EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) – Patients at Newman Therapy Services have started seeing their healthcare professionals in a new location. Newman Regional Health said it has officially moved its therapy services, an outpatient physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech-language pathology facility. On Monday, August 23, patients began to be seen at the …
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Legislative Committee Studying the State’s Equestrian Industry Visits Aiken for Tour and Meeting | New
A group of South Carolina lawmakers and others seeking information on the economic impact of the Palmetto State’s equestrian industry visited Aiken last week. The Equine Industry Supports Study Committee completed a tour that included stops at Legacy Stables, Aiken Training Track, and the Hall of Fame and Pure Racing …
Read More »Mental health workers suffer burnout as they fight increased demand for lockdown
Mental health workers are suffering from burnout as they struggle to cope with an increase in the number of patients living with repeated blockages. Key points: Closures trigger increased demand for mental health services Health professionals worry about burnout and fatigue Waiting lists to see a mental health professional can …
Read More »Hana community rallies as COVID cases rise | News, Sports, Jobs
Pristine Perry (left to right), Lei Perry and Tyra-Li Perry form Project Ho’omana, a grassroots group in East Maui that helps people with COVID-19 and their families with support, shopping and by providing supplies and food. Photo courtesy of Lei Perry In the past two weeks, the isolated community of …
Read More »Overcome mental health stigma
The psychological and socioeconomic fallout from the pandemic could lead to an accelerated trend in depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation, attempts and deaths in Fairfax County, mental health experts reported during the ‘Fight Suicide’ Walk-a-thon at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston. 21st of August. There is a need for the …
Read More »Snell resigns his seat on Middletown city committee
MIDDLETOWN – Republican township committee wife Patricia A. Snell has stepped down from her seat on the township committee with two years and four months remaining in the three-year term she was elected to in November 2020. Snell resigned from the governing body on August 19. In her resignation letter, …
Read More »Howell Alliance Hosts Mental Health First Aid Training Session
HOWELL – On October 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Howell Alliance for Substance Use Prevention and Mental Health Awareness is hosting Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training at the Municipal Building de Howell, 4567 Route 9 North. A virtual pre-training component must be completed prior to …
Read More »Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases New Code for Encala®
MALVERN, Pennsylvania., 25 August 2021 / PRNewswire / – Envara Health, a company committed to making significant advancements in clinical nutrition, today announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new code for the coding system Common Healthcare Procedures (HCPCS) for Encala®, a structured lipid …
Read More »Jefferson County to Donate ARPA Funds to Mental Health Wing | New
During the August 9 meeting, Jefferson County Commissioners discussed whether they would be able to provide a commitment to Madison Memorial Hospital for their newly renovated mental health wing. At the commissioner’s meeting on August 16, commissioners approved a pledge to donate $ 10,000 to Madison Memorial on condition that …
Read More »Update on the Top 10 and Top 10 Qualified Nursing Facilities in Maryland, Ranked by Staff Immunization Rate
23 Aug 2021 Media contact: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Charles Gischlar, Deputy Director, Media Relations, 410-767-6491 Update on the Top 10 and Top 10 Qualified Nursing Facilities in Maryland, Ranked by Staff Immunization Rate Maryland Department of Health also announces 21 facilities that failed to submit adequate …
Read More »Mental health resources for veterans amid the news from Afghanistan
This story originally appeared on 6abc. News and images from Afghanistan prompted local veterans to seek help with their mental health. The Philadelphia VA Medical Center reports an increase in calls to the crisis line. And the team there is ready to help. Experts say the news from Afghanistan can …
Read More »Update of the director general-treasurer search committee
Dear Oklahoma Baptist Family, My name is Michael Staton and I have the pleasure of leading the search committee for executive directors. I would like to provide you with a brief update on where we are in the process, as well as to express my sincere appreciation for the men …
Read More »David Raines Community Health Center and Healthy Blue Louisiana inaugurate land to begin work on Linwood Public Charter School fitness grounds
Dr. Christy Valentine, newly appointed President of Healthy Blue Louisiana, makes her first visit to Shreveport today, August 23, 2021, to join the David Raines Community Health Center in an inaugural ceremony to begin fieldwork fitness center at Linwood Public Charter School. “We are excited about this opportunity to continue …
