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One story does not fit all: How to change the narrative on veteran suicidesĀ 

Association of Health Care Journalists

While many news stories focus on combat exposure as the primary risk factor, the reality is far more complex. Journalists have a responsibility to dig deeper, challenging preconceptions and exploring the multitude of factors that contribute to suicide risk among veterans and service members.

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#WNTD Blog: Tobacco and Mental Health - Untangling the relationship and identifying opportunities to progress policy

Institute of Public Health

IPH Public Health Development Officers, Dr Joanna Purdy and Dr Ciara Reynolds, were among the many delegates to present at the April conference. The report was developed for the Department of Health in Northern Ireland, as part of their review of the Ten Year Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland (2012-2022).

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How New York is addressing health disparities in pregnancy-associated deaths

HEALTHBEAT

Sign up for Your Local Epidemiologist New York and get Dr. Marisa Donnellys community public health forecast in your inbox a day early. Last month, the March of Dimes released its annual report on maternal and infant health in the United States. And its not just the health of the babies scoring low.

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Chronic Diseases Now Account for 75% of Deaths Globally

Mercola

The cost to health systems is staggering ā€” over $1 trillion annually in the U.S. 3 Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to lower your risk and prevent chronic diseases. Understanding effective prevention strategies is essential for improving your overall health and well-being. million in 2020 to 142.7

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HealthyNYC ā€“ Extending the Lifespan of New Yorkers

Fund for Public Health NYC

Years NEW YORK ā€“ New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled ā€œ HealthyNYC , ā€ an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. Update: March, 2024 – HealthyNYC codified into law. “ Dr.

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Hospital Systems: A Framework for Maximizing Social Benefit

The Health Care Blog

Hospital consolidation has risen to the top of the health policy stack. As a consequence, the Biden administration has targeted the health care industry for enhanced and more vigilant anti-trust enforcement. By JEFF GOLDSMITH and IAN MORRISON. Forty years later, there were 700 fewer facilities generating about $1.2