FRIDAY, October 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) – The genetic risk for a variety of mental health problems can affect an individual’s choice of residence, according to a study published online Oct. 27 in JAMA Psychiatry. Jessye M. Maxwell, of King’s College London, and colleagues assessed whether people with a genetic …
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Ala Stanford withdraws name from Philly health commissioner
Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, withdrew her name from the candidacy for the post of commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. In an interview on Sunday, Stanford cited the need to help oversee the consortium’s new health center, which bears his name. It’s a …
Read More »Ambulance companies questioned by the departmental committee
October 30 â Members of the Effingham County Ambulance Watch Committee continued this week their review of three ambulance services that wish to provide 911 ambulance service for the county. Representatives from Rural Med, Lakeside EMS and Abbott EMS all attended a meeting on Wednesday to answer questions from the …
Read More »Love United Iredell Donations Have Impacted the Local Community | Local News
G4G Ministries We have used Love United Iredell funds to support our mobile grill ministry. G4G is unique because instead of people coming to us for food, we meet them where they are. At each event, G4G brings the community together. We partner with other nonprofits and government departments within …
Read More »Peer-led mental health program lets students know they’re not alone | New
When Emily Yao first joined Youth Connect during her sophomore year at Palo Alto High School, she thought it would be a good way to complete the hours of community service needed to graduate, but what ‘She didn’t realize at first, that’s the personal impact the organization would ultimately have …
Read More »Youth mental health and the pandemic: a sick future – The European Sting – Critical News & Insights on European Politics, Economy, Foreign Affairs, Business & Technology
(Credit: Unsplash) This article was written exclusively for The European Sting by Ms Maria Carolina Sawadi Guizilini and Ms Maria Victória Lima Waquim is a medical student attending classes in the 5th semester at the Faculty of Medicine of Unicesumar, Brazil. They are affiliated with the International Federation of Medical …
Read More »Deanna Hillard joins Interact for Health as a program manager supporting 38 school health centers
For more than 20 years, Interact for Health has worked to improve access to care for children through health centers in schools. Deanna Hillard recently joined the foundation to support the work of the 38 current school health centers and develop additional opportunities to improve children’s health and reduce health …
Read More »Stacey Abrams’ Fair Fight Donates $ 1.34 Million to Cancel Medical Debt
Stacey Abrams speaks at a church service in Norfolk, Va. On Sunday, October 17, 2021. A political organization led by the Democratic titan is embarking on paying off medical debts. On Wednesday, October 27, Fair Fight Action told The Associated Press it was donating $ 1.34 million from its Political …
Read More »Local health leaders discuss importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children and address common concerns
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – Local health officials are proactive and preparing for the day when children aged 5 to 11 can get the COVID-19 vaccine. In Thursday’s COVID-19 press conference, Monica Hendrickson, the City and County of Peoria public health administrator, said the area’s hospital systems, federally qualified health centers …
Read More »Report Details Regarding Mental Health Problems Among Afghan Refugee Children at Chicago Shelter
Heartland Alliance denies there are problems, no translators by: Jenna Barnes Posted: Oct 28, 2021 / 6:37 PM CDT / Update: Oct 28, 2021 / 6:37 PM CDT CHICAGO – A new report details mental health issues at a south-side shelter for Afghan refugee children. Afghan children began arriving as …
Read More »Jan.6 committee loses patience with former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows
Meadows was first subpoenaed over a month ago, and since then the committee has said it has “engaged” in negotiations over the terms of his handing over of documents and his appearance for a deposition. But weeks after the committee granted Meadows a “short” but indefinite postponement of the initial …
Read More »Can you donate plasma if you have hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread between people through contact with blood containing the infection. Doctors can treat the virus with direct-acting antiviral drugs to the point where a person is in prolonged remission. However, people who have had the virus at …
Read More »No Credit Check Loans: Are They Worth It Or Should You Look Elsewhere?
