First year dental hygiene students at Iowa Central Community College had the opportunity recently to see some of their first real patients. In conjunction wit
A coalition of organizations in Georgia is joining forces to combat the rising rate of suicide among children and teenagers. According to national data, approximately 8% of children attempt suicide annually, with 17% reporting serious suicidal thoughts. Jessica Andrews-Wilson, executive director of Gwinnett United in Drug Education, a group focused on helping improve the community through training and resources to help youths and prevent substance abuse, emphasized the distressing trend is also evident in their local area, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive mental health support. .
A new tool is examining child care availability in Connecticut. United Way of Connecticut s tool shows the actual number of offered child care spaces compared with those licensed. The hope is for parents to see how many of the actual slots are full or could be offered. .
During Black History Month, the American Heart Association is emphasizing the significance of heart health education and establishing a heritage of wellness among people of color. Heart disease caused more than 8,500 deaths in Arkansas in 2021, making it the number one cause of mortality in the state. Dr. .
According to the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, all 17 counties across the state don t have enough health-care professionals, including dentists. February is Children s Dental Health Month, and dentist Dr. Paul McConnell, dental director at UnitedHealthcare, said families don t have to sacrifice their children s dental health if they can t find a provider. .