Read More »Colleges prioritize mental health assistance as students return to campus
As students fly to college in a global context pandemic, campuses ensure that mental health resources are offered to those who need them. Many students, old and new, will be heading to campus this fall for in-person learning as COVID continues to spread across the country. As campuses adapt their …
Read More »Curtain peeling off veterinary mental health
CLEVELAND – Dr. Elizabeth Wierczorek loves being a veterinarian. She works almost every day. She sees patients physically and virtually and checks in via email. Even with the long hours, she loves what she does. âSince I was little, I have always loved animals. The typical âoh that always fed …
Read More »Kaufmann to chair nominations review committee | Local
Jeff Kaufmann, chief of the Iowa GOP, speaks during a visit to Davenport in 2020. Jeff Kaufmann chats with a member of the Westside Conservative Club during a meeting at the Machine Shed restaurant in Urbandale in 2016. A large crowd gathered at the 2017 Republican Caucus at Muscatine High …
Read More »Israel ends its ban on blood donation from gay men. Why not America? / LGBTQ Nation
Israel is ending all restrictions in place that prevent men from donating blood in any way just because they have sex with men. Gay and bisexual men will now be subject to the same standards as anyone else seeking to donate blood. The policy places Israel among the growing number …
Read More »7 reasons to visit the University Health Center this semester | Announce
A nurse from a health center talks to a student during his appointment. Welcome to campus, Huskers! As you prepare for the next school year, be sure to make your well-being a priority. The University Health Center can help you. Check out these seven reasons to visit. Getting medical attention …
Read More »“My blood is boiling”: war fever soars in Ethiopia as civil war spreads
Among them was Alem Bilatte, 54, a retired army officer, who called Tigray forces Ethiopia’s “enemy” and promised to train new recruits or to go on his own. even on the forehead. “My blood is boiling,” he said as he checked in in the capital. Bekelech Ayalew, 47, a former …
Read More »Cowlitz County Police and Mental Health Care Providers Concerned About Changes to New Crisis Response Law | Crime and courts
âWe maintain that contact so we don’t just walk away, but our hands are really very tied in these situations,â said Shook. âMaking decisions about who we can help and who we can’t is heartbreaking. “ Support local journalism Your membership makes our reporting possible. {{featured_button_text}} Changes to police response …
Read More »Senior police official: politicians would not put a quota on Meron’s presence
Northern District Police Chief Superintendent Shimon Lavi told the Mount Meron State Commission of Inquiry on Sunday that politicians have blocked all attempts by police to limit traffic to the site surrounding the Lag Ba’omer celebrations. Lavi is the opening witness to testify before the commission, which is expected to …
Read More »Moderna will deliver 7 million doses of vaccine to Korea by early September.
South Korea will receive 7 million doses of Moderna’s vaccine over the next two weeks, officials said on Sunday, a move aimed at further boosting ongoing vaccination efforts in the country. “Moderna informed us on Saturday that it would deliver 7.01 million doses by the first week of September,” Second …
Read More »Sorry state of PHC in southern Niger | The Guardian Nigeria News
A room at Kuchi Kebbao PHC Nigeria’s primary health care (PHC) centers are meant to serve as first medical points, where residents can easily access basic health care before going to the appropriate hospitals, if needed. As such, their service delivery was meant to be top notch. Unfortunately, this is …
Read More »How can we all follow Simone Biles’ example
At only 24 years old, Simone Bilès is the most successful gymnast in the world. She has an incredible number of 32 medals, from the Olympics and other international competitions. With her talent, she seems to have everything, from the outside, that is to say. Like everyone else, Biles isn’t …
Read More »Norman Regional Health System and Oceans Healthcare Announce Partnership to Build Stand-Alone Behavioral Health Center
New hospital will more than double inpatient bed capacity and add new services NORMAN, Okla. and PLANO, Texas, August 11, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Norman Regional Health System and Oceans Healthcare Enter into Joint Venture Partnership to Expand Access to Behavioral Health Services in South Central Oklahoma by building …
Read More »Colombia crisis center may only be months away from opening
COLUMBIA, Missouri (KMIZ) A mental health crisis center could start operating around the clock in Colombia over the next six to nine months if the money is available, local leaders said on Wednesday. Burrell Behavioral Health, city leaders and community members gathered Wednesday morning at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce …
Read More »Cathedral throws committee hit in victory over WCCA – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper
WOODVILLE – Marlie Hargon, Olivia Navarro and Emery Cate Lewis combined to kick off a scoreless game as Cathedral High School Lady Green Wave defeated Wilkinson County Christian Academy Lady Rams 9-0 in a four-set game last Tuesday night. Hargon was the winning pitcher after playing the first two innings. …
Read More »Nutrafol pledges to donate for Hair Loss Awareness Month
After reaffirming its commitment to the industry and committing to open the dialogue on hair loss and thinning through healthcare providers, Nutrafol, a leader in hair wellness, announced today He will donate part of his total income for the month of August to National Alopecia. Areata Foundation (NAAF), according to …
Read More »Non-profit organizations working to strengthen mental health
By Felix Rodriguez, Program Associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Officially recognized in June 2008 (and still recognized today), National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Bebe Moore Campbell – otherwise known as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month – was created to raise awareness of the unique struggles people of color …
Read More »Fairfax redistribution committee to seek comments at next meeting
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA – As the Fairfax County Redistribution Advisory Committee prepares to redraw new electoral boundaries for the Supervisory Board and school board districts, the next meeting will focus on public comment. The second committee meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on August 17 at the Fairfax County …
Read More »Association of Healthcare Administrators (HCAA) exceeds charitable donation target
ST. LOUIS, MO / ACCESSWIRE / August 9, 2021 / The Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA), a leader in self-funding industry education, networking, resources and advocacy, today announced that at its annual TPA summit , the organization exceeded its charitable donation target by raising a total of $ 18,670 for …
Read More »News from Tri-Town News, August 11
When Jackson’s voters going to the polls on Nov. 2 to vote for state officials, they will also vote to elect four members of the Jackson School District Board of Education. July 26 was the deadline for New Jersey residents to file a nomination petition to run for a seat …
Read More »California Demands Vaccines For Most Healthcare Workers In Healthcare Facilities | McDermott Will & Emery
On August 5, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released a new ordinance that impacts health care employers in California. The CRPD ordinance requires almost all healthcare employers to require their healthcare workers (and any workers who may be exposed to COVID-19) to be fully immunized, unless a …
Read More »PA educators use ARP funds to support student mental health / Public Information Service
HARRISBURG, Pa .– For many young people, social isolation from the pandemic has taken its toll, and as Commonwealth students prepare to return to class, educators want districts to use US bailout funds to support mental health services. Pennsylvania receives $ 5 billion federal, most of which will be used …
Read More »Slowly but surely: Steamboat’s affordable housing committee is looking at short and long term solutions
Construction crews are hard at work after innovating on the 90 Sunlight Crossings units, which aims to increase the number of workforce housing in Steamboat Springs. The resort is located near the corner of US Highway 40 and Colorado Highway 129 on the west side of Steamboat Springs. (Photo by …
Read More »COVID-19 epidemic affects 8 people in retirement home
The Haywood County Health and Human Services Agency identified a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home on Friday, officials said. Health officials said five residents and three staff at Maggie Nursing and Rehabilitation in Maggie Valley have tested positive for COVID-19. The following is a statement from Maggie Nursing and …
Read More »Governor Lee signs Executive Order 83, expanding hospital resources to respond to COVID-19
The decree also allows telephone assessments in the event of involuntary engagement and suspends the obligation for the state health department to inspect facilities. NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Gov. Bill Lee signed Executive Order 83 on Friday, which expanded the scope of resources available to healthcare professionals responding to the increase …
Read More »Springfield Public Schools awarded $ 61,000 for adolescent mental health program
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The Springfield Public Schools Foundation awarded $ 61,000 to Springfield Public Schools for an adolescent mental health program The money will allow all second year high school students – nearly 2,000 students – to participate in adolescent mental health first aid. The in-person training program is …
Read More »Southeastern Jay Artigues named to NCAA DI baseball committee – Crescent City Sports