©iStock.com If you need money to cover an unexpected bill or you need to borrow money but your credit is poor, you can consider installment loans or loans with no credit check. They can be a quick form of financing, especially if you choose online loans without a credit check. …
Read More »$ 50 million from BOG is opportunity for USF to invest in mental health – The Oracle
The USF Counseling Center is an underfunded resource that would greatly benefit the student body if funds from the increased BOG budget were allocated to it. ORACLE PHOTO The Florida Board of Governors (BOG), which oversees all public universities, has requested USF $ 50 million from the legislature, according to …
Read More »Alaska Reports Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations and Less than 600 Cases Wednesday
Alaska reported a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations on Wednesday, even as the daily number of COVID-19 cases began to level off in the state. The state also reported 567 new cases and two recent deaths involving an Anchorage man in her 70s and a Fairbanks woman in her 80s …
Read More »Reconnaissance Media Inc. Celebrates Growth of “Let’s Talk Mental Health” Podcast
Reconnaissance Media Celebrates Growth of ‘Let’s Talk About Mental Health’ Podcast, Improving Mental Health in Over 150 Countries, One Conversation at a Time Jeremy Godwin Reconnaissance Media Celebrates Growth of ‘Let’s Talk About Mental Health’ Podcast, Improving Mental Health in Over 150 Countries, One Conversation at a Time Reconnaissance Media …
Read More »Pawtucket School Committee Expresses Frustration with Vendors | New
PAWTUCKET – School board members express frustration that providers do not deliver the services promised and are not held accountable for providing appropriate learning conditions for students and staff during ongoing upgrades. At a meeting on October 12, member Gérard Charbonneau said the committee had fallen into a âcomfortâ model …
Read More »Officials travel to Wilmington, Virginia to discuss mental health and suicide prevention | State
US Senator Tom Carper, right, himself a US Navy veteran, speaks at Wilmington VA Medical Center as part of his annual Veterans Summit. The October 25 discussion focused on mental health and suicide prevention in the veterans community. Coastal point | Submitted On Monday, October 25, US senses Tom Carper …
Read More »Connecticut to close young adult mental health treatment center
The state plans to close a residential mental health treatment center in Hartford for 18 to 25 year olds next month, slashing the number of beds available for young adults in the city by 30%, according to the union representing the workers. “This is happening at the exact moment when …
Read More »Community mental health seeks support from Mecosta County
BIG RAPIDS – Community Mental Health for Central Michigan seeks support from the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners with a resolution opposing two laws in the Michigan House and Senate. House Bill 4925 would amend the Mental Health Code to create a Behavioral Health Oversight Council within the Department of …
Read More »Committee supports funds for an airport hangar, study | News, Sports, Jobs
MAYVILLE – A new hangar at Dunkirk airport has the approval of two county committees, while a proposed study to see whether commercial air should ever be brought back to Jamestown only has the approval of a single committee. The entire legislature will have the final say this week. At …
Read More »Amid Shortage, Utah Hospitals Call for Public Donation of Crutches, Walkers and Canes | News, Sports, Jobs
Photographee.eu – stock.adobe.co Utah hospitals are asking the public for donations of crutches and other mobility equipment due to shortages in the supply chain for these items. Utah hospitals are in critical need of aluminum crutches, canes, walkers and non-motorized wheelchairs, and authorities are turning to the public for help. …
Read More »Marblehead Mental Health Task Force to Host Town Forum
MARBLEHEAD, MA – The Marblehead Mental Health Task Force will host a community discussion on November 8 on the mental health issues facing residents who have been exacerbated during the coronavirus crisis. The discussion will take place in the auditorium of Marblehead High School at 7 p.m. “We aim to …
Read More »COVID epidemics in prisons, exempted from the vaccination mandate
By Ãlisabeth Thompson While the most recent wave of Delta variants of the coronavirus pandemic appears to be fading across much of North Carolina, prisons are still experiencing epidemics. At least three people in different county jails have died from the coronavirus in the past month, according to weekly outbreak …
Read More »COVID-19 continues to affect the way students seek mental health help
In the first six weeks of the fall semester, nearly 1,000 students sought help through Ohio University’s Psychology and Counseling Services, or CPS. The number of students seeing CPA counselors has grown from 705 students last fall to 973 students this fall. The increase can be attributed to the number …
Read More »How a pig kidney can help save lives
For the first time, doctors were able to use a kidney obtained by a pig and attach it to a human. Throughout the transplant and observation period, the researchers detected no signs of rejection. This marks an important step towards the use of animal organs to help human patients. Doctors …
Read More »Spartanburg Behavioral Health Center Nears Completion of New Facility | Spartanburg News
