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Federal Grants Allocated to Support Rockford’s Mental Health Program
[ad_1] Rockford, IL (WIFR) – Tim Nabors has been a member of the Winnebago County Mental Health Commission for the past two years. Nabors believes the first step in dealing with mental health issues is opening up the conversation to everyone. “Social media and COVID have sprung up conversations about mental health,” Nabors said. “Addressing ... -
US-Japan Science Communication & Policy Fellowship Network Program Fellow Announcement
[ad_1] Fellows of the US-Japan Science Communication & Policy Fellowship Network Program have been announced. IRVINGTON, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) Foundation is pleased to announce that the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University’s Center for Professional Development and Inclusive Excellence (C-HUB), ... -
University of Rochester School of Education Hires Three Faculty Focused on Diversity Studies
[ad_1] The Warner School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester undertook a cluster recruitment effort last spring that resulted in three tenures focused on interdisciplinary research on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Hired track teachers. Amanda McLeroy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development, was hired. Dr. Sloan Okrey, ... -
Secretary Chopra discusses digital marketing in his remarks at the National Association of Attorneys General Presidents’ Summit.
[ad_1] On August 10, 2022, Secretary Rohit Chopra spoke on the topic of consumer protection in the digital world at the 2022 National Association of Attorneys General Presidential Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. Director Chopra addressed the digital state of his marketing and advertising in an increasingly digital world. Chopra began his remarks by discussing ... -
gerrymandering in public education
[ad_1] Ohioans believe democracy should give everyone a say in the future of their communities and state. We all want to elect leaders who represent our values, regardless of race, background or zip code. But over the past year, Ohioans have watched certain elected leaders ignore the state’s Supreme Court and be forced to vote ... -
St. Vincent’s mobile health department helps Florida’s ‘most vulnerable’
[ad_1] JACKSONVILLE, FL (AP) — Nearly 30 years ago, Ascension St. Vincent launched Mobile Health Outreach to provide free medical care to migrant farm workers in St. John’s and Putnam counties. Organized by the daughters of the charity that founded the hospital, small, dedicated groups traveled from site to site in second-hand minivans. Since then, ... -
Rabies alert: Health officials warn of possible spike in rabies cases
[ad_1] PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) — The city of Petersburg was placed under a “rabies alert” on Thursday after a rabid cat was found in the community. Animal control officials believe the cat likely had contact with many other animals. The Crater Health District includes several neighborhoods, including Dinwiddie, Emporia, and Prince George County. District spokesperson ... -
EHRs don’t reduce costs for rural hospitals
[ad_1] by Claudia Rhoades, Brian Whitacre and Alison Davis Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are computer programs used by hospitals to collect information about patients, treatments, and outcomes. Some experts believe that EHRs can improve health care quality and reduce hospital costs by reducing errors, facilitating the flow of information, and allowing health professionals to do ...










