Grants will help up to 20 states implement or expand school-based health services for children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP
Today, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced $50 million in grants for states to connect millions more children to critical health care services, particularly for mental health, at school. Made possible by the historic investments of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), the grants will provide 20 states up to $2.5 million each in funding that can help states implement, enhance, and expand the use of school-based… Read More
Roger Kollock, associate professor of athletic training and director of TU’s Exercise & Sports Science Program, has received a $73,019 grant from Telligen Community Initiative, a private, Iowa-based charitable foundation. These funds will support the Students Reaching Excellence Through Collaboration with Higher ED (STRETCHED) Program, an educational outreach program for high school students designed to spark interest in health care careers and help increase the number of practitioners from underrepresented groups.
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STRETCHED exposes high school students to careers in medicine through a variety of grade-specific events that allow them to explore health care-related programs. The program is guided by… Read More
Interactive courses include emotional health, stress management, and burnout prevention for managers.
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Spring Health, the most comprehensive global mental health solution for employers and health plans, today announced the launch of Sage, a platform that raises the bar for mental health education with self-directed courses and clinician-designed tools that help managers boost workplace wellbeing.
Research shows that 94% of employees say they will stay longer at a company with learning and development investment, and only 33% of managers feel equipped to support employee mental health. Sage fills those gaps with a broad and… Read More
Several among the healthcare sector have appreciated the Union Budget 2024 for its focus on bolstering medical education in the country.
Dr. Rajendra Patankar, CEO- Jupiter Hospital, said that the focus on bolstering medical education in the country, with plans to establish additional medical colleges using existing hospital infrastructure, is promising and aligns with the evolving healthcare needs. Overall, the budget sets positive intentions, and I look forward to witnessing its transformative impact on public health and the medical landscape,” Dr Patankar said.… Read More
A third of 17 and 18-year-olds say the legacy of Covid is still harming their education and mental health.
A survey of over 11,000 pupils in their final year of school found that 33 per cent believed the pandemic was still harming their education, while 31 per cent said it had continued to negatively impact their mental wellbeing.
A quarter of Year 13 pupils have sought mental health support in the past year, according to the study by the University College London and the Sutton Trust.
However, of those who sought help, more than a third said they were on… Read More
Marianne Green, MD, vice dean for Education and the Raymond H. Curry, MD, Professor of Medical Education, said the program will equip participants with the tools to become leaders in modern health professions education.Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has launched a new master’s degree program in Health Professions Education designed to give healthcare professionals the tools to become leaders in how healthcare is taught and practiced.
The two-year, part-time executive program will provide a rigorous environment for training and discovery with an emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusiveness and belonging, as well as emerging technologies.
The program will include… Read More
The School of Public Health proudly announces the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) board’s executive committee appointment of Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci to serve on the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). This prestigious appointment signifies not only a notable acknowledgment of Dean Akpinar-Elci’s proficiency and valuable contributions to the field of public health, but serves to bring esteemed credibility to the University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Public Health.
ASPPH is a prominent organization in the field of public health, serving as a collective voice for academic institutions and programs dedicated to advancing public health… Read More
Join the WHO Air Quality, Energy and Health Unit for a groundbreaking webinar “New opportunities for air pollution and health education: launching an OpenWHO online course for health workers” to be held on September 5, 2023 at 1-2:15pm (CEST).
In a landmark collaboration with over 30 international experts, WHO has developed the first WHO Air Pollution and Health Training toolkit specifically tailored for health workers (APHT) to be unveiled at the end of 2023. The toolkit includes downloadable and interactive training resources to inform and empower health care professionals. In anticipation of the toolkit’s launch, a readily accessible OpenWHO online… Read More
