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AYMARA

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1 day ago

Our team delivered its workshop “Our Body, Our Temple” in Haringey to Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking residents through our Health Champion programme. We thank OldAloneUK for its incredible work supporting communities in London.
#CommunityWellbeing #HealthChampion #Haringey

Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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2 days ago

Franklin County Fiscal Court approves participation in national opioid settlements The court approved Resolution #37-2025 to participate in the National Opioid Litigation settlement with multiple manufacturers and approved the Secondary Manufacturer’s Combined Subdivision Participation and release form; vote was unanimous.

Franklin County takes a bold step in the fight against the opioid crisis by joining national litigation settlements with major manufacturers.

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#FranklinCounty #KY #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #PublicHealth #CommunityWellbeing #FranklinCountyOpioids

Citizen Portal News Michigan

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2 days ago

Benzie County commissioners vote to oppose Michigan DHHS behavioral-health RFP On Sept. 23, 2025, the Benzie County Board of Commissioners voted 6–1 to authorize the county to oppose the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' request for proposals for public behavioral health services; the board will send a letter documenting its position to Centra Wellness and other governing bodies.

Benzie County Commissioners have officially opposed the state’s request for proposals on public behavioral health services, signaling a major shift in local governance.

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#BenzieCounty #MI #BenzieCountyBehavioralHealth #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthServices #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News Michigan

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2 days ago

Chippewa County Board approves opioid-settlement spending process; projects $1.69 million in payments The board adopted Resolution 2025-11 to establish an opioid-settlement spending process and RFP-based contracting for allowable remediation services; the resolution notes the county is projected to receive $1,689,836.78 over 18 years and requires executed contracts before any disbursement.

Chippewa County is set to receive nearly $1.7 million from opioid settlements, paving the way for crucial programs to combat substance use in one of Michigan's most vulnerable areas.

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#ChippewaCounty #MI #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #SubstanceUse #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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2 days ago

Washington County votes 4–1 to have AQUA study county water system On Nov. 4, 2019, the Washington County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to have AQUA perform a study of the county’s water system, citing aging infrastructure and the need to address EPA compliance; the vote was 4–1 with Commissioner Sexton opposed.

Washington County is taking a critical step to address its aging water infrastructure by commissioning a study from AQUA, but the future of the county's water system hangs in the balance.

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#WashingtonCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureReform #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News Michigan

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2 days ago

Houghton County authorizes participation in Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walmart opioid settlements By unanimous vote, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners authorized participation agreements for national opioid settlements with Teva, Allergan, CVS and Walmart and approved pursuing a 50/50 allocation method between participating local governments and the State of Michigan.

Houghton County has taken a major step in the fight against the opioid crisis by unanimously approving participation in multi-billion dollar settlements with top pharmaceutical companies.

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#MI #OpioidSettlement #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellbeing #HoughtonCounty

OutLET

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5 days ago

A close up of a person drawing a design on a 'tree cookie' (a slice of branch) - the words 'compassionate', 'brave', 'clever' and 'funny' are visible in the design. The VASLAN, VANL and OutLET logos are at the bottom of the photo. The photo is overlaid with text reading: Funding News! We are delighted to have been successfully awarded new Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Funding for Adults!

Exciting news! OutLET has received new #ScotGov Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund support to grow our #AdultMentalHealth work through nature. Huge thanks to VASLAN & VANL for helping make this possible!

#CommunityWellbeing #MentalHealthSupport #NatureConnection #OutdoorsForWellbeing

Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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5 days ago

Valencia County hospital project on track for summer finish; operator outlines services and staffing plans Contractor and prospective operator gave commissioners a construction and operations update: building enclosure and exterior work are nearly complete with construction projected to finish in July and equipment installation into August; the planned 11-bed hospital will include a full ER, two ORs, endoscopy suites, a helipad and roughly 100 staff, with payer contracting still under negotiation.

Valencia County's new hospital is on track to open this summer, promising an array of vital services and a commitment to expanding healthcare access for the community.

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#ValenciaCounty #NM #HealthcareAccess #ValenciaCountyHospital #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News California

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1 week ago

Garden Grove council introduces ordinance to restrict retail nitrous oxide products; first reading passes 7–0 The Garden Grove City Council voted 7–0 on Feb. 24 to introduce an ordinance adding Chapter 6.5 to the municipal code that would prohibit most retail sales of recreational nitrous oxide products while preserving state-recognized exceptions for food, automotive and medical/dental uses.

Garden Grove City Council has taken a bold step by approving an ordinance that could dramatically restrict the sale of recreational nitrous oxide products in the city.

