#community-health
#community-health

NYC politics

Gov. Hochul announces $140 million for upgrades at Bronx hospital Bronx Times

Governor Hochul announces a $140 million investment in SBH Health System to enhance emergency services and community health initiatives.

18 hours ago

Upper West Side

Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital to bring in-patient facility, upgraded cardiac care to the West Village | amNewYork

Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital enhances health care access in Manhattan's West Village, filling a long-standing gap in local services.

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2 weeks ago

Healthcare

Months from closure, Calif.'s only island hospital receives lifeline

Catalina Island Hospital receives $3 million in crucial funding to maintain operations, highlighting its vital role for residents and tourists.

fromArchDaily

Medicine

UChicago Medicine Crown Point / Perkins&Will

UChicago Medicine opens a new multispecialty care center in Indiana to improve healthcare access for underserved communities.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

Campaign to save the first ever YMCA in London taken to High Court

A retired postman is fighting to save the world's first YMCA in London, emphasizing its critical role in community health.

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

Berkeley's Alta Bates hospital will be replaced by new Sutter medical campus in Emeryville

Sutter Health is building a new medical campus in Emeryville to replace Alta Bates hospital, enhancing regional healthcare access.

fromwww.bxtimes.com

NYC politics

Gov. Hochul announces $140 million for upgrades at Bronx hospital Bronx Times

Governor Hochul announces a $140 million investment in SBH Health System to enhance emergency services and community health initiatives.

18 hours ago

Upper West Side

Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital to bring in-patient facility, upgraded cardiac care to the West Village | amNewYork

Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital enhances health care access in Manhattan's West Village, filling a long-standing gap in local services.

fromSFGATE

2 weeks ago

Healthcare

Months from closure, Calif.'s only island hospital receives lifeline

Catalina Island Hospital receives $3 million in crucial funding to maintain operations, highlighting its vital role for residents and tourists.

fromArchDaily

Medicine

UChicago Medicine Crown Point / Perkins&Will

UChicago Medicine opens a new multispecialty care center in Indiana to improve healthcare access for underserved communities.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

Campaign to save the first ever YMCA in London taken to High Court

A retired postman is fighting to save the world's first YMCA in London, emphasizing its critical role in community health.

Trump Administration Said to Drop Lawsuit Over Toxic Chemical

The Trump administration is set to dismiss a lawsuit against a chemical manufacturer linked to high cancer risks in minority communities.

Mission District

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Toxic plume' from gas station imperils Walnut Creek development plans, legal complaint alleges

Contaminated soil at a Walnut Creek gas station threatens local development and public health, as a business owner seeks accountability from oil corporations.

Los Angeles

After the Eaton fire, Altadena dirt was sent to Tujunga. Then came the backlash

Residents in Tujunga are concerned about health risks from dumped storm sediment containing unsafe contaminants, clashing with county officials who assure the soil is safe.

fromCity Limits

NYC politics

Opinion: The Air We Can't Afford-New York Needs Cap-and-Invest

Environmental injustice contributes to severe health issues in marginalized communities, exacerbated by economic constraints.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Trump Administration Said to Drop Lawsuit Over Toxic Chemical

The Trump administration is set to dismiss a lawsuit against a chemical manufacturer linked to high cancer risks in minority communities.

Mission District

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Toxic plume' from gas station imperils Walnut Creek development plans, legal complaint alleges

Contaminated soil at a Walnut Creek gas station threatens local development and public health, as a business owner seeks accountability from oil corporations.

Los Angeles

After the Eaton fire, Altadena dirt was sent to Tujunga. Then came the backlash

Residents in Tujunga are concerned about health risks from dumped storm sediment containing unsafe contaminants, clashing with county officials who assure the soil is safe.

fromCity Limits

NYC politics

Opinion: The Air We Can't Afford-New York Needs Cap-and-Invest

Environmental injustice contributes to severe health issues in marginalized communities, exacerbated by economic constraints.

more#pollution

Cancer

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Cancer Support Community's Lafayette expansion reflects a different approach to recovery care

Dexter Louie transitioned from a cancer surgeon to a patient, highlighting the importance of community support during his battle with multiple myeloma.