SPARTANBURG – The Forrester Center for Behavioral Health is making progress on a new 32,400 square foot outpatient center. The move was unexpected. When the center had to move from its current building on West Broad Street in Spartanburg, directors and staff chose to build a new facility at 129 …
Read More »Indian Nation of Monaco Celebrates Inauguration of Health Clinic in Amherst | State and regional news
On Wednesday, leaders and representatives of the Indian nation of Monaco supporting the tribe’s new 13,000-square-foot health clinic inaugurated the $ 10 million project. Justin Faulconer / The News & Advance By JUSTIN FAULCONER News & Advance MADISON HEIGHTS – Hugs, laughter and camaraderie were on the grounds of the …
Read More »Richmond schools close 2 more days for mental health |
RICHMOND – Schools in Richmond will close for the entire first week of November, including two days “in the interest” of workers’ mental health, the superintendent said. Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras announced the change on Wednesday, noting the stress on school workers, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. âOver the …
Read More »Congressman and Armed Services Committee Chairman visit Vandenberg Space Force Base
Representative Carbajal and President Smith visit the Space Launch Complex 6 site and receive a briefing on the commercial launch capabilities of the VSFB. Congressman Salud Carbajal and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith visit visiting base, discuss infrastructure needs, military space operations, commercial launch opportunities – Saturday October …
Read More »Donate blood safely despite the national shortage
Share on PinterestBlood banks say they have protocols in place to ensure donors can donate blood safely. JuFagundes / Getty Images Blood banks report critical blood supply shortages and even offer gift cards and other incentives to encourage donors. Officials say the COVID-19 pandemic is a major factor, as there …
Read More »Local police tackle mental health stigma
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Staff shortages are causing burnout in many areas, but on top of that, police are spending a lot of time around a tragedy. Many police officers will tell you that their encounters with the tragedy are only part of their job. Sonny Provetto, a former Vermont …
Read More »US warns against China’s efforts to collect DNA data
BETHESDA, Maryland – Chinese companies are collecting genetic data from around the world, as part of an effort by the Chinese government and companies to develop the world’s largest biological database, U.S. intelligence officials reported on Friday. The National Counterintelligence and Security Center said in a new document that the …
Read More »New funding for more mental health beds
Posted: October 22, 2021 / 10:07 AM CDT / Update: October 22, 2021 / 10:13 CDT (WLAX / WEUX) – HSHS Sacré-CÅur and Saint-Joseph hospitals will add 22 mental health beds to their facilities. Yesterday, the state building commission voted to release $ 15 million to finance the project. HSHS …
Read More »The director of the Palo solar farm participated in the county committee vote on the project
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Kimberly Dickey, project manager for the 3,500-acre solar farm proposed by NextEra Energy, was the former chair of the same Linn County commission that was to vote on its new development. Dickey also helped draft the Linn County Comprehensive Plan, which helps guide the county’s …
Read More »Tomah Community Health Foundation helps fight food insecurity in Monroe County | Best Stories
Tomah Health Community Foundation Donates Three Thousand Dollars to Second Harvest Foodbank in Southern Wisconsin TOMAH, Wis. (WXOW) – The Tomah Health Community Foundation makes its 9th donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank in southern Wisconsin on Thursday. The foundation’s $ 3,000 donation provides funds for the FoodShare program …
Read More »Amid suspended aid, public health facilities in Afghanistan deteriorate
ANI | Update: October 21, 2021 9:15 PM STI Kabul [Afghanistan], Oct. 21 (ANI): After the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August, international aid dried up, resulting in deterioration of public health facilities for Afghan citizens.Pamela Constable, writing in the Washington Post, said that with the slowness of aid to …
Read More »How should the police handle mental health calls? Buffalo’s next mayor will help decide | Crime News
Mayoral candidate India Walton said police should not be the first to respond to mental health-related calls. In many cases, in Buffalo and many other communities, this is already not the case. At the same time, mental health professionals want or sometimes need the police to show up. The debate …
Read More »Key city council committee advances funding for increased lifeguard hours
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A key city council committee on Wednesday approved a plan to provide more than $ 500,000 for lifeguard hours from dawn to dusk. The city needs council approval to transfer the money it saved on vacant positions to hire 15 ocean security contract workers. âI really believe …
Read More »Pure Farmland ™ celebrates Bonton Farms with a donation of $ 20,000 as part of its Pure Growth project
Grant to help Dallas Community Garden thrive and increase access to locally grown produce SMITHFIELD, Virginia., 20 October 2021 / PRNewswire / – Earlier today, Pure Farmland™ recognized Bonton Farms in Dallas, Texas, for its positive local impact with a check donation of $ 20,000. The contribution is part of …
