Taraji P. Henson fights for mental health
Taraji P. Henson’s ability to recognize mental health struggles made her stronger. The Oscar-nominated actress has been vocal about experiencing hardship in the past, even considering taking her own life.…
Florida health officials have removed key information from the Covid vaccine report
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced in October that youth should not receive the COVID-19 vaccine, guidelines that run counter to medical advice issued by the Centers for Disease Control…
Reporter’s war to expose health scandal hits China | China
fDenied jobs, banned from school, rejected romantically – carriers of hepatitis B in China have faced humiliations big and small for years. In 1992 it was estimated that about 10%…
Congress must address SNAP’s contribution to poor health
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program, sending an average of $490 per month to more than 22 million low-income families to help them…
Bennington Mental Health Center establishes opioid medication program
United Counseling Services headquarters on Ledgehill Drive in Bennington. Image contributed by United Counseling Services A community mental health center in Bennington has launched an opioid medication program, which comes…
In Humboldt County, mental health care gaps make treatment difficult
Over the past 25 years, Arcata resident Leah Nagy has come to know mental illness. Her youngest son is bipolar, and four of her grandchildren suffer from severe mental illness.…
Choosing a Health Care Provider
Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you’ve just started Medicare or you’ve had a life change, such as a new diagnosis…
Demopolis could be the site of a $62 million health-care high school
A vision to build a statewide, health-care-focused high school in a rural west Alabama town may soon become a reality. In an effort to address the growing health-care workforce shortage…