October 2022

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) – A week after students, staff and families were rocked by deadly gunfire inside their campus, Central Visual and Performing Arts and Collegiate School of Medicine and Biosciences high schools remain closed.“A campus,…

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a shooting at a St. Louis high school left a student and a teacher dead, what does Missouri's top leader want to do to prevent it from happening again? Missouri is perceived by some to have some of the…

Nancy Johnson Photo submitted In September, staff from two HealthReach community health centers – the Belgrade Regional Health Center and the Lovejoy Health Center in Albion – hosted Nancy Johnson. Johnson is responsible for helping…

At its October 18 meeting, the Riverside Board of Education recently approved plans to build a school-based community health center. Community Health & Wellness Partners (CHWP), an independent, nonprofit health center that…

The 2022 Lake County Community Health Needs Assessment is now available online, officials confirmed. The Lake County General Health District and University Hospitals Lake Medical Centers recently collaborated to collect local, state, and…

Everyone wants to enjoy better health, but many people don't understand the importance of having a…

The start of a new in-person midterm season presents challenges for many students. As students, school is often prioritized over mental health, which can lead to persistent burnout. The commonality of burnout means that many students…

The Wood County Community Health Center will soon begin a renovation and remodel that will allow for an expansion of services to better meet the needs of our community. The renovation will allow the Health Center to increase the number…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a shooting at a St. Louis high school left a student and a teacher dead, what does Missouri's top leader want to do to prevent it from happening again? Missouri is perceived by some to have some of the…

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 health information in…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a shooting at a St. Louis high school left a student and a teacher dead, what does Missouri's top leader want to do to prevent it from happening again? Missouri is perceived by some to have some of the…

CSAs act as patient advocates and educate their community about health care resources. $1.29 million grant will help address health disparities for people living in economically and medically underresourced communities in the state of…

365 Health, formerly known as 9Health Fair, is hosting a community health fair at Adams City High School in Commerce City on November 5. COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — 365 Healththe nonprofit organization known for more than 40…

Parties interested in voicing their opinions regarding the potential closure and demolition of St. Francis Medical Center will have their chance. The State Health Planning Board (the Board) will hold a public hearing regarding Certificate…

I sang 30 years with a GRAMMY nominated choir, celebrated six years of marriage with my new wife, and recently wrote an article about my model railroad for publication in a national magazine. I am also losing my memory. Damn, you say?…

The Northeastern Colorado Health Department has held community engagement meetings in each of the six counties it serves for the past five weeks “to obtain community input for a community health assessment that will inform decision-making,…

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LAS VEGAS (October 21, 2022) – Uninsured or looking for new health insurance coverage for the upcoming calendar year? Nevada Health Link kicks off the 2023 Open Enrollment Period on Tuesday, Nov. 1 with a Community Health Fair in the…

Study location and designThe intervention was conducted between October 2017 and October 2018 to compare the coverage and effectiveness achieved with CHWs treating children 6-59 months for simple SAM under different levels of supportive…

More than 5,000 patients have worked with community health workers at NYC Health + Hospital, who respond to patients' pressing social needs to improve their health With more than 250 new community health workers, NYC Health + Hospitals has…

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amerigroup, one of the largest managed health benefit coordinators in Texas, has engaged education innovator EVERFI, Inc. to launch interactive mental health and wellness courses at more than…

Following the Biden administration proclamation During National Health Centers Week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded nearly $90 million to 1,400 Health Resources and Services Administration Community Health…

When City of Portland voters were asked what assistance they wanted to prioritize for homeless Portlanders, they overwhelmingly cited more mental health resources, according to a new poll commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive.A total of…

Event date: October 20, 2022 - 3:00 p.m. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Barton Health is hosting a free Community Health Fair at Bijou Elementary School on Thursday, October 20!-->…

In recent years, the number of people suffering from chronic diseases has increased alarmingly. This has led to a growing need for community health programs promoting healthy living and preventing chronic disease. The global burden of…

“It's in the community. It is designed to connect the community to healthcare,” said Dr Paula Reams, Dean of Nursing at Kettering College, of Community Health Workers. "It's about taking people who know this community very well and know…

When it comes to health care, many people tend to resist the urge to see a doctor or arrange for routine medical checkups. But for those who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community, fear of telling the truth and/or not feeling…

