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'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director; IL workers to see pay, benefit information in job postings; In challenging health coverage times, MN union victory seen as a hopeful sign; Support available for AR kids aging out of foster care.

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Trump, Kash Patel react to Christopher Wray's resignation as FBI Director, CAIR launches a website tracking hostility to pro-Palestinian speech, and changes at NLRB could give Trump the chance to shift labor policies.

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Many rural counties that voted for Trump also cast ballots against school vouchers and to protect abortion rights, Pennsylvania's Black mayors are collaborating to unite their communities, and unique methods are being tried to address America's mental health crisis.

In October, the United States allocated $72 million toward avian flu vaccines, aiming to strengthen national preparedness against potential outbreaks. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for California News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collabora…

Out-of-pocket costs increased by $1700 on average for older Coloradans with Medicare Advantage coverage, plans claiming to limit health costs for people living on fixed incomes. (Adobe Stock)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Between 2013 and 2022, health care spending in Colorado surged by 139% to nearly $30 billion, according to a new analysis by the Center for Improving …

The orange bag inside the Safe Haven Baby Boxes includes information on trafficking and Safe Haven registry resources. The mothers also have the option to send back identity, ethnicity and medical information for the child if they wish. (Save Haven Baby Boxes)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Advocates said Mississippi is taking a big step toward infant safety with the expansion of Safe Haven Baby Boxes in the state. Nationwide, more than …

Through the Clinician-Led Community Response program, Stepping Stones Therapy Center helps residents access mental health resources. (Stepping Stones Therapy Center)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Indianapolis is expanding its innovative Clinician-Led Community Response program, offering Hoosiers a new approach to handling mental health crises…

Federal law makes mental health care an essential benefit under most insurance plans. (Adobe Stock)
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Monday, December 9, 2024
Some 380,000 Coloradans who need mental health care are not getting it, according to a Colorado Health Institute report. Cost remains the biggest …

It is important to share your feelings of grief with loved ones and to seek out a mental health professional for support with persistent symptoms of depression. (pressmaster/Adobe Stock)
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'Tis the season for celebration and good cheer. However, for many Oregonians, the absence of a loved one -- whether through death, divorce or another …

Nationwide, more than 9,700 abortions per month were provided via telehealth under shield law protections in the second quarter of 2024, a 5% increase since the first quarter of 2024, according to WeCount. (Adobe Stock)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Wisconsin law bans telemedicine abortion care, yet new data show an increasing number of Wisconsinites have been getting abortion pills through …

Ballot measures to ensure access to abortion won in the 2024 election in red states like Arizona, Missouri and Montana. (tilialucida/Adobe Stock)
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Voters across the country approved a majority of measures in November to affirm abortion rights and supporters of an initiative to legalize abortion i…

Following the Nov. 5th election, Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide reported a 760% increase in IUD appointments scheduled and a 350% increase in birth control implant appointments. (Adobe Stock)
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Health clinics in Maine and elsewhere are coping with a sharp uptick in requests for long-acting contraceptives in the wake of the election. …

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In 2023, nearly $30,000 of the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence's $3 million revenue came from donations, with 90 cents of every dollar allocated to survivor services. (ckybe/Adobe Stock)
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The giving season offers Ohioans an opportunity to reflect on the importance of supporting community services. For survivors of sexual violence in …

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women and one in 71 men will experience a violent sexual assault at some point in their lives. (Freepik)<br />
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More than 60% of sexual assaults are never reported to police, due to concerns like fear of retaliation or negative social interactions. But Nebraska …

Around 42% of female survivors experienced their first rape prior to age 18; 28% of male survivors were first raped prior to age 11. One in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys are sexually victimized before age 18. (motortion/Adobe Stock)
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Sexual violence remains a significant concern in Ohio, and specialized teams, such as Sexual Assault Response Teams and Coordinated Community …

By 2022, eight out of 10 people living with HIV in Wisconsin were virally suppressed and unable to transmit the virus, according to the Wisconsin Dept. of Human Services. (Adobe Stock) <br /><br />
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This weekend, people around the world united for World AIDS Day - to show support for those living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In …

The first World AIDS Day took place in 1988, providing a platform to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and honor the lives affected by the epidemic. (Adobe Stock)
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World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Thousands of people live with H-I-V/Aids …

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded $6.29 million to health departments and community-based organizations in Nevada for HIV prevention and care activities. (Adobe Stock)
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World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV. Thousands of people live with …

Research shows Kentucky ranks number one in the country in residential treatment beds per capita, with 70.34 beds per 100,000 population. (Adobe Stock)
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A statewide program in Kentucky aims to provide credentialing and pathways to a career in social work for people in substance use disorder recovery…

In both 2021 and 2022, age-adjusted rates of drug-overdose deaths were highest for American Indian and Alaska Native non-Hispanic people (56.6 deaths per 100,000 standard population and 65.2, respectively), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)
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While overdose deaths in the Commonwealth have declined, deaths among Black Kentuckians have increased by 5%, according to data from the latest …

In 2023, there were more than 4,000 suspected overdose deaths in North Carolina. (Adobe Stock)
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In Robeson County, the opioid crisis is exposing the need for increased addiction support. The Southeastern Prevention and Addiction Recovery …

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The Americans with Disabilities Act, adopted in 1990, helped usher in a wave of acceptance and new standards. But officials in states like North Dakota say there's still some outdated language used in public institutions that serve these populations. (Adobe Stock)
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Ballot questions, like one dealing with property taxes, are getting attention this election season in North Dakota. But another gets to the heart of …

Alex Watters works at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. He says he's had to turn down promotions and other opportunities to keep his income below the threshold that allows him to receive benefits as a quadriplegic. (Alex Watters/IDDC)
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State data show more Iowans with disabilities are employed. And advocates with the Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council point out that - during …

A rest stop along Interstate 80 near Adair, Iowa, was one of the first in the state to include an adult-size changing table. (Tony Leys/KFF Health News)
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By Tony Leys for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Mark Moran for Big Sky Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Service Collabor…

In 2024, Nebraska is spending less than 25% of what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers best practices on tobacco control programs, according to an American Lung Association report. (Zhikun Sun/Adobe Stock)
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Nebraska needs to do better when it comes to tobacco use prevention and cessation, according to a newly released report. In the American Lung …

Nearly 85% of youth who vape report using flavored e-cigarettes and more than half said they use disposable e-cigarettes, according to federal data. (Adobe Stock)<br />
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Widespread vaping among young Kentuckians continues to be a public health concern - and some local communities are coming up with innovative ways to t…

A study analyzing Massachusetts' menthol ban found there were some increases in cross-border sales of menthols, although they weren't statistically significant. (Adobe Stock)
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The Food and Drug Administration will be releasing guidance on its proposed menthol cigarette ban by month's end. In Virginia, these cigarettes make …

 

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