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NPS Wellness Challenge - U.S. National Park Service

(9 days ago) WEBGive yourself the gift of good health in a park near you! NPS. The NPS Wellness Challenge is available in all seven National Parks in Missouri. Travel the state and discover endless opportunities for health and wellness. Be curious, have fun, and …

https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/nps-wellness-challenge.htm

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Healthy Parks Healthy People

(9 days ago) WEBOur national parks have an important role to play in helping people live a healthy lifestyle. This role is a bit of a departure from historical community Despite some recent …

https://home.nps.gov/subjects/healthandsafety/upload/HealthyParksHealthyPeople_eGuide.pdf

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Want to improve your health? Head to a national park, …

(3 days ago) WEBThe study, “A synthesis of health benefits of natural sounds and their distribution in national parks,” is published March 22 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The team …

https://warnercnr.source.colostate.edu/want-to-improve-your-health-head-to-a-national-park-and-absorb-the-sounds/

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The Health Benefits of Parks and their Economic Impacts

(1 days ago) WEB2 THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PARKS AND THEIR ECONOMIC IMPACTS the stark opportunity gaps for Black and brown people, preventing them from receiving the many …

https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/the-health-benefits-of-parks-and-their-economic-impacts_0.pdf

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Parks and Improved Mental Health and Quality of Life

(9 days ago) WEBMore time spent in parks and green spaces can help individuals fight against mental health issues like depression, anxiety and stress. Making sure that all people have access to parks and outdoor programming is a …

https://www.nrpa.org/our-work/three-pillars/health-wellness/parksandhealth/fact-sheets/parks-improved-mental-health-quality-life/

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Top Ten Issues Facing the National Parks -- National Geographic

(1 days ago) WEBTop 10 Issues Facing National Parks. Learn about the top ten issues facing the national parks today (including climate change, invasive species, and water …

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/national-parks-issues

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Why National Parks Matter (And How to Help Protect Them)

(4 days ago) WEBNational Parks also offer quiet places of reflection, promote health and well-being, and help educate the public on the importance of conservation. All this, while also …

https://www.nathab.com/blog/why-national-parks-matter/

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The Power of Parks to Promote Health - Trust for …

(7 days ago) WEBEvidence: Parks Are Really Good for Mental, Physical, and Environmental Health. Parks promote health by serving as an ideal venue for physical activity, helping to reduce obesity and the risk of numerous …

https://www.tpl.org/parks-promote-health-report

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National Parks Health Check Report - Campaign for National Parks

(3 days ago) WEBFreshwate r health. The waterways of the National Parks are under threat from pollution and historic physical modifications such as straightening or deepening a river for land …

https://www.cnp.org.uk/health-check-report/

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Our response to 'National Parks Health Check Report – Nature …

(7 days ago) WEBThe ' National Parks Health Check Report – Nature Recovery ', released by Campaign for National Parks on April 10, 2024, offers a vital overview of nature within …

https://nationalparksengland.org.uk/news/our-response-to-national-parks-health-check-report-nature-recovery

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National Parks Are Overwhelmed By Crowds And Litter : NPR

(Just Now) WEBBefore 8 a.m., people are already coming in waves to visit North Window Arch in Arches National Park in June. Claire Harbage/NPR. Indeed it's one pandemic trend …

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/09/1014208160/national-parks-crowds-litter

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Our National Parks and a Changing Climate

(7 days ago) WEBNPCA’s goal is to ensure the national parks are as resilient as possible and assist them in adapting to changes that are already happening. Our approach is to restore degraded …

https://www.npca.org/resources/3213-our-national-parks-and-a-changing-climate

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How is climate change affecting national parks? CNN

(1 days ago) WEBNPS/Glacier National Park. In the past 50 years, some of the Montana park’s 26 glaciers have lost as much as 80% of their area. Loss of glacier ice is a huge threat …

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/02/us/national-parks-climate-extreme-weather-impacts/index.html

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NPCA Finds Air Pollution Harms 97% of National Parks

(6 days ago) WEBWASHINGTON – A 2024 report by the National Parks Conservation Association found that 97% of parks have unsatisfactory levels of visibility impairment …

https://www.npca.org/articles/3699-npca-finds-air-pollution-harms-97-of-national-parks

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Experiences with and the Challenges of Wildlife Health …

