#community-health

#community-health

Free eye exams can detect serious health issues.

UHI CommunityCare Clinic offers essential optometry services to low-income patients.

High costs of eye care prevent many from seeking needed treatment.

The closing of The Drug Store highlights the emotional and practical impacts on a rural community reliant on local healthcare services.

Independent pharmacists face existential threats from pharmacy benefit managers that steer patients away and impose high fees, jeopardizing community healthcare.

Mila Rampola uses her past experiences with substance use to assist others in overcoming similar challenges.

The Clean Power Prescription program helps patients with chronic medical needs by providing solar-generated energy credits to alleviate electricity costs.

Childhood trauma significantly impacts long-term health, and community support is essential for healing.

Urban infrastructure projects should prioritize green spaces, essential for community health, over the removal of mature trees.

Community-based health initiatives can play a vital role in addressing chronic disease and health inequities in marginalized populations.

High rates of chronic diseases persist in Stanislaus County post-COVID, with heart disease and diabetes significantly above state averages.

The KYHH program enhances cardiovascular health in underserved communities through risk assessments and education led by Feinberg medical students.

The Latino Task Force is fundraising to keep its vaccination site open after city funding delays due to contracting errors.

The Legionnaire Saloon in Oakland is actively combating the overdose crisis by providing naloxone and fentanyl test strips to the community.

Webster Norton actively equips bartenders and servers with naloxone and fentanyl test strips, transforming them into de facto first responders to the opioid crisis.

Framingham offers free Narcan training to enhance the accessibility of naloxone for drug overdose emergencies. The program aims to save lives by reducing stigma.

Campaigners lost a high court case against the removal of low traffic neighbourhoods, which the mayor defended as fulfilling democratic mandate and addressing traffic issues.

New idling rule nearly doubles area affected near schools and parks, responding to advocates' feedback.

Creating biofuels from sustainable forestry can mitigate wildfire risks, but poses pollution concerns in already burdened communities.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to set standards for warehouse development, aiming to protect health and housing for nearby residents.

Oakland Airport's terminal modernization is crucial for future growth but faces opposition due to environmental concerns and declining air travel demand.

Many people oppose the OHSU-Legacy Health merger, indicating widespread concern across Oregon's health care communities.

Mayor Landry emphasized environmental sustainability and long-term planning in Campbell's State of the City address.

Portland is planting free street trees to combat heat in vulnerable neighborhoods until March 2025.

The EPA fined AB&I Industries $274,000 for Clean Air Act violations at its East Oakland foundry, highlighting ongoing community health concerns.

South Stockton residents face severe air pollution challenges, exacerbated by a proposed biofuel project that risks worsening local environmental conditions.

Portland is opening its first day center dedicated to providing safe, supportive spaces for unhoused queer and trans individuals.

The London Overground's new Mildmay Line honors the LGBTQ+ history and the hospital's critical role during the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Alternative crisis response programs are emerging in response to police violence against individuals in mental health crises.

Unarmed response teams report a 99% safety rate after handling 15,000 calls in Durham, NC.

Santa Clara County introduces a direct phone line for mental health crisis support without police intervention to reduce fears of escalation.

Residents of Sun Valley and Pacoima experienced health issues due to a hidden methane leak, leading to a $59.9 million settlement after years of negligence.

CicLAvia encourages healthy transportation alternatives by closing streets to cars, allowing community exploration and celebration.

Supporting representation in healthcare is vital for community trust and access.

LaGuardia Community College introduces new major in Facilities Management and establishes a Community Health and Wellness Department for the Fall 2024 semester.

Urgent action is needed from Hackney Council to prevent future deaths linked to residents clearing blocked drainpipes on their own.

Kings Hall Leisure Centre will undergo a major refurbishment to enhance its facilities and address structural issues.

MSK's construction project raises health concerns among parents, who believe the hospital's investments are inadequate for protecting local children from toxins.

Arnolds Field's repeated fires highlight serious air quality concerns in Rainham, prompting legal action for potential contamination cleanup and recognition of clean air as a human right.

Measure HH aims to improve indoor air quality in Berkeley's city buildings but faces opposition due to cost concerns.

Santa Clara County's purchase of Regional Medical Center was a crucial response to dire health care needs in East San Jose.

The Sequoia Healthcare District has an open board seat, with Jo-Ann Byrne Sockolov and Cama Garcia Lock as candidates.

California faces a significant challenge in ensuring equitable access to safe drinking water for low-income communities of color.

Residents in Moss Landing distrust their tap water, highlighting the broader issue of unsafe drinking water in California.

The new legislation aims to green urban medians, improving air quality and community health in disadvantaged neighborhoods across the city.

Austin is adding five new parks to address park deficiency and enhance community green space.

City Council aims to improve accessibility to parks and promote public recreation.

The implementation of low traffic neighbourhoods has inadvertently increased danger and accidents in nearby residential areas.

The Bosco dello Sport in Venice aims to blend competitive sports with community engagement and environmental awareness over 115 hectares of green space.