Delaware State

Stigma against mental and behavioral health issues intensifies stress for healthcare workers. Implementing trauma-informed care practices can improve empathetic care for patients. Creating a supportive workplace culture can reduce burnout and improve the mental health of staff. Burnout is a significant issue in mental and behavioral health treatment treatment facilities,...

Tackling Burnout in Healthcare Professionals

With 20 hospitals earning the Honor Roll distinction, the report compared hospitals in 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions. Of these, only 160 earned the "Best Hospitals" ranking, signifying excellence in clinical outcomes, nursing care, and patient safety practices. Today, U.S. News & World Report published its 2024-2025 Best...

2024-2025 Best Hospitals: US News Recognizes Leading Medical Centers for 35th Year

A recent study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities reveals a significant link between increasing school segregation and persistent racial health disparities in the United States. Researchers found that, while residential segregation has remained largely unchanged from 1991 to 2020, school segregation has increased. This rise in school segregation correlates with higher levels of racial health disparities.

Increasing school segregation linked to worsening health outcomes for Black Americans

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Western bluebirds are among the most beautiful birds in Alameda. The male is intensely blue with bronze highlights and the female is equally beautiful, with more subtle coloration. Western bluebirds are now quite common in open-space areas of the city, but that was not always the case. Before 2010 they were rarely seen here, and for a few years after that they were seen only in winter around Crown Beach , traveling elsewhere to nest during spring.

With a Little Help, Western Bluebirds Are Nesting in Alameda

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

Florida State

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The study shows Florida women are more likely to die of breast and cervical cancer because they don't have health insurance.

Healthcare Study Shows Florida Women Dying Of Preventable Diseases

Borealis Philanthropy has announced grants totaling $1.2 million in support of 31 BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) trans-led organizations. Awarded through the philanthropic intermediary’s Fund for Trans Generations (FTG), the grants will provide general operating support to organizations focused on issues ranging from safe housing solutions to advocating for disability justice and building supportive networks for LGBTQ+ youth. Now in its eighth year of grantmaking, FTG is guided by an advisory committee of trans and gender nonconforming movement leaders whose expertise spans housing accessibility, policy and advocacy, mutual aid, harm reduction, reproductive justice, healing justice, and workforce development.

Borealis Philanthropy awards $1.2 million to trans-led organizations

Orlando, FL

DiaTribe's Musings Live at ADA 2024 event featured experts from leading diabetes technology companies in conversation with a world-renowned diabetes academic practitioner. Revolutionary weight loss drugs, over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors, and insulin pumps small enough to fit in a coin pocket are just a few examples of the incredible advancements seen in diabetes technology and treatments over the last few years.

Bridging the Gap: Innovative Solutions for Diabetes Care

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue's motto is "Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them," and it's true. Perhaps even for you too? This foster-based animal rescue organization based in Massachusetts is searching for dog lovers with space in their homes and hearts to temporarily care for a furry friend. This is because they have the opportunity to rescue many dogs, but only if they have space for them.

Local Dog Rescue Reveals They're "Desperate For More Foster Homes"

Georgia State

Dublin, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Officials from the U.S. Department of Justice have announced that a 42-year-old man from Dublin, Georgia, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years for Fentanyl Distribution

Route Fifty

Dementia affects 1 in 9 Americans age 65 and older—an estimated 6.7 million people. Unfortunately, that number is expected to explode. By 2060, experts project 14 million Americans will be living with the syndrome. The costs of caring for those with dementia are similarly expected to escalate. Millions of...

A GUIDE to caring for older adults with dementia

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Department of Public Health launches Health Equity Institute, mission to train professionals in social determinants of health

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services launches the Health Equity Institute. The Health Equity Institute of Delaware’s primary goal is to train current and...

Department of Public Health launches Health Equity Institute, mission to train professionals in social determinants of health

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