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Public health
fromAxios
1 day ago

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

Social prescribing addresses health crises and broader issues like social isolation through diverse community programs and activities.
Health
fromHarvard Gazette
4 hours ago

Rural U.S. bears heaviest burden accessing dental care - Harvard Gazette

24.7 million Americans live in dental deserts, facing significant barriers to accessing specialized dental care, particularly in rural areas.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
2 hours ago

Tech bills of the week: Improving maternal health; Expanding access for disabled Americans; and more

The Tech to Save Moms Act aims to improve maternal health outcomes through enhanced telehealth services and technology access for expecting mothers.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

As a Catholic, I've struggled with the church - but I applaud the pope's call for peace | Margaret Sullivan

A personal journey reflects a renewed alignment with Catholicism, inspired by Pope Leo's message of peace and courage against abusive rhetoric.
#mental-health
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

fromFast Company
4 days ago
Mental health

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Mental health

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

'I didn't think I needed to be here' says woman with diabetes and depression

Managing type 1 diabetes can exacerbate mental health issues, leading to severe depression and feelings of worthlessness.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Social workers' vital role in patient care highlighted during National Social Work Month * Brooklyn Paper

Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
Mental health
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Why the future of mental healthcare is team-based

Team-based care improves mental health treatment outcomes by integrating multidisciplinary teams to address complex conditions effectively.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Link Between Medicine and Psychology

Mental health significantly impacts heart and brain health, necessitating integration of mental health care into traditional medical practices.
#gender-affirming-care
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
21 hours ago

I Kept My Christian College Ministry Leader's Abuse Secret While Being Their Purity Poster Child

Dolores Huerta's revelation of sexual violence reflects a broader struggle with purity culture and its impact on recognizing and addressing assault.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
Podcast
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

I was dropped from a faith podcast for being queer

An ordained queer minister faced cancellation from a podcast due to conflicting views on LGBTQIA+ topics, highlighting the need for awareness in faith spaces.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

When Healing Becomes Harm

A melanoma diagnosis transformed the perception of sunlight from healing to dangerous, reshaping the relationship with mortality and health.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Ex-UCLA doctor admits to sexually abusing five patients after previous conviction overturned

James Heaps, 70, pleaded guilty to 13 felonies, including multiple counts of sexual penetration of an unconscious person, and must register as a sex offender for life.
Law
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

This trans megachurch pastor survived 15 years of conversion therapy. She's now running for office. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

This trans megachurch pastor survived 15 years of conversion therapy. She's now running for office. - LGBTQ Nation

Joanna Whaley transitioned from evangelical pastor to Democratic candidate, facing challenges in her past relationships and advocating for queer rights.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

LGBTQ+ adults worry more than cis-hets about affording healthcare - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ adults face greater financial concerns regarding healthcare and basic necessities compared to non-LGBTQ+ adults.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

The Forest of Dean could soon get its first drive through KFC, but Gloucestershire Live reported some residents were concerned it could "blight the area's beauty".
UK news
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Love or hate the wellness craze? Here's why.

Wellness culture influences behavior changes but can also provoke defensiveness and resistance due to perceived inadequacies.
from48 hills
1 day ago

Hundreds rally against health care cuts - 48 hills

Maria Elena Healy, a registered nurse at Laguna Honda, stated, 'I am just one of the few who have been laid off. They are eliminating an entire department. These people will no longer have the specialty nursing care that we provide.'
Healthcare
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Cognitive and Social Forces Shape Medical Decisions

Medical decisions are influenced by how options are framed, presented, and the dynamics of the situation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Secret Advantage of Not Doing It Alone

Social support enhances performance, reduces stress, increases well-being, and can be experienced through imagination and helping behaviors.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

More young men are attending religious services regularly, poll finds

"We're sensing, based on the data, a change in the religious environment in this country," said Gallup senior scientist Frank Newport, an author of the report.
US news
Cancer
fromNature
2 days ago

Four rising stars shaping the future of cancer research

A new generation of cancer researchers is focused on improving diagnostics and treatments to enhance survival rates for cancer patients.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11. The Jehovah's Witnesses' new policy changes nothing

Beatrice Jones faced a life-threatening decision at 11 due to Jehovah's Witnesses' blood transfusion doctrine, ultimately refusing treatment and later leaving the faith.
#healthcare
fromFortune
1 day ago
Healthcare

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

Healthcare
fromFortune
1 day ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

A Colorado hospital profits from resolving language barriers

Maria Olivo highlights the dangers of using untrained interpreters in medical settings, emphasizing the need for professional language support to avoid critical errors.
Cancer
fromNature
2 days ago

