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Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Loneliness is a global health threat and a political failure

Social disconnection significantly impacts health, wellbeing, and community cohesion, calling for immediate action to address its growing prevalence.
#fitness
#nhs
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Building the Future of Health Equity - News Center

"The asset of health is among the few, if not only, luxuries we enjoy in life. With access to better health and especially effective healthcare, we can manage life well and provide for ourselves, our families and our communities."
Public health
#health-services
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn senior center provided community and care. Now, it's shut amid a lease dispute.

The Brooklyn senior center closed due to a lease dispute, impacting vital services for seniors.
Renovation
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

'I Have Real Fears': Bronx Community Members Blast Proposal to Add More Road to Cross Bronx Expressway

Bronx residents oppose a proposed mile-long bridge extension to the Cross Bronx Expressway, citing safety and health concerns.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago

'Savage' gun and machete gang war 'cost businesses millions in Essex city'

Violent disorder has severely impacted Southend businesses, leading to closures and job losses.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

California Waste Solutions, a key FBI target, loses land deal at former Army Base

California Waste Solutions has been involved in ongoing discussions with Oakland city leaders since the late 2000s to relocate its recycling operations to the former Oakland Army Base.
California
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago

City to Move Brooklyn Concrete Recycling Facility

Concrete recycling facility in Columbia Street Waterfront District will close by the end of the year for health concerns and to progress Brooklyn Marine Terminal project.
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Teen fatally stabbed last weekend remembered as kind, hardworking person | CBC News

A 14-year-old boy, Abdoul Aziz Sarr, was fatally stabbed in Scarborough, remembered as a kind teenager with great potential.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

The biggest new London park since 2012 has opened in the southwest

Springfield Park, covering 32 acres, is the largest park to open in London since the 2012 Olympics, transforming previously underused NHS land into a green space.
London
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

New Report Documents Racist Rot at the Core of the Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry perpetuates environmental racism and stark racial disparities within its workforce.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Have your say on pharmacy service as research shows 'ever increasing' demand

Haringey Council seeks community feedback on pharmacy locations and services to inform a local pharmaceutical needs assessment.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Award for school which has almost eliminated cars dropping off outside

Churchfields Junior School won an award for reducing car usage by promoting walking, cycling, and scooting among students.
#immigration
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Commentary: Trump priorities clear: Derail medical and scientific research, invade MacArthur Park

The government's current priorities favor increased immigration enforcement over public health and safety resources.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Amid Immigration Raids, Medical Workers Train Up on Constitutional Rights

The rollback of protections for immigrant communities under Trump's administration is generating fear and impacting access to healthcare services.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Amid Immigration Raids, Medical Workers Train Up on Constitutional Rights

The rollback of protections for immigrant communities under Trump's administration is generating fear and impacting access to healthcare services.
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Community Is Medicine That Heals

Health thrives when people feel supported and part of something bigger. Community-focused wellness blends movement, nutrition, connection, and mindfulness.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Public parks offer value that privately developed spaces can't match | Letter

Green-space managers would gladly deliver more parks that integrate children's play with adult socialising, but to do this they need funding not just to develop these spaces but, critically, to maintain their quality long-term.
London
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Brentwood breaks ground to kickstart construction of Sand Creek Sports Complex

The Sand Creek Sports Complex underscores Brentwood's ongoing commitment to community health, youth athletics, and an enhanced quality of life for all residents.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Starmer outlines plan to shift NHS care from hospitals to new health centres

The NHS will shift a huge amount of care from hospitals into new community health centres to bring treatment closer to people's homes and cut waiting times.
Public health
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Should each SF district be required to have a homeless shelter? Here's a new proposal

A new legislation proposal in San Francisco aims to spread homelessness services by mandating each district build at least one shelter by 2026.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Day 14 of the 16th St. plazas cleanup: quiet except Capp St. and p.m. activity

Capp Street is a focal point for both illegal vending and community health checks amid a backdrop of homelessness.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
4 weeks ago

No more births for now at borough's only maternity unit

Barking Birth Centre is temporarily halting births to allocate resources to Newham Hospital's maternity unit, requiring local mothers to travel.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

States That Have Banned Abortion Are Now Criminalizing Midwives

Texas midwife Maria's arrest highlights historical biases against midwives and raises concerns about community health provider protections after Roe's repeal.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Maimonides Cancer Center celebrates 20 years of world-class cancer care in Brooklyn * Brooklyn Paper

