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fromKqed
11 hours 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
#public-safety
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 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.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 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.
#healthcare
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Berkeley's Alta Bates hospital will be replaced by new Sutter medical campus in Emeryville

Sutter Health is building a new medical campus in Emeryville to replace Alta Bates hospital, enhancing regional healthcare access.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
Upper West Side

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

East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Berkeley's Alta Bates hospital will be replaced by new Sutter medical campus in Emeryville

Sutter Health is building a new medical campus in Emeryville to replace Alta Bates hospital, enhancing regional healthcare access.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 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
4 weeks ago
Upper West Side

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

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week 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 weeks ago

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

Inside Wilma Chan Highland Hospital, below the ER and past the cafeteria, there is a special kind of care being administered.
SF parents
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Leisure centre reopens with new gym and soft play area

"This is a much-needed facility that plays a key role in the everyday lives of so many people. Whether you're new to fitness or a long-time gym goer, there's something here for everyone."
London food
#homelessness
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Mission District

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

San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month 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.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
Mission District

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

#public-health
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.
fromsfist.com
3 weeks 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
#healthy-eating
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 weeks 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.
#pollution
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Mission District
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Mission District
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 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.
Cancer
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
1 month 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.
#fitness
#nhs
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

South Londoners roll up their sleeves to save lives

"One of the main things about sickle cell is pain; I am always in pain... If it wasn't for the people who donate blood, I literally would not be having this conversation."
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month 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
UK news
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

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

Over 100,000 New Yorkers, including many children, will lose their dental providers due to DentaQuest's decision to breach contracts with clinics.
#mental-health
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Social justice

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

Social justice
fromIndependent
3 months ago

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

Social prescribing prioritizes community and connection, addressing non-medical needs of patients for improved health.
#harm-reduction
NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

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

NYC politics
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

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

fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

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

...that fixed location is geared toward people who come in with "zero basis," as Lee described it - "no medications, no home, no shoes, no support..."
Healthcare
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Beautiful West Oakland, California - 99% Invisible

West Oakland, once bustling with Black life, became overshadowed by industrial growth, as city planners prioritized the port expansion over residents’ health and community well-being.
East Bay food
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

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

The city is making strides toward a comprehensive food plan, yet faces funding challenges with 62% of strategies needing additional resources for successful implementation.
SF food
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 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.
#healthcare-access
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 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.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island community health clinic destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to re-open in new, permanent location * Brooklyn Paper

Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

As Drugstores Close, Older People Are Left in Pharmacy Deserts'

The closing of The Drug Store highlights the emotional and practical impacts on a rural community reliant on local healthcare services.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Fearful amid ICE crackdowns, some immigrants are skipping health care

Immigrant patients are avoiding medical care due to fear of ICE raids, posing serious health risks, particularly during flu season.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 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.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Coney Island community health clinic destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to re-open in new, permanent location * Brooklyn Paper

#environmental-justice
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Guardian investigation fuels class action lawsuit against petro giant

Marathon Petroleum's claims about air safety during a toxic blaze are challenged by an investigation revealing serious flaws and community health impacts.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 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.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Sutter Health to build $1 billion Emeryville medical campus, averting Alta Bates closure

Sutter Health is investing $1 billion to build a new flagship medical center in Emeryville to improve healthcare access in the East Bay.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

'Our hospital serves people from cradle to grave - but it needs extra support'

A common phrase we hear in our local community is 'I was born at Whittington Hospital' or 'my child was born at Whittington Hospital'. The hospital has a real community feel and serves local people from birth to end of life.
Medicine
#brentwood-council
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Heart Disease is Preventable

Health care disparities among African Americans contribute to high heart disease mortality due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Local organization helps screen youth for undetected heart conditions

National Youth Heart Screening Day serves as an essential reminder for early detection of heart conditions, with one in 300 youth potentially at risk.
Health
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Hundreds of family doctors in Ontario are being recognized by their patients for outstanding service | CBC News

Kolleen McCaughan highlights the importance of regular check-ups: "It was caught through a routine mammogram. Dr. Schwartz is big on doing your yearly physical routine test. It wouldn't have been caught otherwise." This underscores how proactive health measures significantly impact patient outcomes.
Medicine
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Erith 'Poo Mews' road flooded by faeces, used tampons, nappies, and dead rats'

"Since moving here in 1997, my wife and I have endured multiple sewage spills, with the worst occurring in 1998 when ten houses were affected."
Miscellaneous
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