Resources and Services…

School starts Wednesday for students in Mid-Del schools. The district voted this year to close Highland Park and Steed Elementary School due to low enrollment. The school made the offer following a report showing Mid-Del public school…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A pandemic, virtual learning and now inflation are all issues that can impact the family unit - including the little ones.“Families all face new challenges,” said Donna Leslie, CEO of Carastar Health. "School…

For the past two months, Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) has operated its new mobile health clinic, which it calls the Chaffee Community Clinic (CCC), in both Salida and Buena Vista. This healthcare opportunity is completely free and…

Knox Public Health is currently seeking an individual for the position of Clinical Supervisor of the Community Health Center.Responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — It's time for Ohio students to get back to class, but mental health experts and educators worry that high levels of anxiety among children and teens are making the transition difficult.The COVID-19 pandemic has hit everyone…

On August 12, the United Way of Santa Cruz County Youth Action Network and Jóvenes SANOS will host a pop-up event in Watsonville to connect young people to mental health resources in their community. The event is part of the Youth Action…

National Health Centers Week will be celebrated from August 7 to 13. Now is the time to recognize the heroes of health centers everywhere. We also celebrate the steady progress we are making to provide care for those struggling with a…

BRYAN, Texas — Through the pandemic, we've learned just how important mental health really is for adults and our youth. Sanity still matters and since it's still summer, we see what resources are available here in the Brazos…

Socorro Consolidated School District, 700 Franklin Street As students return to class, some for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, there could be a surge of students in need of mental health services or supports. Frances…

What started as a simple event to host in the new school year has grown into a bigger show of community…

UTLA WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS—Research shows that well-being and mental health are integral and important components of a person's well-being, stability and overall success. UTLA student health and social service…