• In 1994, VicHealth held its first national conference to examine the pioneering developments of working with sport and art organisations to promote health. (wikipedia.org)
  • Evaluation and Program Planning 1994;17(3):305-313. (cdc.gov)
  • The community assessment also demonstrated that, in 1994, over 90% of mothers understood a protective role for bed nets against malaria and the ITBN education messages were changed to take account of this. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • This report presents recent trends in AIDS incidence and deaths among MSM who belong to racial/ethnic minority populations*, and compares data on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses with AIDS diagnoses during 1996-1998 among racial/ethnic minority MSM in the 25 states** that have conducted confidential HIV surveillance and AIDS case surveillance since 1994. (cdc.gov)
  • In the National Health Conference of 1994 and the document issued thereafter, the limited participation of women in health, social and economic development was described as an important factor influencing negatively their health status. (yementimes.com)
  • In 1994, the National Agenda to Improve Results for Children and Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance promoted prevention and intervention about mental health issues, which eventually led to training and research in the rest of the decade. (icanotes.com)
  • 2000). In recent years, many public health professionals and community leaders have recognized the need for community involvement in preventing disease and promoting healthful lifestyles. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Security in Colombia has improved significantly in recent years, with kidnappings down from 3,572 cases in 2000 to 170 cases in 2018. (state.gov)
  • National health objectives for the year 2000 regarding asthma prevention are to establish and monitor state-based plans to define and track sentinel respiratory diseases triggered by environmental factors, reduce hospitalizations, reduce the proportion of persons with activity limitations, and increase the proportion of persons with asthma that get formal patient education (objectives 11.16, 11.1, 17.4, and 17.14b) (7). (cdc.gov)
  • it was also planned to raise the contraceptive prevalence to 35% by the year 2000 (CSO 1992c: 22). (yementimes.com)
  • Expenditure on community services and related activities increased by 32% between 1995-1996 and 1999-2000, with most of this growth driven by Not for profit organisations. (abs.gov.au)
  • In June 2000, there were 9,300 organisations operating in the community services sector, of which 94% were private organisations. (abs.gov.au)
  • During 1999-2000, community services organisations received 7.6 million requests for information, advice and referral services, and managed 3.7 million cases of individual and family support, and 1.7 million cases of financial and material assistance (on a temporary emergency basis). (abs.gov.au)
  • Data in this article come from the 1995-1996 and 1999-2000 ABS Community Services Surveys which collected information on the workforce, expenditure and activities of organisations engaged in the provision of community services. (abs.gov.au)
  • Improvements in the ability of organisations to distinguish between direct and other community services activities may affect some time series comparisons between 1995-1996 and 1999-2000. (abs.gov.au)
  • For more information see Community Services, Australia, 1999-2000 (ABS cat. (abs.gov.au)
  • In the four years to 1999-2000, total expenditure on community services activities increased by 32% to $12.6 billion. (abs.gov.au)
  • a) Change in employees from June 1996 to June 2000. (abs.gov.au)
  • While more than three-quarters of the $3.4 billion spent in 1999-2000 was spent on direct community services activities, most of the growth over the four-year period was due to an increase in Government expenditure on other community services activities. (abs.gov.au)
  • According to the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC), the division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that administers the community health center program, in 2000 approximately 750 community health center agencies ran 3,200 service sites in medically underserved rural and urban areas. (guttmacher.org)
  • Overwhelmingly, community health center patients are poor or have a low- income: According to a report published in 2000 by the General Accounting Office (GAO), 65% have incomes at or below the federal poverty level, and another 21% have incomes between 101% and 200% of poverty (see chart). (guttmacher.org)
  • As Kami Pothukuchi and Jerome Kaufman point out in the Spring 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Planning Association, "The food system is notable by its absence from the writing(s) of planning scholars, from the plans prepared by planning practitioners and from the classrooms in which planning students are taught. (plannersnetwork.org)
  • Developed in 1996 by staff at the Institute on Disability (IOD), RENEW is being provided by schools, community mental health centers, and community-based providers to young people throughout the U.S and in Denmark. (unh.edu)
  • Community Care Centers -- Liberia, September 23- the cause. (cdc.gov)
  • Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011. (aphafoundation.org)
  • CMHA helped construct community health centers and promote deinstitutionalization. (icanotes.com)
  • Also, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified youth violence and suicide as public health issues during this time. (icanotes.com)
  • For over three decades, the network of federally subsidized community health centers has served as a major safety-net provider for low-income Americans. (guttmacher.org)
  • Designed to provide comprehensive primary and preventive health care to individuals living in medically underserved areas, community health centers are required by law to provide affordable, voluntary family planning services. (guttmacher.org)
  • Notwithstanding this mandate, a few key questions remain regarding the extent to which community health centers are meeting women's family planning needs. (guttmacher.org)
  • Community health centers have provided comprehensive health services to low-income Americans for more than 30 years. (guttmacher.org)
  • Like many other modern-day health care programs for low-income Americans, including the Title X family planning program, community health centers trace their roots to President Johnson's War on Poverty. (guttmacher.org)
  • That same year, it issued demonstration grants to eight neighborhood health centers charged with delivering comprehensive health services to low-income individuals living in medically underserved areas. (guttmacher.org)
  • Just as the family planning grants of the 1960s evolved into Title X of the Public Health Service Act-a program dedicated specifically to the provision of subsidized family planning services-the neighborhood health centers evolved into the Community Health Center program, a categorical program created in 1975 by Congress and devoted to providing affordable, comprehensive health services to low-income people. (guttmacher.org)
  • Over the years, the number of community health centers grew significantly, but major legislative action in this area did not occur again until 1996, when Congress passed the Health Centers Consolidation Act. (guttmacher.org)
  • This legislation brought together authority for the community health center program and three other related primary and preventive health care programs-programs supporting migrant health centers, health care for the homeless and health care for residents of public housing-under Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. (guttmacher.org)
  • Community health centers are private, nonprofit community-based organizations. (guttmacher.org)
  • The number of community health centers doubled in the 1990s. (guttmacher.org)
  • Last year, according to BPHC, community health centers provided services to almost 10 million people, up from five million in 1990. (guttmacher.org)
  • This year, community health centers are expected to serve an additional one million people. (guttmacher.org)
  • Read Carefully Before Use The Public Health Service Act (Section 308(d)) provides that the data collected by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), may be used only for the purpose of health statistical reporting and analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • Trained interviewers visited 631 inner city households rence of diarrhea and use of antibiotics within the previous to determine community prevalence and predictors of 2 weeks (12). (cdc.gov)
  • Increasing prevalence of diagnosed diabetes - Unites States and Puerto Rico, 1995-2010. (aphafoundation.org)
  • Appropriate strategies based on the principles of health promotion led to an increase in the contraceptive prevalence rate among married women from 49.0% in 1989 to 73.8% in 2006. (who.int)
