Community Health

Memorial Hermann Earns American Hospital Association Awards for Commitment to Quality, Innovation in Palliative Care and Improving Community Health (Memorial Hermann Health System)

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health system, Memorial Hermann was nationally recognized for awards in multiple categories by the American Hospital Association (AHA) - notably for its commitment to quality, employing innovation in palliative and end-of-life care and for improving community health ... Vice President and Chief Community Health Officer for Memorial Hermann Health System and the CEO of Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation....

Have your say on health improvement services (Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council)

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These services support the work of GPs, pharmacies and community groups by helping inform and support individuals, families, and communities to prevent ill health and live healthy lives. Information, education and training is also provided to help others carry out health improvement work within local communities and for themselves ... Take part in the health improvement and wellbeing survey.....

Media Release: Grants Funding Supports 39 Community Groups (Manningham City Council)

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Manningham Community Health Services, Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre, Pines Learning, YMCA Manningham Youth and Community Services, Warrandyte Festival Committee, Warrandyte Neighbourhood House and Wonga Park Community Cottage), totalling $1,308,220 million in 2016/17 ... Get Ready to Work - $8,260 Link Health and Community....

Pact and Chevron launch integrated program to fight HIV and AIDS in Nigeria (Pact Inc)

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Since PROMOT I launched in 2012, Pact and Chevron have trained 670 community health workers on state-of-the-art PMTCT approaches and made it possible for more than 53,000 pregnant women to know their HIV status, receive counseling, and, if necessary, get linked to treatment ... of community health services, including antenatal care and PMTCT services....

Kuster Hosts Drinking Water Infrastructure Forum in Keene (Ann Kuster)

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Keene, NH - This morning, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) gathered leaders from federal, state and local environmental agencies, public health organizations, and experts from across Cheshire County to discuss the current state of New Hampshire's drinking water health and infrastructure ... 'Water infrastructure plays a critical role in New Hampshire's ability to attract and retain both families and businesses in our communities....

July 18, 2016: Rowan, Kennedy and Inspira Host Mental Health First Aid (NJHA - New Jersey Hospital Association)

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Responding to requests from community partners, two Mental Health First Aid USA for Veterans training programs were hosted by NJHA members ... National Behavioral Health Council ... Mental Health First Aid USA for Veterans focuses on increasing the knowledge of mental health and substance use disorder issues in the Veteran and military community....

AHA BOARD NAMES NANCY HOWELL AGEE CHAIR-ELECT DESIGNATE (AHA - American Hospital Association)

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'America's hospitals are leading a transformation in health care and, as chair, I look forward to helping my colleagues as they work to improve the health of their communities,' said Agee ... The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities....

Plan and AMNet partner to support Savings and Loans Scheme in Moyamba District

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The chiefdom has 1 Community Health Post and 1 public /Community Health Centre with many walking an average of 5 miles to reach a health centre or a school ... the Culture of Savings among participants, Micro Enterprise opportunities and Community Led Project Initiatives to address identified child rights issues in education, health and protection....

New programs to support Yukon communities through dog care (Government of Yukon)

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Through the Community Dog Care Initiative, the Animal Health Unit will support community leaders in creating a plan to address their issues with dogs ... 'By working together with communities, the Animal Health Unit can provide advice, tools and support to help local leaders address their communities' needs.' ... Community leaders can contact the Animal Health Unit for support through the Community Dog Care Initiative at any time....

Taking wing with health scholarships (La Trobe University)

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The scholarships, worth $2,500 each, are designed to encourage the next generation of nursing and allied health professionals from rural communities ... RFDS Victoria CEO, Scott Chapman, congratulated the Give Them Wings winners, describing them as role models for other country students interested in health careers ... 'They represent the future of rural health.' ... 'We need more nurses and allied health professionals in the bush,' he said....

Healthy Palo Alto (City of Palo Alto, CA)

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We offer classes in swimming, dance, health and therapeutic, active arts, youth and adult sports, middle school athletics, music, as well as fitness programs, summer camps, teen programs and much more ... Get tips about healthy living and eating from our resources from Stanford My Health, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Kaiser Community Health Initiative, and Health Trust Silicon Valley ... and Jewish Community Center partners....

New Video Shows Personalized Care Unique to Independent Community Pharmacies (NCPA - National Community Pharmacists Association)

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(July 18, 2016) A new online video announced today by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) illustrates the personal care that people receive at independent community pharmacies, the contributions of community pharmacists to better coordinated health care and how small business pharmacies support their local communities....

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR GOVERNOR'S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS; SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS AUG. 19 July 13, 2016 (State of Delaware Department of Health & Social Services)

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State of Delaware Department of Health & Social Services) Date.July 13, 2016 ... These awards recognize the important contributions that Delaware's volunteers, 18 and older, make to their communities ... As in years past, the awards honor individuals, organizations, community groups, and corporate volunteerism in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, environment, health, human needs, public safety and social justice....

Community health

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