Read More »Probility Ann Arbor Marathon returns Sunday with mental health spotlight
ANN ARBOR – The tenth Ann Arbor Probility Marathon takes place Sunday in downtown Ann Arbor. The race, which usually takes place in March, has been postponed to 2020 and 2021 due to health concerns related to COVID-19. Each year, the race supports several local charities, and this year the …
Read More »The health clinic returns to Poteet
Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) presented an American flag that flew over the United States Capitol to members of the Poteet Health Center during its grand opening ceremony on Friday morning. Pictured, left to right, Kara Luna, Maria Garcia, ACH Board Chair Lillian Cashmer, Congressman Cuellar, Poteet City Mayor Denise Sanchez, …
Read More »New method to respond to mental health crises
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) – “We’ve been going for a few months, but so far we’ve kind of found our niche, determined where we’re useful and who we’re useful to,” Megan Cambron, Coordinator of crisis awareness at the University of Illinois Police Department, said. This is a new process for …
Read More »Cronin’s appointment as ambassador to Ireland empowers US Senate committee
Claire Cronin’s run as House majority leader may be short, as her appointment as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland advances to the full U.S. Senate. The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the appointment of Easton’s Democrat alongside a long list of people including Victoria Reggie Kennedy – the widow …
Read More »Charity rejects Jamie Lynn Spears donation after Britney fans backlash
The mental health nonprofit to which Jamie Lynn Spears had pledged a donation with the proceeds of his upcoming memoirs declined to accept the contribution after an outcry from Britney Spears supporters. Fans of the singer aren’t exactly thrilled that younger sister Spears is selling her book “Things I Should …
Read More »VA employee receives 2021 Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocate of the Year award
VA employee recipient of the 2021 Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocate of the Year Award CHILLICOTHE – Tisha Hardin, Veteran Outreach Specialist at Chillicothe VA Medical Center, is the recipient of the 2021 Rita Gillick Award for Mental Health Advocate of the Year. The Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocacy Award …
Read More »Legislation will include $ 40 million for a regional health facility
The Texas Legislature on Monday finalized a Senate bill that will include $ 40 million to expand access to mental health services in West Texas by funding the construction of a new hospital campus focused on Mental Health. The bill is Senate Bill 8 and it provides additional funding to …
Read More »UB and the Hilinski’s Hope Foundation raise awareness for mental health
This story is about suicide. Suicide is preventable. The national lifeline for suicide prevention is 800-273-8255. Mark Hilinski has no particular and favorite memory of his son, Tyler. Instead, it’s several spread throughout their time together. It’s all those little moments Mark remembers: picking it up after games, with Tyler’s …
Read More »Schoeller appointed to the federal committee
SBJ file Shane Schoeller in 2022 begins his seventh year as head of the Greene County Clerk’s Office. Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller has been appointed to a federal election committee. Schoeller has been chosen to fill a vacant position on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Technical Guidelines Development Committee, …
Read More »Rtl today – organ donation: Luxembourg Transplant spinning marathon returns after pandemic break
Luxembourg Transplant organized a charity spinning marathon on Sunday to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation. Due to the pandemic, the 12th edition of the marathon was held in a hybrid format, with around 60 people participating in person at Mamer, while other participants joined virtually. From 10 …
Read More »Student organizations plan for Mental Health Awareness Month
When Danielle Floyd, Vice President of Student Government Board Initiatives, began planning for Mental Health Awareness Month, she said that she was creating safe spaces on campus. was the most important aspect. “[The goal of] Mental Health Awareness Month is to create [spaces] where we as students can have an …
Read More »Tejas denounces the government for ‘mediocre’ health facilities | Patna News
PATNA: Opposition leader in the state assembly Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Saturday launched a frontal attack on the NDA government for its failure to control unemployment, corruption and rising prices. Addressing a series of town halls to garner the support of candidate RJD from the Tarapur assembly constituency, Tejashwi said …
Read More »Spain’s Crying Room seeks to ban mental health taboo
MADRID, October 17 (Reuters) – âCome in and cry,â a sign tells visitors. “Me too, I have anxiety”, lights up another notice in pink. There are phones in a corner with the names of people you can call when you’re feeling down, including a psychologist. Welcome to La Lloreria, or …
Read More »Solid Waste Committee Appoints Rush, Jackson | Local News