  • In addition to the Canadian Dental Care Plan, the federal government has also committed to spending $250 million over three years starting in 2025-26 to establish the Oral Health Access Fund to invest in programs that address oral health gaps and access issues among vulnerable populations. (irpp.org)
  • Mass gatherings represent risks to health security, with the potential to directly endanger the health of populations, to raise levels of social anxiety and political urgency and to cause economic disruption on a local, regional or global scale. (who.int)
  • In the United States, racial/ethnic minority populations account for an increasing proportion of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases, including cases among men who have sex with men (MSM) (1). (cdc.gov)
  • Sacramento City Council Tobacco Prevention Champion Vice Mayor Eric Guerra is also scheduled to speak about why he supports best practices in tobacco prevention and why his colleagues should take bold steps in consideration of protecting the health and well-being of vulnerable populations, youth, and all residents by shifting towards tobacco endgame solutions. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • Twlia Laster has been working in tobacco control specifically serving African American and African Immigrant populations since 1996. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • Its meaning varies depending on cultures, local beliefs, and practices.2 As a result, policymakers need to plan and implement relevant policies and measures based on the mental health representations of various populations, within different countries. (lu.se)
  • Studies show low health literacy is linked to poor health outcomes and is especially a concern for older adults. (upmc.com)
  • Low health literacy is clearly linked to poor health outcomes. (upmc.com)
  • It also presents several school-based strategies to improve the post-school outcomes for students with EBD. (hoagiesgifted.org)
  • The Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services "317 Board" is collecting project ideas from local non-profits and government agencies with the aim of improving behavioral health outcomes. (317board.org)
  • Over the 1990s, arrangements within the community services sector shifted towards governments contracting out services, competitive tendering for government funding rather than bulk grants, and an emphasis on measurable performance outcomes. (abs.gov.au)
  • Another contribution to CDC and public health is the monitoring of key behavioral outcomes through surveillance systems to assess policy impact. (cdc.gov)
  • Annual Review of Public Health 1998;19:173-202. (cdc.gov)
  • The findings indicate that among MSM, non-Hispanic black and Hispanic men accounted for an increasing proportion of AIDS cases and had smaller proportionate declines in AIDS incidence and deaths from 1996 to 1998. (cdc.gov)
  • During 1996-1998, AIDS incidence per 100,000 population was calculated using race/ethnicity-specific Bureau of the Census estimates of males aged greater than or equal to 13 years for the corresponding years. (cdc.gov)
  • Trends examined were from 1989 through 1998 and from 1996 through 1998, the period of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). (cdc.gov)
  • During 1996-1998, for the 25 states with confidential HIV surveillance, age and race/ethnicity of MSM whose disease status was HIV infection (not AIDS) when initially diagnosed were compared with MSM who had AIDS-defining conditions when first diagnosed. (cdc.gov)
  • The proportion of MSM with AIDS who were non-Hispanic black and Hispanic increased from 19% and 12%, respectively, in 1989, to 33% and 18%, respectively, in 1998. (cdc.gov)
  • Overall, the proportionate declines in AIDS incidence from 1997 to 1998 were smaller than those from 1996 to 1997. (cdc.gov)
  • They experience great disparities in health care (Myers & Taylor, 1998). (mesacc.edu)
  • In 2007, VicHealth supported a State Government ban on the sale of alcopop tubes and created the Victorian Health Inequalities Network to encourage public dialogue about the development of coherent strategies to reduce inequalities. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2023, VicHealth launched VicHealth Strategy 2023, a document outlining the Victorian Health Department's plan for improving public health in the state of Victoria, Australia. (wikipedia.org)
  • This study examined the use of an Indigenous Mental Health Worker Register to assess the level of correct identification of Indigenous status and sources of error among psychiatric admissions within a regional public hospital information system. (rrh.org.au)
  • Framework for program evaluation in public health. (cdc.gov)
  • Review of community-based research: Assessing partnership approaches to improve public health. (cdc.gov)
  • With the Ingham County Health Department acting as a major provider of primary care services and convener of initiatives to improve access to care, the well-organized safety net has expanded to meet growing demand, with the help of federal stimulus and other public and private funding. (hschange.org)
  • These educators conducted intensive teaching in the community through public meetings and group teaching in the first 6 months of the trial. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • Public Health Authorities -- January 2015 by a toxin. (cdc.gov)
  • This option would comply with Canada's constitutional division of powers and would be the most effective and efficient way to achieve both broad access and coverage, and to regulate the interface between the public plans and privately financed care. (irpp.org)
  • The Hazardous Substances Emergency Events Surveillance (HSEES) system, maintained by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), actively collects information to describe the public health consequences of acute releases of hazardous substances in 15 states. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary source of patient referrals is via the local safety net clinics, the public health department, the public housing authority, and anyone discharged from a Washington County, TN hospital or Emergency Department who qualifies for short-term assistance. (aphafoundation.org)
  • Increased provision of information, education and communication to the public resulted in an increased demand for iodized salt and this led to an increase in the number of new applications for iodized salt production licences. (who.int)
  • For the report, called a public health consultation, ATSDR evaluated the studies and decisions made to establish the cleanup level for arsenic in residential soil, responded to community questions about the decisions made, and determined the public health impact of using the cleanup level in the community. (cdc.gov)
  • ATSDR will hold a community meeting Wednesday June 13, 2007 and two public availability sessions Thursday June 14, 2007 at the Hearst Free Library, 401 Main Street in Anaconda, MT. The agency-sponsored events are an opportunity for residents living and working near the Anaconda smelter site to learn about ATSDR's findings, ask questions, and find out how to submit public comments about the report. (cdc.gov)
  • The June 14 public availability sessions will provide community members the opportunity to meet one-on-one with ATSDR staff, ask questions and share their concerns. (cdc.gov)
  • The public comment period is an opportunity for community members to review and comment on agency findings or proposed activities noted in the report. (cdc.gov)
  • Members of the community who have questions about this public health consultation or ATSDR activities at the Anaconda Co. Smelter may contact Jill Dyken, Environmental Health Scientist, or Marilyn Palmer, Health Communication Specialist, toll-free at 1-800-CDC-INFO. (cdc.gov)
  • ATSDR, a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, evaluates the human health effects of exposure to hazardous substances. (cdc.gov)
  • ATLANTA) - The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a federal public health agency, in coordination with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), and the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Public Health Department (ADLC) invite residents to a public meeting to learn about upcoming activities. (cdc.gov)
  • Mass gatherings have significant implications for public health beyond the acute public health events which may occur and require rapid detection and effective management. (who.int)
  • This report outlines the implications of such gatherings for public health security, the resources available, and the potential opportunities for strengthening health systems. (who.int)
  • The public health implications of mass gatherings are becoming more pronounced, as such events draw ever-larger international crowds. (who.int)
  • These events offer valuable opportunities for public health actions, as unprecedented attention and resources are focused for a brief, but intense, period of time on health systems in host communities and nations. (who.int)
  • Public health risks can increase from close contact in crowded venues and accommodation, and extreme climatic conditions. (who.int)
