JCPS adds 15 mental health counselors
The Courier-Journal
Jefferson County students with some of the most critical behavioral and mental health needs will get additional help this school year. Jefferson County Public Schools has hired 15 mental health counselors who will help high-risk students — who suffer ...
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CNN
The lowdown on natural sweeteners
CNN
The new low-cal sweeteners are derived from natural substances rather than synthesized like saccharin and aspartame, so choosing them can make you feel at least somewhat healthy and virtuous. Still, there are concerns. Are they safe? Some of these ...
Ford health agency open for business
Bloomington Pantagraph
“We are slowly getting settled in,” said Interim Administrator Lana Sample. “The staff has been wonderful.” On June 30, the Ford-Iroquois Public Health Department dissolved after 33 years. On July 1, both counties opened their own departments. “The ...
USA TODAY
5 reasons you're paying too much for health care
USA TODAY
Because price transparency is finally being pushed to the forefront of the health care landscape, now is the time to start thinking about medical costs as a personal finance issue. Here are five reasons your medical bills might be too high, and what ...
Increased consumerism won't help health care costs: Bill Ryan
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
In a recent edition of his column, Kevin O'Brien suggested that the key to regaining control of the United States' escalating health care costs was to make individual consumers more directly connected to their health care purchases. It's a popular ...
Western Wayne Family Health Center invites public to fair
Southgate News Herald
The Health Fair focuses on wellness activities. School and sports physicals will be offered to young people up to 20 years old. Children under 15 can get fluoride treatments and kids going into first, second, sixth and seventh grade can have dental ...
ABC News
5 Health Mistakes You Make Every Day
ABC News
5 Health Mistakes You Make Every Day. By PAIGE FOWLER, Men's Health. Aug 9, 2014, 6:30 AM ET. PHOTO: Here are some healthy mistakes to avoid. Getty Images. Your day is fraught with peril--from the dumbphone that bloops while you're driving to the ...
HSPH News
Quality missing from global health agenda
HSPH News
August 7, 2014 — Today more people than ever have health insurance. In the U.S., millions have signed up for coverage since the 2008 passage of the Affordable Care Act. Globally, there's a high level of interest in establishing universal health ...
Squirrel Hill Health Center to use federal grant to expand services
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG —The Squirrel Hill Health Center plans to use a new federal grant to expand its provision of counseling and other behavioral health services. The health center is one of seven in Pennsylvania to receive $250,000 in federal funding to ...
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Lexington Herald Leader
Lexington Health Department top-notch
Lexington Herald Leader
At its August meeting on Monday, the Board of Health will celebrate the accreditation of the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. This is the conclusion of a five year in-depth review of our operations in addressing the health of our community ...
Health department holds vaccine clinic every Monday this monthDaily Journal Online
Health department offers free vaccines to studentsColumbia Daily Tribune