EAST LANSING, Mich. – A recent study led by a professor at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine suggests that enhancing access to community-based mental health and substance use disorder services could significantly reduce incarceration rates and save counties money. Published in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, the study identified … Read more
A profound and catastrophic mental health problem is plaguing the law enforcement community on Long Island, New York, according to a shocking revelation that has raised eyebrows. In the course of just four weeks, four terrible deaths of Suffolk County police officers have brought attention to mental health issues among officers, their coworkers, and their … Read more
Over 17 million low-income Americans lost their Medicaid coverage as a result of the United States’ decision to withdraw pandemic-era protections, and as the globe begins to emerge from the shadow of a global health disaster. Florida, a state leading the way in redefining health insurance for kids from low- to moderate-income households, is currently … Read more
Despite their reputation for being slow to adopt new technologies, older generations are becoming more comfortable with virtual reality. As part of a bigger effort to adapt virtual reality (VR), several senior communities around the nation recently took part in a Stanford University study. This suggests that VR can be good to seniors’ mental and … Read more
Mission Hospital, owned by HCA Healthcare, is in the public eye at this crucial time for Asheville’s healthcare system in the wake of a harsh report released on February 15 by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). A devastating indictment that has put the hospital in a race against time, the report’s highlights … Read more
In recent times, the issue of transgender health and rights has been at the forefront of global discussions. However, the integrity of these discussions has come under scrutiny following revelations that the World Health Organization (WHO) panel on trans health appears to be stacked with advocates pushing a particular gender ideology rather than a balanced … Read more
In a recent inspection blitz across Iowa, health authorities have uncovered disturbing violations ranging from spoiled pasta to rodent droppings and months-old food in various restaurants across the state. The revelations have sparked concerns about food safety standards and raised questions about the diligence of restaurant management in ensuring the well-being of patrons. Uncovering the … Read more
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing mental health care in Phoenix, Community 43 has launched a pioneering ‘clubhouse’ model to complement traditional mental health services. This innovative approach focuses on fostering social connections and developing cognitive skills among individuals grappling with mental health challenges, offering a fresh perspective on therapeutic intervention. Traditionally, mental health … Read more
Initially, GoFundMe was a crowdsourcing platform for financing “ideas and dreams” and, in the words of its co-founders, Brad Damphousse and Andrew Ballester, “for life’s important moments.” Early on, it provided funds for gifts to graduates, honeymoons, and church missions to underserved hospitals abroad. GoFundMe is now a popular website used by those who want … Read more
The Early Warning Network test findings showed a notable increase in instances of Influenza A, a severe acute respiratory disease, in Syria’s northwest. The data showed a significant rise in comparison to the previous five years’ annual average. The results of PCR analysis also showed an increase in influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) … Read more
