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Mental health is finally getting the attention it deserves. Can the

WEBWhatever the reasons, the importance of mental health is being championed by policymakers, the media and the public. Original story from …

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Rootead's Half-Mil Grant Could Mean Its Own Healing Arts

WEBFounded in 2015, Rootead offers yoga, drumming, dancing and meditation, plus doula services, including the hiring and training of them. Additionally, it is part of the …

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Officials say Kalamazoo's health care system is in "crisis"

WEBPublished December 7, 2021 at 3:17 PM EST. John McNeill. /. WMUK. Kalamazoo's health care system is in crisis because of the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Area medical and …

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A holistic approach is key to student mental health, and retention

WEBA comprehensive analysis of these “universal” mental health prevention programs for college students observed that “Emotional distress, in the form of …

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How ageism in health care is harming older people — more often …

WEBAILSA CHANG, HOST: Older people spend an average of 21 days a year on medical appointments. That's according to a recent study. And given how much time …

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Psychologists say they can't meet the growing demand for mental …

WEBClassical WMUK 89.9-FM is operating at reduced power. Listeners in parts of the region may not be able to receive the signal. It can still be heard at 102.1-FM HD-2.

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Federal Center Housed Famous Americans as Army Hospital, …

WEBThe Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center building in Battle Creek is mainly serves as offices for the Defense Logistics Agency which provides supplies and services …

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The improbable victory over smallpox holds lessons for health …

WEBPhysician and podcaster Céline Gounder traveled to Bangladesh in 2022 to track down South Asian public health workers who were part of the battle to end …

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What women can do — and should do — to protect their health

WEBNPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon Malone, author of the new book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide …

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A bill in the state Senate aims to expand access to nutrition therapy

WEBA bill in the state Senate aims to expand access to nutrition therapy. The bill would require a dietitian to be licensed to perform Medical Nutrition Therapy, which is …

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Outdoor therapy for Vets comes to Southwest Michigan with new …

WEBHe has a passion for growing things, and these days he is combining his three horticulture degrees and Armed Forces experience to help fellow veterans …

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Primary care physician shortage: a reason Nevada is one of the

WEBMARTÍNEZ: This is part of the reason Nevada is one of the unhealthiest states in the nation, down in 42nd place, according to an annual report from the United …

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The health care impact of Haiti's violence

WEBThe health care impact of Haiti's violence. ARI DANIEL, BYLINE: Health professionals in Haiti don't feel safe going to work these days. The last time this OB …

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Street artist makes mental health installation with Kalamazoo teens

WEBArtist Patrick Hershberger, also known as Bonus Saves, has collaborated with a youth group to create art that stresses how important language can be in mental …

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Bulldogs are prone to health problems. New Hampshire could …

WEBWith their smushed-in faces and button noses, French bulldogs, pugs and bulldogs are among the most popular breeds in the U.S. But their stout stature has a …

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Art Beat: A Mind Restored

WEBArt Beat: A Mind Restored. Kim Powers experienced her first psychotic break when she was 16 while at school. She was hospitalized then, and several times in the …

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Warmer winters may mean a longer tick season for Southwest …

WEBWarmer winters may mean a longer tick season for Southwest Michigan. Some days this winter it’s felt more like spring. Public health experts say that means …

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For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence

WEBFor patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun. Kevin Carlson, with nurse Joshua Lee (right) and respiratory therapist Eric Mathewson …

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Cluster of unusual syphilis cases identified in Southwest Michigan

WEBA new report suggests that an outbreak of syphilis in Southwest Michigan may have been caused by an unidentified strain of the infecting bacteria. In 2022, five …

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