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How to use data to improve coverage of behavioral and mental health 

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Using data to make a difference in behavioral health Moderator: Brandee Izquierdo, Ph.D. director, behavioral health programs, The Pew Charitable Trusts Kristen Mizzi Angelone , project director, suicide risk reduction, The Pew Charitable Trusts Alexandra Duncan, Ph.D., In 2021, more than 7,000 youth died by suicide.

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

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Veterans Affairs estimated that as many as 44 veterans took their own lives each day in 2021, marking an 11.6% Many veterans health advocates say the updated number may still be underestimating the crisis. Mental health conditions like depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders are also prevalent among those who serve.

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NYC health commissioner to step down Friday, months earlier than expected

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s health commissioner, will leave his position on Friday — months earlier than expected, according to city officials. Vasan has led the Health Department for nearly three years.

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NYC health commissioner to resign early next year

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City’s health commissioner, announced Monday that he plans to leave his position in early January. “It A number of commissioners have churned through the Health Department in recent years.

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Pictures of health: Photos help East Point show community’s challenges, but also joys

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Can a photograph improve public health? A recent exhibit at the city’s Arts Xchange shared photos and comments illustrating how the people of East Point view health in their community. Department of Health and Human Services.

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‘No one can see you now’: What states are doing to boost primary care

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Evidence abounds that access to primary care improves health and lowers costs. And yet, only 5% of health care spending in this country goes to primary care, less than in any other Western democracy. Freyer is a health care journalist based in Rhode Island. Prior to that, he was CEO of Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations.