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Pope Francis Skips Good Friday Procession
Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome's Colosseum. He had been expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession. The night-time procession is the most sombre day in the Christian calendar.
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Pope Francis Skips Good Friday Procession to Preserve Health
Pope Francis skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum. The Vatican announced that he was following the event from his home at the Vatican. Francis was expected to preside over the Way of the Cross procession, which re-enacts Christ’s Passion.
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Read more at South Florida Sun Sentinel
Michigan Matters Special on Mental Health
Henry Ford Health is opening a new behavioral health hospital in West Bloomfield. Emily Sexton, recently appointed CEO of the new facility, talked about Michigan Matters and the importance of mental wellness in a special episode focused on mental health. The two-story hospital will have 192 beds for inpatient care.
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Youth Advisory Board Internships
The YouthWell organization announced openings for applications to its Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Internships program for the 2024-25 school year Wednesday. The program is meant for high school students across Santa Barbara County for mental health education, leadership experience and community help. Applications are due May 1 to the YouthWell website and for more information, reach out to the YAB program via email.
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Pope Francis Will Not Take Part in Good Friday Way of the Cross
The Pope, 87, was expected to preside over the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession at the Colosseum in Rome. It was announced before it started that he was following the procession from his home at the Vatican. The procession re-enacts Christ's Passion and crucifixion, and the Pope composed the meditations read aloud at each station.
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Read more at Sky News
UConn College of Engineering - Breakthrough Research in Aging Arteries
Copy Link Researchers from the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering pursue groundbreaking research to understand the impact of aging-related physicochemical modifications on the structure and function of elastin. These modifications play a significant role in age-related diseases such as diabetes. The project has been awarded a $3 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through 2028.
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Food Insecurity and Food Surplus - Sutter Health Partners With Copia
Food insecurity, experienced by more than 44 million people annually within the U.S., is connected to an array of health care issues. On the other hand, food surplus or unused food can lead to food waste, which is linked to hunger and chronic disease. Since February 2020, the Sacramento-based health system has been diverting hospital food that would otherwise go uneaten onto the plates of community members who need it most. This first-of-its-kind project in northern California delivered 68,600 meals — including
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Meningococcal Disease - Is it on the Rise?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory about a rise in rare but severe forms of meningococcal infections. These bacterial infections can cause potentially life-threatening inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Since March 25, 143 cases have been reported to the CDC. The spike is notable in part because infections are disproportionately affecting people ages 30 to 60.
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Read more at The Washington Post
MSU Health Care Embraces Excellence
MSU Health Care showcases the talent and contributions of four of our newer providers. Charles Hong MD, PhD, FAHA MSU Heart and Vascular Center Chair, Department of Medicine Charles Hong found his path through his appointment to this prestigious position. Dr. Hong’s favorite part of being a cardiologist is getting to see “miracles” happen at the individual and social level.
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Read more at Michigan State University Health Care