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West St. Paul residents concerned about safety at proposed mental health facility

West St. Paul residents concerned about safety at proposed mental health facility

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A group of West St. Paul residents oppose plans for a mental health center that would provide residential treatment and crisis services, citing safety concerns. Officials involved in the project met Thursday night at a community meeting hosted by Dakota County to discuss concerns. More than 80 people showed up. The crisis and recovery center …

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Michigan schools race to increase safety with high tech and mental health | Michigan Bridge

Michigan schools race to increase safety with high tech and mental health | Michigan Bridge

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At East Lansing Public Schools, Superintendent Dori Leyko is waiting for her safety assessments from Russell’s company to be completed before deciding how to use the $400,000 in flexible funding earmarked for school safety. “There’s a whole continuum of where people land or really believe the money in school safety should be invested,” Leyko said. …

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Prosecutor: Influx of mentally ill inmates stuck in local jails is a 'public safety crisis'

Prosecutor: Influx of mentally ill inmates stuck in local jails is a ‘public safety crisis’

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More judges across the state are dismissing charges against mentally ill defendants who wait too long for mental health treatment in prison. SEATTLE — King County records show that over the past four years judges have released dozens of mentally ill defendants charged with crimes because they waited too long in jail for mental health …

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Locking prescription bottles helps ensure drug safety in drug treatment programs

Locking prescription bottles helps ensure drug safety in drug treatment programs

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For patients with opioid use disorders, drug treatment programs are a clinically effective approach. In 2020, approximately 2.7 million Americans age 12 or older had opioid use disorder (OUD).1 For these patients, drug treatment programs (MAT) are a clinically effective approach to treating TOU. Patients in MAT programs typically receive oral medication, such as buprenorphine …

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'Draconian': Trainer complains after being told to stop rowing in gym, ActiveSG declares 'safety risk'

‘Draconian’: Trainer complains after being told to stop rowing in gym, ActiveSG declares ‘safety risk’

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Sometimes a break in your workout routine can make or break your gym session. This was the case for a man who was told by staff at the ActiveSG gym in Clementi to stop doing t-bar rows with a barbell because it would “damage the equipment”. Danie Dharma, personal trainer and former Mr. Singapore winner, …

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Cerebral CEO responds to concerns about prescribing pressures and telehealth safety

Cerebral CEO responds to concerns about prescribing pressures and telehealth safety

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Jhe three years since the launch of Cerebral have been a whirlwind. With a promise to expand access to mental health care and medication online, the company landed an impressive $462 million in funding by the end of 2021. But in the summer of 2022, the company was under intense pressure as its prescribing and …

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Local schools share $190 million from the state to bolster safety and mental health programs

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In the spring, students in the Highlands will have roaming access to health and hygiene supplies, clothing and classroom items to increase their chances of success in school. The mobile support station will be funded by a $270,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Program that was …

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Care Medical Group's Occupational Health Department ensures the health and safety of Whatcom workers - WhatcomTalk

Care Medical Group’s Occupational Health Department ensures the health and safety of Whatcom workers – WhatcomTalk

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Since 1997, Care Medical Group has provided Whatcom County with high quality urgent and primary care. Now a multi-specialty clinic, CMG has expanded into physiotherapy and occupational medicine through the current expertise of owner and medical director, Dr. Richard Wei, in the field. “In medical school, Dr. Richard Wei developed an interest in occupational medicine,” …

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VA must train employees on abortion rules to provide proper care and safety, House Democrats say

VA must train employees on abortion rules to provide proper care and safety, House Democrats say

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Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, meets with veterans and advocates Sept. 28, 2022, before they march to the Capitol to rally for care rights reproductive health care for veterans and military service members. Takano and Rep. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., (not pictured) chair of the House VA Subcommittee on Health …

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