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Back to school: Nurse seeks training to help bridge mental health care gap in rural NC

NC Health News

By Jennifer Fernandez As the mental health crisis for adults and kids worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivy Bagley decided to go back to school for one more certification. I decided during the pandemic, when we could not get kids seen for mental health, I wanted to be part of the solution, Bagley said. She graduated in December.

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Geriatricians wanted: medical schools work to recruit aging health specialists

NC Health News

By Grace Vitaglione North Carolinians are getting older, but there aren’t enough people getting trained to care for them. Many of those older adults will require care from doctors specializing in geriatric medicine, or doctors who are trained to focus on older adults ability to function and their need to balance multiple diagnoses.

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How to survive peak pollen allergy season: New York public health update

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Funding threats to the 988 crisis line 988 is a free, confidential call, text, or chat line that links people in mental or emotional distress to trained local counselors 24/7/365. Sign up for the YLE NY newsletter here.

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Child care is key to health care after Helene, regional health providers say

NC Health News

By Liz Bell Education NC Health care employers in Western North Carolina joined the multiple sectors calling for child care solutions at a legislative summit at UNC-Asheville earlier in March. More than half of those professionals contacted by the organization say child care is the reason they are not working, Bryant said.

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The Importance of Upskilling the Public Health Workforce through Accessible Informatics Trainings

National Network of Public Health Institutes

As the world faces unprecedented health challenges—from pandemics to chronic disease management—the role of data in public health has become increasingly vital. Years of underinvestment in public health infrastructure have resulted in outdated technology, fragmented data-sharing systems, and limited workforce capacity.

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Three Doctors Revolutionizing Healthcare Access for Us

Black Health Matters

Currently a medical student, Joel is a passionate advocate for health equity, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all. Beyond his dedication to digital education, Joel is committed to mentoring future generations of healthcare professionals. Joel shares his perspective on health education and leadership development.

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Ten Low-Cost Interventions to Provide Mental Health Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

BMJ Global Health

Mental health challenges are a growing concern in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with over 75% of those needing mental health treatment receiving no treatment at all. Limited resources, stigma, and a lack of trained professionals make addressing these issues difficult.