  • In direct service counties where there is no environmental health program (or where the county does not elect to perform drinking water work), TS staff directly serve these public water systems. (oregon.gov)
  • To characterize asthma surveillance and control programs in public health departments in the United States, during March and April 1996, the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists and CDC conducted a survey of state and territorial epidemiologists. (cdc.gov)
  • In an open-ended response, 10 states reported that asthma was not a public health priority in their state. (cdc.gov)
  • Although no state or territory maintains an asthma-control program, 26 state health departments have been associated with efforts to control asthma in selected communities in their state, including environmental control measures (22), public education (14), patient education (14), education of health-care providers (12), and legislation (five). (cdc.gov)
  • The final draft document of the National Health Conference did not obviously completely conform to the convictions of the Ministry of Public Health leadership. (yementimes.com)
  • Second, Uganda abolished formal user fees in 2001 in all public health units (with the exception of private hospital wings) to eliminate financial access barriers [ 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • How will this change improve public health? (missionlocal.org)
  • Dr. Ruth Malone is known nationally and internationally for her research and analysis on the tobacco industry's strategic efforts to counter public health and how tobacco policy problems are not being understood socially as actionable. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • Before working at Breathe, Marissa was the UC Smoke and Tobacco Free Presidential Fellow at UC Davis, where she received her Master of Public Health degree in Spring 2018. (sacculturalhub.com)
  • During the mid-20th century, the public became more concerned about a lack of care for the mentally ill, which led to the Community Mental Health Act (CMHA) of 1963. (icanotes.com)
  • SALC is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment - particularly in disadvantaged communities. (farmland.org)
  • At that time, public health experts were beginning to understand that health and socioeconomic status are related, and that low-income people not only suffered disproportionately from illness but also had decreased access to needed health care. (guttmacher.org)
  • Parents living in stressed communities who are dependent on public assistance are challenged to provide good child care given limited affordable child care options and at the same time comply with work requirements under welfare reform (Crewe, 2003). (mesacc.edu)
  • In public health parlance, surveillance refers to the ability to collect and analyze morbidity, mortality, and other relevant ED data in order to identify and control health threats. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Few automatic, real-time surveillance systems are in operation across the United States that can accurately alert public health officials to an impending crisis (GAO, 2003a). (nationalacademies.org)
  • The increase in obesity and diabetes, fed in part by questionable food industry marketing practices ("super-sizing" of portions) has made diet a major public health issue. (plannersnetwork.org)
  • The findings of the paper provide an important entry point to the discussion on the relevance and scope of EU public mental health action. (lu.se)
  • The application of the behavioral and social science disciplines to public health attests to the success of the working group. (cdc.gov)
  • Armed with their unique frameworks, scientists from these fields can use qualitative, quantitative, or multiple methods to explore the effects of behavioral, social, and cultural factors on public health problems. (cdc.gov)
  • however, these disciplines contribute most to applied public health through intervention research, program evaluation, and policy analysis. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition, social and behavioral scientists have evaluated many of these interventions---those developed not only for reduction of HIV infection ( 2 ) but also for other areas of public health significance, such as violence prevention ( 3 ) and occupational safety and health ( 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • We may also anonymise some personal data you provide to us to ensure that you cannot be identified and use this for statistical analysis of data to allow the Council to effectively target and plan the provision of services. (towerhamlets.gov.uk)
  • VicHealth also funded the research arm of the Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre, a program aimed to increase the capacity to intervene and prevent youth suicide. (wikipedia.org)
  • VicHealth was named a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Leadership in Health Promotion in September 2014. (wikipedia.org)
  • Centre de recherche d'étude et de documentation en économie de la santé (France). (who.int)
  • Resource Centre for Primary Health Care (Nepal). (who.int)
  • In 1995, VicHealth launched Healthy Families of the Future, a program to improve mental health and wellbeing within families. (wikipedia.org)
  • Most of its form and its contents were taken over in the policy preamble to the Five Year Plan for Health Development issued in 1995. (yementimes.com)
  • Hence, illiteracy, low educational status and wrong perceptions regarding women's role were still mentioned, but the passus "beyond their traditional duties at home" was omitted (Five Year Plan 1995: 14). (yementimes.com)
  • The National Population Strategy endorsed in 1991 aimed both at reducing maternal mortality and morbidity and at lowering fertility rates and therefore focused on the provision of maternal health services and in particular on family planning services. (yementimes.com)
  • The Population Action Plan of 1991 intended to expand preventive and curative maternal health services to rural areas. (yementimes.com)
  • Maternal health care indicators are prioritised when they are benchmarked, at district and national levels. (researchgate.net)
  • of maternal health care in Zambia. (researchgate.net)
  • Parents, teachers, behavioral health professionals and students need a solution to an epidemic that affects children all over the country. (icanotes.com)
  • Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. (upmc.com)
  • 2010. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (upmc.com)
  • Over 3 million young people in the U.S. have an emotional or behavioral challenge that impairs their ability to do well in school, at home, or in the community, resulting in their long-term disadvantage and significant costs to our education, human services, justice, and healthcare systems. (unh.edu)
  • 1) Long-term services and supports administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and other State and local agencies shall include a balanced array of health, social, and supportive services that are well coordinated to promote individual choice, dignity, and the highest practicable level of independence. (onecle.com)
  • 2) Home and community-based services shall be developed, expanded, or maintained in order to meet the needs of consumers in the least confusing and least restrictive manner. (onecle.com)
  • Information and services shall be available through the effective use of Community Resource Connections for Aging and Disabilities as they are developed throughout the State. (onecle.com)
  • 7) State health planning for institutional bed supply shall take into account increased availability of home and community-based services options. (onecle.com)
  • 10) Individuals and families shall be encouraged and supported in planning for and financing their own future needs for long-term services and supports. (onecle.com)
  • Inaccuracy in identification of Indigenous status on health records hampers collection of the good quality data required to guide policies, programs and services. (rrh.org.au)
  • Physicians and patients are moving from IRMC to Sparrow, which is increasingly regarded as the go-to hospital in the community for a growing number of services. (hschange.org)
  • Use of trade names and commercial sources is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (cdc.gov)
  • Using the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation's corporate giving services since 1996, Blue KC is no stranger to engaging its employees through philanthropy. (growyourgiving.org)
  • London Borough of Tower Hamlets will provide services internally, except in the instances where organisations provide services (such as schools/Health and voluntary sector) where this will be a joint service. (towerhamlets.gov.uk)
  • this will include Ofsted, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, external education settings such as schools, Health organisations and services provided by the Voluntary Sector. (towerhamlets.gov.uk)
  • Western Health Advantage (WHA) is a leading health plan in Northern California, providing comprehensive health benefits and services to over 100,000 members and 5,000 employers. (westernhealth.com)
  • Familiar disease problems may be amplified and increase the demands placed on local health services during an event: researchers undertaking a prospective study in two hospitals during the hajj identified respiratory disease as the most common cause (57%) of admission to hospital, with pneumonia being the leading reason for admission in 39% of all patients. (who.int)
  • Responsible for overall Drinking Water Services administration and management, budget analysis and planning, and interagency coordination. (oregon.gov)
  • Drinking Water Services staff work with local health departments, water system operators and managers, private consulting and service firms, professional water industry organizations, and educational institutions throughout Oregon in an effort to assure safe drinking water. (oregon.gov)
  • The development of emergency obstetric services and the training of traditional birth attendants in local communities were foreseen. (yementimes.com)
  • Family Planning services were to be improved by expanding the health infrastructure, training health personnel, especially midwives, and involving the private sector (ibid,: 35). (yementimes.com)
  • The proposed Uganda NHIS is to be a contributory health financing mechanism, in which members pay a premium in exchange for a defined package of services, containing elements from both formal and informal employment sectors. (biomedcentral.com)
  • This article will explore the necessity of school mental health services and how they impact academic performance. (icanotes.com)
  • Here's a look at the early days of mental health services in schools and how they have evolved. (icanotes.com)
  • Some reformers saw mental health services as a way to resolve behavioral and academic issues. (icanotes.com)
  • In 1986, Congress passed the State Comprehensive Mental Health Services Plan Act to promote community care and integrate mental and physical health with education and social services for children with emotional disturbances. (icanotes.com)
  • In 1992, the legislation mandated the Children's Mental Health Initiative to help children and families access mental health services through a team of counselors, teachers, friends and others involved with the family. (icanotes.com)
  • As a result of increasing suicide rates and ideation, schools recognize the need to provide mental health education and psychological services. (icanotes.com)
  • North Country HealthCare is working hard to improve the services we offer to our patients and the experience you have with us at each of our locations. (northcountryhealthcare.org)
  • The community services sector assists and supports individuals, families and communities in need, contributing to the wellbeing and quality of life of these Australians. (abs.gov.au)
  • This article discusses the growth of the community services sector in the latter part of the decade, in light of this continuing policy shift. (abs.gov.au)
  • Community services activities, and their associated employment and expenditure are separated into two categories depending on the nature of the activities. (abs.gov.au)
  • Direct community services activities are those provided to individuals or families on an interactive or face-to-face basis, or on their behalf. (abs.gov.au)
  • Employees classified as working on direct activities spend the majority of their working time on direct community services provision. (abs.gov.au)
  • Community services activities were classified according to the National Classification of Community Services (NCCS), developed by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). (abs.gov.au)
  • At the same time, the number of organisations and employees involved in the provision of community services increased by 15% and 7% respectively. (abs.gov.au)
  • The farm provides nutritious food, open space, and community services, while demonstrating regenerative agricultural practices that benefit human health and the planet. (farmland.org)
  • In 1965, the Office of Economic Opportunity (the federal agency then responsible for promoting community-based poverty prevention programs) made its first federal grants for subsidized family planning services. (guttmacher.org)
  • These grants sought to provide both low-income Americans insured through the newly created Medicaid program and the uninsured a place where they could access affordable health care services. (guttmacher.org)
  • Most recently, he was a corporate vice president for Innovista Health Solutions, a population health management services organization, where he oversaw enterprise capital investment strategy and technology adoption. (advancinghealthvalue.org)
  • Successful strategies included: creation of a supportive environment, reorientation of family planning services, expanding of coverage of family planning services, training skilled personnel, providing free contraceptives as well as vasectomy and tubectomy services, involvement of volunteers and nongovernmental organizations and promotion of male participation. (who.int)
  • In 2018, "This Girl Can - Victoria" was launched to increase women's physical activity and health. (wikipedia.org)
  • The new administration passed a tax reform on December 2018, aimed at alleviating the tax burden on companies, increasing private investment, and strengthening economic growth. (state.gov)
  • Launched in 2018, Blue KC's Well Stocked program addresses the social needs associated with hunger by partnering with established nonprofits and smaller grassroots organizations focused on increasing food access in Kansas City. (growyourgiving.org)
  • According to the CDC , the suicide rate for people aged 10 to 24 increased 57.4% from 2007 to 2018. (icanotes.com)
  • By stepping outside the traditional view of obesity as a medical problem, we may more fundamentally focus on the many institutions, organizations, and groups in a community that have significant roles to play in making the local environment more conducive to healthful eating and physical activity. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Freeman J, Audia P. Community ecology and the sociology of organizations. (cdc.gov)
  • Sparrow, which was already expanding physician employment before passage of federal health reform, reportedly has stepped up employment in anticipation of the formation of accountable care organizations (ACOs). (hschange.org)
  • These videos can serve as powerful tools, enabling these organizations and Blue KC to visually convey their impact, evoke emotions and inspire action within the community. (growyourgiving.org)
  • We strengthen our neighborhoods and enrich the lives of community members by supporting local organizations. (westernhealth.com)
  • The committee consists of representatives from served communities, advocacy groups and professional organizations. (oregon.gov)
  • In its 2023 budget, the federal government pledged $13 billion over five years to implement the plan, which will provide dental care to Canadian families without dental insurance and whose income is less than $90,000 a year. (irpp.org)
  • National Health Center Week takes place August 6-12, 2023. (northcountryhealthcare.org)
  • Published: 13 Feb. 2023 psychosocial and health screenings of children and their families. (who.int)
  • The policy making process which took place between 1991 and 1996 illustrates that a political consensus on the definition of women's health and the strategies needed to improve the health status of Yemeni women could not be achieved. (yementimes.com)
  • This multi-level ethnography of the Zambian health system illustrates the importance of top-down accountability, and how it has emerged in a historically neglected sector. (researchgate.net)
  • You'll find lots of helpful health care related information on our site. (upmc.com)
  • Health literacy also depends on the ability of health care professionals to communicate effectively, in a manner which can be understood by the patient. (upmc.com)
  • The healthcare environment is becoming more complex at the same time the health care consumer is expected to assume more responsibility for his or her own care. (upmc.com)
  • 6) Care provided in facilities shall be offered in such a manner and in such an environment as to promote for each resident, maintenance of health, enhancement of the quality of life, and timely discharge to a less restrictive care setting when appropriate. (onecle.com)
  • The work has also demonstrated the value of involving Indigenous Mental Health Workers in routine processes to enhance, validate and improve Indigenous statistics and increase access to culturally informed care. (rrh.org.au)
  • In August 2010, HSC researchers visited the Lansing metropolitan area-Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties -to study how health care is organized, financed and delivered in the community. (hschange.org)
  • Lansing is one of 12 communities across the country tracked intensively as part of the Community Tracking Study site visits, which are jointly funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Institute for Health Care Reform. (hschange.org)