HAMMOND, Louisiana – University of Southeast Louisiana director of athletics Jay Artigues has been appointed to the NCAA Division I baseball committee, effective September 1, 2021. Artigues, who is completing his eighth year as SLU’s athletic director, will serve for four years on the committee responsible for the administrative oversight …
Read More »Lebanon: One year after Beirut explosion, medical and mental health needs remain unmet | Doctors Without Borders
Fawziyya, 64, suffers from high blood pressure and diabetes, and needs a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, but they are often out of reach for her and her family. One of his sons works in a store where he earns 10,000 Lebanese pounds a day, less than …
Read More »$ 150,000 Frito-Lay scholarship aims to stimulate and conserve STEM diversity
Hoping to help increase and retain the number of black Americans in STEM-related fields, Frito-Lay Variety Packs is supporting 50 girls to attend Space Camp over the next five years. The potato chip maker donates $ 150,000 to set up the “Space For Her” scholarship fund. Another part of the …
Read More »Ashley Moody’s committee has $ 2 million in the bank, with no opponent in sight
Attorney General Ashley moody will show another six-figure loot for its political committee when financial reports fall next week, according to data available on the committee’s website. Ashley Moody’s Friends‘s current count showed $ 134,055 raised through 30 contributions last month. Sheet includes $ 25,000 check from Sarasota real estate …
Read More »Noah Lyles, in tears after bronze in 200m, hopes to be exemplary on mental health
TOKYO – The sobs of 200-meter favorite Noah Lyles had little to do with the bronze medal. It went much further than that. The tears the American sprinter shed on Wednesday night were for his brother, Josephus, who had the initial dream of being at the Olympics and did not …
Read More »Blood and platelet supply critical in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. Blood and platelet supplies are extremely low in Collier County. A dramatic increase in use by cancer and surgical patients, coupled with a marked decrease in the number of donors, has resulted in a shortage, according to the Community Blood Center, an affiliate of the NCH Healthcare …
Read More »04/08/2021 | Worcester Health Agency marks 200th immunization clinic; 56% of residents fully vaccinated
A vaccine is given at a clinic in Worcester County in February. Photo by Charlene Sharpe SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Department of Health recognizes residents, staff and community partners as it celebrates its 200th COVID-19 vaccination clinic. On Monday, the local health department celebrated its 200th vaccination clinic …
Read More »Evictions prohibit improvements in tenant mental health and food safety: study – Commercial Observer
When COVID-19 swept across the United States last year, 38 state governments – including California, New York, Florida, Texas and Virginia – enacted moratoriums on evictions to ensure tenants without jobs would not be evicted from their homes because they could not pay rent. Now a new study of the …
Read More »Jersey City 9/11 Memorial Committee Seeks Speakers For 20th Anniversary Commemoration
The Jersey City 9/11 Memorial Committee is asking survivors of the September 11, 2001 attacks and those who lost loved ones that day to consider sharing their stories at this year’s 20th anniversary commemoration ceremony . In addition to researching possible speakers, the committee will also review letters from affected …
Read More »US donates over 110 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine overseas – Maison Blanche
A woman is holding a small bottle labeled with a “Coronavirus COVID-19 Vaccine” sticker and a medical syringe in this illustration taken on October 30, 2020. REUTERS / Dado Ruvic / File Photo WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (Reuters) – The United States has donated more than 110 million doses of COVID-19 …
Read More »US Coronavirus: “These are the darkest days of the pandemic,” says health facility administrator as state grapples with emerging circumstances
Our Regional Girl of the Lake Clinical Manager, Clinical Manager Catherine O’Neal, said there were 23 names on file of those considering going to the ICU area. “You currently have other people with chest pain who are in the ER while their households are in the preparation room, and so …
Read More »Remembering Cushing General Hospital in Framingham, built during WWII
FRAMINGHAM – Many people have stories to tell about the ’78 Blizzard, which dumped over 27.2 inches of snow in Boston alone, and similar amounts in other parts of the state. Take Nancy Krage, a licensed practical nurse at the former Cushing General Hospital. The National Guard picked her up …
Read More »How Focus On Employee Mental Health Could Alleviate Workforce Shortage
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Many employers have struggled to attract and retain talent in recent months, including in Fort Wayne. While some try to find ways to attract potential employees with pay raises and other awards, one expert argues that employers need to focus more on the mental well-being …
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