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Jen L, PhD

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1 day ago

National Patterns of Biomarker Testing in Colorectal, Lung, and Prostate Cancers: Insights From the NIH All of Us Research Program

Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology
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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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2 days ago

Fiscal Court approves substance-abuse program contracts and inmate health services; allocates $75,000 to Net Recovery Franklin County Fiscal Court unanimously awarded its Substance Abuse Program to The Shepherd’s House, renewed the county inmate health services contract with Comprehensive Correctional Care (3C), and approved a $75,000 agreement with Net Recovery that includes Isaiah House for Recovery.

Franklin County is taking a bold step in combating substance abuse and improving inmate health care by approving key contracts that prioritize local recovery services.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 days ago

Dickson County commission approves $6 million land purchase, funding notes and inmate health contract At its May 20 meeting, the Dickson County Commission approved a $6 million purchase of land intended for sale to the county school board, authorized issuance of two series of capital outlay notes totaling up to $761,057, and authorized a health-services agreement for inmate medical care, among other actions.

Dickson County just approved a staggering $6 million land deal linked to its school board, along with major funding notes and an inmate health services contract!

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Citizen Portal News Georgia

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2 days ago

Mercy Senior Care seeks CDBG waiver as North Georgia Autism Center proposes using former Rome care facility At a Dec. 9 Floyd County Board of Commissioners public hearing, Mercy Senior Care asked the commission to request a Georgia Department of Community Affairs waiver to shorten a CDBG-use requirement so the Chatillon Road building can be repurposed; North Georgia Autism Center said it intends to occupy the site to provide services to children with autism.

Mercy Senior Care is paving the way for a new chapter at the former care facility, as North Georgia Autism Center steps in to provide vital services for children with autism.

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MNLC

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3 days ago

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Supporting Healthy Pregnancy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. Learn about managing stress and relaxation techniques, healthy eating, accessing prenatal care, etc.

Interpretation in Spanish is available

To register, scan QR code on the post or click here: bit.ly/pregnancy-March-2026

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Citizen Portal News New Mexico

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5 days ago

Board hears expansion of school health, wellness and safety operations including weapons screening and new staffing dashboard Cabinet updated the board on expanded behavioral-health staffing, school wellness initiatives (gardens, scratch-made menus), Evolve weapons screening impacts, and a new Power BI staffing dashboard to support equitable school staffing.

Las Cruces Public Schools are revolutionizing student health and safety with innovative wellness initiatives, from farm-to-table nutrition to advanced weapons screening technologies.

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Empowered Kids Ontario

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5 days ago

CB Community Information Centre YouTube video by Contact Brant

DID YOU KNOW? ...
Our member of the month, @Contact_Brant, is often the first call #Brant and #HaldimandNorfolk families make when they need #DevelopmentalHealth or #MentalHealth services.

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Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

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6 days ago

Committee approves multiple small grants and donations; health-and-human-services homeless grant spans two years The committee accepted several donations and grants — library gifts, an elder-affairs donation, a parks memorial bench and a $13,900 Project Safe Neighborhoods award — and heard Health & Human Services Commissioner Helen describe a two-year federal homeless health-services grant (about $2.0M per year).

The Springfield finance committee just approved a remarkable $2 million federal grant for homeless health services and several impactful donations that will enhance community resources!

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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6 days ago

Outside agencies ask Essex supervisors for increases in local support; requests range from operating boosts to capital grants At a March 4 Essex County budget work session, more than a dozen outside agencies summarized services to county residents and asked for increased or continued local funding—requests included operating increases, transit support, historic-theater restoration and regional shelter staffing.

Dozens of agencies are rallying for increased local support in Essex County, claiming every dollar spent could amplify services to residents by a staggering 35 times!

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AusHSI

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1 week ago

📢 #HIRING | #AusHSI is seeking a team-focused and organised #ExecutiveAssistant to deliver high-quality administrative support in a research-intensive setting. Join us and contribute to the smooth operation of a leading #healthservices research centre.

