On March 5, California voters will decide on Proposition 1, the only statewide ballot measure for this primary. This measure, also known as the Kindergarten Through Community College Public Education Facilities Bonds Initiative, aims to fund a $6.4 billion bond to expand the state’s mental Health and substance abuse treatment infrastructure. The bulk of the…
CVS Health‘s fourth-quarter profits decline due to increased operating costs CVS Health, based in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, reported a decrease in its fourth-quarter profits as the drugstore chain and pharmacy benefits manager struggled with higher operating costs. Despite this decline, the company’s adjusted profit and revenue surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. For the three months ending…
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Disability Rights Oregon and the American Civil Liberties Union are taking legal action against Washington County and its emergency dispatch agency for their policy of dispatching police officers to mental Health emergencies instead of health care workers. According to the 61-page legal complaint, this practice results in fatal outcomes, as police officers are not trained…
Texas A&M University System Expands Free Mental Health Services for Students In a groundbreaking initiative, Texas A&M University has announced the expansion of free mental health services to over 153,000 students across all A&M System institutions. This move comes as part of the university’s commitment to supporting student well-being and academic success. The newly introduced…
The Department of Defense has announced the launch of the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey, which aims to gather important data on the health and well-being of nearly 250,000 active duty and Reserve service members. This year’s survey includes questions addressing reproductive health and family planning, mental health stigma, gender identity, adverse childhood experiences, and…
Central Ohio is experiencing an alarming increase in syphilis cases, reflecting a national trend of rising infections. Columbus Public Health is urging individuals at risk to get tested and seek treatment if necessary in response to the local outbreak. This warning coincides with a CDC report indicating a 9% rise in infectious syphilis cases nationwide,…
A groundbreaking new Health clinic, known as the ETSI Health Clinic, is set to open its doors in downtown Portsmouth, Virginia. Founded and led by Nyonna Byers, the clinic is making history for two significant reasons. Not only will it be the first clinic in Portsmouth to offer direct care services of its kind, but…
