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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Council gets early look at public health cuts caused by federal funding losses - Austin Monitor

Austin Public Health is facing severe budget cuts due to a loss of federal funding, leading to potential job losses and program disruptions.

fromTruthout

12 hours ago

Non-profit organizations

Trump HHS Restores Title X Funds to 2 Anti-Abortion States Despite Court Rulings

Federal funding for family planning faces ongoing litigation regarding abortion counseling guidelines.

more#federal-funding

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

13 hours ago

Renovation

Fears for hospice's future after Raac concrete found

The Marie Curie Hampstead Hospice's closure, linked to structural issues, has raised concerns about the future of inpatient hospice care and the shift to home care.

Non-profit organizations

fromeuronews

1 day ago

Myanmar earthquake survivors in dire need of aid, UN warns

Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis following a devastating earthquake, with urgent needs for shelter, water, and health services.

SF food

fromwww.esquire.com

1 week ago

The FDA is Suspending Quality Checks on Milk and Diary Products Because of Firings

The FDA's suspension of dairy quality testing indicates regression in food safety measures due to workforce cuts.

Food safety in the U.S. is jeopardized by reduced capabilities within the FDA.

fromABC7 San Francisco

1 week ago

SF parents

How this Vietnamese service center uniquely caters to Santa Clara County community, refugees

The Vietnamese American Service Center serves multiple roles, addressing health and community needs for the local Vietnamese American population.

Wellness

2 weeks ago

Cash-Strapped Colleges Opt for Wellness Vending Machines

Community college students signal a need for improved wellness resources, supported by innovative vending machine initiatives for health supplies.

fromwww.npr.org

Healthcare

Transfer to Alaska? Offer to health leaders called 'insult' to Indian Health Service

The HHS is reassigning leaders to strengthen health initiatives in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities amid administrative changes.

#community-support

fromKqed

SF parents

Past Lives Fade at This San Francisco Tattoo Removal Clinic | KQED

Free tattoo removal services at SF General Hospital help underserved communities and alleviate economic barriers associated with tattoo removal.

Medicine

Storm Eowyn: All non-urgent health services cancelled tomorrow

Non-urgent health services are cancelled due to severe weather, but emergency services remain open.

fromKqed

SF parents

Past Lives Fade at This San Francisco Tattoo Removal Clinic | KQED

Free tattoo removal services at SF General Hospital help underserved communities and alleviate economic barriers associated with tattoo removal.

Medicine

Storm Eowyn: All non-urgent health services cancelled tomorrow

Non-urgent health services are cancelled due to severe weather, but emergency services remain open.

more#community-support

NYC politics

fromBrownstoner

How HHS Funding Cuts Could Affect NY's Public Health System

The cuts to public health funding in New York will severely impact disease surveillance, addiction recovery, and mental health services.

SF politics

fromBoston.com

Rep. Moulton calls out 'chainsawing of our government' in DOGE cuts

Federal budget cuts are significantly impacting low-income families in Massachusetts, threatening essential services like heating assistance and Medicaid.

Privacy professionals

fromDatabreaches

1 month ago

FMS: YAP Health Services disrupted by ransomware attack

Yap Health Services faced a significant disruption due to a cyberattack, necessitating urgent recovery efforts.

Healthcare

1 month ago

Healthcare workers to begin industrial action later this month over recruitment rules

The HSE's Pay and Numbers Strategy imposes a recruitment ceiling that contradicts safe staffing agreements, prompting complaints from healthcare unions.

#disability

SF parents

Wait for children's assessment of disability needs jumps 60pc in 12 months, Dail told

Record number of 14,221 children awaiting assessments for additional supports highlights significant flaws in the system.

fromwww.bbc.com

Miscellaneous

'I have to shower at the gym' - disabled people wait for simple home changes

Disabled individuals face long delays for necessary home adaptations.

Funding for housing modifications can alleviate strain on social care services.

Simple modifications can dramatically improve safety for disabled residents.

SF parents

Wait for children's assessment of disability needs jumps 60pc in 12 months, Dail told

Record number of 14,221 children awaiting assessments for additional supports highlights significant flaws in the system.

Miscellaneous

fromwww.bbc.com

'I have to shower at the gym' - disabled people wait for simple home changes

Disabled individuals face long delays for necessary home adaptations.

Funding for housing modifications can alleviate strain on social care services.

Simple modifications can dramatically improve safety for disabled residents.