Cancer

fromThe Mercury News

Cancer Support Community's Lafayette expansion reflects a different approach to recovery care

Dexter Louie finds healing through community while supporting fellow cancer survivors after his diagnosis.

#homelessness

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Should each SF district be required to have a homeless shelter? Here's a new proposal

A new legislation proposal in San Francisco aims to spread homelessness services by mandating each district build at least one shelter by 2026.

fromMission Local

Mission District

Map shows where S.F. law would restrict new homeless shelters

San Francisco supervisors propose legislation to distribute homeless shelters evenly across the city by 2026, addressing geographic inequity.

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Should each SF district be required to have a homeless shelter? Here's a new proposal

A new legislation proposal in San Francisco aims to spread homelessness services by mandating each district build at least one shelter by 2026.

fromMission Local

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Mission District

Map shows where S.F. law would restrict new homeless shelters

San Francisco supervisors propose legislation to distribute homeless shelters evenly across the city by 2026, addressing geographic inequity.

In celebration of Arbor Day, Hochul awards nearly $1M for Bronx reforestation projects - Bronx Times

New York announced $15 million for urban reforestation to improve air quality and reduce heat in vulnerable neighborhoods.

#fitness

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Exercise

Bromley over-60s invited to join free Mytime Active membership

Mytime Active launched Prime8-25, a free eight-week membership for seniors in Bromley to promote exercise and wellbeing.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Leisure centres get 850k gym upgrades

Two leisure centres have undergone significant upgrades totaling £850,000 to enhance fitness facilities for community use.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

London politics

Strictly stars join Redbridge dance class

The Colours of Redbridge Dance for Fitness program enhances community wellbeing through diverse dance classes for all ages and abilities.

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

Exercise

Bromley over-60s invited to join free Mytime Active membership

Mytime Active launched Prime8-25, a free eight-week membership for seniors in Bromley to promote exercise and wellbeing.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

Miscellaneous

Leisure centres get 850k gym upgrades

Two leisure centres have undergone significant upgrades totaling £850,000 to enhance fitness facilities for community use.

London politics

Strictly stars join Redbridge dance class

The Colours of Redbridge Dance for Fitness program enhances community wellbeing through diverse dance classes for all ages and abilities.

more#fitness

SF LGBT

fromABC7 San Francisco

6 days ago

SF Pride reveals grand marshals for 2025 parade

San Francisco Pride celebrates diverse community leaders as grand marshals while addressing funding challenges.

#nhs

Healthcare

GPs and sports centre join forces

New healthcare service combines NHS and sports facilities in East Sussex.

Miscellaneous

Health innovation centre looks to future of NHS while celebrating its past

Lifelike simulation technology revolutionizes healthcare training by providing realistic patient interactions.

Miscellaneous

'Giving blood is important and costs nothing'

Blood donations in London have significantly dropped post-December, impacting availability for critical blood types, especially among communities needing specific support.

Healthcare

GPs and sports centre join forces

New healthcare service combines NHS and sports facilities in East Sussex.

Miscellaneous

Health innovation centre looks to future of NHS while celebrating its past

Lifelike simulation technology revolutionizes healthcare training by providing realistic patient interactions.

Miscellaneous

'Giving blood is important and costs nothing'

Blood donations in London have significantly dropped post-December, impacting availability for critical blood types, especially among communities needing specific support.

more#nhs

Mental health

Help to reduce high blood pressure lowers dementia risk, study finds

Intensive help for high blood pressure can lower dementia risk.

London politics

South Londoners roll up their sleeves to save lives

Brixton's new blood donor center has saved approximately 11,000 lives by collecting over 3,000 blood units in three months.

Everyday cooking

fromMiami Herald

What's cooking in that one pot? For these Miami moms, it's a new food world

Cooking classes aim to help Miami women prepare healthy meals in a food desert.

Unvaccinated school-aged child dies of measles in Texas amid growing outbreak

The Texas outbreak linked to a non-vaccinating community highlights the critical role of vaccination in preventing contagious diseases.