Maimonides Cancer Center has provided Brooklyn with world-class cancer care for two decades, fulfilling a critical need for accessible treatment within the community.
Brooklyn
#environmental-justice
fromCity Limits
1 month ago
NYC politics

Opinion: On National Highway Day, Lady Bird Johnson's Legacy Beckons Us to Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion

fromCity Limits
1 month ago
NYC politics

Opinion: On National Highway Day, Lady Bird Johnson's Legacy Beckons Us to Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana's Cancer Alley'

Trump administration drops an environmental justice lawsuit in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, favoring petrochemical interests over community health.
fromDeadline
1 month ago

Caesars Palace Pledges $5 Million To Support LGBTQ+ Health Center If Times Square Casino Approved

Caesars Palace Times Square announced a $5 million commitment to support the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if their casino bid in Times Square is accepted.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fearing Ice raids, some LA residents skip doctor's visits: Everybody's life is on pause'

Fear of ICE raids is significantly disrupting healthcare access for immigrants in Los Angeles.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Innovative parks aren't just bold urban design-they lower the temperature in cities

Urban parks significantly benefit community health and offer essential cooling effects, which are crucial as urban areas face rising heat levels.
#healthcare
fromKqed
1 month ago
Healthcare

A California County May Lose Its Only Hospital in a Dispute Over Roads | KQED

fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Upper West Side

Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital to bring in-patient facility, upgraded cardiac care to the West Village | amNewYork

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Healthcare

Months from closure, Calif.'s only island hospital receives lifeline

Catalina Island Hospital receives $3 million in crucial funding to maintain operations, highlighting its vital role for residents and tourists.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island gets a new health center

The new Ida G. Israel Community Health Center enhances healthcare access in Coney Island, providing vital services after years of displacement.
fromKqed
1 month ago
Healthcare

A California County May Lose Its Only Hospital in a Dispute Over Roads | KQED

Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Health clinics that service immigrants are making house calls on patients too afraid to leave home

St. John's Community Health addresses healthcare access issues for undocumented immigrants fearing deportation by providing home visitation services.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Upper West Side

Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital to bring in-patient facility, upgraded cardiac care to the West Village | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
5 months ago

Coney Island gets a new health center

The new Ida G. Israel Community Health Center enhances healthcare access in Coney Island, providing vital services after years of displacement.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

New York State investing $1B plus in Downstate hospital | amNewYork

Governor Kathy Hochul announces a $1 billion investment in SUNY Downstate Hospital to enhance healthcare services in Central Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromlicpost.com
1 month ago

Lawmakers call for Green Asphalt closure amid air quality concerns in Queens and Brooklyn

Local lawmakers call for Green Asphalt plant suspension due to worsening air pollution impacting nearby communities.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The F-35 stealth fighter just got another noise complaint

Funding for F-35 noise mitigation has been denied despite health complaints from communities affected by jet noise pollution.
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Health Center Offers Immediate Access to LGBTQ+ Care

"The LGBTQ+ community is going through a lot right now and it's really important that our community have access to safe and welcoming healthcare which is why it's so exciting that we are now able to offer same-day appointments," said Paula Ellison, director of Callen-Lorde Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Anishnawbe Health Toronto celebrates grand opening of new Indigenous health centre | CBC News

What we do offer here are both Western health care practices as well as traditional health care practices. The main purpose of all of that is... vital to their health and well-being.
Toronto startup
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

'We've touched a lot of lives': Bed-Stuy Volunteer Ambulance Corps prepares to celebrate 37 years of service * Brooklyn Paper

BSVAC significantly reduced ambulance response times in Bed-Stuy from over 30 minutes to under 4 minutes through community volunteer efforts.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. drug users often reject treatment. They say relationships can open the door to recovery.

