School systems in the United States have struggled to find workers to address the mental health needs of students. Mental health problems among students have worsened since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plaster beat found that among 18 of the largest school districts in the country, 12 started the school year this fall with …
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During her 12-hour night shift, Brianna Shelton helps the residents of BeeHive Homes Assisted Living go to the bathroom. Many of them have dementia and some cannot get out of bed on their own. Only a few of her remember her name, but she doesn’t care. “I’m someone’s mom, someone’s grandmother, someone’s great grandmother,” Shelton …
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Late last summer, two Indiana State University football players were killed in a car accident. Just over a week ago, three footballers from the University of they were killed when shot by a former teammate. In both cases, university leaders had to come up with a plan to support teammates and friends of the dead …
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The holiday season is a time when family members get together to share a meal; doctors recommend using this opportunity to learn more about your family history. Written by: Tehreem Khan and UAB Medicine Marketing Media contact: Anna Jones Graphic Designer: Jody PotterThe holiday season is a time when family and friends come together to …
UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine, UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine, Professional Athletes Foundation of the NFL Players’ Association and Living Heart Foundation have collaborated to conduct free heart exams, neurological exams, orthopedic health exams and exercise, nutrition and mental screening sanitary ware for former players. Written by: Katherine Mozzone Media Contact: Anna Jones …
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The social environments in which we grow up are critical to determining our well-being and health later in life. Most Americans (67%) report experiencing at least one traumatic event in childhood, and a new study shows these experiences have a significant impact on our health risks as adults. Physical illnesses such as obesity and chronic …
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The social environments in which we grow up are critical to determining our well-being and health later in life. Most Americans (67%) report experiencing at least one traumatic event in childhood, and a new study shows these experiences have a significant impact on our health risks as adults. Physical illnesses such as obesity and chronic …
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Our year-end campaign starts now! Please make a tax free donation to The 74. The deadline for the COVID-19 public health emergency, which is expected to occur in January, will create considerable complexity for schools that provide telemedicine services to students. Since 2020, the COVID-19 emergency, a federal statement released by the Secretary of the …
The program aims to equip NPs with essential leadership and management skills to help advance their careers and improve patient outcomes MANHATTAN BEACH, California, November 8, 2022 / PRNewswire / – Greater Good Health, the company redefining value-based care through its primary care model focused on professional nurses (NPs), today announced the launch of its …
CHARLOTTE – Novant Health will now be able to serve nearly 900 students plus Charlotte Lab School staff with telemedicine and remote physical exams through the use of TytoCare’s TytoClinic devices. The Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation funded three TytoClinic devices, one for each Charlotte Lab School campus. The program is powered by Novant …
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