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.

US news

How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town

Zach Holbrooks leads efforts against a significant measles outbreak in Seminole, Texas, sparked by low vaccination rates.

fromNews Center

Public health

IPHAM Public Health Summit Celebrates Advocacy and Community - News Center

The annual Public Health Summit at Northwestern University brings together leaders to celebrate and discuss the future of academic public health.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Miscellaneous

Banuelos: Accommodating urbanization needs to be greener for our health - San Jose Spotlight

Urban infrastructure projects should prioritize green spaces, essential for community health, over the removal of mature trees.

fromtime.com

Health

Trump's Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Health Agenda Is a Wake-Up Call for Cities and States

Trump's health policy indicates a shift towards individual responsibility, undermining community health initiatives.

The nomination of vaccine skeptics highlights a potential rise in anti-science sentiment in U.S. public health.

Coronavirus

fromArs Technica

Unvaccinated school-aged child dies of measles in Texas amid growing outbreak

The Texas outbreak linked to a non-vaccinating community highlights the critical role of vaccination in preventing contagious diseases.

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Vaccination is essential to controlling measles outbreaks, especially as rates dip and adults may also need booster shots.

US news

How a measles outbreak overwhelmed a small West Texas town

Zach Holbrooks leads efforts against a significant measles outbreak in Seminole, Texas, sparked by low vaccination rates.

fromNews Center

Public health

IPHAM Public Health Summit Celebrates Advocacy and Community - News Center

The annual Public Health Summit at Northwestern University brings together leaders to celebrate and discuss the future of academic public health.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Miscellaneous

Banuelos: Accommodating urbanization needs to be greener for our health - San Jose Spotlight

Urban infrastructure projects should prioritize green spaces, essential for community health, over the removal of mature trees.

fromtime.com

Health

Trump's Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Health Agenda Is a Wake-Up Call for Cities and States

Trump's health policy indicates a shift towards individual responsibility, undermining community health initiatives.

The nomination of vaccine skeptics highlights a potential rise in anti-science sentiment in U.S. public health.

more#public-health

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NYC parents

Haringey set to expand School Streets scheme to SIXTEEN more schools

Haringey's School Streets initiative expands to enhance safety and sustainability around schools, promoting healthier travel for children.

UK news

Bowel cancer screening campaign in Brent 'making a difference'

Encouraging ethnic minorities to get screened for bowel cancer is crucial as screening rates are significantly lower in these communities.

#health-care

4 weeks ago

NYC parents

Thousands of New Yorkers face loss of dental providers due to controversial contract | amNewYork

Over 100,000 New Yorkers, including many children, will lose their dental providers due to DentaQuest's decision to breach contracts with clinics.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Medicine

Health care community divided on OHSU-Legacy merger, but opposition grows

Many people oppose the OHSU-Legacy Health merger, indicating widespread concern across Oregon's health care communities.

4 weeks ago

NYC parents

Thousands of New Yorkers face loss of dental providers due to controversial contract | amNewYork

Over 100,000 New Yorkers, including many children, will lose their dental providers due to DentaQuest's decision to breach contracts with clinics.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Medicine

Health care community divided on OHSU-Legacy merger, but opposition grows

Many people oppose the OHSU-Legacy Health merger, indicating widespread concern across Oregon's health care communities.

How 'everyday discrimination' increases mental health risks

Everyday discrimination increases the likelihood of anxiety and depression across all demographics.

fromIndependent

Social justice

Social prescribing is more than pointing someone in the direction of the park. It's harnessing the power of community

Social prescribing prioritizes community and connection, addressing non-medical needs of patients for improved health.

Austin

Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025 - Austin Monitor

Travis County is enhancing mental health care and overdose prevention, seeing substantial progress with new initiatives.

Toronto

Doctors in this Ontario region can now prescribe nature 'to help people have a better quality of life' | CBC News

Halton, Ont. offers nature prescriptions for improved mental and physical health, promoting outdoor activities as part of healthcare.