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#GardenGroveOrangeCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #GardenGroveCouncil #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News Illinois

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1 week ago

Will County board urges state to restore $10 million for Local Health Protection Grant The Will County board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting a $10 million statewide increase in the Local Health Protection Grant, a state-distributed fund county health officials say is necessary to maintain essential public-health functions. Will County’s share would be roughly $300,000, the health department estimated.

Will County's board just voted to support a $10 million increase in the Local Health Protection Grant, a crucial funding boost for public health services!

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#WillCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #HealthEquity #CommunityWellbeing #PublicFunding

Citizen Portal News Virginia

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1 week ago

Residents press Lancaster supervisors over large brush-burning; Ranson permit tabled after heated public hearing Neighbors described persistent smoke, ash and an out-of-control fire from a nearby wood‑processing site and urged the board to ban industrial‑scale open burning in residential areas. The board heard dozens of objections to the Ranson Nursery special-exception application and voted to table the request for further review.

Residents are demanding action as toxic smoke from a nearby wood-burning operation invades their homes, threatening health and property values.

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#LancasterCounty #VA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #LancasterCountyResidents #CommunityWellbeing #EnvironmentalRegulation

Citizen Portal News South Carolina

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1 week ago

Committee amendment to bill on registered offenders and school bus stops adopted A judiciary committee amendment to S631 clarified which state department is referenced and confirmed the restriction applies to school bus stops; the committee amendment was adopted on the floor.

Senator Adams' amendment to S631 is set to tighten restrictions on registered sex offenders near school bus stops in South Carolina.

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#SC #CitizenPortal #LegislativeAmendments #PublicSafety #CommunityWellbeing

Louth Local Development

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1 week ago

🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Kasia – Drogheda
📍 The Barbican Centre, William St.
🕙 10am–12pm
📅 Mondays: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March & 13 April

Members of new communities especially welcome 🤝

📞 087 492 2902
📧 iryna.pravyleko@lldc.ie

#Drogheda #Yoga #SICAP #CommunityWellbeing

MHM Wales

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1 week ago

💙 Looking for dementia support in Treorchy?
Rhondda Dementia Hub runs every Wednesday

🕙 10am–12pm
A relaxed, welcoming space for people living with dementia and those who support them.

📍 Calfaria Wellbeing & Wellness Hub
📞 0300 10 249 70

#Rhondda #DementiaSupport #Treorchy #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News Pennsylvania

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1 week ago

HATS wins $400,000 SS4A grant; sober-ride voucher program paused pending evaluation Tri-County staff said they received a $400,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, to be matched with $100,000 locally, and reported the Sober Ride Home demonstration used about 14,000 vouchers early on; staff will coordinate an evaluation and expect a final report after 2025 crash data are available.

Tri-County just secured a $400,000 federal grant to enhance safety in our region, but will it be enough to tackle the rising DUI crashes?

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#DauphinCounty #PA #CitizenPortal #DauphinCountySafety #PublicSafety #CommunityWellbeing #TransportationPlanning

Cavan Monaghan Connects

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1 week ago

The new Cavan Parent’s Padlet is now live — a central, user-friendly bulletin board sharing up-to-date information for parents and carers across the county.

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https://ow.ly/fsjE50Yk8ZJ

#Cavan #Parents #FamilySupport #CommunityWellbeing Cavan County Council

Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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2 weeks ago

Pitt County commissioners adopt five-year strategic plan, approve new mission and vision The Pitt County Board of Commissioners approved a five-year strategic plan as a working document and adopted a shorter mission and vision statement to guide budgeting and departmental implementation over the next five years.

Pitt County commissioners have unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan, prioritizing community well-being and economic vitality to transform the region!

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#PittCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #CommunityWellBeing #EconomicVitality #PittCountyCommunity

Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 weeks ago

Glen Abbey residents urge Alpharetta to treat pickleball noise as a zoning and health issue Multiple Glen Abbey homeowners described sharp, high‑frequency 'popping' noise after tennis courts were converted to permanent pickleball courts, reporting sleep disruption and loss of private outdoor enjoyment; residents urged council to consider setbacks, conditional use permitting and acoustical impact studies. Council said staff and city attorney will explore options but warned retroactive restrictions are legally complicated.

Glen Abbey residents are sounding the alarm over disruptive pickleball noise, urging council action to protect their peace and quiet!

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#AlpharettaFultonCounty #GA #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #AlpharettaNoise #CommunityWellbeing

Lin Nah

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2 weeks ago

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#Homelessness
#HousingCrisis
#NZPol #AoNZPol
#women #wahine
#HousingFirst
#CommunityWellbeing
#Housing

The Federation

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2 weeks ago

From hate to hope exhibit: Victoria | BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner Join us for an interactive exhibit featuring important stories and art inspired by our From Hate to Hope report.

Spot misinformation. Strengthen communities.

