The theme for next year’s Tyler Cattle Barons gala is neon pink. The event committee announced Thursday in a ceremony that also included the unveiling of its logo. Event presidents, association members and employees of the American Cancer Society of Tyler gathered on the patio of the 1836 Texas Kitchen …
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UofL music therapy program seeking donation of instruments
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Music is a powerful thing, and that’s why the University of Louisville Music Therapy program seeks donations of musical instruments from across the Commonwealth. What would you like to know The UofL music therapy program is organizing its first instrument donation campaign in the next week Almost …
Read More »Maryland delegation supports community mental health
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) Today announced more of $ 18.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds to increase access to mental health services and substance use disorder …
Read More »Delhi’s healthcare facilities are the worst in the country: Sukhbir
Reacting to the assertions of party chairman Aam Aadmi (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal, Akali Dal chairman Sukhbir Singh Badal said on Thursday that he was not telling the truth about the Delhi government’s achievements in the health. “Information gained through RTI reveals that health facilities in Delhi are the worst in …
Read More »Monica Lewinsky details mental health issues she suffered in Clinton scandal
Lewinsky, a former White House intern, told CNN’s David Axelrod in an episode of the “The Ax Files” podcast released Thursday that the investigation into the scandal, which has captured the nation’s attention for years and ultimately led to Clinton’s impeachment, made her suicidal. ideations. “I just didn’t see a …
Read More »Metzgar commission questions PLCB | New
Members of the State House and Senate on Wednesday asked members of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and the Distilled Spirits Council about the shortage of certain products that prompted the council to impose a purchase limit of two bottles per day and per customer. Representative Carl Walker Metzgar, R-Berlin, …
Read More »Health authorities buy millions of vaccines for Latin America
The Pan American Health Organization has reached an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Sinovac to purchase millions of Covid-19 vaccines for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of an effort to make more vaccines available in a region where access has been very uneven. The agency, which is …
Read More »Editorial: CI’s mental health policies are changing for the better
Ithaca College’s current policies for responding to mental health crises do not meet the needs of every student and need to be reassessed. The college communicated welling all resources available to students, including the 24-hour crisis hotline and on-campus counseling opportunities. Currently, the college is changing procedures and responding to …
Read More »Marin health unit launches COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic
Safeway pharmacist Rhoda Maglaya sets up a station for a vaccine booster clinic at the Mall at Northgate in San Rafael on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 (Sherry LaVars / Marin Independent Journal) Mike and Ortensia Gozahti from Novato chat with Anne Carta of the Marin County Public Health Department after …
Read More »‘Bundled’ Intervention Improves Mental Health Care for Suicidal Children in the Emergency Department
A mother takes her daughter to the emergency room and says, âWe need help. [My daughter] wants to kill himself. Before the visit, the mother sought a therapist for her child but found herself on a waiting list. The storyline unfolds every day in America’s emergency rooms, according to Kathleen …
Read More »The Recorder – Greenfield Tree Committee continues fall planting
Posted: 09/29/2021 16:23:03 PM GREENFIELD – The Greenfield Tree Committee will be leading a tree planting event at Newton School on Saturday October 2nd. During the event, which is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to noon, community members are invited to help plant 16 native trees that will provide shade for …
Read More »The average amount of wealthy households donated to charity in 2020 – and their favorite causes
The well-to-do increased their donations to charity last year and decided to donate to new kinds of causes, while staying true to some proven favorites. Wealthy households donated an average of $ 43,195 in 2020, according to a recently released Bank of America BAC Wealthy Charitable Giving Survey, -0.02% and …
Read More »SAMHSA awards $ 825 million in grants to community mental health centers
Photo: Elva Etienne / Getty Images The Addiction and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) will invest $ 825 million in funding in 231 community mental health centers across the country, the organization announced this week. The funding, which comes from the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and the Coronavirus Response …