  • Appropriate individuals within the existing district health care structure were trained as community educators in the project. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • However, the federal government's proposed Canadian Dental Care Plan could change that. (irpp.org)
  • This paper calls the plan a major step forward in reforming dental care but argues that the "payer of last resort model" the government has chosen to implement falls short and will result in inefficiencies, as well as failing to ensure equitable access to primary and preventive dental care. (irpp.org)
  • Such an agency should also be charged with creating and facilitating programs to ensure actual access to dental care (as opposed to providing only surface-level insurance coverage) and with collecting data on oral health to monitor accessibility, quality of care and use of available care, among other things. (irpp.org)
  • This paper calls the plan a major step forward in reforming dental care but argues that the "payer of last resort model" the government has chosen to implement falls short. (irpp.org)
  • Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA) is a locally owned and operated not-for-profit, healthcare system serving a 29 county, four state region with 13 hospitals and a fully integrated alliance of specialty and primary health care providers. (aphafoundation.org)
  • Founded over 25 years ago, WHA was created with a community-based mission by a coalition of doctors and health care providers. (westernhealth.com)
  • We are proud of the exceptional range and reputation of our health care providers. (westernhealth.com)
  • Founded by leading health care systems Dignity Health and NorthBay Health, Western Health Advantage extends health care access for its members through a wide network of exceptional doctors and hospitals, including Hill Physicians, Dignity Health's Mercy Medical Group and Woodland Clinic, Meritage Medical Network, NorthBay Healthcare and Providence (formerly St. Joseph Health Medical Network). (westernhealth.com)
  • Dignity Health offers comprehensive coverage and health care options, including access to doctors from Hill Physicians, Mercy Medical Group, and Woodland Clinic. (westernhealth.com)
  • NorthBay Health is a non-profit health care organization serving Solano County since 1960. (westernhealth.com)
  • Our strong and long-standing relationships with our clinical providers and partners give members vital resources for improved health care and tools to help make informed decisions in getting cost-effective care. (westernhealth.com)
  • We are all about helping people get access to quality health care. (westernhealth.com)
  • We don't get in the way of the doctor-patient relationship and empower members to make the best choices for health care for themselves and their families. (westernhealth.com)
  • We don't limit a member's choices because health care needs will change. (westernhealth.com)
  • Findings From 1996 to 2016, total health care spending increased from an estimated $1.4 trillion to an estimated $3.1 trillion. (early-retirement.org)
  • out-of-pocket payments for 09.4% (95% CI, 9.4%-9.4%) of health care spending. (early-retirement.org)
  • Importance US health care spending has continued to increase and now accounts for 18% of the US economy. (early-retirement.org)
  • Editorial Note: During 1985-1990, the estimated medical costs of asthma care in the United States increased from $4.5 billion to $6.2 billion, and in 1985 these costs represented approximately 1% of total U.S. health-care costs (3). (cdc.gov)
  • The price paid by our forces in the daily sacrifices of duty should be credited to them in the specialised care they receive when their losses later extend to their mental health. (blogs.com)
  • Educators and psychologists have recognized a need for mental health care in schools for over a century. (icanotes.com)
  • In 1996, Congress passed the Mental Health Parity Act to help bring equity to health insurance for mental health care. (icanotes.com)
  • Today, North Country HealthCare serves 11 communities across northern Arizona, providing quality medical care to all while building healthier communities. (northcountryhealthcare.org)
  • Outline of Massachusetts bill that would increase cigarette excise taxes and earmark them for health care. (tufts.edu)
  • Today, it figures prominently in the Bush administration's plans to improve access to health care for uninsured Americans. (guttmacher.org)
  • This produced a social and political consensus that addressing the health care needs of low-income people could achieve the twin goals of improving health and alleviating poverty ( "Title X: Three Decades of Accomplishment," TGR, February 2001). (guttmacher.org)
  • In this role, she is responsible for setting a health equity agenda and strategy to promote health equity across all Humana lines of business, including its care delivery assets. (advancinghealthvalue.org)
  • Dr. Weaver is a committed health care executive with Fellow designations from the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Medical Group Management Association and the Health Information and Management Systems Society. (advancinghealthvalue.org)
  • With the consent of the child's parent or guardian, the NIS also contacts (by mail) the child's health care providers to request information on vaccinations from the child's medical records. (cdc.gov)
  • Health Care Fam Med. (who.int)
  • Psychiatric care beds in hospitals (HP.1) are hospital beds accommodating patients with mental health problems (part of HC.1 in the SHA classification). (who.int)
  • The increase in psychiatric care beds in 1996 is due to the creation of beds in psychiatric care institutions and initiatives for a protected housing. (who.int)
  • Health care and gender / Charlotte F. Muller. (who.int)
  • The development of land in 49 U.S. states (omitting Alaska) demonstrates that urban use does not increase in proportion to population (see Figure 1). (encyclopedia.com)
  • Growing prioritisation also stems from a change in incentives, with some partner funding being conditional on the proportion of deliveries attended by skilled health personnel. (researchgate.net)
  • Mental Health America reports that suicide ideation is highest among youth, and over 77,000 adolescents frequently thought about suicide from January to September 2020. (icanotes.com)
  • In 1996, VicHealth was recognised with the World Health Organization Medal for Excellence and the Active for Life program launched in schools to teach children about making exercise a healthy lifetime habit to prevent heart disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1996, the clinic transitioned from a volunteer organization into a state and federally funded community health center. (northcountryhealthcare.org)
  • Pan American Health Organization. (who.int)
  • The size, scope and complexity of the food system itself may serve as a deterrent to planning and coordination. (plannersnetwork.org)
  • focusing on social connection, freedom from discrimination and economic participation as major factors impacting on mental health. (wikipedia.org)
  • The organisation began funding thirty State Sporting Associations to increase club-level involvement in sports, and its Motion program sought to increase community arts participation. (wikipedia.org)
  • RENEW has substantially increased the high school completion, employment, and post-secondary education participation rates among our most vulnerable youth. (unh.edu)
  • Lansing's hospital sector continues to be highly concentrated, with two major systems, Sparrow Health System and Ingham Regional Medical Center (IRMC). (hschange.org)
  • Lansing's health plan market is even more highly concentrated than the hospital sector, with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) increasing an already-commanding position in recent years. (hschange.org)
  • Given the high hospital and health plan concentration in Lansing, neither sector can really exert that much leverage over the other, establishing somewhat of a balance of power," said HSC President Paul B. Ginsburg, Ph.D. (hschange.org)
  • However, growth was not consistent across the sector, with increases (or decreases) varying across types of organisations and the nature of the activity they were involved in. (abs.gov.au)
  • Opened in 2009, NETDOH operates in collaboration with the Johnson City Downtown Clinic (JCDC), a federally qualified health center. (aphafoundation.org)
  • Participants were recruited by with increasing antimicrobial resistance in the com- posters placed on local bulletin boards, brochures, and munity (1-7), even when biases and confounding are con- word-of-mouth in local pediatric clinics, community cen- trolled for (8). (cdc.gov)
  • In 1989, VicHealth funded significant research into Alzheimer's disease at the Mental Health Research Institute. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2008, VicHealth hosted the 2008 World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health in Melbourne, and the Streets Ahead program was started. (wikipedia.org)
  • The IOD also works with schools, community-based providers, and state education and mental health agencies to develop the systems and infrastructure necessary to implement the RENEW model with fidelity. (unh.edu)