⏲️ Applications close 22 March: bit.ly/47k5X38

Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 weeks ago

DOC tells Senate panel staffing and budget cuts concentrated high‑risk inmates at Spring Creek, straining capacity Department of Corrections leaders told the Senate State Affairs Committee on Feb. 24 that a closure of a Spring Creek housing unit and reductions in operating funding have concentrated higher‑risk prisoners, contributing to a recent disturbance and creating daily capacity and staffing strains across the system.

Alaska's correctional system is at a breaking point as budget cuts and staffing shortages lead to dangerous overcrowding and rising tensions among high-risk inmates.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 weeks ago

Committee refers bill directing DMAS to provide Medicaid billing training for schools to appropriations Senate Bill 73, amended to clarify DMASs role as providing technical assistance (not submitting claims), would direct the agency to train school staff to improve Medicaid billing; the subcommittee reported the bill as amended and referred it to Appropriations.

Senate Bill 73 aims to empower Virginia's schools by providing crucial Medicaid billing training, ensuring that under-resourced divisions can finally access funds they deserve.

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Citizen Portal News California

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2 weeks ago

Residents urge city to seek county meeting on proposed 69‑bed Horizon treatment campus near school Multiple residents told the council they were not adequately notified about a proposed 69‑bed Horizon sobering and residential treatment facility at 101 N. El Camino Real and asked the city to request a county‑led in‑person community meeting; council directed staff to draft a letter to the Board of Supervisors asking for that engagement.

Residents are raising alarm bells over a proposed recovery campus just 900 feet from local schools, demanding more transparency and community involvement before it moves forward.

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Mnemosyne

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2 weeks ago

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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2 weeks ago

Minnesota budget office: HR 1 and agency actions could strip hundreds of millions from state programs Minnesota Management and Budget Director Anna Menge told a Senate select subcommittee that HR 1 and federal agency actions are already reducing or threatening federal funding for state-administered programs — MMB estimates roughly $327 million in reduced federal funds this biennium and about $1.6 billion in the next biennium, with other actions creating broader fiscal risk.

Minnesota's budget director warns that federal changes could slash over $1.6 billion in funding for essential state programs, putting vital services at risk.

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Kathleen Westergaard 🇨🇦 MSW, RSW

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2 weeks ago

🇨🇦 I'm pretty sure that #HealthServices for #Refugees are already funded through the #FederalInterimHealthBenefit program. I learned about this when I was asked to register as a Mental Health services provider with the program. Perhaps this is a low information-administration issue?
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Therapys Central

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2 weeks ago

Client success stories are the true measure of impact.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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3 weeks ago

Committee hears support for codifying governor's Office of Indian Affairs Witnesses told the committee that substitute SB 60 34 corrects a statutory omission by formally establishing the governor's Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet agency to stabilize and formalize government-to-government relations with federally recognized tribes.

A new bill aims to formally establish the governor's Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet-level agency, ensuring stronger government-to-government relations with tribal leaders.

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Citizen Portal News New Jersey

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3 weeks ago

Paterson council approves multiple contract renewals, extends vehicle service coverage The council approved routine payments and renewed contracts including a Ryan White services renewal with Collaborative Research LLC and a final-year extension with Millennium Strategies for grant writing; multiple public-works contracts and a short Pro Lift extension were also adopted.

The Paterson City Council just approved over $21 million in contract renewals and payments, sparking a push for better performance reporting on the services provided.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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3 weeks ago

Finance Committee OKs $100,000 Loan for Jake’s Place First‑floor Improvements The Finance Committee unanimously approved a Community Facilities Loan of up to $100,000 to Tulareen Incorporated to support first‑floor improvements at Jake’s Place, which currently houses expanded case‑management services; plans for a 10‑bed withdrawal management unit upstairs remain contingent on licensure and funding.

The City of Madison just approved a $100,000 loan to enhance Jake’s Place, paving the way for vital community services and future detox support!

