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Rainbow Tick focuses on promoting safe and inclusive practices for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex individuals. Benalla Health sets benchmark for LGBTI-inclusive practices nationwide. It signals its commitment to providing responsive and affirming care to LGBTIQ+ consumers.
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2 years ago Read more at Shepparton News

A new report tabled in the Victorian parliament on Wednesday detailed these and other case studies from Aboriginal people currently serving time in the state's prisons. A grim picture of institutional neglect in both public and private prisons is painted by the damning report, which found that "the system is currently failing to meet the needs of Aboriginal people'
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2 years ago Read more at SBS

Student Life, Academic Affairs, Human Resources, and Office of Equity and Diversity recently launched a new initiative to help support student mental health. Students are increasingly reaching out to their trusted faculty and staff across campus for support and guidance. This sticker features a green ribbon which is the international symbol of mental health awareness.
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2 years ago Read more at Scranton

LAFD Assistant Chief Peter Hsiao wrote in a report to the Board of Fire Commissioners. He said that while the premise of using clinicians instead of paramedics is sound in theory, in reality, mental health crisis patients devoid of medical, violence, or substance abuse issues. The so-called "Therapeutic Van' program was announced by former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti in October, 2020.
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2 years ago Read more at NBC Southern California

Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso are launching a clinical trial to improve walking in the community. The project will enroll local school district employees in 50K 4 Life, a program that challenges them to improve their health by walking at least 50,000 steps per week. About half of El Pasans do not get the recommended daily amount of physical activity, according to Salinas.
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2 years ago Read more at EurekAlert

In cities where hospital markets are divided, we often see major disparities in life expectancy linked to race. In California, more than one in four Black residents avoid seeking care due to genuine concerns about potential unfair treatment or disrespect during their care experiences. The Lown Hospitals Index ranks the most socially responsible and racially inclusive hospitals to help you choose the best care.
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2 years ago Read more at Lown Institute

State senators have passed a bill, S. 915, which would create a new position called the Secretary of Public Health and Policy. A similar bill has also been passed in the House, but members of the Freedom Caucus, a group of the most conservative representatives, said the new secretary will have too much power. There’s one passage in the bill they point to and it has to do with emergency powers.
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2 years ago Read more at Fox Carolina

This seminar will provide the conceptual background for monitoring population level mental health and wellbeing followed by the methodology developed in the Countdown Global Mental Health 2030. Lunch will be provided. Dr. Shekhar Saxena is Professor of the Practice of Global Mental health at the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
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2 years ago Read more at HSPH News

Mental health Day is a mental health day for kids and teens. Identify how time will be spent and how they make you feel. Take time to do things they normally wouldn’t do on a typical day. Spend time with a loved one or have a nap at home.
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2 years ago Read more at Boys & Girls Clubs of America

The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one. Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch has been the director of health and human services in Baltimore County since 2006. The Maryland Department of Health said he was unable to share any more details about Branch’s departure.
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2 years ago Read more at The Baltimore Banner