It's difficult for people in recovery to point to one reason for their decision to finally enter treatment. But many, like Indigo, noted the importance of the people who met them where they were at, physically and emotionally.
Online Community Development
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

NJ's Plan to Widen the Turnpike Can Really Break Your Heart - Streetsblog New York City

The $11-billion expansion of the New Jersey Turnpike primarily benefits developers and unions while negatively impacting already vulnerable communities with increased traffic and pollution.
NYC politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

What's New at This Year's Bay Area Book Festival | KQED

The festival aims to connect art with health, showcasing authors like Viet Thanh Nguyen and Roxane Gay while facilitating tough conversations and celebrating joyous moments in literature.
Portland food
fromwww.montereyherald.com
2 months ago

Website with new interface provides testing results from Moss Landing battery plant

A public data dashboard is now available for monitoring environmental tests in Monterey County after the Moss Landing battery plant fire.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Monday Morning Headlines: Victim In Fisherman's Wharf Shooting ID'd

The shooting victim near Fisherman's Wharf was identified as Chalay Saelee, while the suspect, Abraham Torres, has turned himself in.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

The 2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon: Your guide to road closures, runners, and more * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Half Marathon has evolved from a small event in 1981 to one of the largest half marathons in the United States.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area hospital's lullaby program improving birthing outcomes, bonding moms and babies

The Lullaby Project empowers expectant mothers to create personalized lullabies, fostering maternal bonds and healthier pregnancies.
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 months ago

Leisure centre reopens with new gym and soft play area

Edmonton Leisure Centre's grand reopening enhances community health and fitness with modern facilities and a commitment to ongoing improvements.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Dr. Oz Pops Into SF's Mission District, Visits Senior Care Facility and Actually Says Nice Things About It

What I witnessed here is a true miracle...they take you into a community that's all-inclusive.
San Francisco
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

Tashara M. Leak receives NYS Senate Women of Distinction award | Cornell Chronicle

"A lot of my work is about increasing access to healthy food, in New York City and in upstate New York," Leak said. "I mostly work with adolescents, who are change agents in low-resource households. Often these adolescents are 'adultified' and drive household food choices."
Women in technology
Mission District
fromKqed
2 months ago

Tenderloin Welcomes Mental Health Clinic, Demands Broader City Action on Homelessness | KQED

A new behavioral health center in San Francisco aims to treat unhoused individuals experiencing crises and redistribute mental health services more evenly across neighborhoods.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Community comes together for well-being day

Community health event in Grimsby promotes mental well-being and public safety through creativity and connection.
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Blockbuster pharmacy lines at last Walgreens in the Mission

Walgreens closures in the Mission have caused significant increases in wait times, prompting community calls for better pharmacy options.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

After the Eaton fire, Altadena dirt was sent to Tujunga. Then came the backlash

Residents in Tujunga are concerned about health risks from dumped storm sediment containing unsafe contaminants, clashing with county officials who assure the soil is safe.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago

Cancer Support Community's Lafayette expansion reflects a different approach to recovery care

Dexter Louie transitioned from a cancer surgeon to a patient, highlighting the importance of community support during his battle with multiple myeloma.
Cancer
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Cancer Support Community's Lafayette expansion reflects a different approach to recovery care

Dexter Louie finds healing through community while supporting fellow cancer survivors after his diagnosis.
Mission District
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Map shows where S.F. law would restrict new homeless shelters

San Francisco supervisors propose legislation to distribute homeless shelters evenly across the city by 2026, addressing geographic inequity.
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

In celebration of Arbor Day, Hochul awards nearly $1M for Bronx reforestation projects - Bronx Times

New York announced $15 million for urban reforestation to improve air quality and reduce heat in vulnerable neighborhoods.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

SF Pride reveals grand marshals for 2025 parade

Ford expressed gratitude towards the San Francisco Community Health Center, stating that it has been pivotal for the LGBTQ and trans community, emphasizing the significant contributions of this organization.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

South Londoners roll up their sleeves to save lives

Brixton's new blood donor center has saved approximately 11,000 lives by collecting over 3,000 blood units in three months.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

What's cooking in that one pot? For these Miami moms, it's a new food world

"What we're trying to do is get people to love this food, show them how to make it so they eat it for the long run," said longevity expert Dan Buettner.
Everyday cooking
fromNews Center
3 months ago

IPHAM Public Health Summit Celebrates Advocacy and Community - News Center

The annual Public Health Summit at Northwestern University brings together leaders to celebrate and discuss the future of academic public health.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: The Air We Can't Afford-New York Needs Cap-and-Invest

Environmental injustice contributes to severe health issues in marginalized communities, exacerbated by economic constraints.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

Haringey set to expand School Streets scheme to SIXTEEN more schools

The expanding School Streets initiative across Haringey aims to make school journeys safer and more environmentally friendly, benefitting 16,000 children to date.
NYC parents
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
3 months ago

