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IU Health workers gather to protest COVID-19 vaccine mandate
INDIANAPOLIS – Workers for IU Health gathered with supporters Saturday to protest the health provider’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Dozens attends the Saturday afternoon demonstration behind IU Fairbanks Hall. IU Health is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 1. Those who fail to do so face termination. There are some exemptions …
Kern County Public Health reports 34 new COVID-19 cases
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Public Health Services Department reported 34 new COVID-19 cases today. Those numbers bring the county’s totals to 110,593 cases and 1,400 deaths. The department says 39,854 residents have recovered and 68,254 are presumed recovered. An additional 1,056 people are isolating at home and the state is reporting that …
Using her art to bring more awareness to mental health issues
The call for submissions for the Museum of Photographic Arts’ annual juried youth exhibition went out, and after some encouragement from a teacher, Maya Alfaro gave it a shot. The worst they could do was to reject her submission, right? The talented, young photographer was shocked when she’d learned that the museum had selected her …
COVID-induced isolation has impacted mental health and substance use disorder | News, Sports, Jobs
EAGLE RIVER — Among the many topics discussed at the May 27 Mental Health Presentation in Eagle River was the significant spike in mental illness and substance abuse. In that regard, the Western Upper Peninsula is a microcosm of the nation as a whole. Jennifer Anderson, a state certified peer recovery coach with …
Columbia/Boone County Board of Health gives recommendations to reduce teen vaping rates in the county
News COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a delay due to the coronavirus, the Columbia/Boone County Board of Health has issued their recommendations to help reduce teen vaping rates in the county. The report states that “harmful health and mental health effects of youth vaping are far-reaching, and more interventions are needed to bring down the number …
Arcata Mayor Sofia Pereira Named Humboldt’s New Director of Public Health | Lost Coast Outpost
UPDATE: The Mad River Union reports that Pereira will be stepping down from her position as mayor and vacating her seat on the Arcata City Council the Friday before she is scheduled to begin her new gig. # # # Humboldt County Department of Health & Human Services Sofia Pereira was first elected …
L.A. County health director urges importance of vaccinations as Delta coronavirus variant is detected
Los Angeles County’s health director on Thursday stressed the importance of ramping up vaccination efforts, saying the Delta coronavirus variant being blamed for massive outbreaks in India has been detected in the county since in April. The variant is already circulating in the U.S. and several of other countries, and it’s not yet clear whether …
Everside Health Hires Chief of Growth & Strategy Officer
“We are thrilled to welcome Adam to the senior executive team at Everside Health,” said Chris Miller, Everside Health CEO. “His strategic insights and guidance will be critical as we work to bring more value to employers, their employees and Taft Hartley Union members across the U.S.” Prior to joining Everside Health, Johnson was the …
Miss Land O’ Lakes helps put spotlight on mental health awareness
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. — “Hi everyone, my name is Eliza Smith and I am your Miss Teen USA and I’m so excited to be doing this informational video for you.” Smith, 15, is pretty comfortable in front of the camera. The rising Junior at Land O’ Lakes High School is the host of a …
Queen’s Health offering coronavirus vaccination clinics on Oahu
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Queen’s Health is offering several upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics across Oahu starting on Friday, June 11, at International Market Place from noon to 5 p.m. Health insurance is not required and participants also do not need to make an appointment. [Hawaii’s Breaking News–Download the FREE KHON2 app for iOS or Android] There …