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Recent years have seen revolutionary advances in public recognition of the need to prioritize mental health. A year or more spent at home under covid-19 protocols has served as a catalyst for conversation, with many people working on…

Director, Community Health Improvement Catholic Health Association of America (CHA) This position involves coordinating departmental activities in the areas of tax exemption, community benefits, equity, social determinants of…

(Photos by Matt Blum/Courtesy Allentown Housing Authority) Allentown, Pennsylvania – The Allentown Housing Authority (AHA) this week partnered with regional health providers and services to provide free dental care, health services…

VALDOSTA – The first Community Health and Resource Day event on November 5 will be open to all residents of Lowndes and surrounding counties. Exit: The Southern Health District is partnering with Pastor McCullough and Mount Pisgah Baptist…

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 health information in…

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The Greenville ISD PRIDE Center held its first-ever Community Health…

This is part four of the Camden News series on mental health. This week we will focus on two locally available resources: New Haven Counseling and Tru Story Counseling.While Southern Arkansas does not have the multitude of mental health…

Many officers go through their entire careers without ever firing their weapon and if they do, it is a traumatic experience. BEAUMONT, Texas — Mental health professionals want to remind police officers and their…

Connect users to resources on Google Search and YouTube Before we can connect people to timely information and resources, we need to understand their intent when they turn to search. Earlier this year, we shared our goal to automatically…

North Fork EMS continues to find innovative ways to meet the health needs of our community beyond 911…

When Essentia Health conducted its Community Health Needs Assessment this spring, one area identified was our mental well-being.When people were asked to rate the number of days they had experienced "good" mental health, it was…

By Lea MikulitchPosted: 11:56 PM EDT October 10, 2022Posted: October 10, 2022Updated: 11:46 a.m. EDT October 11, 2022 Image via Nemours Children's Health.Rendering of the!-->…

FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta Health Faith Community Nursing Program held its first-ever Community Health Fair on Saturday at Bridge Christain Church in Fishersville. The event aimed to connect the Augusta County community to its…

October 07, 2022 (Washington, DC) - US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services will provide…

Study finds LI LGBTQ+ population at risk of suicide health disparities, adverse health effects In recognition of National Coming Out Day on October 11 — which raises awareness for people who identify as…

CHAD's knowledge of the local context and terrain has catalyzed partnerships with various reputable international and national non-governmental organizations. CHAD's wealth of experience in program design and implementation has led to…

CHAD's knowledge of the local context and terrain has catalyzed partnerships with various reputable international and national non-governmental organizations. CHAD's wealth of experience in program design and implementation has led to…

Boulder County has expanded its mental health resources in light of the upcoming one-year anniversary of the Marshall Fire. Mental Health Partners and the Jewish Family Service will have tables in Louisville and Superior with counselors on…

Sarah McMaster's Grade 4 class is unlike most.Instead of desks lined up in the same direction, it has different types of furniture for students to sit on. There are swinging stools, benches, a sofa and even a swing. It has a sensory…

Hello friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Charlotte Daily, fresh off the press. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:Atrium Health will be hosting flu shot clinics this…

As 50 Kaiser Permanente clinicians who serve more than 260,000 patients across the islands continue an indefinite strike, 15 Hawaii state legislators on Tuesday signed a letter addressing growing challenges facing healthcare providers.…

Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán (file photo) Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) recently voted to pass HR 7780, the Mental Health Matters Act, legislation that would increase resources to meet the growing mental health needs…

Goss isolated himself from his family. For decades he faced the vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness. Scouring Massachusetts Avenue for drugs seemed like the only way to cope.But after years of bouncing in and out of hospitals…

Residents and elected officials discuss gaps in local mental health resources A group of residents, elected officials and mental health experts met on Friday, September 30 to discuss issues regarding mental health resources in…

October 5, 2022 Updated on October 5, 2022 at 00:24 At their Tuesday evening meeting, Student Assembly (SA) representatives discussed what they categorized as two issues facing Boston College students: mental health and food and…

De Las Mías, a digital platform and mobile app designed by and for Latinas Oregon-Based Community Health Center Expands Role of Community Health Workers with Acquisition of Healthy Living Digital…

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Southwestern Health Resources settled their dispute just hours before the contract expired, providing relief to approximately 230,000 Blue Cross members in North Texas who were nearly left without their…

The agreement means that there will be no interruption of cover for those insured by Blue Cross. The agreement means there will be no interruption in coverage for people insured by Blue Cross who…