Read More »$ 24 million federal grant to NYU Langone Family Health Centers strengthens community health care for underserved New Yorkers
The 2-year scholarship is part of a 350 billion dollars relief package allocated to state and local governments to help individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The subsidy to family health centers is the second largest New York State, where 63 federally licensed health centers received funding to strengthen …
Read More »Iowa Mental Health Access Centers Another Tool to Help People in Crisis
âWe want to provide immediate help to people in crisis,â said Erin Foster, director of the Mental Health Access Center. (Andy Abeyta / The Gazette) Access centers are something new in Iowa – places where people in crisis can go to or be brought in by the police, rather than …
Read More »January 6 committee prepares legal arsenal for probable fights to appear
“We have the full panoply of sanctions available for those who refuse to comply with a subpoena from Congress,” said Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), One of the nine members of the Jan.6 Committee. . âWe want the truth to come out, not just about the infantry, but also about the …
Read More »Foundation’s 10th Golf Classic Raises $ 33,000 for Enduring Hope Campaign | Health
MURRAY – Over 100 golfers and several sponsors helped raise approximately $ 32,000 for the Enduring Hope Campaign, which supports the construction of a new regional cancer center in Murray, at the 10th Annual Murray Calloway Foundation Golf Classic Friday September 17th at Miller Memorial Golf Course. The tournament, sponsored …
Read More »Different groups of people talk about mental struggles and barriers to treatment
Some groups are at increased risk for mental health problems and face more barriers than others in receiving treatment. September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, and individuals share the barriers they face in treating mental health. Although mental health has become less stigmatized over the years, there are still …
Read More »Alberta bans anti-vaccination protests and all other protests in front of health facilities
Anti-vaccination protests and all other protests outside of hospitals will be banned in an effort to make Alberta healthcare facilities safer for staff, patients and families, Premier Jason said Tuesday. Kenney. But no new restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have been announced, despite recent calls from medical professionals …
Read More »Are you doing a mental health check-up on your children?
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WBRC) – Doctors have said keeping the lines of communication open is the most important thing to be able to know when your child is not balancing their emotions and their studies with the challenges that are occurring in our world today. moment. Dr Paulette Rowe is a …
Read More »Senate committee adjusts composition of minorities in redistribution map
The full Senate will vote on the redistribution bill on Friday, sending it back to the House for a final vote before it goes to governor. Brandon Smith / IPB News Republicans made a slight adjustment to their Senate redistribution map proposal on Tuesday before pushing the full Senate redistribution …
Read More »Blood drive 2021 coming October 8!
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – FOX21 News and Vitality are preparing for an upcoming blood drive to help health agencies are fighting across the country blood shortage. # Did you know: BLOOD FACTS – Download Colorado Springs is feeling the impact of the nationwide blood shortage, according to event coordinators. COVID-19 …
Read More »Health centers based in Grand Rapids public schools are set to reopen on October 4
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Students over the age of 10 at Grand Rapids public schools will soon once again have access to school-based health services like primary health care, mental / behavioral health care, and dental care. The district announced this week that the three GRPS school health centers will …
Read More »Lower house approves bill on final reading establishing first mental health clinic in PH – Manila bulletin
The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill establishing the country’s first mental health clinic. Picture of mental health With 196 affirmatives and zero negatives and abstentions, House Bill 9980 will now be sent to the Senate for its actin. Based in the city of San …
Read More »Pandemic relief battle resumes with GOP bill that ties school mental health funding to new reporting requirement
As Republican lawmakers try again to control how the Democratic governor of Wisconsin spends the state’s share of federal pandemic relief funds, the assembly will vote on a bill on Tuesday requiring reports on the how these funds are spent. The same invoice, AB-564, also orders Governor Tony Evers to …
Read More »Jan. 6 committee chairman said panel would issue “a fair number” of additional summons
