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District 225 proposal would take basic health care in-house

May 15, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Coming soon: a health center at Glenbrook South. The Glenbrook High Schools District 225 board on Monday heard Associate Superintendent R.J. Gravel outline a proposal for a health center in the school, to be staffed by an outside agency such as NorthShore University Health System, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital or Loyola University Medical Center. It…

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Collaboration key to solving health inequities, Cleveland-area hospital CEOs say during Accelerating Health Equity Conference

May 14, 2022 Sharika Soukup

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Since Metro Health System CEO Dr. Akram Boutros’ 2019 City Club speech in which he blamed structural racism and childhood trauma for many of Cuyahoga County’s public health crises, some organizations that pledged to help are backing away from their commitments, he reported Wednesday. “I’m seeing backlash, dragging their feet on promises…

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Rally and legislative session address decreasing services at Delaware County Memorial Hospital

May 13, 2022 Sharika Soukup

UPPER DARBY – Before there were shouts of “Save Our Hospital!” along Lansdowne Avenue in a rally at Delaware County Memorial Hospital Wednesday, state legislators held a hearing to address the impact that reduced medical services at the facility and others will have on the community. At Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School, state…

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Upcoming changes in COVID-19 policies and practices

May 10, 2022 Sharika Soukup

The Healthy Elon Committee has announced coming changes in measures on campus. Dear members of the Elon community, As we prepare to conclude Spring Semester, we offer thanks for your dedication to the health of this community. Together, we navigated challenges that none of us had experienced before, and we greatly appreciate your perseverance in…

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A checklist for staying healthy overseas

May 9, 2022 Sharika Soukup

Newswise — If you’re planning an international trip this year, you’re already managing an extensive checklist to help you remember to find your passport, book flights and research local attractions. While planning an overseas adventure can be overwhelming, don’t forget to include a few key preventative measures to help keep you healthy during your travels,…

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Improve your brain health through UAB’s new pilot brain health clinic – News

May 8, 2022 Sharika Soukup

With the number of Americans with dementia expected to increase dramatically, UAB’s new brain health clinics point the way to improving brain health over a lifespan. Ronald M. Lazar, Ph.D., professor of neurology and director of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain InstituteThe University of Alabama at Birmingham is now offering brain health checkups at two…

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One of Virginia’s poorest cities is also its least healthy, new rankings show

May 3, 2022 Sharika Soukup

For the second year in a row, Petersburg ranked as the least healthy locality in Virginia while Falls Church took over first place. The rankings, released Wednesday by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute, are meant to offer an annual snapshot of more than 90 measures affecting health and…

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Health Calendar published April 27, 2022 – West Central Tribune

May 2, 2022 Sharika Soukup

OLIVIA — Revolution Wellness, a total mind-and-body wellness endeavor, will have a community-wide kickoff event from 9 to 11 a.m. April 30 at BOLD Schools. Renville County residents of all ages are encouraged to attend and get involved. There will be booths with fun activities and information for summer by the Kandiyohi County Area Family…

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