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Warren County Health Department Celebrates 80 Years of Service
The Warren Record - North Carolina
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The Warren County Health Department is celebrating 80 years of service to the community. The Health Department will commemorate this milestone by hosting an Open House and Reception on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Their mission is to...
Baltimore leaders spar over health insurance for all DPW workers a year after on-the-job death
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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The death of a Baltimore sanitation worker in the heat on the job one year ago this week exposed many alarming problems, including a lack of health insurance for more than 130 frontline solid waste workers. Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry...
Lawmakers call for sale of mental health transitional facility in Concord
WMUR 9 - New Hampshire
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July 28, 2025
Mental health advocates are voicing their concerns because one of New Hampshire's transitional housing facilities might soon be closed.The state budget calls for the sale of the Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing Facility, which advocates say...
Osage Nation celebrates opening of $50 million health center in Pawhuska
FOX23 News - Oklahoma
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PAWHUSKA, Okla. — The Osage Nation is celebrating the opening of a brand-new, $50 million health center in Pawhuska. Mark Rogers, who is the executive officer for Osage Nation Health System, said the 60,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility...
Thornhill take-out counter closed, Vaughan retirement home charged for public health violations
Newmarket Today
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July 28, 2025
021 Club in Thornhill was temporarily closed for one day, Richview Manor in Vaughan was charged for health hazards during York Region Public Health inspections last week A takeout counter in Thornhill was temporarily closed, and a retirement home...
Jetski enthusiasts race for men's mental health
SunLive
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July 28, 2025
The organiser of an endurance jetski event says he hopes the cause will help men open up about their mental health. The Therap-Ski jetski endurance group ride on Lake Rotoiti aims to raise awareness and funds for men’s mental health. Organiser...
Whatley Health Services hold their first back-to-school giveaway
WVUA 23 - Alabama
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Whatley Health Services wants kids to be ready for back-to-school. They passed out back-to-school supplies Saturday. The giveaway was at the Whatley center on Tuscaloosa's west side. The goal is to help people in the community while letting them...
Wake County Public Health to offer back-to-school vaccine clinics
The Wake Weekly - North Carolina
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As families prepare for a new school year, Wake County Public Health is making it easy to check a critical task off the list -- getting their kid’s required vaccinations. The county is hosting a series of vaccine clinics to help students get the...
Alabama Department of Mental Health celebrates third anniversary of 988 crisis lifeline
WVUA 23 - Alabama
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The Alabama Department of Mental Health is celebrating the third anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Since its inception in 2022, the lifeline has helped connect more than 132,000 callers nationwide with crisis counselors who...
"I’ve been able to centre myself"- When Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone opened up on mental health and finding support through prayer
Sportskeeda
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July 28, 2025
American track and field athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone once opened up about mental health and finding support through prayer. The athlete currently holds the 400m hurdles world record, which she set at the Paris Olympics, clocking 50.37 s....
Indian state to rename health service in honour of St Teresa
Catholic News
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July 28, 2025
St Teresa of Kolkata, 1989 (CNS/Nacy Wiechec) The government in Jharkhand in eastern India has announced a plan to rename a state health service after St Teresa of Kolkata, removing its current name, which is linked to a prominent leader of...
Department of Health: Maryland sees rise in heat-related deaths this summer
WBAL - Maryland
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July 28, 2025
The hot weather continues in Maryland, and the state has reported an increase in heat-related deaths this summer compared to last year. At least 13 people have died from the heat this summer, and according to the Maryland Department of Health,...
Five new health positions coming to Lloydminster
My Lloydminster Now
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July 28, 2025
Five new health positions are being advertised by the SHA for Lloydminster. The extra staff being recruited are registered nurse/registered psychiatric nurse (RN/RPN) positions comprising: Three permanent part-time RN/RPN positions One temporary...
Benefits of ADHD Medication Include Brain Growth, Fewer Serious Accidents
ADDitude
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July 28, 2025
July 29, 2025 Stimulant and nonstimulant medication use decreases the risk of adverse outcomes and promotes brain development in individuals diagnosed with ADHD, new research reveals. According to a new longitudinal, population-based study...
MAJOR HEALTH CONCERN | Suicide trends and patterns revealed
WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania
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July 28, 2025
U.S. suicide trends and patterns revealed IMPACT PATIENT SAFETY. THIS NOW VACANT APARTMENT WAS HOME TO MASON PORTER IN THE TWO YEARS HE LIVED IN LANCASTER. IN HIS OFF HOURS, THE 28 YEAR OLD FROM KENTUCKY PLAYED MUSIC IN THIS MAKESHIFT STUDIO. HE...
Katsina unveils free typhoid treatment to boost public health
Punch
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July 28, 2025
In a significant move to improve public health and combat the spread of typhoid fever, the Katsina State Government is set to provide free medical care to all patients diagnosed with typhoid infection including treatment and surgery to any patient...
Cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases found in Harlem, health officials say
FOX 5 - New York
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Five cases of the potentially fatal pneumonia-like illness were diagnosed in recent days, although no deaths have been reported, according to the health department. NEW YORK - The New York City Health Department is investigating a new cluster of...
Lions Club, Doctors’ Clinic provide free school physicals, health education to students
The Guam Daily Post
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Heavy rain didn’t stop the dozens of youth who showed up to the Guam Tano-Ta Lions Club community outreach event, which on Sunday provided school and sports physicals to students ahead of the new school year. While only 30 were expected, Dr. John...
MountainStar Healthcare's CareNow® Urgent Care Offers $35 Sports Physicals
FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah
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July 28, 2025
CareNow® Urgent Care is proud to announce discounted sports physicals for K-12 students offered at a price of $35 through August 31, 2025. This offer will help families plan for fall sports activities for school-aged students by allowing them to...
Recent Policy Proposals Could Weaken the Reproductive Health Safety Net as More People Become Uninsured
KFF
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July 28, 2025
Key Takeaways Multiple policy changes resulting from Congressional action, Trump administration efforts, and a Supreme Court decision will significantly weaken the family planning safety net at a time when there will be increasing demand for...