  • The study was conducted in 2004/2005 and 2005/2006 at the Cairns Base Hospital Mental Health Unit, Queensland, Australia, serving a population of 230 000 of which 13.2% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. (rrh.org.au)
  • Psychiatric admissions data, including Indigenous status, accessed from the hospital-based corporate information system (HBCIS) were compared with data collected through an Indigenous Mental Health Worker Register that is maintained through extensive networking. (rrh.org.au)
  • all of the latter 15 were confirmed Indigenous by other mental health database and/or the Indigenous Mental Health Worker. (rrh.org.au)
  • A novel method was used to ascertain the reliability of Indigenous status identification among mental health admissions within a hospital information system in a region with relatively high Indigenous population representation. (rrh.org.au)
  • There is limited evidence related to golf and mental health. (bmj.com)
  • Research characterising golf's contribution to muscular strengthening, balance and falls prevention as well as further assessing the associations and effects between golf and mental health are also indicated. (bmj.com)
  • The objective of this scoping review is to map the literature on golf and health and to examine the relationships and effects of golf on physical and mental health. (bmj.com)
  • Meanwhile the Government think that their six 2 year community mental health pilots for veterans are adequate. (blogs.com)
  • Mental health is declining for America's youth. (icanotes.com)
  • According to the 2021 State of Mental Health in America report , nearly 10% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression. (icanotes.com)
  • Adolescents aged 11 to 17 are particularly struggling with mental health and are more likely to score for moderate to severe depression and anxiety symptoms than any other age group. (icanotes.com)
  • Children need hope, and schools are recognizing the importance of addressing mental health issues to help students succeed academically and realize a brighter future. (icanotes.com)
  • We will also investigate solutions to the national mental health crisis among teens and children and suggest ways schools can make a difference. (icanotes.com)
  • A foundation of mental health will prepare students to embrace their future with optimism. (icanotes.com)
  • In 1909, Clifford Beers, William James and Adolf Meyer created the National Committee for Mental Hygiene , now known as Mental Health America. (icanotes.com)
  • The committee aimed to improve attitudes toward mental illness, and they worked to prevent and treat mental health issues. (icanotes.com)
  • During the '80s and '90s, legislators passed several acts to promote mental health in communities and schools, which led to some notable milestones. (icanotes.com)
  • Some states, such as Virginia, New York, New Jersey and Florida, mandate mental health education in their curricula. (icanotes.com)
  • In recent decades, the need to tackle mental health issues and promote mental well-being has been increasingly put in the socio-political spotlight. (lu.se)
  • As a first step towards creating a European strategy on mental health, the European Commission published the Green Paper, Improving the mental health of the population: Towards a strategy on mental health for the European Union in 2005. (lu.se)
  • This master's thesis aims to thematically track the development of the EU discourse on the topic of mental health from 2005 until the present time. (lu.se)
  • In particular, the objectives and goals of the European Union concerning the mental health of European citizens are examined through a discourse analysis. (lu.se)
  • The results show that in the selected documents, mental health is discursively represented as a key priority. (lu.se)
  • It is also envisioned as a positive mental health and as a human right. (lu.se)
  • Additionally, the European Commission emphasises the multisectoral involvement required for a comprehensive European mental health strategy. (lu.se)
  • The meaning and importance of mental health has long been overlooked and misunderstood in Europe and around the world. (lu.se)
  • In contemporary Europe, it is socially considered to be a taboo subject, which is fuelled by widespread stigmas, prejudices, and discriminations against those with mental health issues. (lu.se)
  • However, in light of the recent Covid-19 pandemic which resulted in a number of lockdowns, heightened anxiety and the loss of a great number of loved ones1, the necessity to address mental health issues and promote mental well-being has been increasingly put under the socio-political spotlight. (lu.se)
  • Many scholars and experts acknowledge that it is now a suitable time to discuss and develop appropriate mental health policies and practices across Europe, including specific political measures within the framework of European integration. (lu.se)
  • Mental health is a complex and challenging concept. (lu.se)
  • Digital interventions have the potential to alleviate mental health disparities for marginalized and minoritized communities. (bvsalud.org)
  • In the United States, a 2006 report from the Department of Education , based on the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy, estimates that only about 12% of the adult population are proficient in health literacy. (upmc.com)
  • Older adults scored the lowest of any age group on the health literacy portion of the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy. (upmc.com)
  • The model focuses on engaging each youth to design and pursue a plan for the transition from school to adult life. (unh.edu)
  • Better known as VicHealth, the organisation has a mandate to promote good health for all Victorians. (wikipedia.org)
  • The 1996 Amendments to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act mandate that each state develop a Source Water Assessment Program. (ny.gov)
  • In 2012, VicHealth began a workplace health program to address issues ranging from individual stress to the effects of prolonged sitting. (wikipedia.org)
  • Optimal specializes in advising state energy efficiency advisory councils on program planning, cost-benefit analysis, and strategic guidance. (flippingbook.com)
  • The Wellhead Protection Program was transferred from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and integrated with the DOH's Source Water Assessment Program. (ny.gov)
  • Communities developing a wellhead protection program should contact their local health department to formulate a strategy to integrate their Source Water Assessment into their Wellhead Protection Program. (ny.gov)
  • This transfer was initiated to improve program efficiency and compatibility with the DOH's Source Water Assessment Program. (ny.gov)
  • The DOH will administer the Wellhead Protection Program in accordance with the EPA approved Wellhead Protection Program plan. (ny.gov)
  • The Wellhead Protection Program includes developing a specific management plan for protecting the ground water resource. (ny.gov)
  • The National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) is a partnership program to stimulate innovative research and improved workplace practices. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH/NORA has undertaken an ambitious program to improve safety and health in the workplace. (cdc.gov)
  • The intent of this chapter's recommendations is not only to make a case for raising the priority of childhood obesity prevention in our communities, but also to identify common interests that can spark collaborative community initiatives for addressing that goal. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Community-based obesity prevention efforts differ from those of school and home settings (Pate et al. (nationalacademies.org)
  • In 1989, an IDD Prevention Committee comprising specialists and related programme officers, was established in the Ministry of Health and Medical Education and compiled the first programme on the prevention of IDD. (who.int)
  • and more capacity to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate malaria prevention and control programmes in almost all countries. (who.int)
  • Although asthma affects more than 14 million persons in the United States (1,2), there have been no nationally coordinated efforts to assist state health departments in developing asthma surveillance programs. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2021, the "Future Healthy" campaign was started to provide funding for a range of community organisations. (wikipedia.org)
  • The median value for 2022 was $86,068, which was an 11 percent increase from 2021. (flippingbook.com)
  • By comparison, the average annual increase for this value was 4.6 percent between 2012 and 2021. (flippingbook.com)
  • Dr. Nwando Olayiwola is the inaugural Chief Health Equity Officer and Senior Vice President of Humana, Inc., a role she commenced in April 2021. (advancinghealthvalue.org)
  • In 2002-2003, VicHealth launched Leading the Way, a project dedicated to promoting healthy eating and active living in local communities. (wikipedia.org)
