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More mental health officials needed in schools say officials
According to the South Carolina Committee on Children, suicide is the leading cause of death for kids between 10 and 17-years-old in South Carolina. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Teachers and mental health experts are calling for more mental health professionals to be employed in South Carolinian schools. South Carolina was ranked 41st in the nation on …
Al Horford (health and safety), Marcus Smart (foot) won’t be available for Boston Celtics’ series opener against Miami Heat
The Boston Celtics say Al Horford and Marcus Smart are both out for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Heat on Tuesday night in Miami. Horford is in the league’s health and safety protocols, the team announced. And Boston is prepared for the likely scenario of him remaining in the protocols through …
COVID has now claimed 1 million lives in the U.S. : Shots
Nurse educator Katie Demelis and nurse manager Nydia White wrap the the body of a patient who died of COVID-19 at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, N.Y., on April 15, 2020. Jeffrey Basinger/Newsday via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jeffrey Basinger/Newsday via Getty Images Nurse educator Katie Demelis and nurse manager Nydia …
Health Tips Tuesday: adult depression
(WGGB/WSHM) – Country music singer Naomi Judd’s recent death has brought to the forefront the issue of mental health and depression and how it is impacting adults. Dr. Stuart Anfang, chief of adult psychology at Baystate Health, spoke with us about the signs to look out for and effective treatments. What are the signs to …
Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advisory Board Agenda
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Health experts explain role of Narcan, push to get it into schools across Kansas
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Naloxone, more commonly referred to as “Narcan,” is a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid in your system. Dr. Gregory Lakin, with the Center for Change, said it’s simple to use and can be a determining factor between life and death. He said shooting the medication into a nostril …
Health Officials Issue Warning After Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Mystic – NBC Connecticut
A raccoon found in the area of West Main Street and Gravel Street in Groton has tested positive for rabies, according to the Ledge Light Health District. Health officials are warning the public to refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals. The raccoon tested positive on Monday. Rabies is a deadly disease …
How Much Is Health Insurance? – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Health insurance reduces the cost of medical appointments, procedures, hospital stays, tests, prescriptions and more. However, figuring out how much to budget for health insurance can be tricky. Many factors, such as where you …
There’s a growing teen mental health crisis because of the pandemic. This is how the Bethlehem Area School District is addressing it. – The Morning Call
Liberty High School Principal Harrison Bailey III thinks every school in the country needs to address the growing mental health crisis among students. “To think that we’re going to see academic success in our classrooms without dealing with mental health concerns that override students’ ability to process, think and remember things, we’re fooling ourselves,” he …
Santa Monica Behavioral Health Firm Ontrak Moves HQ to Nevada
Struggling behavioral health company Ontrak Inc. has joined the ranks of companies leaving Los Angeles County, quietly disclosing on May 11 that earlier this spring it had relocated its headquarters from Santa Monica to Henderson, Nevada.The disclosure came in Ontrak’s quarterly earnings release. “On March 24, 2022, the company entered into a lease agreement for …
