…four key areas identified as community health needs in the D.C. area: asthma, obesity, sexual health, and substance abuse/mental health. To date, the Collaborative has conducted a community health assessment…
…and servicemember population that CSP initiatives served saw a 6.5% reduction in suicide rates from 2019-2021. As the letter explains, “[b]y promoting mental health awareness, encouraging early intervention, and supporting…
…since 2003. It funds the development and purchase of vaccines and other critical needs. Supplemental funding is critical during an emergency but cannot make up for long-standing, chronic underfunding of…
…and strict performance measures ensure accountability before federal dollars are spent. The Fund supports community-driven prevention efforts targeted at reducing tobacco use, increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, expanding mental health…
…pandemic; their active engagement in many other issues faced by the aging population, including transportation and housing access, chronic disease, and mental health, will promote better aging outcomes and benefit…
…positive effects of state EITC for people with children, including better birth outcomes, as well as increased physical and mental health, there is still much to learn,” said Lindsay Cloud,…
…and coordination across CDC’s national centers including infectious diseases, chronic disease, environmental health, injury prevention, and public health infrastructure. She also provides overall direction to, and coordination of, the scientific…
Total Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being. In 2013, Kaiser Permanente launched Total Health to help Kaiser Permanent members and workforce, their families, and communities…
…51.6% Oregon 50.5% Hunger, poor nutrition and food insecurity can increase a child’s risk of developing a range of physical, mental, behavioral, emotional, and learning problems. Hungry children also get…
…Education to improve access to mental and physical health services for Colorado’s youth. Estrada was recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health for 2023. Bamby…
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