Tommy Rowe from Doncaster (right) has three children of his own and was ‘honoured’ to play his part in the EFL Action Week Football clubs have long been an integral part of the communities they represent. But their impact is not limited to what happens on the ground. Outside of match day, a wide range …
The American Medical Association says the country could be short of 35,000 to 125,000 doctors, hitting rural areas especially hard. ST. CLOUD, Minnesota — When it comes to health care in rural communities, in some cases people have to wait months just to get things like physical exams, while some have to travel miles to …
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A study by WVU professional licensing experts Alicia Plemmons and Edward Timmons shows that when states allow nurse practitioners to perform all tasks for which they are qualified, the NP workforce can become more diverse, increasing the access to primary health care and potentially improving health outcomes for patients from communities of color. (WVU Photo/Greg …
A significant portion of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander adults in the United States struggle to access health care and insurance coverage due to language barriers, according to a recent report of the Urban Institute. The research suggests a greater need for more state and local resources to address the problem. State and federal …
How you can help underserved communities access mental health resources Updated: 1:59 PM PST December 27, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript YEAR THEY HAD A RECORD 13 AND 21. OK. ENSURE ALL HAVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES. THIS IS THE GOAL OF THE CHEAT-CODE FOUNDATION AS IT TRIES TO HELP SACRAMENTO’S MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. …
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In a place as rural as Iowa, farmers are the backbone of many industries statewide, but they are also one of the most vulnerable populations when it comes to mental health. AMES, Iowa— EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains discussions of suicide and self-harm that may be disturbing to some. The above video was originally released …
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The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has released its 5 year plan on Health Services for Executive and Legislative Review last month, which focused one of its many recommendations on improving access to health care in rural border counties. The Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) focused on factors that affect health equity in …
The College of Medicine will help increase the availability of medical care in small towns and rural areas through its new degree course. Credit: Lantern File Photo The College of Medicine partners with Bon Secours Mercy Health to help increase the availability of medical care in small towns and rural areas. Dr. Daniel Clinchot, associate …
“If people ask me how I feel, I’m always honest,” says Dave Letele. Photo / Provided South Auckland Community Leader Dave Letele, also known as Brown Buttabean, is a life coach, motivational speaker and founder of the BBM program. He has lost over 100 kg through good nutrition and exercise and now dedicates his time …
OPINION AND COMMENT Editorials and other opinion content provide viewpoints on issues important to our community and are independent of the work of our newsroom reporters. Governor Gavin Newsom signs legislation establishing the Community Relief, Recovery and Empowerment Act in September. The program aims to fill some of the gaps in mental health care in …