Mental health

fromFast Company

4 weeks ago

How 'everyday discrimination' increases mental health risks

Everyday discrimination increases the likelihood of anxiety and depression across all demographics.

Social justice

fromIndependent

Social prescribing is more than pointing someone in the direction of the park. It's harnessing the power of community

Social prescribing prioritizes community and connection, addressing non-medical needs of patients for improved health.

Austin

Travis County Judge Andy Brown pledges continued focus on health care, passenger rail in 2025 - Austin Monitor

Travis County is enhancing mental health care and overdose prevention, seeing substantial progress with new initiatives.

Toronto

Doctors in this Ontario region can now prescribe nature 'to help people have a better quality of life' | CBC News

Halton, Ont. offers nature prescriptions for improved mental and physical health, promoting outdoor activities as part of healthcare.

Harm reduction advocates worry the state wants to ramp up drug criminalization Bronx Times

Advocates urge rejection of drug criminalization expansion in favor of community solutions in the Bronx.

Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

A court ruling temporarily protects 10 supervised drug consumption sites in Ontario, but long-term funding uncertainty poses risks to their operation.

Toronto startup

Leslieville drug consumption site closes doors for good in response to Ontario law | CBC News

Toronto's only supervised drug consumption site closed due to safety concerns and provincial legislation, impacting harm reduction services in the community.

NYC politics

fromwww.bxtimes.com

Harm reduction advocates worry the state wants to ramp up drug criminalization Bronx Times

Advocates urge rejection of drug criminalization expansion in favor of community solutions in the Bronx.

Canada news

Despite injunction, advocates worry Ontario drug consumption sites risk closing without funding | CBC News

A court ruling temporarily protects 10 supervised drug consumption sites in Ontario, but long-term funding uncertainty poses risks to their operation.

Toronto startup

Leslieville drug consumption site closes doors for good in response to Ontario law | CBC News

Toronto's only supervised drug consumption site closed due to safety concerns and provincial legislation, impacting harm reduction services in the community.

At This Clinic in Hawaii, Nature Is the Medicine

Community-driven environmental restoration supports individual health and wellness.

Healthcare

Central Health opens long-awaited Del Valle Health Center - Austin Monitor

The Del Valle Health Center in Travis County aims to improve health care access for low-income residents.

from99% Invisible

East Bay food

Beautiful West Oakland, California - 99% Invisible

The industrial growth in West Oakland has negatively impacted residents' health and community, despite contributing significantly to Oakland's economic success.

SF food

City IDs progress, funding needs to carry out area food plan - Austin Monitor

The Austin area is progressing with its comprehensive food plan but needs additional funding to fully implement strategies addressing food insecurity.

East Bay (California)

fromsfist.com

Erin Brockovich Is Helping Moss Landing Residents With Battery Plant Fire Lawsuit

Community survey reveals health impacts from January fire at Moss Landing battery plant, prompting lawsuit support from Erin Brockovich amidst EPA warnings of flare-up risks.

#trump-administration

Healthcare

fromTruthout

Amid Immigration Raids, Medical Workers Train Up on Constitutional Rights

The rollback of protections for immigrant communities under Trump's administration is generating fear and impacting access to healthcare services.

NYC parents

Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana's Cancer Alley'

Trump administration drops an environmental justice lawsuit in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, favoring petrochemical interests over community health.

Healthcare

fromTruthout

Amid Immigration Raids, Medical Workers Train Up on Constitutional Rights

The rollback of protections for immigrant communities under Trump's administration is generating fear and impacting access to healthcare services.

NYC parents

more#trump-administration

Trump administration to drop case against plant polluting Louisiana's Cancer Alley'

Trump administration drops an environmental justice lawsuit in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, favoring petrochemical interests over community health.

SF parents

fromwww.montereyherald.com

EPA warns future flare-ups at Moss Landing Battery Plant possible

The cleanup at Moss Landing Battery Plant progresses but risks of flare-ups persist.

#environmental-issues

fromWashington Post

US news

Cleveland thrived under Biden. It faces a storm in the Trump era.

