#community-health

#community-health

The city has created a so-called "stress-free zone" in a low-income Brooklyn neighborhood where new parents can get everything from free massages to mental-health screenings to combat maternal mortality. Brownsville's "Neighborhood Stress-Free Zone" pilot - located at the Department of Health's Neighborhood Health Action Center Family Wellness Suite - opened in September to combat a deeply disturbing increase in the rate, which has been fueled by overdoses and suicides, officials said.

"I welcome this move from the Mayor of London to help the London Ambulance Service reach their funding goal, giving every community better access to life-saving defibrillators. "This is a brilliant opportunity for community groups in Addiscombe one of the areas identified as a defibrillator desert - and across Croydon to step forward and host one. "By doing so, you could save a life."

You may have seen these viral stories on your social media feeds: a frightened shelter dog bonding with their foster; a passerby helping a street vendor by buying all their merchandise; an artist drawing a portrait of a stranger and listening to their life story. These acts strike a nerve, and it turns out we humans are actually wired for this kind of kindness, connection and empathy.

Dr. Basile is the kind of leader who inspires confidence. He has shown exceptional leadership, vision and an unwavering commitment to this hospital and the community it serves.

County officials urge Pescadero residents to report unsafe drinking water and emphasize that reporting can be done confidentially without questions about immigration status.

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.

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.

Health thrives when people feel supported and part of something bigger. Community-focused wellness blends movement, nutrition, connection, and mindfulness.

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.

The Sand Creek Sports Complex underscores Brentwood's ongoing commitment to community health, youth athletics, and an enhanced quality of life for all residents.

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.

Maimonides Cancer Center has provided Brooklyn with world-class cancer care for two decades, fulfilling a critical need for accessible treatment within the community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

What I witnessed here is a true miracle...they take you into a community that's all-inclusive.

"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."

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.

"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.