HEALTH

The week-long initiative started with radio sensitization programs on malaria prevention followed by a clean-up exercise to create a healthier environment for residents. AngloGold Ashanti has already held a webinar for its employees to educate them on their role in the zero-malaria agenda. The theme for the 2024 edition is “Accelerating The Fight Against Malaria For A More Equitable World”.
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1 year ago Read more at GhanaWeb

The American Heart Association distributed $420,000 from its Social Impact Funds to three local social enterprises across the Houston metropolitan area as part of its continuing efforts to sustainably address and positively impact social drivers of health. A $1.5 million contribution from the BNSF Railway Foundation supported this first-ever disbursement to local entrepreneurs. Dealing with the death of a loved one is a major stressor which can negatively impact sleep schedules, exercise habits, diet and smoking status – all risk factors for heart disease.
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1 year ago Read more at American Heart Association

The US plans to double the number of countries it supports to prevent infectious disease outbreaks, opting for bilateral agreements with at least 100 countries, according to its new Global Health Security Strategy (GHSS) The plan will extend US commitments to an additional 50 countries to help protect themselves against outbreaks and pandemics.
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1 year ago Read more at Health Policy Watch

Smile Cookie Week is back again this year and so is the charity it supports. For the second consecutive year High River's two Tim Horton locations will raise money for the High River District Health Care Foundation.
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1 year ago Read more at HighRiverOnline.com

Kaitlyn Soron and her husband were at the Legislative Building two weeks ago to ask for help with the travel costs from the health minister, but have now been told “no” The travel and accommodations for the trip are going to cost thousands for the family. The whole reason the Sorons are having to take the more than 2,000-kilometre trip is because they can’t get the health care in Saskatchewan; the health authority and provincial government haven’t been able to hire any of those specialists.
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1 year ago Read more at 650 CKOM News Talk Sports

We have been through a lot in the North over the last few years. Workers have had to risk their health and safety, sometimes daily, because of hazards that were hard to control. The things we saw and experienced as workers are not something any worker should ever have to face. But far from being the exception, dangerous situations on the worksite are quickly becoming a common occurrence. We remember those phone calls with loved ones, where we have trouble talking about our day because we don’t want them to worry about us.
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1 year ago Read more at NNSL Media

Isalnd Health acknowledges frustration for people when walk-ins cannot be accommodated Staffing shortages are not unique to the NIH-CR, a specific region with Island Health, or even B.C. The public is often greeted by a sign outside of the Campbell River hospital’s lab services. Island Health is asking for the public’s patience while it deals with the situation.
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1 year ago Read more at Campbell River Mirror

In an email to CBC News, Health Sciences North spokesperson Jason Turnbull said parking rates for staff have not increased since 2010. The hospital charges a monthly parking rate of $95 for patients and visitors, but the staff rate is $80 per month. Hourly rates were set at $4 for the first hour, $3 for the second and $2 for the third hour.
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1 year ago Read more at CBC.ca

Prince William visited St Michael's Church of England High School in Rowley Regis. Freddie Hadley invited the prince to discuss the issue. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable X cookies or to allow those cookies just once.
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1 year ago Read more at Sky News

CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. This summer will mark three years that CVS Pharmacy locations throughout Baton Rouge will serve as host sites for summer externs enrolled in the MYWE program. In 2023, the company streamlined access to meaningful employment for more than 1,400 individuals.
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1 year ago Read more at CVS Health