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Special Health Resources offers mobile senior healthcare evaluations 2023

To commemorate Older Americans Month (OAM) in May, Special Health Resources (SHR) of Tyler provided on-site wellness exams for senior citizens using its Mobile Unit. Shantel Jackson, marketing liaison for SHR in the Tyler and Jacksonville areas, stated, “We wanted to do something for our seniors, so we’re out here spreading the word about the…

Minnesota Pork Organizations Pledge $300,000 for Rural Mental Health 2023

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health at Minnesota State University, Mankato will receive a donation of $300,000 over the course of three years from the Minnesota Pork Board and the Minnesota Pork Producers Association (collectively known as Minnesota Pork). This donation was announced on Wednesday by the President…

High-value health insurance—worth it? 2023

As people seek comprehensive health insurance, high-value policies have grown in popularity. Are these plans worth it? To assist you choose a healthcare plan, we examine the benefits, downsides, and concerns of high-value health insurance. High-value health insurance? Premium or comprehensive health insurance gives more coverage and perks than regular policies. These plans usually include…

A new index is proposed to study gender and adolescent mental health 2023

Half of mental illnesses begin before 14. Seventy percent emerge before 18. Mental health, age, socioeconomic position, and gender are increasingly studied. How do teenagers see gender and mental health? How does gender affect mental health treatment? Most research have used binary sex labeling to study mental health and gender, which is inadequate. A recent…

Safety and Health at the ASSP Safety 2023

We are rapidly approaching the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Safety 2023 Conference and Expo (Safety 2023)! With the advent of COVID-19, attending an in-person conference and exposition seemed like a distant memory. However, it is now a thrilling actuality. If you are physically attending Safety 2023 in San Antonio, Texas, the following information…

Two women are making changes to women’s health 2023

With ‘Menstrual Health and Hygiene Day’ approaching, here is the tale of two women entrepreneurs who are creating safe spaces for women’s health. Khushali Samriya and Uttara Seshu, who work in menstrual and maternal health, are breaking this stigma. They launched Kara, a women’s health project that fosters safe reproductive health conversations. Breaking glass ceiling…

Employers addressing mental health holistically as coronavirus outbreak ends 2023

Julie Cousineau, partner and health practice leader at Normandin Beaudry, says companies are taking a more holistic approach to mental health as the coronavirus epidemic becomes endemic to ensure everyone is well-equipped and supported. The firm reported in 2022 that approximately 50% of Canadian businesses taught their managers on mental health, up 7% from the…

COVID Hospitalizations in U.S. 2023

COVID-In the previous week, 19 hospitalizations in the United States went below 9,000 for the first time since monitoring began in the summer of 2020. As of May 25, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 8,256 hospitalizations. Hospitalizations are one of the few COVID metrics that will continue to be monitored by…

Lupin Arm Gains 3.12% After Health Canada Approves Spiriva Generic 2023

In afternoon trading on May 29, Lupin shares increased 3.12% to Rs 804. The company announced that its Lupin Pharma Canada subsidiary has received approval from Health Canada to market generic Spiriva (Tiotropium Bromide) in the country. powder for inhalation of ammonium). Spiriva is a medication used to ameliorate symptoms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary…

Health Concerns? Social Security Delay Reasons 2023

If you’re in bad health, you should claim Social Security early, but this may not be good for you.Social Security payments can be claimed at 62, but your real retirement age is significantly later. If you’re sick, claiming Social Security early is advised. When you delay claiming benefits, you get greater checks, but it takes…