(9 days ago) WEBOf this, 12 national parks (NPs) represent 4%, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area represents 1%, 15% comprises 31 game reserves (GRs), and 8% …

https://library.giraffeconservation.org/download/experiences-with-and-the-challenges-of-wildlife-health-management-in-the-national-parks-of-tanzania/

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New research shows concerning cause of major changes to …

(Just Now) WEBWhy is this so concerning? On a base level, the irretrievable loss of these features is a devastating emotional blow. More than 325 million people visit America's …

https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/climate-change-national-parks-impacts-care/

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52 Hike Challenge National Parks Series

(7 days ago) WEBGOAL: Visit and hike at at least 52 Nationally designated parks/areas in your lifetime. Join the rest of the movement and support the challenge by signing up with one of our …

https://www.52hikechallenge.com/pages/nationalparksseries

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Are we loving our national parks too much? - MSN

(1 days ago) WEBThe National Park Service reported more than 325 million visits to parks in 2023, an increase of 13 million from the previous year. Additionally, recreation visitor hours …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/are-we-loving-our-national-parks-too-much/ar-BB1mKCQN

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National Park Service Issues Warnings to Keep Distance from

(4 days ago) WEBThe NPS is also warning visitors to Yellowstone National Park to keep their distance from elk since calving season has begun. There are anywhere from 10,000 to …

https://www.travelandleisure.com/what-to-know-about-seeing-wildlife-in-national-parks-according-to-the-nps-8652383

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Healthy Professionals, Healthy Communities Perspectives Parks

(9 days ago) WEBPark and recreation professionals can best deliver high-quality programs to our communities with the grounding support of a healthy, inclusive workplace. This month …

https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2024/june/healthy-professionals-healthy-communities/

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Advocacy Groups Aim To Tackle Mental Health, Heart Issues …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Arc of the United States said it will work with the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group, to improve mental health for …

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/05/21/advocacy-groups-aim-to-tackle-mental-health-heart-issues-among-those-with-idd/30889/

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About Reproductive Health Reproductive Health CDC

(6 days ago) WEBCDC’s Division of Reproductive Health focuses on issues related to reproductive health, maternal health, and infant health. For over 50 years, we have …

https://www.cdc.gov/reproductive-health/about/index.html

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Readout of Federal Interagency Working Group on Arts, Health, …

(9 days ago) WEBDuring Mental Health Awareness Month HHS and NEA highlight the ability of the arts to improve mental wellbeing. On Thursday, May 16, U.S. Department of Health …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/20/readout-federal-interagency-working-group-arts-health-civic-infrastructure-meeting.html

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All Info - S.Res.706 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A resolution

(5 days ago) WEBAll Info for S.Res.706 - 118th Congress (2023-2024): A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/706/all-info

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Denied emergency health care? You can now submit complaints …

(2 days ago) WEBNow, patients who were denied emergency abortions and other emergency care have a web portal to complain directly to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid …

https://www.kbtx.com/2024/05/23/denied-emergency-health-care-you-can-now-submit-complaints-government/

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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Issues Statement on the National

(9 days ago) WEBSeeking Input on Draft Policy Involving NIH-Owned Inventions: Promoting Equity Through Access Planning. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/21/hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-issues-statement-national-institutes-health.html

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Climate change is destroying the natural wonders many U.S. parks …

(9 days ago) WEBNational parks embody America's pioneering spirit with their vast expanses and breathtaking landscapes. But the climate crisis leaves them facing a future in which …

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-national-parks-wonders-destruction/

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Public Health Considerations for Correctional Health

(6 days ago) WEBCorrectional health is community health. CDC provides treatment guidelines and other correctional health resources. Correctional health encompasses all aspects …

https://www.cdc.gov/correctional-health/about/index.html

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Assistant Secretary for Health to Join Members of President's …

(1 days ago) WEBOn Tuesday, May 28 at 2 pm, the Assistant Secretary for Health for HHS and members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) will meet on …

https://health.gov/news/202405/assistant-secretary-health-join-members-presidents-council-panel-physical-activity-and-mental-health

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Ascension hospitals continue to reel from cyberattack : Shots

(Just Now) WEBCybersecurity breaches of American health care systems have increased in recent years; a 2023 study from the University of Minnesota found that ransomware …

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/05/23/1253011397/how-the-ascension-cyberattack-is-disrupting-care-at-hospitals

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