Improving cancer survival rates will require hard policy choices

Global cancer incidence is rising, necessitating early detection strategies and public education on risk factors.
Healthcare
fromMedium
1 day ago

The trust gap in healthcare AI isn't about the AI

Trust in healthcare AI is established in the first 30 seconds of interaction, not through model improvements.
Public health
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
Mental health
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Therapists Should Ask Patients About Their AI Use

AI chatbots may contribute to delusional behavior in patients, prompting therapists to discuss AI use during treatment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

AI in the mental health care workforce is met with fear, pushback and enthusiasm

AI tools are increasingly adopted in mental health, raising concerns about job replacement and the quality of care.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Strikes by doctors in England led to more efficient NHS operations, with shorter patient waits and faster decisions despite fewer staff available.
Non-profit organizations
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago

City to Offer Free Classes for Religious Orgs Interested in Developing Affordable Housing

NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development offers free workshops to help faith-based organizations develop affordable housing on their owned properties to address the city's housing shortage.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services

Moreton Men Sports Group provides informal mental health support through sports, helping men combat loneliness and connect with their community.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
Health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I'm 66 and a doctor I'd never met before looked at my chart and said "do you have someone at home" and the way she asked it - clinical, not warm - made me realize the question wasn't about companionship, it was about whether anyone would notice if something happened to me between appointments, and I've been sitting with that distinction ever since - Silicon Canals

Social isolation in retirement creates invisibility where daily routines no longer intersect with others, risking being unnoticed for extended periods.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The Brooklyn Hospital Center is abandoning nurses and patients * Brooklyn Paper

Nurses at The Brooklyn Hospital Center have lost health coverage for 40 days after management refused to contribute to health funds despite a signed contract, while executive leadership remains unaffected.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

From Buffalo to Brooklyn: Over 50 Faith Leaders Support Auto Insurance Reform in New York | amNewYork

Over 50 New York faith leaders support Governor Hochul's auto insurance reform plan to lower premiums that exceed $4,000 annually, nearly double the national average, disproportionately burdening working families and communities of color.
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Why we need Black bioethics - Harvard Gazette

Black bioethics is necessary to address persistent healthcare inequities, including higher mortality rates, lower life expectancy, and disparities in COVID-19 treatment rooted in historical medical racism.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a sick note over mental health concerns

Most GPs have never refused to sign mental health-related sick notes, though the rising volume of fit notes and lack of specified reasons raises concerns about the system's effectiveness and GP workload.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 months ago

Why Christian clergy see risk as part of their moral calling

Some Christian clergy embrace arrest and bodily risk as a moral obligation to protect immigrants, while others decline due to family and congregational responsibilities.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

A Motto for All Health Workers: Resist, Resist, Resist

What are scientists, clinicians, and public health practitioners supposed to do in this moment? What use is research when our patients might be deported tomorrow? Why try to stem the tide of outbreaks when the world has fallen apart? This is why: because even in these times, enlarging the scope of human knowledge matters. The search for cures still matters. The fate of individual patients still matters.
Public health
Mindfulness
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

When community care became a threat

Northern communities cultivate unassuming, resilient care through small gestures, shared responsibility, and mutual aid shaped by harsh winters and neighborliness.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Faith leaders accuse White House Faith Office of stonewalling them

Catch up quick: President Trump created the White House Faith Office by executive order on Feb. 7, 2025, placing it within the Domestic Policy Council and moving it into the White House complex. The move was designed to signal a "direct line" between people of faith and the executive branch. Unlike the versions under prior administrations, which were often situated in agencies or outside the immediate West Wing orbit, this office is central to Trump's "religious freedom" agenda.
US politics
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A space of their own': how cancer centres designed by top architects bring hope to patients

Maggie's Centres provide compassionate, architecturally designed spaces within hospitals where cancer patients can maintain joy and connection to life during treatment.
Higher education
fromNature
2 months ago

Can academia handle my religious faith?

Religious identity coexists with academic careers, and denying this complexity harms researchers and wider society.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
Left-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Why an Agnostic Animal-Rights Activist Went to Seminary

Wayne Hsiung, founder of Direct Action Everywhere, shifted from disruptive direct-action and legal confrontations to enrolling in seminary to build sustainable communal support for animal rights.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Help! My Friend Found Religion and Is Happier Than Ever. I Can't Help But Judge Her.

