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Minnesota has seen at least 125 cases this year among children 6 years old and younger who were unvaccinated. About a third of Minnesotans younger than 2 years are not up to date on their recommended vaccines, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. The decline is happening as serious illnesses circulate, which leaves infants vulnerable.
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1 year ago Read more at KSTP

Medication Take Back Days address a crucial public health and safety issue by providing a safe, convenient, and responsible way to anonymously dispose of any unused or expired medications. To keep better track of medicines, Monica Eriksen recommends rethinking where and how medications are stored and making sure to safely dispose of medications when they expire or simply sit unused. In fact, scientists in the United States and Europe found that medications persist in these liquids at very low levels.
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1 year ago Read more at Radioresultsnetwork.com

Out of nearly 300 AI-enabled medical devices approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), only a few have been evaluated through prospective randomized controlled trials (RCTs) This gap in real-world testing highlights concerns about AI's reliability and effectiveness, with issues like alert fatigue from faulty AI predictions as demonstrated by a sepsis model.
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1 year ago Read more at News-Medical.Net

Munson Healthcare will donate $300,000 to Traverse Health Clinic over the next two years. Street Medicine Program is a collaborative initiative between several local partners. The project is intended to connect with people experiencing homelessness wherever they are and provide medical care.
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1 year ago Read more at Traverse City Ticker

The Vanderburgh County Commissioners approved a resolution to support the new mental health program at the county jail. These additional dollars comes from opioid settlement funds. Sheriff Noah Robinson says $1 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funds will also go towards the project.
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1 year ago Read more at 14 News WFIE Evansville

The Crisis Co Response Team brings mental health professionals and law enforcement together to connect them with resources. They’ve helped over 500 people in the last 3 years, with nearly 170 people this year. According to Rosecrance, 85 percent of those contacted by the response team sought help.
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1 year ago Read more at FOX Illinois

Penn Medicine signed the national Health Sector Climate Pledge on April 22. This pledge requires healthcare organizations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Penn Medicine aims to reach 100% carbon neutrality by 2042, eight years ahead of the national target.
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1 year ago Read more at The Daily Pennsylvanian

This week, we’re learning about spiritual alchemy and how finding and maintaining a balance in mind, body and spirit is key to your health and wellness. Remember to subscribe to the “Muthaship” podcast on any of the following platforms.
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1 year ago Read more at Hawaii News Now

The county conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations' in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months. The program is intended to arrange quicker mental health assessments for jailed defendants. Under Oregon's statewide system, a mental fitness examination can take months — roughly 62 days on average — which can be harmful to defendants and delay the judicial process.
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1 year ago Read more at KGW.com

We take a highly personalized approach to care, focused on you as a whole person, fully considering your physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being. At the core of our approach are: personalization: We offer a wide range of services, from therapy and counseling to medication management and support groups. We stay in sync with one another to provide you with the best possible care. Here, tech doesn't lead — it powerfully supports. Safety: Your safety and support are always our top priorities
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1 year ago Read more at WellSpan Health