  • This community was started in 2002 as an alternative to a then fee only Motley Fool. (early-retirement.org)
  • Zealand ( National Health Committee , 2002). (who.int)
  • The project was conducted in a community where there are many environmental conditions that can increase the socioeconomic risk factors for vulnerable young children who live there. (mesacc.edu)
  • WHO's existing and potential contribution to the planning and preparedness for such events is described, including pre-emptive and preventive measures, as well as the global response mechanisms for disease outbreaks in place. (who.int)
  • I Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry, Vishnu Dental College. (bvsalud.org)
  • II Department of Preventive & Community Dentistry, Darshan Dental College and Hospital. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 1991, a small group of doctors and nurses, health and human service representatives and consumers worked together to establish the Flagstaff Community Free Clinic. (northcountryhealthcare.org)
  • Staff at the IOD provide training and coaching to individuals and groups in community-based agencies and schools to implement the RENEW model, including a comprehensive facilitator's manual, a set of tools to use with youth and teams, implementation assessments, and process and outcome data collection instruments. (unh.edu)
  • The educational approach and messages for the ITBN trial were developed from anthropological survey data collected 4 years before the trial, and from community surveys conducted by project researchers. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • We will store your personal and special category data from the Local Authority's Early Help Assessment system (eEHA) for planning and decision making in line with the Supporting Stronger Families (SSF) programme, to provide you with appropriate Early Help support. (towerhamlets.gov.uk)
  • To help with this, we use data and information from a range of sources including hospitals to understand more about the nature and causes of disease and ill-health in the area. (towerhamlets.gov.uk)
  • Although 84% of respondents reported the availability of hospital discharge data, most state and territorial health departments have not used the data because of barriers to its access such as negotiating its use with a private entity, legal barriers, or incompatible data systems. (cdc.gov)
  • Data collection comprised a literature review of published documents, technical reports, policy briefs, and memos obtained from Uganda's Ministry of Health and other unpublished sources. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Since it went into effect in 1996, data gathered from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control shows that 156 restaurants have been licensed to sell beer and wine in the neighborhood, 39 restaurants obtained a full liquor license, two new bars have opened and three more stores sell beer and wine. (missionlocal.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Missing data are common in mobile health (mHealth) research. (bvsalud.org)
  • Source of data: Austrian Federal Ministry of Health, Hospital Statistics (annual average). (who.int)
  • Engaging stakeholders throughout the evaluation process improves the evaluation and positions these stakeholders to implement necessary changes as identified through the evaluation. (cdc.gov)
  • While lacking teeth to implement policies that raise the issue of food security as a planning problem, Hartford, and Connecticut more generally, nonetheless provide an important model for the rest of the country. (plannersnetwork.org)
  • Facility (GDF), the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) initiative and the Abuja Declarations provide opportunities for increasing coverage and access to the interventions for these diseases. (who.int)
  • The project offered a practical introduction to community-based social work practice to create understanding of interventions beyond the individual or family as targets of change. (mesacc.edu)
  • Increased interest in the potential contribution of insecticide-impregnated bed nets (ITBN) to malaria control has led to research efforts to determine the impact and sustainability of ITBN programmes in differing environments. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • One such contribution is their efforts to tell the story of what local nonprofits are doing in Kansas City to support our community. (growyourgiving.org)
  • Conclusions Practitioners and policymakers can be encouraged to support more people to play golf, due to associated improved physical health and mental well-being, and a potential contribution to increased life expectancy. (bmj.com)
  • Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: The contribution of fulfilling the unmet need for family planning May 2006 Achieving the Millennium Development Goals: The contribution of fulfilling the unmet need for family planning May 2006 This publication was produced for review by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (rhsupplies.org)
  • On the other hand, research shows that placing these students in inclusive settings is not sufficient to increase either appropriate behavior or acceptance by peers. (hoagiesgifted.org)
  • BCBSM, while increasing dominance in the health plan market, has come under greater scrutiny from federal and state authorities, culminating in a federal antitrust lawsuit against the plan for allegedly engaging in anticompetitive behavior related to hospital contracting. (hschange.org)
  • Children who exhibit soil pica behavior (eat soil) could experience adverse health effects if they ate gram quantities of soil containing arsenic. (cdc.gov)
  • This study assessed the oral hygiene attitudes and behavior of elementary school teachers, and determined the influence of variables like language used in class and gender on oral health knowledge, attitudes and behavior. (bvsalud.org)
  • Hence, oral health education of school children is important as the behavior acquired during childhood is supposed to continue for life time. (bvsalud.org)
  • This is especially true in communities where indigenous usage of bed nets is low. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • In the Andean region, Spanish conquerors perturbed the indigenous society, pulverized rural communities, installed institutions like the Catholic Church, and imposed a different language and moral values that were not present before. (bvsalud.org)
  • The new government in 1996 took the peace negotiations as its main priority. (socialwatch.org)
  • Given the private sector's influence on negotiations over health insurance design in Uganda, this paper also reviews the experience of two countries with similar stakeholder dynamics. (biomedcentral.com)
  • However, raising the legal age of marriage was not mentioned as one possible strategy to improve women's health. (yementimes.com)
  • However, a thorough comparison of both documents reveals that the Five Year Plan followed a more restrictive concept of women's health. (yementimes.com)
  • In the "Shari'a Guidelines for Family Planning Methods" the argument linking women's health to an improvement of their social status was turned upside down. (yementimes.com)
  • Following the 1986 census family planning was considered a priority and was supported by the country's leaders. (who.int)
  • This report summarizes the characteristics of events reported to ATSDR by all participating state health departments in 2005. (cdc.gov)
  • Community members may also call ATSDR Regional Representative Dan Strasbaugh at 406-457-5007. (cdc.gov)
  • Consequently, they have attempted to capitalize on the naturally occurring strengths, capacities, and social structures of local communities to institute health-promoting change. (nationalacademies.org)
  • This chapter focuses on the local community, using the term "community" to refer to the town, city, or other type of geographic entity where people share common institutions and, usually, a local government. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Of course, within each local community there are many interdependent smaller networks of residential neighborhoods, faith-based communities, work communities, and social communities. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Amongst the many legacies he leaves behind, the greatest source of Philip's pride were the many programs for the local communities in which First Quantum Minerals operates, bringing improved standards of health and education in often remote places. (abc27.com)
  • You can become involved with source water protection in your wellhead area by working with your local health department. (ny.gov)
  • The Government, we are told, is planning to make local councils publish the salaries of their chief executives. (blogs.com)
  • Regulatory functions-from USDA border inspections of imports to local health inspections of restaurants-constitute a complex network of domestic food safety. (plannersnetwork.org)