Support a friend's spiritual change by listening without judgment, setting boundaries, and accepting differences while maintaining your own values.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Mental Health Language Is Everywhere Now

Mental health terminology has migrated from clinical settings into everyday conversation, reducing stigma and increasing awareness, but clinical meanings shift in common speech, requiring precision for effective care and public discourse.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Christian Influencers Protecting Their Peace

In the aftermath of Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis, my Instagram algorithm served up a never-ending carousel of sizzling rage. Most of that rage was directed toward the country's immigration-enforcement agencies, while some, of course, was aimed at defending them. But I wasn't expecting the post from Blake Guichet. "There's a difference between compassion that is grounded and compassion that is hijacked," Guichet, a pro-Trump Christian influencer who posts on Instagram under the handle "thegirlnamedblake," had typed on butter-yellow slides.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital camaraderie cannot be compared, says volunteer

"Hello, how are you doing? Good to see you," says Honor Cousens, as she pushes a trolley loaded with cold drinks, sweets, biscuits, toiletries, newspapers and magazines. The volunteer at the Royal London Hospital is a familiar face on the wards, and has been supporting staff and patients for many years. She is part of the Friends of the Royal London Hospital, a charity that has been running at the Whitechapel site since 1979.
Health
fromMedscape
2 months ago

Is Assisted Death Always Peaceful? We Simply Don't Know

For decades, the gold standard for the coma-induction phase of euthanasia was thiopental. It was swift, reliable, and highly concentrated and rapidly induced a deep coma. In 2011, however, the European Union banned the export of drugs used for capital punishment, including thiopental. In the wake of the ban, manufacturers withdrew or tightly controlled supplies to avoid association with executions, making the drug increasingly difficult to obtain. "Thiopental is very difficult to get now," Horikx said.
Medicine
fromPR Daily
1 month ago

Inside a healthcare influencer strategy built on patient voices - PR Daily

Our most recent influencer campaign is really focused on patient stories. For this one, we're not really creating new content per se, just amplifying the stories that people are already sharing. We didn't change any of the parts of it. So it really was almost duplicate content in some way.
Healthcare
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Benefits of Religiously Integrated Psychotherapy

An Islamically integrated psychotherapy model produced large distress reductions, showed nonlinear healing trajectories, and increased culturally and spiritually informed resources for Muslim clients.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Doctors, Nurses, And EMTs Are Sharing Body Facts They Wish Everyone Knew Sooner

You get sick from staying inside, breathing the same germ-filled air. Open your windows, even for five minutes, to circulate the old air out and let in fresh air. Also, if you're taking your child to the doctor, don't wait to treat their fever because you want 'the provider to see the fever.' Your child might wait two hours to be seen, meanwhile their temperature goes up, and they might have a seizure. If you say they've been having fevers, we believe you.
Public health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Health Care Empathy Dilemma

Different empathy types affect caregivers differently: compassion empathy protects against burnout while contagion empathy increases burnout risk by merging others' emotions.
Public health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

A Doctor Wanted to Protect Him From ICE. So She Made Up a Diagnosis.

Immigration enforcement presence in hospitals forces physicians to choose between complying with agents and protecting patients' health and safety.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose Islamic center a hub for free medical and dental care - San Jose Spotlight

A big part of our faith is charity. The center donates annually to numerous causes such as natural disaster aid, libraries, teacher organizations and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley food bank, demonstrating commitment to broader community support beyond immediate congregational needs.
Healthcare
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Parents to open 'virtual hospice' after unit shuts

Families of seriously ill children in east London are establishing East London Hospice to provide home-based 'virtual hospice' care after Richard House's closure.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Religious Harm Isn't Always Recognized as Trauma

Non-affirming religious environments and messages cause lasting shame, anxiety, and self-doubt that can persist into adulthood and impair well-being.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me

I think everybody worries when they come to the last stages, no one knows what to expect, but these people are wonderful at relaxing you and they help you an awful lot.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

This hospice has a bold new mission: saving lives

A hospice in eastern Uganda expanded into cervical and breast cancer screening, treatment, and HPV vaccination outreach, detecting precancerous lesions and reaching tens of thousands.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Tennessee Hospital Denies Woman Sterilization Surgery, Citing Duty to "Sacred Fertility"

Since I was young, I've never wanted kids, and I've wanted to pursue sterilization since I learned that that was something that a person could do. I've tried a lot of different options for birth control. None of them have worked for me.
Healthcare
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Woman Says Catholic Hospital Canceled Sterilization Surgery to 'Protect Her Sacred Fertility'

I've wanted to pursue sterilization since I learned that that was something that a person could do. I've tried a lot of different options for birth control, none of them have worked for me. She added that she never wanted kids, has a history of assault, and is worried about living in a state with one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.
Healthcare
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