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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Launches Community Health Profiles Tool
The data now available to everyone in a new format can help bring assistance to those who need it most. Officials say numbers have the power to transform communities. That is thanks to every data point on their new Community Health Profiles tool, which represents a person, family and community.
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San Luis Obispo Announces Welcome Home Village
The City and County of San Luis Obispo announced a partnership Friday to expand county health campus services for a new housing community for those in encampments. The Welcome Home Village is an 80-bed community that will provide people with the resources and supportive services they need to find their pathway back to housing. This project will be developed by DignityMoves, a San Fransisco-based nonprofit focused on creating dignified housing community.
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Harvey Weinstein Admitted to Manhattan Hospital
Harvey Weinstein was admitted to Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for multiple tests. “He’s got a lot of problems,” Aidala said. Weinstein, 72, remains under custody while in hospital.
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Youth Health Fair Held in Humboldt
A health fair was held today at Humboldt Medical Center. The event was created to raise awareness to the health needs of elementary and middle school aged children within the area. Organizers wanted a way to help parents gain access to needed resources.
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Medicaid and CHIP Expired During the Pandemic
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System cut coverage for 611,144 recipients. The agency is continuing to review coverage for 1,892 recipients as of April 5. In Arizona, enrollment grew from 1.9 million to 2.5 million during the pandemic.
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Florida Health Department Lifts Health Alert for Lake Worth Beach
The Florida Health Department in Palm Beach County has partially lifted a health alert for water bodies since the rupture of a sewer line near Lake Worth Beach on April 9. An estimated 3 million to 5 million gallons were dispersed until the line was fixed four days after the rupture by the Lake Worth Utility District. The water in these areas again meets surface water quality standards for fecal-indicator bacteria.
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Edmonds School District Health and Fitness Expo
The 2024 Health and Fitness Expo is a free event for Edmonds School District families and those living within the boundaries of Public Hospital District No. 2 Snohomish County. It will feature health and wellness booths, nutrition education and plenty of opportunities to be active — including the Move 60! Fun Run, track and field events, Bike Blender, obstacle course, interactive vendor booths and activity demonstrations.
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Dementia Education in Hispanic Communities
James L. West Center for Dementia Care launched its Cerebro Sano, or “Healthy Brain,” program in 2023. About 21% of the Tarrant County population over the age of 18 speaks Spanish at home. The program is open to anyone who speaks Spanish and is interested in learning about dementia.
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Ward Melville Softball
This year, the cause was mental health awareness in honor of Jordan Kenna, a softball player from Forest Hills who committed suicide in November. As of early Saturday afternoon, the team had raised $5,437 for Morgan’s Message, an organization that works to provide resources and support for individuals struggling with mental health challenges.
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Kraft Heinz CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera Shares Healthy Living Habits
Carlos Abrams-Rivera revealed his healthy-living habits as Kraft Heinz looks to improve the nutritional value of its products amid the obesity epidemic and concerns about processed food. But the company suffered a setback earlier this month when Consumer Reports found several versions of Lunchables and generic look-alikes contained lead and cadmium, which have been linked to health problems in children and adults.
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Read more at Fortune