The EPA has approved a $20 million cleanup plan for a hazardous landfill in Cleveland, now threatened by political funding changes.

Brooklyn

Columbia Street Waterfront residents demand city shut down concrete recycling facility over dust, health concerns * Brooklyn Paper

Residents demand shutdown of concrete recycling facility due to hazardous dust and noise affecting health and quality of life.

fromWashington Post

Cleveland thrived under Biden. It faces a storm in the Trump era.

The EPA has approved a $20 million cleanup plan for a hazardous landfill in Cleveland, now threatened by political funding changes.

more#environmental-issues

Brooklyn

Columbia Street Waterfront residents demand city shut down concrete recycling facility over dust, health concerns * Brooklyn Paper

Residents demand shutdown of concrete recycling facility due to hazardous dust and noise affecting health and quality of life.

#healthcare-access

US news

Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

Immigrant patients fear attending health appointments due to deportation threats following changes in immigration policy under the Trump administration.

Brooklyn

Coney Island community health clinic destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to re-open in new, permanent location * Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island community health clinic reopens in permanent location, enhancing healthcare access for local residents.

fromMiami Herald

Medicine

How an eye exam can detect other health risks and what a Miami clinic is doing to help

Free eye exams can detect serious health issues.

UHI CommunityCare Clinic offers essential optometry services to low-income patients.

High costs of eye care prevent many from seeking needed treatment.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

As Drugstores Close, Older People Are Left in Pharmacy Deserts'

The closing of The Drug Store highlights the emotional and practical impacts on a rural community reliant on local healthcare services.

Health

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Share the Spirit: Amid fentanyl crisis, Bay Area health center sees more folks turning away from deadly drug

Mila Rampola uses her past experiences with substance use to assist others in overcoming similar challenges.

Medicine

Fearful amid ICE crackdowns, some immigrants are skipping health care

Immigrant patients are avoiding medical care due to fear of ICE raids, posing serious health risks, particularly during flu season.

Health care workers are rushing to learn about immigration law in case of ICE raids

Immigrant patients fear attending health appointments due to deportation threats following changes in immigration policy under the Trump administration.

Brooklyn

Coney Island community health clinic destroyed by Superstorm Sandy to re-open in new, permanent location * Brooklyn Paper

Coney Island community health clinic reopens in permanent location, enhancing healthcare access for local residents.

fromMiami Herald

Medicine

How an eye exam can detect other health risks and what a Miami clinic is doing to help

Free eye exams can detect serious health issues.

UHI CommunityCare Clinic offers essential optometry services to low-income patients.

High costs of eye care prevent many from seeking needed treatment.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

As Drugstores Close, Older People Are Left in Pharmacy Deserts'

The closing of The Drug Store highlights the emotional and practical impacts on a rural community reliant on local healthcare services.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Health

Share the Spirit: Amid fentanyl crisis, Bay Area health center sees more folks turning away from deadly drug

Mila Rampola uses her past experiences with substance use to assist others in overcoming similar challenges.

Medicine

Fearful amid ICE crackdowns, some immigrants are skipping health care

Immigrant patients are avoiding medical care due to fear of ICE raids, posing serious health risks, particularly during flu season.

more#healthcare-access

Europe news

French lambs and a silver person in Jakarta the weekend in pictures

The article highlights various cultural and community events taking place globally, indicating widespread participation in celebration and activism.

#sutter-health

fromThe Mercury News

SF politics

Sutter Health to build $1 billion Emeryville medical campus, averting Alta Bates closure

Sutter Health is investing $1 billion to build a new flagship medical center in Emeryville to improve healthcare access in the East Bay.

fromSan Jose Inside

Medicine

Sutter Health Announces New 'Flagship' Healthcare Campuses in Santa Clara

Sutter Health plans to develop 1 million square feet of healthcare services in Santa Clara to improve patient care access and experience.