March 4–5, the interactive "Misinformation: Can you STOP it?" campaign joins the "From Hate to Hope" exhibit in Victoria. Free and open to the public.

Learn more: bchumanrights.ca/news-and-eve...

#MediaLiteracy #HumanRightsBC #CommunityWellbeing

Volunteer Centre East Lothian

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2 weeks ago

Come join a brand‑new Seated Exercise Class in Musselburgh, perfect for anyone looking to stay active in a gentle, friendly way.. 💛🪑✨
#StayActive #AgeingWell #Musselburgh #SeatedExercise #CommunityWellbeing #GentleMovement #FeelGoodFitness #ActiveLiving #TrySomethingNew

Citizen Portal News Utah

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3 weeks ago

Orangeville council discusses taking on animal-shelter duties amid regional capacity concerns Council members discussed reopening local kennels and pursuing a county contract after shelter capacity problems were raised; staff said county payments to Emery Animal Health are roughly $50,000–$70,000 but exact contract terms were not available at the meeting.

Orangeville's council is grappling with the urgent need to improve animal shelter services, considering a shift that could reshape local care for lost pets.

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#OrangevilleEmeryCounty #UT #CitizenPortal #OrangevilleAnimalShelter #PublicSafety #CommunityWellbeing #AnimalWelfare

Citizen Portal News Virginia

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3 weeks ago

Panel advances bill requiring AEDs at government sporting facilities, sets delayed enforcement date Sen. Stanley’s SB87 would require operational automated external defibrillators at government sporting facilities used for organized athletics, with tiered device counts and a July 1, 2028 enforcement date; the subcommittee voted 8‑0 to report and refer to appropriations.

A new bill aims to save lives by requiring automated external defibrillators at government sporting facilities, but enforcement won’t kick in until 2028!

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#VA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityWellbeing #HealthAccess #VirginiaSports

Citizen Portal News Connecticut

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3 weeks ago

Human Services Committee votes to draft SB 3 on health-care affordability The Human Services Committee voted to draft SB 3, "an act concerning health care affordability," advancing the bill to drafting by an 18–3 roll call. Drafting authorization does not enact policy; the measure will return for further drafting and committee consideration.

The Human Services Committee has taken a significant step towards enhancing health care affordability by voting 18-3 to draft SB 3—what's next for this crucial bill?

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#CT #HealthCareAffordability #CitizenPortal #LegislativeProcess #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News Montana

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3 weeks ago

Commission hears competitive health-insurance bids and Mako trust warns about one‑year low quotes County staff and brokers presented competing health-insurance proposals (Big Sky, Southwestern/Cigna, and a Mako trust renewal). Mako representatives cautioned that outside carriers can offer attractive first‑year pricing without pooled claims data and that such offers can lead to large second‑year increases; commissioners asked for side‑by‑side comparisons and asked Mako to prepare spreadsheets for next week.

Granite County commissioners are weighing the pros and cons of competitive health insurance bids, but could low first-year prices lead to painful price hikes later?

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#GraniteCounty #MT #InsuranceTransparency #CitizenPortal #GraniteCountyHealthBenefits #CommunityWellbeing

Louth Local Development

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3 weeks ago

Yesterday we celebrated the launch of the Primary Health Care for Travellers Project Drogheda (PHCTP) at our Your Health Matters event
A great day of connection, information and community 💚

#TravellerHealth #CommunityWellbeing #PHCTP #SocialInclusion #LouthLocalDevelopment #SICAP #HSE

@hiha-cic.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

Kindness can look like encouragement 💙

Showing up. Helping someone take that first step. Taking responsibility for our wellbeing and each other.

This week, let’s Love Out Loud through action.

#RandomActsOfKindness #CommunityWellbeing

Green Synergy

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3 weeks ago

Our Seeds of Recovery project is only two sessions in, and we’re already making fantastic progress! The group has been working hard on creating four handcrafted herb windowsill planters ready for our big May plant sale.

#SeedsOfRecovery #CommunityWellbeing #VeteransProject #HandmadeWithCare #Plant

Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

The Rialto Unified board has allocated an additional $100,000 to keep families displaced by a fire in a hotel, despite growing safety concerns about the facility.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #RialtoFamilies #HousingSupport #PublicSafety #CommunityWellbeing

Citizen Portal News California

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1 month ago

Rialto board approves $100,000 amendment to hotel contract for displaced families The board approved a one-time amendment adding $100,000 to a Wood Springs Suites contract (bringing the total to not exceed $300,000) to continue housing families displaced by a November fire; trustees said the district may seek alternative hotels and will not displace current families.

Rialto Unified School District approves a $100,000 contract amendment to provide stability for families displaced by a November fire, while actively seeking safer alternatives.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #HousingSupport #PublicSafety #CommunityWellbeing