The Hamblen-Morristown County Solid Waste Council on Friday morning appointed new leaders to its council. Former Vice President Tom Rush has been named the new President, replacing Tony Cox. Cox decided in September not to continue in his role on the board. Rush was nominated by Keith Jackson and seconded …
Read More »Rowan commissioners to discuss body cameras for bailiffs, arrowhead donation, plumbing solution for lead levels – Salisbury Post
SALISBURY – The Rowan County Council of Commissioners will meet at 6:00 pm Monday in the J. Newton Cohen Sr. Room on the second floor of the Rowan County Administration Building. The meeting can be joined virtually at bit.ly/rowanboc1018 using the password 101821 or by phone by dialing 602-753-0140, 720-928-9299 …
Read More »‘Everyone I Know Has It Difficult’: Students and Mental Health Experts Share Ways to Cope with Burnout After Mid-Term Sessions | New
As mid-term approaches, Colby Mitchell struggled to juggle his sophomore chemical engineering classes with his social life and extracurricular activities. The stress of a busy college lifestyle came to a head when Mitchell took his first exam for one of his toughest engineering courses and quizzes for several other courses …
Read More »Sitting too much is bad for your sanity. Here’s how to move
Of all the ways the pandemic has affected the well-being of Americans, perhaps the one we have noticed the least is how well we sit. And it’s not just bad for our waistlines, it is damaging our mental health. Over a year and a half of social distancing and work-from-home …
Read More »Redistribution Committee Selects Final Maps for Legislative Consideration | Local News
A redistribution committee tasked with proposing new boundaries to Congress, legislation, and the Commission on Public Education in New Mexico has chosen a number of final proposals for the legislature to consider. One would seriously alter the political makeup of the southeastern part of the state, dividing nine counties into …
Read More »Maui organization launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 15, 2021, 11:23 a.m. HST Mālama Yo Mama, a community organization in Maui created an event to benefit uninsured and underinsured Maui women with screenings and biopsies throughout the year. Leslie, owner of Mālama Yo Mama, brought together over 62 small businesses to participate in a silent auction with …
Read More »Jacobi Hospital opens new pride center for LGBTQ patients
The center will provide LGBTQ affirming care for a variety of services, including primary care, OB / GYN, family planning services, behavioral health, hormone therapy, testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV, PrEP, etc. Bronx, New York State NYC Health + Hospitals / Jacobi today announced the opening of its …
Read More »Vermont State Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Facility
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) – A new mental health facility for Vermont is celebrated Friday as the place to house the state’s young offenders disappears. A new 16-bed facility is being built to replace the Middlesex Therapeutic Care Temporary Residence. This center has been operating since Tropical Storm Irene and heads …
Read More »Illinois House Redistribution Committee Hold Public Hearing on Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) – The Illinois House Restriction Committee held a virtual hearing on Thursday to seek comments from the Peoria area on the congressional map redistribution. Every 10 years, Illinois redraws its state and federal district maps. Illinois loses a seat in Congress due to population loss in the …
Read More »Generous donation from the Monday Morning Quarterback Club to Children’s of Alabama — about their new helicopter
Reading time 2 minutes QB1 in all its glory. Photo via the Monday Morning Quarterbacks Club For more than 80 years, the Monday Morning Quarterback Club has championed charities in the Birmingham area. Out of a shared love of football, these people truly know the value of teamwork on and …
Read More »Cambensy Highlights Need for Improved Mental Health Services | News, Sports, Jobs
Actress Glenn Close once said: “What mental health needs is more sun, more candor, more shameless conversation.” This is exactly what our local representative is looking to do. State Representative Sara Cambensy D-Marquette hosted a virtual town hall Monday night to discuss the current state of Michigan’s mental health system. …
Read More »Editorial – A Sign of Growth: North Country Family Health Center Expands Facility | Editorials
As they celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary, representatives from the North Country Family Health Center have many reasons to be proud of their work and accomplishments. The novel coronavirus pandemic has challenged the group like few events ever have. But managers and staff have used the many years they have …
Read More »City of Vernon to provide free mental health services to residents – NBC Connecticut
The City of Vernon now offers free mental health services to residents suffering from the coronavirus pandemic. Announced in a press release on Wednesday, Vernon city council unanimously agreed to allow city administrator Michael Purcaro to sign a contract to fund social services that residents of Vernon will be able …
Read More »Council appoints new members to revitalize Downtown Beautification Committee
By Rachel Madison After a hiatus of several months, the Liberty Hill Downtown Beautification Committee is expected to resume meeting monthly with a slew of new members. The committee was formed in 2015 as the Downtown Revitalization Committee, and the goal at the time was to use the committee as …