  • Local school districts can purchase food from local farmers to improve farmers' market opportunities, restrict student access to vending machines that dispense unhealthy food and increase nutrition education to promote healthy eating behaviors. (plannersnetwork.org)
  • Effective malaria case management is being threatened by rapidly increasing levels of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to commonly used antimalarial drugs, and 13 countries have changed their antimalarial drug policy in the last decade. (who.int)
  • The main Conservative criticism of the Government's plans for the Royal Mail should be similar to their criticism of its education plans a few years ago. (blogs.com)
  • The authors, allegedly medical practitioners and religious scholars, argued that the heavy social problems Yemenis encountered were also resulting from the use of hormonal and mechanical contraceptives and encouraged early marriage in order to preserve the integrity (hasana) of the individual and the society (Shari'a Guidelines 1996: 2). (yementimes.com)
  • Nevertheless, production units which did not observe current criteria continued to operate without permits from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. (who.int)
  • Designing Ministry of Health permits in the form of a serial number or code, printed on the salt packets, was an effective step in motivating these producers to compete with one another in producing iodized salt of a better quality. (who.int)
  • Source: Ministry of Health. (who.int)
  • The scheme shall be established by an act of parliament as part of proposed reforms to achieve universal health coverage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The failure of both the global food system and marketplace to meet the needs of a substantial number of food system stakeholders has given further impetus to food system planning. (plannersnetwork.org)
  • Examples of the Linkages between Health and Human Rights. (lu.se)
  • Still, we know that some segments of the population - including older adults - are more likely to experience poor health literacy. (upmc.com)
  • We have a duty to improve the health of the population we serve. (towerhamlets.gov.uk)
  • 3,300 population) and all communities using surface water sources. (oregon.gov)
  • As mentioned above, the improvement of the social, economical and health status of Yemeni women was central to the National Population Strategy endorsed by the government in 1991. (yementimes.com)
  • 26). The Population Action Plan of 1991 called for the reform of the family and labor laws. (yementimes.com)
  • In contrast with this position and more in accordance with the National Population Strategy, the revised Population Plan of 1996 reaffirmed the need to improve the social, economic and political status of women. (yementimes.com)
  • It however subordinated the achievement of equality between men and women to the principles of the Shari'a (ahkam ash-shari'a)(Population Action Plan 1996: 12). (yementimes.com)
  • This assignment created an opportunity for BSW students in a Social Welfare Policy and Practice class to apply classroom knowledge in a community setting and an opportunity to work with a largely unfamiliar population: African-American children and youths. (mesacc.edu)
  • She also serves as a Board-certified practicing family physician Heart of Ohio Community Health Center, serving a largely medically underserved patient population. (advancinghealthvalue.org)
  • The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is proud to assist Blue KC's outstanding commitment to the community. (growyourgiving.org)
  • It's our commitment to improving our community's health and well-being. (westernhealth.com)
  • Des stratégies appropriées reposant sur les principes de promotion de la santé ont contribué à augmenter la prévalence de la contraception chez les femmes mariées de 49,0 % en 1989 à 73,8 % en 2006. (who.int)
  • Deaths among all MSM with AIDS declined 49% from 1996 to 1997 ( Table 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • It appears that, as the number of regular cyclists increased, the number of reported deaths and serious injuries decreased relative to the number of regular cyclists. (cyclehelmets.org)
  • These agendas will provide guidance to the entire occupational safety and health community for moving research to practice in workplaces. (cdc.gov)
  • While Lansing's economy was weakened, with unemployment increasing to levels slightly higher than the national average, respondents were quick to note that the community has fared significantly better than the rest of Michigan-a state extremely hard-hit by the recession. (hschange.org)
  • The Maine Women's Hall of Fame recognizes those whose achievements have had a significant statewide impact, significantly improved the lives of women in Maine, and contributed an enduring value for women. (uma.edu)
  • Given the effect of increasing numbers of cyclists on reducing accident rates in WA (Table 1), reductions of this magnitude in cycling activity in NSW and Victoria could significantly affect accident rates. (cyclehelmets.org)
  • Both participatory and empower-ment evaluation are built on this insight and prescribe specific approaches to stakeholder involvement that are consistent with the principles of community engagement. (cdc.gov)
  • Her involvement and contributions to UMaine and in the state have touched countless lives and contributed to inclusivity in communities. (uma.edu)
  • ABSTRACT Family planning programmes initiated in the Islamic Republic of Iran from 1966 met with limited success. (who.int)
  • The discussion emphasises the need for allocation of adequate resources for education in programmes dependent on achieving a change in community practices. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • Islamic Republic of Iran in the upper cal Education (MOHME) between focused on enabling family planning ranks worldwide for contraceptive use. (who.int)
  • Wellcome Trust Research Programme is a world renowned health research unit of excellence. (kemri-wellcome.org)
  • The employment of guidance counselors drastically increased, and behavioral disorders became a substantial field of research and training. (icanotes.com)
  • Unveiled in 1996, NORA has become a research framework for NIOSH and the nation. (cdc.gov)
  • At Humana, Dr. Olayiwola is leading the development and implementation of the health equity strategic plan and coordinating the integration of health equity into multiple business components. (advancinghealthvalue.org)
  • Each of the councils has drafted goals, performance measures, and implementation plans for the nation. (cdc.gov)
  • This systematic review adopts a One Health framework considering the health of humans, animals, and the environment to describe CA-ARE in Central America. (mdpi.com)
  • One of the main strategies of this programme was the production and distribution of iodized salt throughout the country, and extensive efforts were made to produce iodized salt and increase its accessibility in various parts of the country. (who.int)
  • In his role as Chair of the Nominating and Governance Committee, Mr. Harding oversaw the Company's succession planning process that led to the appointment of Tristan Pascall to the role of Chief Executive Officer in May 2022. (abc27.com)
  • Philip co-founded First Quantum in 1996, serving as the Chairman since its inception and Chief Executive Officer until 2022. (abc27.com)
  • As a provider-sponsored health plan, we support the doctor-patient relationship and offer access to quality doctors and hospitals. (westernhealth.com)
  • You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. (early-retirement.org)
  • The health center is conveniently located and provides easy access. (northcountryhealthcare.org)
  • Last January, she attended an AFT Women for the Land Learning Circle on Succession Planning and Land Access. (farmland.org)
  • African Americans were more likely to access content from an African American meditation teacher, but this did not appear to increase utilization. (bvsalud.org)
  • Tennessee Department of Health. (aphafoundation.org)
  • Their community relations department is in constant communication with nonprofits to produce up-to-date lists of volunteer opportunities in the area, making it easy for employees to find opportunities that align with their interests and the amount of open time. (growyourgiving.org)
  • Manages county health department contracts, carries out the cross connection and water system operator certification programs, administers and coordinates the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund, coordinates water system security goals and activities, and provides water system capacity assessment. (oregon.gov)
  • The Mission's moratorium is the city's oldest ban on liquor licenses and also the strictest, AnMarie Rodgers, manager for legislative affairs at the San Francisco Planning Department, told residents at the meeting. (missionlocal.org)
  • While that dominance has allowed BCBSM to keep provider payment rates relatively low, the plan has focused on, and largely succeeded in, keeping provider relationships-especially hospital contracting-non-adversarial. (hschange.org)