SF politics

fromThe Mercury News

Sutter Health to build $1 billion Emeryville medical campus, averting Alta Bates closure

Sutter Health is investing $1 billion to build a new flagship medical center in Emeryville to improve healthcare access in the East Bay.

fromSan Jose Inside

Medicine

Sutter Health Announces New 'Flagship' Healthcare Campuses in Santa Clara

Sutter Health plans to develop 1 million square feet of healthcare services in Santa Clara to improve patient care access and experience.

more#sutter-health

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Medicine

'Our hospital serves people from cradle to grave - but it needs extra support'

Reverend Dr. Jonathan Abernethy-Barkley runs the Rome Marathon to fundraise for improvements in the children's ward at Whittington Hospital.

#brentwood-council

Miscellaneous

Leisure centre's pool gets accessibility upgrade

The Brentwood Centre has introduced the Poolpod 3, enhancing accessibility for individuals with limited mobility in swimming.

Miscellaneous

Brentwood Centre to come under new management

Everyone Active will manage Brentwood Centre and other facilities from April 2025, enhancing community leisure services and promoting health benefits.

Miscellaneous

Leisure centre's pool gets accessibility upgrade

The Brentwood Centre has introduced the Poolpod 3, enhancing accessibility for individuals with limited mobility in swimming.

Miscellaneous

Brentwood Centre to come under new management

Everyone Active will manage Brentwood Centre and other facilities from April 2025, enhancing community leisure services and promoting health benefits.

more#brentwood-council

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Miscellaneous

Black History Month at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens: Lorna Rainey honors her great-grandfather's legacy, America's first Black U.S. Rep. - QNS

Lorna Rainey honored her great-grandfather's legacy at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, highlighting personal health care experiences and the importance of community support.

fromLondon On The Inside

Miscellaneous

Sweat it Out at London's Best Saunas

Contrast therapy, combining saunas and ice baths, is gaining popularity in London for its extensive health benefits.

Accessibility of community saunas is promoting both wellness and social engagement among Londoners.

#lawsuit

Miscellaneous

Guardian investigation fuels class action lawsuit against petro giant

Marathon Petroleum's claims about air safety during a toxic blaze are challenged by an investigation revealing serious flaws and community health impacts.

Los Angeles

Residents sue energy companies after massive toxic battery fire at Moss Landing

Energy companies are being sued for negligence in fire safety after a major lithium-ion battery explosion released toxic gases and heavy metals.

Miscellaneous

Guardian investigation fuels class action lawsuit against petro giant

Marathon Petroleum's claims about air safety during a toxic blaze are challenged by an investigation revealing serious flaws and community health impacts.

fromNew York Amsterdam News

Los Angeles

Residents sue energy companies after massive toxic battery fire at Moss Landing

Energy companies are being sued for negligence in fire safety after a major lithium-ion battery explosion released toxic gases and heavy metals.

Brooklyn

Heart Disease is Preventable

Health care disparities among African Americans contribute to high heart disease mortality due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment.

Medicine

Brooklyn doctor appointed as sole Black board member of NYACP

Dr. Moro O. Salifu appointed Governor-elect Designee of ACP for Brooklyn/Queens and Staten Island, becoming the first Black governor on New York board.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

fromNew York Amsterdam News

Heart Disease is Preventable

Health care disparities among African Americans contribute to high heart disease mortality due to inadequate diagnosis and treatment.

Medicine

Brooklyn doctor appointed as sole Black board member of NYACP

Dr. Moro O. Salifu appointed Governor-elect Designee of ACP for Brooklyn/Queens and Staten Island, becoming the first Black governor on New York board.

more#health-disparities

New York must dismantle every open-air drug market plaguing our city

Open-air drug markets in The Bronx represent systemic failures in safety and public health, demanding urgent state intervention and community safety action.

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

These Are the Gangs to Worry About in Every State

Gangs significantly influence public safety and socio-economic conditions across the U.S.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

New York must dismantle every open-air drug market plaguing our city

Open-air drug markets in The Bronx represent systemic failures in safety and public health, demanding urgent state intervention and community safety action.

from24/7 Wall St.

