Author: Elizabeth B

As a pediatrician, I am heartbroken that Alaska’s youth are increasingly facing mental health challenges. The most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey revealed disturbing trends: increased depression, suicidal thoughts and cyberbullying, especially among girls. These aren’t just statistics; they represent real children in Alaska’s towns and villages who need our support now more than ever. This is not just an Alaska issue, it is a national crisis. Parents and guardians are the front line defenders against this mental health crisis. Your involvement can make a huge difference in your child’s mental health, and together, we can help your child get…

For most people — up to 94% of U.S. adults — our senses become at least somewhat dull as we age, leading us to stare at screens more intently, crave stronger flavors, and miss snippets of conversation more frequently. Researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine are investigating whether these changes go beyond mere inconveniences and could actually worsen older adults’ overall mental health. “When your senses decline, you experience the world less well,” says Jayanto Pinto, M.D., a physician at the University of Chicago Medicine and an expert on smell disorders. “You might not be able to hear your…

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow just finished his first full NFL training camp, and he spoke in the Amazon Prime broadcast booth Thursday about how he’s feeling right now, plus some exciting signs about the Bengals’ new offensive ideas.Cincinnati will have their quarterback ready for the regular season in just over two weeks.”Yeah, I feel great,” Burrow told Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit. “I’m the biggest, fastest and strongest I’ve been in the league, so it’s been nice to not have any setbacks and just maintain the strength I’ve built up in the offseason with training camp and a week of…

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – 14News investigative reporter Caroline Clapp investigated people’s concerns about elevated radon levels detected in the basement of the old Vanderburgh County Courthouse.Our 14 News team received several calls Thursday from people who said they worked in the Old Courthouse Catacombs and said they have health issues from their time working in the courthouse basement.[Previous Story: Old Courthouse Catacombs moving to new location due to radon levels in building]Breanna Alvey worked in the Old Courthouse Catacombs when she was 15 in 2014. She said she worked there four days a week, about seven hours each night.She said…

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COLFAX COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) – The state of Nebraska issued a health alert Thursday about a harmful algae bloom, also known as toxic blue-green algae, at Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County.Calamus Reservoir in Garfield County was on alert last week but has been removed from the health alert.According to the Department of Health and Human Services, samples taken earlier this week from the alert lakes showed total levels of microcystin, a toxin released by certain strains of blue-green algae, exceeding the standard limit of 8 parts per billion.When a health alert is issued, public caution signs are…

NORFOLK TOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – New York State has announced a high number of cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in St. Lawrence County posing an immediate threat to public health. Elizabeth Morse has cared for Smoocheese for years, but before Smoocheese was born, Morse had a healthy horse named Ben, but she noticed a sudden change. “He was having trouble eating hay. It was like his brain was swollen,” Morse said.She then learned her horse had eastern equine encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus that causes swelling of brain tissue and can be fatal. Though rare, the disease is not new…

Illustration: Paula Ginzborg / Adobe Firefly Our unique experiences serving in states with vastly different political climates have solidified our belief in a key principle: that revitalizing public safety net programs can empower the most vulnerable in our communities, promote self-reliance, build hope, and uplift everyone. This revitalization must start with restoring trust in critical government systems like Health and Human Services, because these programs have a profound impact on the lives of all Americans. Trust is not often used to describe the relationship between individuals and government, yet it is essential in supporting families to achieve their own definition…

Last May, it took just one minute for an EF-4 tornado to strike the small town of Greenfield. Four people were killed by winds of up to 185 mph, the highest on record, and flying debris; some meteorologists say wind speeds may have actually reached 300 mph. The storm struck and destroyed over 100 homes and caused extensive damage to many other buildings, including Adair County Memorial Hospital. The tornado passed close to the 25-bed hospital, blowing out windows and sending a car crashing into the side of the building. “[The] “The big issue is the roof essentially came off…

WARNER ROBINS and ATLANTA, GA – Houston Healthcare, a community-based, not-for-profit health system in Warner Robins, and Emory Healthcare, a comprehensive, academic health system in Atlanta, have announced that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) for Houston Healthcare to join Emory Healthcare.Following the signing of the LOI, the parties will enter into a due diligence process to explore the potential collaboration. Subject to completion of all required regulatory reviews and satisfaction of all closing conditions, the parties expect to sign a definitive agreement and close the transaction in 2025.”We are excited about the potential of this new…