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NYU School of Global Public Health Joins Global Initiative to Improve Heart Health Equity in New York City
The NYU School of Global Public Health (NYU GPH) has joined a global initiative to reimagine how cities tackle heart health inequities using artificial intelligence—starting in New York City. The AI4HealthyCities Health Equity Network—created by the Novartis Foundation in partnership with Microsoft AI for Health—aims to use innovative data science techniques to provide health authorities, …
This Week in History: City health report looked good in 1923 | News, Sports, Jobs
99 years ago in 1923 The health of the city of Warren was fine. If citizens were not run down by automobiles or street cars or trains they had little chance of being cut down by contagious diseases. The city health board in regular meeting was told by Health Officer G.N. Simpson that …
City Council OKs renovations for Canton City Public Health
CANTON − Canton City Public Health offices in the Sears Building at 420 Market Ave. N are set to get an upgrade. City Council on Monday authorized the mayor or public service director to enter a $108,800 contract with Motter & Meadows Architects for the design and construction oversight. Council also will have to approve …
City of St. Louis, St. Louis Mental Health Board Open American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunities for Early Childcare Providers
Childcare providers delivering high-quality care in the City of St. Louis are encouraged to apply for this one-time grant. August 18, 2022 | 2 min reading time In collaboration with the City of St. Louis, the Saint Louis Mental Health Board (MHB) has opened an application process for childcare providers in response to the COVID-19 …
New Orleans City Council votes on safeguards for facial recognition technology
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Before the city council voted on Ordinance 33,809, local advocates spoke out about their concerns with how the NOPD is now allowed to use facial recognition software. “Right now there are almost no protections in place around the use of the tech and we are relying on the NOPD to follow …
New York becomes second major US city to declare health emergency over monkeypox
“We estimate that approximately 150,000 New Yorkers may currently be at risk for monkeypox exposure,” Mayor Eric Adams and Dr. Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the city’s health and mental hygiene department, said in a joint statement. “This outbreak must be met with urgency, action, and resources, both nationally and globally, and this declaration of a …
Birmingham City Schools expanding free in-school mental health services for students this school year
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham City School officials are seeing a rise in children with mental health issues since the pandemic and leaders are working to give them more services and resources. Birmingham City Schools and Alabama Regional Medical Services are now offering free mental health and medical services to students at seven different schools. …
Mental Health | City of Boise
Eligibility Information A. Eligible Applicants Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, including hospitals and local providers; and For-profit organizations, including hospitals and local providers. Note: Individuals and educational institutions are not eligible to apply. B. Service Requirements Projects must increase access to affordable, equitable, culturally, and linguistically appropriate mental health care services for low-income, uninsured, and/or …
Mayor Adams and Health Commissioner Dr. Vasan Announce New York City has Moved Down Into Medium Risk
June 21, 2022 NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today released the following joint statement after New York City moved down from ‘high’ to ‘medium’ on the COVID-19 alert system: “Day after day, New Yorkers are stepping …
Flights To Istanbul: A Brief Look At The City
Istanbul is a city at the junction of two continents, Europe and Asia, which gives it a unique blend of the East and the West. Istanbul is known for its trade the world over and is the largest city in Turkey, by size. Apart from being a leading trade centre, this city has rich historical …
