State governors receive a letter from the secretaries of education and health on school gun safety and support. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and Secretary of Health and…
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HHS Opens Funding for Pediatric Recruitment Program
Secretary Becerra announces grants that will address health professional shortages in the United States. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently launched a new grant for…
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Grants Available for Full-Service Community Schools
Education secretary announces 45 grant programs for the 2023 fiscal year. The Department of Education recently opened up $73.8 million in grant funding for Full Service Community Schools.…
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Surgeon General Issues Youth Social Media Health Advisory
Warns of building data pointing to a negative impact on mental health. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recently released a health advisory cautioning the nation on the impact…
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Navy Audit Exposes Challenges in Suicide Prevention Program
Gaps exist in required training as well as command information. The U.S. Navy conducted an internal audit which found that the implementation of its suicide prevention program has…
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Defense Health Agency Promotes Armed Forces Wellness Centers
The purpose is to empower military fitness and family well-being. The Defense Health Agency recently welcomed the spouses of senior enlisted leaders to the Armed Forces Wellness Center…
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Legislator Says Congress Needs to Address Infirm Legislators
She suggests the creation of “forward-looking policies.” Representative Katie Porter of California expressed concern for fellow legislators who are aging, dealing with serious health issues, and could be…
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DOI and USDA Host Firefighter Summit in Idaho
Outlines new joint effort to provide mental health care. The Department of the Interior (DOI) and Agriculture (USDA) recently hosted a three-day summit in Boise, Idaho, to accelerate…
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Senator Fetterman Returns to Capitol Hill after Hospitalization
Minority Leader McConnell also returned to Senate this week. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania returned to the Senate after his hospitalization in mid-February. He had checked himself in…
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Winners of Anti-Suicide Development Mission Announced
VA chooses ten projects out of 1,300 contest applicants. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the 10 projects that won Mission Daybreak, a competition for plans…
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