representing Bennie thompsonBennie Gordon Thompson: The fight for executive privileges poses obstacles for Trump. (D-Miss.), The chairman of the select committee investigating January 6, told reporters on Monday that the panel plans to send out a “good number” of additional summonses as part of its investigation that day. “We have …
Read More »Governor Cox thanks dōTERRA for donating 1 million alcohol wipes to Utah schools
Cox said about 2-3% of students state tests came back positive for COVID-19. (Jeff Parrott | The Salt Lake Tribune) Governor Spencer Cox remarks at a doTerra facility in Lindon on Monday, September 27, 2021, announcing a partnership to distribute antiseptic wipes to schools in Utah. | September 28, 2021, …
Read More »State asks to postpone order to create mental health plan
JACKSON, Miss. The state of Mississippi intends to appeal a federal judge’s ruling that it offers a plan detailing how it will work to prevent the unnecessary institutionalization of people with mental illness. Earlier this month, U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves told the state he has 120 days to submit …
Read More »Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available in Northeast Ohio | Health
Northeast Ohio pharmacies, health departments and health centers are starting to administer Pfizer booster shots to eligible people. Summit County Public Health offers drive-thru vaccination clinics by appointment only at the Akron Health Department on Wednesdays and Fridays this week through October 15, health officials said on Monday. Pharmacies like …
Read More »Facebook Halts Instagram Kids Work After Teen Mental Health Problems | Instagram
Facebook has halted work on its Instagram Kids project after revelations about the photo-sharing app’s impact on adolescent mental health. Instagram said it was “pause” work to address concerns raised by parents, experts and regulators. The move follows revelations in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that Facebook commissioned research showing …
Read More »Youth sports masking measure clarifies House committee
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Legislation that authorized a House committee on Monday would give Pennsylvania school districts the power to decide whether student athletes should wear masks when playing. The Republican-controlled House government committee approved Measure 15-10 along party lines. This would give âexclusive powerâ to schools, hobby clubs, community …
Read More »Governor Wolf announces Veterans Trust Fund grants
Press Release, Veterans Funding helps Veterans with otherwise unmet needs Governor Tom Wolf today announced that nine Pennsylvania County Veterans Offices will receive $ 150,000 in grants, and 20 veterans service and charities will receive $ 650,000 in grants from the Veterans Trust Fund (VTF ), administered by the Pennsylvania …
Read More »McLean Hospital Research Assistants Form Union
Research assistants at McLean Hospital in Belmont have organized themselves, seeking higher pay and systemic change in a work environment that some describe as dangerous and unfair. A group of 145 research assistants are expected to begin contract negotiations on Monday. They are the first employees to organize in the …
Read More »Loans without credit check: borrowing options and alternatives
No matter how urgent your need for cash is, think twice about getting a no credit check loan. Why? Because they are potentially as predatory as payday loans or car title loans and can trap you in a cycle of debt for years. These loans, also known as no credit …
Read More »SAMHSA $ 5 Million Grant Expands Mental Health and Addiction Services in Seven County Area
SEVEN COUNTY SERVICES LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Seven Counties Services announced Friday it was the recipient of a two-year, $ 5 million grant from the Addiction and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand health services addiction to adults with severe mental illness, children / adolescents with severe emotional disorders and …
Read More »Committee for the skatepark tribute to Strasbourg seeking help | Nvdaily
STRASBOURG – It doesn’t have to be extravagant. If it’s built, they will come. This is the direction that the Tribute to Trent Williams Skatepark is now taking to realize a dream of many years. âThis is supposed to be for scooters, bikes and all things,â said Jennifer Williams, Trent’s …
Read More »“Inmates, Not Animals”: Former Inmate Protests Mental Health Care in Newfoundland Corrections
âI just felt God was telling me it was time to stand up for those who can no longer be here to speak for themselves,â Williams said. (Danny Arsenault / CBC) âThese are inmates, not animals,â read the sign Harold Williams held on Thursday as he stood outside Her Majesty’s …
Read More »$ 500,000 Federal Grant to Support Mental Health of Iowa Farmers
A A federal grant of $ 500,000 will be used to expand the mental health resources of farmers and rural communities in Iowa, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced Thursday. The department received the grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States …
Read More »New Mexico health officials link the misuse of ivermectin to two deaths from Covid-19.
