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On Monday students took a break from regular classes to focus on mental health. It’s college acceptance season and many students are facing disappointment. The goal of Mental Health Awareness Day is to help students come up with strategies and tools to help them cope and build resilience.
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2 years ago Read more at WCAX

“I’m a Custodian” is part of the “Health Heroes” series that gets kids ready to be inspired by the everyday heroes who work tirelessly to protect wellbeing. This book is inspired by Mayo Clinic environmental services technician Liah M. Olsen, who details her experience below. What is your personal mission in the health community? My personal mission is to stop the spread of germs and to break the chain of transmission.
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2 years ago Read more at Mayo Clinic Press

Findings published in Nature Neuroscience journal show two classes of chemicals may be linked to damaging brain cells that provide the protective coating around nerve cells. The types of chemicals we're talking about are everywhere — organophosphate flame retardants found in your furniture and electronics or the quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) found in disinfecting cleaning supplies, personal hair products, and some mouthwash. These are the cells that are destroyed in multiple sclerosis.
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2 years ago Read more at WKYC.com

The Fifth Circuit will affirm a lower-court ruling striking down the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s requirement that private insurance plans cover preventive services at no cost to patients. After the ruling, the government appealed to the Fifth Circuit. The Biden administration is expanding a Trump scheme that is forcing hundreds of thousands of seniors onto for-profit health plans.
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2 years ago Read more at The Lever

Around 400 workers demanded the hospital reverse recent changes to its health care plan. They said that starting in January they were given an impossible choice: pay $6,000 to keep seeing their regular doctors or accept a much more restricted plan. The new plan severely limits access to pediatric and OBGYN care.
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2 years ago Read more at CBS San Francisco

2024 Arts and Sciences Symposium: The Race to Health Equity. This keynote event convenes our vibrant university community in meaningful discussions across disciplines. Drexel University President John Fry and Provost Paul Jensen invite you to attend this year’s symposium on Health Equity and Wellness.
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2 years ago Read more at Drexel

the majority of cases have been reported in the capital of San Juan. More than 340 people have been hospitalized for the mosquito-borne virus.
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2 years ago Read more at The Washington Post

Visit With Environmental Health & Safety and UAPD at Making Your Day Work Carnival March 28. This unique event serves not only to showcase the various departments across campus who work to enhance the overall employee experience, but also to raise awareness among employees. The event will feature a "Family Feud' style game show with Chancellor Robinson; winners will receive lunch for their department.
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2 years ago Read more at University of Arkansas Newswire

despite repeated warnings about the risks associated with this practice, hundreds of illnesses and even deaths continue to occur each year. As Easter approaches, experts urge the public to opt for alternative gifts like candy and toys to avoid both health risks and animal welfare issues. In 2023, CDC and public health officials across several states investigated multiple outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to contact with backyard poultry.
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2 years ago Read more at Food Safety News

Reproductive health under a second Trump term Trump's allies are hoping another Trump victory will limit access to abortions, contraceptives, IVF, even recreational sex. But they aren't just hoping, they also have detailed plans on how to do it.
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2 years ago Read more at WBUR News