HEALTH

Rock County Public Health (RCPH) warns the community of possible exposure to measles. A Dane County individual spent time in Rock County while infectious. RCPH, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Public Health Madison and & County work to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to the virus.
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1 year ago Read more at WIFR

Demetrio Jackson was arrested after responding to a trespassing call in a parking lot in Wisconsin. Officers had shocked him with a Taser and pinned him as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe. Then, officers moved Jackson to his side so a medic could inject him with potent knockout drug.
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1 year ago Read more at Yahoo News Canada

Interior Health has issued a toxic drug warning for the whole South Okanagan after multiple overdoses. The warning does not name a particular type of drug related to the overdose. None of the reports have been fatal according to the release. It is the first toxic drug alert for the region since 2023.
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1 year ago Read more at Penticton Western News

advancements in medication like PreP and PEP have helped reduce the number of new HIV diagnoses among those 13 and older. This leads to people being undiagnosed, out of fear of the cost of doctor visits and treatments, or the stigma from society. The Common St. Clinic is a wellness center in Lake Charles that helps bridge the gap of affordability.
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1 year ago Read more at KPLC

Youth Mental Health First Aid seminar was a certification course designed to help caregivers and others recognize and respond to young people with mental health challenges. The seminar was held at the Hattiesburg Train Depot and conducted by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
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1 year ago Read more at WDAM

Education Minister Ben Carroll recently announced at least 400 in person education sessions will be given to students in Years 5 to 10. The sessions will include curriculum-aligned, age-appropriate and evidence-based information about menstrual health and pelvic pain. Students will develop skills and confidence to recognise when and how to seek help and support.
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1 year ago Read more at Wyndham Star Weekly

KFF Health News’ senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health discussed the latest bird flu developments on CBS’ “CBS Mornings” on April 25. You must credit us as the original publisher, with a hyperlink to our kffhealthnews.org site. Please preserve the hyperlinks in the story.
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1 year ago Read more at Kaiser Health News

A 2022 Zippia report found that 83% of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25% saying their job is the top stressor in their lives. Connected by Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler “Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives” by Charles Duhigg. Burn Rate by Andy Dunn “Burn Rate: Launching A Start Up And Losing My Mind” by Emily Nagoski
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1 year ago Read more at Fortune

Centra Health is taking proactive steps to combat human trafficking. Over 80% of trafficking victims who see some type of help are not identified, says Freedom 4/24 President. The program would require emergency department physicians and behavioral health providers.
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1 year ago Read more at WDBJ

Direct Relief has delivered 527 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 15 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 13.4 million defined daily doses of medication and supplies, including insulin, prenatal vitamins, oral rehydration tablets, and more. Dr. Anne Alaniz, a gynecological oncologist and founder of Pothawira International, spoke about her work in Malawi and plans to build a new surgical center.
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1 year ago Read more at Direct Relief