Counties Ranked on Wellness – Health Data Will Guide Outreach
March 28, 2015
Upper Valley public health officials say an annual ranking of the health status of each county in the United States will help guide them as they create action plans to address the challenges area communities face. 03/28/2015 Link to Source
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Bill to require jails and prisons to sign eligible inmates up for Medicaid
March 27, 2015
House Bill 1269 would require the Department of Correction or a health navigator — an inmate’s authorized representative — to apply for Medicaid for inmates who are potentially eligible for it or the new Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP 2.0,...
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Course to help people understand the signs
March 23, 2015
Russell said the course is intended to “help people understand the signs of suicide and mental health issues.” He added it is especially important to educate those in “leadership roles,” including people in schools, organizations and clubs, among others. 03/23/2015...
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Andrew Romanoff appointed to lead statewide mental health post
March 23, 2015
Aurora congressional candidate Andrew Romanoff has been named president and CEO of Mental Health America of Colorado, a longtime advocate for mental health systems and legislation. 03/23/2015 Link to Source
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Voices of the next generation
March 22, 2015
Colorado youths made a compelling presentation to state legislators on March 16, showing a young generation’s attempt to address and mend statewide issues… The committee made three detailed recommendations, including: funding measures for mental health, mandating school districts to make...
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Muskegon County mental health agency highlights new role with name change, open house
March 22, 2015
“Our new name gives us a chance to educate the community and start conversations about mental health and disabilities,” Meldrum said. She added that the agency is working with community leaders to implement a “no wrong door” approach to link...
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Suicide prevention program makes its way to rural Idaho in name of Boise Olympian
March 21, 2015
Idaho and the world was shocked when three-time Olympian Jeret “Speedy” Peterson committed suicide in 2011. The Boise skier’s mother started a foundation in his honor and, most recently, funded special training with the hope that lives will be saved. 03/21/2015...
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National Council Sponsors Two-Day Health Forum at The Atlantic
March 19, 2015
This week, The Atlantic hosted its seventh annual Health Forum, bringing together physicians, researchers, advocates, legislators, practitioners and health policy thought leaders to examine a wide range of health issues. This two-day event, sponsored in part by the National Council,...
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National Council Sponsors Two-Day Health Forum at The Atlantic
March 19, 2015
This week, The Atlantic hosted its seventh annual Health Forum, bringing together physicians, researchers, advocates, legislators, practitioners and health policy thought leaders to examine a wide range of health issues. This two-day event, sponsored in part by the National Council,...
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ALGEE-Ometer | February 2015 State by State Snapshot
March 19, 2015
This map outlines the total number of people trained in Mental Health First Aid, by state, through February 2015. Figures in parentheses represent the number of instructors. States are color coded based on the percentage of their population trained in...
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Free Military Mental Health First Aid classes
March 19, 2015
The Military Family Support Group is offering free Military Mental Health First Aid classes for veterans, servic Outlet: Mountain Democrat Publication Date: 03/19/2015 Media Group: Internet Country: United States of America Unique Visitors Per Month: 54,752 Source URL: Link to Source
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Advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Visit Tallahassee
March 19, 2015
Each year in the United States, suicide claims over 40,000 lives – more than war, murder, and natural disasters combined. In Florida, one person dies by suicide every three hours. On Thursday, March 19, 2015, volunteers from the American Foundation...
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