U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona visited two Boise schools Tuesday, where he announced a $6.5 million annual grant to expand community school programs in Idaho and spoke with parents on mental health. Idaho is one of 19 states, along with Washington, D.C., that will receive Full-Service Community School Grants from the Biden Administration. The five-year awards will be given to public schools, nonprofits and other organizations that operate community-based school programs. Community schools provide neighborhood services beyond education, such as family support and health care, often in partnership with nonprofit organizations and other local resources. United Way of Treasure Valley,…
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The topic of managing health conditions and addictions through lifestyle modification is a fascinating and crucial topic, especially in a world where preventable illnesses and addictions are commonplace. Dr. Fred Harvey, a recognized expert in the field, offers a unique perspective on this issue. He believes in the power of finding healthier alternatives to harmful behaviors, like replacing alcohol with kombucha, rather than trying to abruptly stop those behaviors. His views are shaped by his experiences battling functional alcoholism and the lack of adequate treatment options available. Dr Harvey acknowledges the challenges posed by the alcohol industry and easy access…
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“No one is okay every day,” she said.viaNovember 28, 2023, 7:48 p.m. ET• 4 minutes of readingSerena Williams that’s saying it’s “ok not to be okay”.In a post she shared on Xformerly known as Twitter, Williams said, “I’m not feeling well today,” but it’s okay if you’re not having the best day.“No one is okay every day,” she said. “If you’re not well today, I’m with you.”“There is always tomorrow,” she added. “I love you.”The tennis legend too shared a photo of her and her daughter, Adirasleeping on his chest.Editor’s Choice”This makes me so happy,” Williams captioned the post.Williams has…
Hamas on Tuesday released a group of 12 hostages, most of them Israelis or dual nationals, but also two Thai nationals, all of whom had been kidnapped during the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas on October 7 in Israel.This is the fifth group to be released since Friday, when a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect.Here is what we know about the Israeli hostages released on Tuesday.Clara Marman, 63; Mia Leimberg, 17; Gabriela Leimberg, 59 years oldClara Marman, Mia Leimberg and Gabriela Leimberg.Credit…Forum on hostages and missing familiesMs. Marman, 63, a member of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, was…
Pelvic floor disorders affect nearly half of women at some point in their lives – but pelvic floor health remains a neglected and stigmatized topic in women’s health and wellness.NEW YORK, November 28, 2023–(BUSINESS FEED)–INTIMINATES, a leading intimate health brand, urges women to make pelvic floor health and patient advocacy a key priority in 2024 and beyond. As holistic wellness continues to garner mainstream interest, INTIMINA recognizes that pelvic floor health, education and empowerment must be an integral part of the holistic health conversation.Pelvic floor disorders affect nearly 50% of women at some point in their lives – and according…
Three Arizona health care experts gathered at the 2023 Arizona Reform State Health Policy Conference to discuss last year’s legislative session and what they hope to see in the 2024 session. The state budget was one of the main topics of discussion among these people. Stay ahead of the curve. Join our mailing list for the latest news. Subscribe Tom Dorn, president of the Dorn Policy Group, an Arizona-based lobbying and public affairs firm, pointed to the $2.5 billion budget surplus that he said was spent on “pet projects.” He added that because of these expenses, the state is now…
The first edition of Beauty Forward will examine the evolving concept of beauty for the next generation. Our exploration will encompass the impact of emerging trends and technologies on important sectors such as skincare, haircare, makeup and fragrance.Sign up for free here today!The three-day event is scheduled to kick off in the Asia-Pacific region (January 29), followed by Europe (January 30) and North America (January 31). Our field editors will be joined by a host of industry experts to discuss how the industry needs to align with the behavior and preferences of tomorrow’s beauty consumers.In this inaugural edition, we’ll look…
Local events Published at 2:19 p.m. on Tuesday November 28, 2023 Fundraisers Friday December 15 Jerry’s Port A Pit Chicken, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., drive-thru, Hardison Church, 1630 Jericho Church Rd., Mocksville. Half chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert, $12. For tickets, call Ann at 336-909-3790. Recipes for local nursing home gifts and parties. Religion Sunday December 3 Phillip Dickson’s Family Christmas Concert6 p.m., Community Covenant Church, 1446 Sheffield Road, Mocksville. Special events Sunday December 3 Bermuda Christmas Race, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Town Square Gazebo, Kinderton Blvd. Free. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, Elves, letters to Santa Claus, games…
Doctor’s hand holding a medical cannabis bud and pills More than 51 million people in the United States suffered from chronic pain in 2021, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). In some cases, illness is the result of a previous injury or health problem; in some cases this is associated with psychological distress or trauma. In both cases, the official recommendation from the CDC is that doctors avoid prescribing opioids to patients with chronic pain. Because they are highly addictive, can be deadly, and negatively affect people’s mental health, the CDC says opioids should never be a “first-line”…