A wave of misinformation touting the dewormer drug ivermectin as a Covid treatment seems to show no signs of slowing down, with calls about the drug to poison control centers on the rise, and New Mexico officials claiming abuse of the drug has contributed at least two deaths. Federal health …
Read More »Puyallup advisory committee to fight against the school climate and equity
The Puyallup School District office in Puyallup on Sunday August 4, 2019. Joshua Bessex [email protected] School climate and culture are some of the things that a new advisory committee made up of students, parents, community members and staff from the Puyallup School District will be examining this year. The Committee …
Read More »Writers’ Colony is planning a book fair on December 4 in Eureka Springs
COLONY OF WRITERS A limited number of author tables are available for “Meet the Story Maker” from 10 am to 2 pm on December 4 at the Eureka Springs Community Center. The free event is a wonderful opportunity to sell your books to those who have literary lovers on their …
Read More »8 Ways Covid Impacted Adolescent Mental Health And What We Can Do About It
A year and a half of closures, school closures and social distancing have taken teens at a vulnerable point in their emotional development, says Dr. Shelly Ben Harush Negari, a physician specializing in adolescent medicine. Many children have forgotten, or have not had the opportunity to learn, how to behave …
Read More »Battagram people to get better health facilities – Journal
BATTAGRAM: The district administration has developed a monitoring mechanism to improve service delivery in health facilities, mainly in mountainous areas, in Battagram district. That’s what Deputy Commissioner Ashfaq Khan said in a conversation with media here on Saturday. He said the administration would ensure better service delivery to the local …
Read More »COVID’s Silver Liner: We’re Talking About Mental Health | Local columns
Mental health is out of the closet and in our streaming services. It is a very good thing. Tennis champion Naomi Osaka talks about it. prince harry. Selena Gomez. Joe Jonas. That was a few years ago, but even Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock has opened up about his struggles …
Read More »Donating blood can save lives, health experts say
Islamabad: Donating blood can save lives and there are no complications associated with the activity. That’s what Dr Nosheen Hamid, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, said as she addressed a seminar at police headquarters here on Saturday. The seminar was organized by the Islamabad police on the orientations of the IGP …
Read More »House Budget Committee votes to pass $ 3.5 trillion spending bill
The vote was 20-17, with Democratic Representative Scott Peters of California joining Republicans in voting against the bill. This was a necessary step for the bill to reach the entire House where it can be amended. Democrats are struggling to push through President Joe Biden’s economic agenda, including the massive …
Read More »LEGO Foundation becomes largest private sector contributor to UNICEF’s COVID response with $ 70 million donation
NEW YORK, September 25, 2021 – UNICEF welcomes the LEGO Foundation’s announcement today of a contribution of $ 70 million to UNICEF’s work at the COVAX and ACT-A facilities. This is the largest private sector donation to UNICEF’s response to COVID-19. This is part of the LEGO Foundation’s $ 150 …
Read More »Community Health Options awards grants to support six community-based substance abuse disorder initiatives
LEWISTON – Community Health Options (health options) based in Lewiston, the state’s only member-run nonprofit health insurance organization, has awarded grants to six nonprofit agencies in Maine helping people living with or at risk for substance use disorders, supporting people with recovery from substance use and continuity of care, and …
Read More »The Vineyard Gazette – Martha’s Vineyard News
The free, mobile vaccine bus is back on the island, setting up in the gymnasium parking lot at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School this Saturday and Sunday. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available. …
Read More »How overthinking can harm your mental health
Here’s how to control your ruminations. How will I pay my bills at the end of the month? What factors could I overlook regarding this upcoming decision? Why didn’t my boss respond when I said “Hello”? If we are not careful, such thoughts that we keep returning to our mind …
Read More »REDISTRICTING CARDS: the commission proposes changes to the last card
DENVER (KDVR) – Time is running out for the state redistribution commission to settle on a congressional map. The commission released the latest map on Thursday. Experts on both sides of the aisle say the new project is more competitive but could change again. The latest card makes some minor …
Read More »Meal Train Feeds St. Peter’s Employees Struggle With COVID-19 | Local
Jeri Johnson, obstetrics technician at St. Peter’s Health, receives a meal donation from McKenzie River Pizza on Friday night. The meals were donated by law firm Doney Crowley as part of an initiative led by residents of Helena to support local hospital staff. Nolan Lister Sharing a meal with someone …
Read More »Adams County Health Department Prepares For COVID-19 Recall Clinic
QUINCY, Ill. (WFEM) – Now that Pfizer COVID-19 booster injections are approved, pharmacies and medical offices across the three states are already providing them. The Adams County Health Department is preparing to roll out the booster shots starting Tuesday, but that won’t happen at their location on Vermont Street. Vaccination …
Read More »Group Health Partners with UW and Meriter Clinics to Add Mental Health Program | Local News
David Wahlberg | Wisconsin State Journal Members of the Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin will have twice as many clinics and primary care providers to choose from in January, and the HMO has started offering intensive outpatient mental health services to people covered by multiple plans. ‘assurance. Group …
Read More »Resource crisis for youth in foster care with mental health issues
