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U.S. schools turn focus to mental health of students reeling from pandemic
As COVID-19 upended education during the past year, Pennsylvania middle school teacher Jennifer Lundberg often began her English lessons gauging the mental wellbeing of her students. Sometimes, she would turn the lights off and dedicate a few minutes of in-person class to walking the kids through exercises that asked them to identify stressors they were …
Vatican health conference features Fauci, Francis — and Aerosmith
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks during a press briefing at the White House, in Washington. Fauci is participating along with soprano Renee Fleming, the CEOs of Pfizer and Moderna and the lead guitarist of Aerosmith among others in a unique three-day Vatican conference starting Thursday, May …
Mental health benefits associated with gender-affirming surgery | News
Gender-affirming surgeries are associated with numerous positive health benefits, including lower rates of psychological distress and suicidal ideation, as well as lower rates of smoking, according to new research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study examined data from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, which included nearly 20,000 participants, 38.8% of …
Health Districts Vaccinate Students, Parents at High Schools – NBC4 Washington
Two Virginia health districts are turning high schools into clinics this week to vaccinate students 16 and older and their parents. Alexia Lehman’s first time back inside Skyline High School since the pandemic was to get vaccinated. She turned 16 Saturday and is eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. “I feel more comfortable in this …
NYU Langone Health Home Care
At NYU Langone Health Home Care, we provide a range of specialized services and support that allow you to continue your care in the comfort and safety of your home while maintaining close communication with your doctor. Our skilled medical, nursing, rehabilitation, and social services providers are committed to treating each patient with dignity, respect, …
Austin Public Health Joins Forces with Austin FC to Promote COVID-19 Vaccinations
Austin, Texas – Austin FC and APH are asking fans to #TakeTheShotATX. The public can expect to see social media content and PSAs from Austin FC players encouraging those who have not received their COVID-19 vaccine to do so to protect our friends, family, and community. “We hope the additional messaging and education can expand …
This first-of-its-kind health reform could expand coverage to older Americans
This first-of-its-kind health reform could expand coverage to older Americans To the great disappointment of some Democratic lawmakers, President Joe Biden’s plan to boost the social safety net doesn’t include expanding Medicare coverage. Some had hoped that Biden’s $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, the details for which were released last week, would include a measure …
Boston University mental health experts publish leave of absence guides
For about six years, Boston University’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation has hosted a one-semester program for college students across the country who are on leaves of absence from their institutions due to mental health conditions. The program offers students lessons on wellness strategies and has helped the center’s faculty members better understand the needs of …
East Bridgewater Town Health Agent Robert Philbrick Is Retiring – NBC Boston
The NBC10 Boston Investigators have learned the top public health employee in the town of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, is retiring after a report found “multiple failures” in how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month, the town’s investigation faulted Robert Philbrick for a variety of decisions, including his oversight of the East Bridgewater Commercial Club …
Wisconsin health officials concerned about drop in COVID-19 vaccinations
(WKOW) — Wisconsin health officials say fewer people are seeking COVID-19 vaccinations, and more doses are going to waste. Check out all of our health coverage here. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports as of Tuesday, 43.5% of the state’s population had received at least one shot, and just under 35% were fully vaccinated. …
