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Why mobile mental health care works for clients and social workers

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Appleweis is a behavioral health specialist on one of New York City’s mobile treatment teams. The city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene must approve clients to determine whether IMT is an appropriate level of care.

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At National Urban Rat Summit, Mayor Eric Adams calls for unity against ‘public enemy number one’

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here. Dr. Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, told the audience that rat control is “deeply core to public health,” and presents an opportunity to advance health equity.

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Chronic Diseases Now Account for 75% of Deaths Globally

Mercola

2 The shift from infectious diseases to chronic, noncommunicable ailments began in the early 1900s, driven by improvements in sanitation, nutrition and medical technology. The cost to health systems is staggering — over $1 trillion annually in the U.S. The cost to health systems is staggering — over $1 trillion annually in the U.S.

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Lymphatic Filariasis: Everything You Need To Know About This Neglected Tropical Disease

Gideon

Like other Neglected Tropical Diseases, it is endemic to low-income regions of the globe that deal with poor water quality, sanitation, and limited access to healthcare. In recent years, the World Health Organization (WHO) and high-risk countries, have organized mass treatment of all eligible people against Lymphatic Filariasis.

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October Policy Updates: Budget Consultations, Historic Apology, Traditional Healing Coverage, and More

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Federal Comment Deadlines : Key upcoming federal deadlines for public comment on health policies affecting Native communities. NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities.

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Immigration detention center contractor sues over California health inspections

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Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. GEO Group, one of the nation’s largest private prison contractors, filed a federal lawsuit last month against California officials to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration detention facilities.

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Immigration Detention Center Contractor Sues Over California Health Inspections

KFF Health News

GEO Group, one of the nation’s largest private prison contractors, filed a federal lawsuit last month against California officials to strike down a state law allowing local public health officials to inspect immigration detention facilities. The Florida-based company argued in a filing that California’s law , signed by Gov.