DENVER – A letter written to lawmakers and state leaders describes a public system that is failing to support young people in foster care who suffer from mental health issues. The letter sent Sept. 9 by the Colorado Human Services Directors Association (CHSDA) and Colorado Counties Inc. (CCI) to Governor …
Read More »Senate Committee Learns Stone Blocks Prevent Oklahoma Residents From Returning to Work | Community
OKLAHOMA CITY – Senator Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, hosted an interim study on Tuesday to find out what is preventing Oklahoma residents from returning to the workforce after the first year of the pandemic. The study was conducted by the Senate Committee on Business, Commerce and Tourism. âWhile the pandemic …
Read More »Mental Wellness Center Fills Gap in Mental Health Services in Carver County | Chaska news
Main photo: Steiner Kelting Mental Wellness Center is owned by Carver County and operated by People Incorporated Mental Health Services. Inset photo: Located at the corner of Lake Bavaria, the Steiner Kelting Mental Wellness Center offers patients a peaceful setting. Photos courtesy of Tony Nelson The Steiner Kelting Mental Wellness …
Read More »London and St. Thomas health facilities receive $ 9 million from the province for improvements
Breadcrumb Links Local News The Ontario government is investing more than $ 9 million in modernizing and repairing healthcare facilities in Elgin-Middlesex-London, Riding MPP Jeff Yurek said Thursday. Author of the article: Free press staff Release date : Sep 24, 2021 ⢠36 minutes ago ⢠1 minute read ⢠…
Read More »San José official works to reduce gun violence, strengthen mental health measures
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – A city of San Jose leader offers to strengthen mental health measures to prevent mass shootings. The changes follow the shooting at the VTA yard in May, where nine people were killed by a disgruntled worker. The plan presented by San Jose City Council member …
Read More »Shores License Review Board Approves New Home with “Maximum” Setbacks; ask another to come back
A new house project in La Jolla Shores was given the green light while another raised concerns during the La Jolla Shores License Review Committee online meeting on September 20. The Astalos Residence, a new 5,924 square foot home proposed for vacant land at 2989 Woodford Drive in the La …
Read More »Northwestern Receives Record $ 480 Million Donation, Surpasses $ 6 Billion For “We Will” Campaign
Northwestern University announced that it had received the biggest gift in school history, which pushed its “We Will” fundraising campaign above the $ 6 billion mark. The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan family donated $ 480 million to Northwestern to accelerate breakthroughs in biomedical, economic and commercial research, as …
Read More »Powell River health aide lends a helping hand
Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary has again donated $ 10,000 to Danielle’s Helping Hand Fund in Powell River and District United Way. In a press release, Julie Jenkins, Director of Engagement and Development at Centraide, thanked the health aide for her continued support. She said the funds will help low-income individuals …
Read More »‘She broke’: Woman accused of stabbing Taunton hospital worker struggles with mental illness, stepfather says – Boston News, Weather, Sports
TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) – A woman accused of repeatedly stabbing a Taunton hospital worker in an ‘unprovoked’ attack has been taken into custody without bail. Victoria Disharoon, 28, of Taunton, was arraigned in Taunton District Court on Thursday for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. “She basically said she …
Read More »Virtua places advanced 90-ton medical device in new cancer care center (SLIDESHOW)
Massive – and revolutionary – medical equipment has found a home next to Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Virtua Health announced Thursday, where it will provide a new way to deliver cancer care to patients in the region. The 10-foot-wide, 90-ton cyclotron – which required the installation of an oversized semi-trailer and …
Read More »Judicial committee plans to accept Rollins’ appointment as U.S. prosecutor next week
The Senate Judiciary Committee has postponed consideration of the appointment of Suffolk County Attorney Rachael Rollins as the next U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts. The committee withheld his nomination for a week as Sen. Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, seeks to prevent his name from going forward. Announcing the delay …
Read More »Secretary Naig announces new farmer mental health support programs – Mix 94.7 KMCH
DES MOINES, Iowa (September 23, 2021) – As part of National Farm Safety and Health Week, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Department of Agriculture and Iowa Land Stewardship received a $ 500,000 grant to expand farmer mental health support programs in Iowa. The department will …
Read More »Forbes Road Career and Technology Center receives donation of supplies from seniors organization
The Forbes Road Career and Technology Center in Monroeville was one of five schools that recently received a donation from Community LIFE to facilitate adolescent health engagement. Supplies donated to the school included stress balls, hand sanitizer, colored pencils, loose-leaf paper and binders, and other school essentials. In addition to …
Read More »SU addresses mental health in person and online
The Salisbury University counseling center continued to deal with the spillover effects of COVID-19 on mental health until the fall and is now providing reinforcements to help it in its efforts. League counselor Cassidy Zeller said anxiety and depression are the main reasons students visit the center. These are two …
Read More »New UTEP Partnership Aims To Improve Access To Mental Health In Rural Texas Counties
Officials from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, and Preventive Health Care Services (PCHS) in Presidio, Texas, say ‘a new partnership will develop a workforce of behavioral health specialists to improve access. mental health services in five rural southwest Texas counties. …
Read More »Flu vaccine now available at Pat Walker Health Center; Driving clinic 28-29 sept.