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#MadisonDaneCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #HealthServices #CommunitySupport #SubstanceAbuse #MadisonCaseManagement

The Journal of Rheumatology

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3 weeks ago

Research Article

“It’s Like a One-Stop-Shop”: A Qualitative Study Exploring Patient Experiences With Interdisciplinary Team–Based Rheumatology Care

📖 doi.org/10.3899/jrhe...
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Citizen Portal News Kentucky

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3 weeks ago

Senate Committee Advances Bill to Create Autism Spectrum Disorder Trust Fund The Senate committee favorably reported Senate Bill 69, which would create an autism spectrum disorder trust fund to accept voluntary contributions (including via individual income tax refunds) to fund services, research and competitive grants for Kentuckians affected by autism.

Kentucky is taking a big step forward with Senate Bill 69, creating a trust fund to support families affected by autism and empowering individuals to contribute through their tax refunds!

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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1 month ago

Commissioners discuss E911 consolidation, opioid-service hub planning, airport and IT upgrades Custer County commissioners discussed talks with Fremont County about joining E911 routing, planning for a coordinated opioid-service hub tied to a potential $750,000 grant, airport infrastructure needs (generators, GPS approach lights) and an IT transition to Microsoft and a mobile-friendly county website.

Custer County commissioners are exploring crucial upgrades that could enhance emergency response, fight the opioid crisis, and improve airport safety—all while transitioning to a new, user-friendly website!

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MNLC

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1 month ago

Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy
Wednesday, February 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In-Person (Finch office) or Online

Interpretation in Spanish is available

Register here: mnlct-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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1 month ago

Forsyth County staff preview federal/state legislative goals and flag property-tax reform as a threat to services Deputy managers outlined federal and state priorities for advocacy — including funding gaps from SNAP and Medicaid changes and capital requests for airport and emergency operations — while county legal staff warned that state proposals to cap or restructure property taxes could slash county revenue (property tax currently funds ~59% of the county budget).

Forsyth County officials are sounding the alarm that proposed property tax reforms could drastically cut funding for vital local services—potentially jeopardizing everything from schools to public safety.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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1 month ago

County hears youth clubhouse update; health-service resolutions approved by voice vote A youth drop-in clubhouse described programs for prevention and peer support, reporting about 15'20 daily drop-ins and around 540 served in 2025; the committee also approved three short health-service items by voice vote, and discussed EMS training scholarship and technical-rescue expansion.

A new youth drop-in clubhouse in Greene County is making waves with its innovative programs and peer support for young people aged 12 to 35, averaging 20 daily visitors!

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

PGCPS operations cuts offset by capital funds; district seeks funding to complete security rollout and expand school health centers COO Shirozka Coleman said proposed FY2027 reductions spare staff FTEs and focus cuts on discretionary building services and transportation; the district plans to offset roughly $10 million with capital appropriations, invest in metal detectors and AI‑capable cameras (staffing required), and expand school‑based health centers with external partners and Medicaid billing where available.

Prince George's County Public Schools is making significant budget cuts while prioritizing safety investments and expanding health services—find out how they plan to navigate these changes without impacting staff.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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1 month ago

County committees recommend $252,274 supplemental to keep five Head Start nurses Three Montgomery County committees voted unanimously to recommend a $252,274 FY26 supplemental appropriation to fund five contractual Head Start nurses after a federal grant reduction cut delegate funding and reduced MCPS seats from 648 to 450.

Montgomery County committees are pushing for a $252,274 funding boost to ensure Head Start children receive essential health services after a significant federal grant reduction.

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Citizen Portal News US

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1 month ago

UN warns of severe displacement in Sudan and calls for donor support OCHA warned of deteriorating security in South Kordofan and widespread displacement across Sudan; the briefing said partners need $2.9 billion in 2026 to reach more than 20 million people in need.

The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis in Sudan as nearly half of Dilling's population has been displaced amid intense violence and collapsing services.

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