Bowel cancer screening campaign in Brent 'making a difference'

Encouraging ethnic minorities to get screened for bowel cancer is crucial as screening rates are significantly lower in these communities.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Thousands of New Yorkers face loss of dental providers due to controversial contract | amNewYork

According to a spokesperson from affected dental clinics, DentaQuest has announced it will breach a multi-year contract with numerous long-standing dental providers, potentially resulting in the closure of several clinics across the city.
NYC parents
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

"Unfortunately, one way or another, even though we are not illegal at this moment, it does mean that we will most likely lose services," said Diana Chan McNally.
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

At This Clinic in Hawaii, Nature Is the Medicine

Community-driven environmental restoration supports individual health and wellness.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Leslieville drug consumption site closes doors for good in response to Ontario law | CBC News

Toronto's only supervised drug consumption site closed due to safety concerns and provincial legislation, impacting harm reduction services in the community.
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

Central Health opens long-awaited Del Valle Health Center - Austin Monitor

The Del Valle Health Center in Travis County aims to improve health care access for low-income residents.
East Bay food
from99% Invisible
4 months ago

Beautiful West Oakland, California - 99% Invisible

The industrial growth in West Oakland has negatively impacted residents' health and community, despite contributing significantly to Oakland's economic success.
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

City IDs progress, funding needs to carry out area food plan - Austin Monitor

The Austin area is progressing with its comprehensive food plan but needs additional funding to fully implement strategies addressing food insecurity.
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
4 months ago

Harm reduction advocates worry the state wants to ramp up drug criminalization Bronx Times

Advocates urge rejection of drug criminalization expansion in favor of community solutions in the Bronx.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Erin Brockovich Is Helping Moss Landing Residents With Battery Plant Fire Lawsuit

Community survey reveals health impacts from January fire at Moss Landing battery plant, prompting lawsuit support from Erin Brockovich amidst EPA warnings of flare-up risks.
#environmental-issues
Mission District
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Toxic plume' from gas station imperils Walnut Creek development plans, legal complaint alleges

Contaminated soil at a Walnut Creek gas station threatens local development and public health, as a business owner seeks accountability from oil corporations.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Cleveland thrived under Biden. It faces a storm in the Trump era.

The EPA has approved a $20 million cleanup plan for a hazardous landfill in Cleveland, now threatened by political funding changes.
Mission District
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Toxic plume' from gas station imperils Walnut Creek development plans, legal complaint alleges

Contaminated soil at a Walnut Creek gas station threatens local development and public health, as a business owner seeks accountability from oil corporations.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Cleveland thrived under Biden. It faces a storm in the Trump era.

The EPA has approved a $20 million cleanup plan for a hazardous landfill in Cleveland, now threatened by political funding changes.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Amid mass pharmacies closures, San Francisco explores co-op model

San Francisco seeks to support mom-and-pop pharmacies amid a wave of closures, exploring co-op models for purchasing and insurance reimbursements.
#measles-outbreak
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town

Zach Holbrooks leads efforts against a significant measles outbreak in Seminole, Texas, sparked by low vaccination rates.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Unvaccinated school-aged child dies of measles in Texas amid growing outbreak

The Texas outbreak linked to a non-vaccinating community highlights the critical role of vaccination in preventing contagious diseases.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

Unvaccinated school-aged child dies of measles in Texas amid growing outbreak

The Texas outbreak linked to a non-vaccinating community highlights the critical role of vaccination in preventing contagious diseases.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 months ago

Alameda mayor: Looking back on five years of this column, since COVID

Alameda's mayor reflects on five years of leadership during COVID-19 and its parallels with current government changes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Said to Drop Lawsuit Over Toxic Chemical

The Trump administration is set to dismiss a lawsuit against a chemical manufacturer linked to high cancer risks in minority communities.
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Social prescribing is more than pointing someone in the direction of the park. It's harnessing the power of community

Social prescribing addresses the non-medical needs of patients, providing essential services that foster connection and community to improve overall health.
Social justice
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

Immigrant patients fear attending health appointments due to deportation threats following changes in immigration policy under the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

French lambs and a silver person in Jakarta the weekend in pictures

The article highlights various cultural and community events taking place globally, indicating widespread participation in celebration and activism.
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