With the flu season quickly approaching, now is a great time to get your annual flu shot. The Pat Walker Health Center is now providing flu shots to the University of A. Students, faculty, and staff can book influenza vaccine appointments online at myhealth.uark.edu. To help prevent the spread of …
Read More »The committee votes to replace the new main police station in Providence with a civilian one
PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) – The Providence City Council finance committee voted on Tuesday to create and fund a new civilian post within the city’s police department, amid backlash to the hiring of a no -police officer at an important post in the police. The panel also reduced the salary for …
Read More »Blood donation planned in Bluffton
BLUFFTON – There will be a blood donation opportunity from 8:30 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, September 29 at Bluffton High School, 106 W. College Ave., Bluffton. —- Red Cross initiative aims to increase blood availability for patients with sickle cell disease Blood transfusions from black donors may provide …
Read More »Vanderbilt Celebrates Grand Opening of Diabetes Center
NYC Health + Hospitals / Gotham Health, Vanderbilt Celebrates Grand Opening of Diabetes Center The new center will help fight the prevalence of diabetes in the northern sections of Staten Island, which has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the city Staten Island, New York NYC Health + …
Read More »FACT SHEET: Goals of the COVID-19 Global Summit
We invite all participants of the COVID-19 Global Summit to join us in aligning with the global goals and taking the associated necessary actions to end the COVID-19 pandemic and build back better. These global goals and the associated actions of governments, international institutions and the private sector are drawn …
Read More »The impact of Covid on mental health
With the return of students to campus, the Drake University Counseling Center is helping students manage their mental health during a time of increased stress and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressors. stress. âI think the students are really overwhelmed and feeling tired from the pandemic,â said …
Read More »Anti-vaccine requisition committee meeting in Casper to protest warrants
An anti-vaccine campaigner holds a sign during a protest outside a Joint Labor, Health and Human Services Committee meeting in Casper on September 16, 2021. (Nick Reynolds / WyoFile) September 20, 2021 by Nick reynolds, WyoFile An activist group that included healthcare workers requisitioned a meeting of the Wyoming Legislature’s …
Read More »Lessons from the pandemic: Longevity Project speakers discuss mental health
Heather Gard of Breckenridge reflects on August 24 as she sat on a bench sculpted by friends of her son Toby at Wellington Bike Park in Breckenridge. On Tuesday, September 21, she opened up about her son’s suicide at Project Longevity’s annual event.Jason Connolly / Jason Connolly Photography The Longevity …
Read More »Audubon County Relay For Life Raises Nearly $ 24,000 | Health
AUDUBON – Dollars raised this year by the Audubon County Relay for Life may have been declining from previous years, due to COVID-19, and not being able to host as many fundraising events fundraiser, but people came together to provide a free donation meal and entertainment in the park recently. …
Read More »City’s Rapid Crisis Stabilization Center to Lead the Way This Fall as a Behavioral Health Facility for the Community
RAPID CITY, SD (KOTA) – The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking funding for a crisis stabilization unit in Rapid City. As of October 2020, the cost of construction was estimated at four and a half million dollars. With the rise in prices nationally and locally, that number now exceeds …
Read More »GOP lawmaker seeks $ 100 million for mental health programs in schools, Democrats criticize move as “political”
MADISON, Wisconsin (CBS 58) – With many students struggling with their mental health since the start of the pandemic, a Republican lawmaker proposes to give schools $ 100 million in federal coronavirus aid for mental health programs . Proposal, presented by Rep. Jon Plumer (R-Lodi), would require Governor Tony Evers …
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