“I’m proud of what we are doing and how we are not allowing Covid to outstmart us,” Mayor Eric Adams said during a Wednesday news conference, after he was asked about reinstating a mandate, specifically in the city’s schools. “We’re staying prepared and not panicking.” To defend his stance, Adams cited what
Within many societies and cultures around the world, older adults are too often undervalued and underappreciated, according to a new article in the journal Innovation in Aging. This exacerbates many key challenges that older adults may face. It also affects the many positive aspects of late life that are of value at
Humanists, ever more desperate for enrollment and grants, have embraced the health humanities as an avenue to salvation. As more and more students pursuing vocational or pre-professional degrees in the health sciences, courses in the literature of pain and illness, medical ethics, and the history of medicine and public health offer a
(NewsNation) — As the Navy investigates a rash of suicides linked to the USS George Washington, its highest-ranking enlisted member Wednesday told Congress of extended wait times for sailors who need mental health services. According to Russell Smith, master chief petty officer of the Navy, “except for the most egregious cases, those
Some New Orleans fire fighters are offering free masks to the public as COVID-19 cases increase in the city.(Source: WVUE) NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – As COVID cases rapidly increase again the city of New Orleans urges people to take advantage of anti-viral treatments and free masks. At Fire Station 1 on Magazine
Despite a steady increase in COVID-19 cases and slower gains in hospitalizations, one of Cook County’s top public health officials said Wednesday it’s “unlikely” that the county will rise to the high risk level for coronavirus spread set by federal authorities. That encouraging news from the county’s Dr. Rachel Rubin came one
MONTRÉAL, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier Health of America Inc. (TSXV: PHA) (the “Corporation”), a leading Canadian Healthtech company, announces it has filed its Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Discussion and Analysis for its second quarter ended March 31, 2022. Summary The Corporation had revenues of $17.6M for
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is looking to bring awareness to the growing mental health crisis and the need for more mental health professionals. According to NAMI, one in five people have a mental
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – With Covid-19 cases rising in Wisconsin, health experts urge Wisconsinites to plan ahead when it comes to potential therapeutics. “People should be aware that the risk of getting exposed to the virus is much higher than it was a couple of months ago,” said Dr. Ryan Westergaard,
“Mental illness and general mental health struggles affect nearly every teenager in the country. I’ve personally struggled with OCD and anxiety for many years. I would love to see more representation and interest in mental health in the government, because mental health is an issue that affects everyone.” – Teen patient at