The state of California has launched new, free mental Health resources for kids and teens, aiming to support their emotional well-being. BrightLife Kids, offered by Brightline, provides services for children up to 12 years old, while Soluna, by Kooth, hosts resources for teens and young adults ages 13 to 25. These platforms are accessible for…
Philadelphia Health Department Confirms Ninth Case of Measles Health officials in Philadelphia have confirmed another case of the measles as the city continues to grapple with an outbreak. This latest case brings the total number of confirmed measles cases in the city to nine, with eight of those cases being Philadelphia residents and one from…
Boston Public Schools has announced a groundbreaking new jobs pipeline partnership with Massachusetts’ largest Health care system, thanks to the largest donation in the district’s history. This transformative partnership, set to be unveiled at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Museum of Medical History and Innovation, will support career-connected learning and offer unparalleled opportunities for students. The $250…
Steubenville Organizations Seek Funds from County Health Department’s Aging Grant Two organizations requested funding from the Jefferson County Board of Health on Tuesday, seeking a portion of the $306,781 Healthy Aging Grant awarded to the county health department in November. Trinity Health System’s Prime Time Office on Aging and the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program are…
ASTHO’s DELPH program has announced the selection of 15 mid-to-senior level governmental public Health professionals for its latest cohort. The Diverse Executives Leading in Public Health (DELPH) program is a joint effort by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) at Morehouse School of Medicine. The…
This edition of Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Health Systems marks a significant milestone as we welcome our first manuscript to undergo peer review prior to publication. The featured case report describes the management and outcome of a combined insecticide and cannabis exposure, a common toxicology presentation in health-system emergency departments. This is just the beginning,…
Clymer Rural Health Clinic Welcomes Podiatric Surgeon Anthony Colonna The Clymer Rural Health Clinic of LECOM is excited to announce the addition of Anthony Colonna, a highly skilled and experienced podiatric surgeon, to its team. Colonna, who was recently introduced at the clinic, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of podiatric…