Miscellaneous

These Are the Gangs to Worry About in Every State

Gangs significantly influence public safety and socio-economic conditions across the U.S.

more#public-safety

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Health

Local organization helps screen youth for undetected heart conditions

Free heart screenings were offered to Bay Area youth to highlight the importance of early detection of heart conditions.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

London

Kate hops off school bus with children on visit to London's National Portrait Gallery

The Bobeam Tree Trail emphasizes the importance of emotional learning in children and reflects Kate's commitment to early childhood development.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

'I'm back in love with running' - Olympian David Gillick to join Marlay Park's parkrun as 9pc of population now registered

Paul Sinton-Hewitt visits Dublin's parkrun, celebrating its growth and highlighting community and health benefits.

London

Campaigners take YMCA closure fight to High Court

A campaign led by members seeks to prevent the closure of London's first YMCA, citing health impacts on the community.

Members argue that losing the facility will burden the NHS and diminish local health support.

London

'Defibs give people the best chance of survival'

Defibrillators significantly increase survival chances in cardiac arrest situations, encouraging community hosting to bridge 'defibrillator deserts' in London.

Miscellaneous

Shopping parades in Havering could 'disappear' with further fast food crackdown

Excessive restrictions on fast-food may threaten small shops in Havering, raising concerns about community business sustainability.

Medicine

Hundreds of family doctors in Ontario are being recognized by their patients for outstanding service | CBC News

The OCFP campaign highlights the crucial role of family doctors through patient stories of exceptional care and the importance of doctor-patient relationships.

fromBusiness Matters

Miscellaneous

Empowering Communities Through Healthcare: A Conversation with Lena Esmail of Youngstown, Ohio

Lena Esmail is dedicated to addressing healthcare inequities in her hometown, emphasizing community-based healthcare as vital for improving access and outcomes.

OMG science

fromtheconversation.com

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Wildfires May Be Contaminating Los Angeles Water with Harmful Chemicals

Wildfires can critically jeopardize the safety of community drinking water systems, requiring residents to be aware and cautious after evacuations.

Miscellaneous

Erith 'Poo Mews' road flooded by faeces, used tampons, nappies, and dead rats'

Residents on Sandcliff Road have faced recurring sewage issues since 1997, raising concerns about health and local infrastructure.

fromEater Twin Cities

Food & drink

Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Serving as 'First Responders' Amid the Opioid Crisis

Webster Norton actively equips bartenders and servers with naloxone and fentanyl test strips, transforming them into de facto first responders to the opioid crisis.

London

Road safety campaigners lose high court challenge against Tower Hamlets mayor

Campaigners lost a high court case against the removal of low traffic neighbourhoods, which the mayor defended as fulfilling democratic mandate and addressing traffic issues.

LA Dodgers

fromDodger Blue

Los Angeles Dodgers and LA2050: A Winning Team for Community Impact

The Dodgers and LA2050 collaborate to empower communities and provide equitable opportunities, especially for marginalized youths.

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk

The initial verdict is in for Oakland's Universal Basic Mobility program: 'extremely helpful'

The Oakland universal basic mobility pilot shows that providing free transit can improve community equity and well-being.

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

Miscellaneous

'Proud' optician hands over 'world class' practice to new owners

Chris Packford retires at 81, passing ownership of Packford Opticians to Shabnam Fazl and Zafaranah Arif, ensuring continuity of its excellent services.

SF politics

Hand to Hand Gala 2024 - A Benefit for Project Open Hand - San Francisco Bay Times

The Hand to Hand gala raised funds for Project Open Hand's efforts in promoting nutrition and community health.

East Bay real estate

Op-Ed | The way forward to lower housing costs and create homes | amNewYork

The severe housing shortage in NYC requires immediate zoning reforms and community participation to create affordable housing for all residents.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Portland

Free 'Street Trees' are coming to some Portland neighborhoods

Portland is planting free street trees to combat heat in vulnerable neighborhoods until March 2025.

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Health

A look at Michael Garron Hospital's new pediatric outpatient centre | CBC News

Michael Garron Hospital opens a new pediatric facility with 20 specialized clinics to enhance child and family healthcare services.