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May 11, 2026 - 17:06
Northern Michigan Construction Hike for Hope raises funds for jobsite mental health awarenessGRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. -- A recent event in northern Michigan aimed to shine a light on a crisis that hits the construction industry especially hard. The Hike for Hope brought together...
May 11, 2026 - 03:46
Calls to mental health hotline increasing on Mother's Day, Crisis Center saysWhile many people spend Mother`s Day celebrating with family, the holiday can be a difficult time for others. The local Crisis Center has reported a noticeable increase in calls to its mental...
May 10, 2026 - 02:29
Mother's Day Black Maternal Health Panel happening Saturday, May 9thA special panel discussion focused on Black maternal health is set to take place on Saturday, May 9, just ahead of Mother`s Day. The event will feature writer Kirsten Corley Bennett, who will share...
May 9, 2026 - 07:01
Germany’s Healthcare Reforms Herald More Pain for Big PharmaDonald Trump`s efforts to slash drug costs in the United States have already shaken the global pharmaceutical industry. Now, major drugmakers face a fresh challenge as Germany moves to close a...
May 8, 2026 - 20:37
'Full House' star, Detroit native Dave Coulier shares health update after losing 45 poundsDetroit native and `Full House` star Dave Coulier is giving fans a positive update on his health after shedding 45 pounds. The actor, best known for playing Joey Gladstone on the classic sitcom and...
May 8, 2026 - 03:47
Fewer than half of US states adequately prepared for health emergency ahead of World Cup: ReportOnly 20 states in the United States earned a `high` score for their ability to handle a major health crisis, according to a new report released Thursday. The annual assessment from the Trust for...
May 7, 2026 - 05:27
UToledo Unveils Online Master’s Degree Focused on Health Outcomes and AnalyticsThe University of Toledo has launched a fully online Master of Science degree program centered on health outcomes and analytics. The new graduate program is designed to equip healthcare...
May 6, 2026 - 19:52
A Legacy of Care: How Pathways Behavioral Health Grew with West TennesseeWhat started as a modest effort to fill a gap in mental health services has grown into one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region. Pathways Behavioral Health now serves more than...
May 6, 2026 - 12:18
OpenAI wants to ‘have their cake and eat it too’ with health AI policy recommendationsOpenAI has released a set of policy recommendations for using artificial intelligence in health care, and experts say the proposals are a mixed bag. The blueprint, titled `A Blueprint for Unlocking...
May 5, 2026 - 19:50
Could a ‘Plastic Detox’ Help With Health and Fertility?A growing number of people are asking whether the plastic containers we use every day might be quietly affecting our ability to have children. A recent documentary, `The Plastic Detox,` follows...
May 5, 2026 - 12:48
Man destined to get Alzheimer’s saved by accidental heat therapyDoug Whitney carries a rare genetic mutation that should have caused him to develop Alzheimer`s disease by his 50s. Now in his 70s, he remains sharp and symptom-free. Researchers believe his long...
May 4, 2026 - 18:35
Sanders opens applications for $209M Arkansas Rural Health Transformation fundingGovernor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Monday that the state has officially opened the initial application process for a major funding pool aimed at overhauling healthcare in rural Arkansas....
May 4, 2026 - 03:28
State auditor calls for delay on vote approving WakeMed-Atrium Health dealThe proposed merger between WakeMed and Atrium Health hit a new snag on Monday when North Carolina`s state auditor called for a delay on the upcoming vote to approve the deal. The auditor`s office...
May 3, 2026 - 02:32
Column: Mental Health Awareness Month demands more than awarenessAs Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, Virginia`s behavioral health providers are being urged to move beyond symbolic gestures and forge deeper, more practical partnerships with public...
May 2, 2026 - 15:12
Santa Fe County sheriff candidates divide on behavioral health solutionsSANTA FE, N.M. -- The race for Santa Fe County sheriff has sharpened into a debate over how law enforcement should handle behavioral health emergencies. Former police chief Paul Joye is pushing for...
May 1, 2026 - 23:27
Youth Voices for Change: YWI Cabinet’s Agenda for Health Equity – Women's Foundation of MinnesotaThe Women`s Foundation of Minnesota is seeing the payoff from its long-term investment in youth leadership. The Young Women`s Initiative, which operates both a Statewide Cabinet and a Mankato...
May 1, 2026 - 08:19
Good Public Transit + Good Public Funding = Good Public HealthPublic transit agencies across the country are missing a critical opportunity to sell their value to lawmakers, according to a new report. The study argues that the link between reliable public...
April 30, 2026 - 22:22
Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pickPresident Donald Trump has officially withdrawn Dr. Casey Means` nomination for U.S. surgeon general and announced a new pick for the position. The president said he will nominate Dr. Nicole...
April 30, 2026 - 07:41
Students award $10,000 to local mental health nonprofitsA group of University of Nebraska-Lincoln business students has handed out $10,000 in grants to two local organizations focused on mental and behavioral health. The funding comes from the Strive to...
April 29, 2026 - 23:20
Your Gut Microbiome Directly Shapes Your Leadership AbilitiesIn the high-stakes world of leadership, we often focus on emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and resilience. But emerging science suggests the true command center for these traits might be...
April 29, 2026 - 13:48
Sacramento County names Dr. Phuong Luu as new health officerSacramento County has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Phuong Luu as its new health officer, bringing a decade of dedicated public health experience to the region. Dr. Luu steps into the...
April 28, 2026 - 19:02
Fond du Lac County Board Weighs Closure of Inpatient Mental Health UnitFond du Lac County officials are set to deliberate a proposal that could shutter the county’s inpatient mental health facility, a move that would leave the region with fewer options for acute...
April 28, 2026 - 16:08
A Rare Bipartisan Window to Tackle Microplastics Opens—Will Lawmakers Seize It?A growing consensus across the political aisle is offering what experts describe as a fleeting but genuine opportunity to confront the escalating crisis of microplastic pollution. In a recent...
April 27, 2026 - 19:05
Carolina Establishes WHO Collaborating Center for Health Science InnovationThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has officially launched the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Science Innovation in Health, a groundbreaking initiative designed to...
April 27, 2026 - 08:43
North Carolina Takes Action to Curb Skyrocketing Autism Therapy Expenses Amid Fraud AllegationsFamilies across North Carolina have long praised Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy as a transformative intervention for children with autism, citing dramatic improvements in communication,...
April 26, 2026 - 21:59
East Fort Worth Gains New Access to Behavioral Health Care Through Community ClinicA new community clinic is bridging a critical gap in mental health services for residents of east Fort Worth, bringing much-needed behavioral health care to an area that has long faced limited...
April 26, 2026 - 07:40
Central Oregonians Voice Support for Universal Health Care at Bend Town HallBEND, Ore. — The push for universal health care in Oregon gained momentum this week as residents packed Trinity Episcopal Church for a community town hall focused on the future of accessible...
April 25, 2026 - 17:47
Steak ‘n Shake’s New MAHA Officer Pledges a Return to ‘Fast Food Glory Days’Steak ‘n Shake is undergoing a significant transformation, with the chain’s newly appointed chief “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) officer announcing a sweeping overhaul of ingredients...
April 25, 2026 - 03:30
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Tiverton ResidentsThe Rhode Island Department of Health has announced a precautionary boil water advisory for all customers served by the Stone Bridge Fire District Public Water System in Tiverton. The advisory was...
April 24, 2026 - 15:40
Rabid Bat Found at Fullerton College Prompts Health Advisory from OfficialsOrange County health officials have issued a public warning following the discovery of a rabid bat on the Fullerton College campus. The infected animal was located on the stairs near the music...