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King County Executive to announce behavioral health response plan on Monday
article King County Executive Dow Constantine (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images) SEATTLE – King County Executive Dow Constantine will announce a new behavioral health crisis response plan on Monday. The goal, according to the Executive’s Office, is to improve the availability and sustainability of behavioral health care in King County. Constantine will hold a press …
Mendocino Public Health on record-setting Sept. heat: “We can’t just treat this as a once-in-15-years occurrence” • The Mendocino Voice | Mendocino County, CAThe Mendocino Voice
MENDOCINO Co, CA, 9/21/22 — A significant heat wave at the beginning of September broke records, bringing an all-time high temperature of 117 degrees in Ukiah and triple-digit highs lasting for days throughout inland Mendocino County. Social Services staff activated the department’s phone tree and got on the road, making more than 800 calls to …
CMH part of new health alliance | Greene County
ALBANY — Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson will join Albany Medical Center under the new Albany Med Health System, Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Dennis McKenna announced at a press conference Monday. The partnership will also include Saratoga Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital and the System’s Visiting Nurses, providing an extensive regional health care network …
Colorado Agricultural Behavioral Health/Well-being Summit Set for Chaffee County – by Ark Valley Voice Staff
On September 28 and 29 in Salida, Colorado, AgWell – a project of the Rocky Mountain Farmer’s Union will be hosting a Summit for programs and organizations supporting behavioral health and wellbeing for farmers, ranchers, agricultural workers, and their families in Colorado. Suicide rates, substance abuse, and mental health issues continue to skyrocket in America’s …
New COVID booster shots now available at Sandusky County Public Health
FREMONT — Sandusky County Public Health has the new Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots in stock and will be administering them at the health department’s Wednesday and Thursday vaccine clinics. Bethany Brown, Sandusky County’s health commissioner, said Thursday the new boosters, which recently were updated with the omicron variant in mind., can be given …
Winnebago County Health Department offering Paxlovid treatment for COVID-19
WINNEBAGO COUNTY – The Winnebago county health department offers the antiviral treatment Paxlovid for anyone who tests positive for COVID. Paxlovid is an oral medication used to treat COVID-19. It’s three tablets taken twice a day for five days. Anyone 12 and older who test positive for the virus can schedule an appointment to receive …
09-16-22 Lewis County Public Health And Social Services Advisory Board Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lewis County, Washington – September 16, 2022 County seeks applicant for Public Health and Social Services Advisory Board The Lewis County Board of Health is seeking applications for the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board. Currently there is one (1) open position for an individual who has experience regarding …
Press Releases | Yolo County
Press Release (PDF) For Immediate Release John Fout Public Information Officer [email protected] (Woodland, CA) – On August 30, 2022, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors approved the appointments of a new Mental Health Director and a Public Guardian. Director of the Yolo County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) Nolan Sullivan announced the appointment of …
Look back: Cayuga County Board of Health fines bar for smoking | History
Sept. 6, 2007 AUBURN — The Cayuga County Board of Health fined Costello’s bar $1,000 for smoking law violations and refused renewal of its food permit Wednesday. The unanimous decision was based on the recommendation of hearing officer John Tonzi despite requests by owner Patty Glanville’s attorney to further review the case. “The action that …
County considers sending health staff to wellness workshop | News, Sports, Jobs
NEW ULM — The Brown County Board will consider a request Tuesday for three public health care workers to attend the Minnesota Cares Wellness Workshop Oct. 6-7 in Minneapolis. The conference is provided as a way to thank health care workers and to promote healing and wellness among the health care community including …