HSE reviewing death of patient in psychiatric department that did not record warnings he was a suicide risk

The family's trust in mental health services was shattered following David Duncan's suicide in a hospital known to have inadequate risk assessments.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

Why is RFK Jr.'s voice raspy? He has a neurological disorder called spasmodic dysphonia

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has struggled with spasmodic dysphonia, a neurological condition affecting his voice, which impacts his public speaking.

#trump-administration

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt

Trump administration freezes new funding for foreign assistance programs, including vital health services, except for emergency food programs.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Miscellaneous

Feverish Dream': Ex-Biden Official Dismisses Trump Spox's Claim About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

Karoline Leavitt's claims about federal spending on condoms in Gaza sparked controversy and were repeatedly challenged by former officials as misinformation.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Miscellaneous

US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt

Trump administration freezes new funding for foreign assistance programs, including vital health services, except for emergency food programs.

fromwww.mediaite.com

more#trump-administration

Miscellaneous

Feverish Dream': Ex-Biden Official Dismisses Trump Spox's Claim About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

Karoline Leavitt's claims about federal spending on condoms in Gaza sparked controversy and were repeatedly challenged by former officials as misinformation.

Miscellaneous

fromBoston.com

MBTA funding, hospital closures, and other takeaways from Healey's new budget

Gov. Healey's $62 billion budget proposal prioritizes transportation and education, leveraging the millionaires tax despite controversy over state hospital closures.

Artificial intelligence

fromNextgov.com

fromwww.worcesternews.co.uk

HHS AI plan looks to the private sector for collaboration

HHS aims to enhance health services using AI through a coordinated public-private strategy involving multiple stakeholders.

Miscellaneous

Tesco urged to stop 'unethical' in-store trial

Tesco's trial with Danone-funded midwives faces backlash for ethical concerns reminiscent of past formula marketing scandals. Midwives advocate for maternal protection over corporate interests.

4 months ago

France politics

Mayotte cyclone: health services in ruins as rescuers race to reach survivors

Cyclone Chido severely impacted Mayotte, crippling health services and infrastructure, with significant casualties expected.

#aging-in-place

Privacy professionals

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

4 months ago

Medicine

Long-term care must be expanded to support aging in place

Improving the integration of health and social services is vital for older Americans to age in place.

Privacy professionals

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

4 months ago

Medicine

Long-term care must be expanded to support aging in place

Improving the integration of health and social services is vital for older Americans to age in place.

more#aging-in-place

5 months ago

Mental health

Ads for weight-loss treatments' are everywhere in Australia. Are they promoting prescription drugs?

Advertising for weight-loss drugs is aggressive and vague, prompting calls for stricter regulations to protect consumer health.

fromEntrepreneur

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

The 10 Hottest Franchise Trends for 2025 | Entrepreneur

Franchising trends for the coming year highlight cost-effective options in food and care services, alongside pet care, children's fitness, and home improvement.

Medicine

fromeuronews

5 months ago

Video. No Comment: Medication delivered by drone in Kenya

Zipline service enables rapid medicine delivery and enhances HIV awareness efforts in Kenya.

fromwww.bbc.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

England is set to overhaul patient safety regulation and monitoring to simplify the complex system and enhance confidence in healthcare services.

6 months ago

Business

Budget 2025: social welfare hikes, 'mansion tax' and cheaper car insurance, here's everything you need to know

The €8.3bn Budget focuses on tax cuts and social welfare increases ahead of the election.

#statistics

Privacy professionals

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

8 months ago

Share government data to boost economy', says UK statistics watchdog chief

Linking data from different government departments can enhance policymaking and boost public services.

The pandemic underscored the value of data sharing for public health initiatives.

Budget constraints and low survey responses hinder effective data collection for government.

Privacy professionals

Thinking about leaving Israel? Everything you need to know about relocation and finances

In 2023, more Israelis, particularly men aged 25-44, are leaving for extended periods with significant legal and financial implications.

Maintaining ties to Israel is crucial for preserving residency status and associated benefits.

Privacy professionals

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

8 months ago

Share government data to boost economy', says UK statistics watchdog chief

Linking data from different government departments can enhance policymaking and boost public services.

The pandemic underscored the value of data sharing for public health initiatives.

Budget constraints and low survey responses hinder effective data collection for government.

Privacy professionals

Thinking about leaving Israel? Everything you need to know about relocation and finances

In 2023, more Israelis, particularly men aged 25-44, are leaving for extended periods with significant legal and financial implications.

Maintaining ties to Israel is crucial for preserving residency status and associated benefits.

more#statistics