Read More »50% of Americans now have medical debt, a new chronic disease for millions of people
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES – 2021/07/24: Man holding sign with medical debt unfairly written on it … [+] he, gathers near the Capitol as he takes part in the March for Medicare for All in Washington DC (Photo by Probal Rashid / LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images Bre …
Read More »SGB holds town hall on mental health with Panzella and Darr
The Pitt Student Government Council wore matching Mental Health Awareness Month green shirts to Tuesday night’s town hall meeting. Lily Schneider said the shirts help raise awareness about mental health – the topic of the evening. “It’s so important that we make room for sharing our experiences and stories to …
Read More »Hackers strike health clinics in Fresno area in ransomware attack
United Health Centers, which operates nearly two dozen health clinics in Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties, was reportedly the target of a recent ransomware attack by hackers, exposing private patient information to the world in line. Data security reporting website BleepingComputer.com first reported the data breach in August after its …
Read More »Paid mental health leave granted to the Utah executive. Cox government ordinance branch employees
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Employees in the Utah Executive Branch can now take paid time off for mental health care. Under an executive order from Governor Spencer Cox, the mental illness leave pay will take effect in early 2022. The governor points to a recent survey by the Centers …
Read More »Former Sláintecare Board Chairman Will Not Appear Before Oireachtas Committee
The former chair of Sláintecare’s Implementation Advisory Board declined to appear before an Oireachtas committee tasked with reviewing the circumstances surrounding the resignations of senior officials associated with the program. Professor Tom Keane told the Oireachtas Committee on Health that he and the former executive director of the Ministry of …
Read More »Virtual Setting Continues For Med Center Health Ball | New
Due to the risks associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Med Center Health will be hosting its 17th annual charity ball in a virtual setting. Like last year, the fundraiser scheduled for November 13 will include an online auction and a live drawing. Med Center Health will also be holding …
Read More »Wright County Clinic Shooting: Grand Jury Lay Charges of Premeditated Murder
The man previously charged with the February murder of a Wright County health clinic worker now faces a more serious charge of premeditated first degree murder. Prosecutors said Gregory Paul Ulrich opened fire on an Allina health clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota, fatally injuring Lindsay Overbay and injuring four others. He …
Read More »Call to concrete action following the Mental Health Summit – Global
Despite the spotlight on this important topic, the World Mental Health Summit fell short of expectations. Much remains to be done to provide emergency psychosocial support to the 160 million children living with war. More than 2,000 ministers, aid workers and experts gathered in Paris last week for the two-day …
Read More »High School ESD Students Wanted For Superintendent’s Advisory Committee
High school students in the Edmonds School District are encouraged to apply to serve on the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee for the 2021-2022 school year. The committee is made up of student leaders from grades 9 to 12 from each of the high schools in the district. As committee members, …
Read More »England to remove another ‘discriminatory’ barrier to blood donation :: WRAL.com
By Sarah Dean CNN – England is set to remove an “outdated, unnecessary and actively discriminatory” issue from blood donation forms, which activists say has primarily affected the ability of black communities to donate blood. It comes after UK-wide changes in June made it easier for sexually active gay and …
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Years at Loveland: 41 Professional experience: Retirement. Previously Field Engineer for a Safety Certification Company, Laser Optics Lab Assembly Technician, Warranty Repair Technician, and Radar Technician and Operations Analyst in the US Air Force. Education: Associate in Liberal Arts at Aims Community College; associate of science at Northland Pioneer College; …
Read More »Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Medical Marijuana Bill | State government
Legislative leaders agreed on a medical marijuana bill that includes opt-out provisions for local governments, levies sales and excise taxes on marijuana products, and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has sole power to recall lawmakers to session before their regular session begins in January 2022. Reeves recently told members of the …
Read More »Virtual seminar to discuss pandemic and mental health | Local News
Dr. Kristina Sowar, professor and child psychiatrist at the University of New Mexico, is expected to speak at a virtual seminar Tuesday on how the pandemic has affected New Mexicans. Sowar said the conference, hosted by the Santa Fe chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will also focus …
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