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Health District To Offer Drive-Thru Flu Shots In Caroline County

October 13, 2020

CAROLINE COUNTY, VA — The Rappahannock Area Health District is planning a “public health emergency” exercise on Wednesday when it will be offering free flu shots from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Wright’s Chapel UMC in Ruther Glen. All safety precautions will be observed during the drive-thru event, the health district said.

At the event, the health district will offer free quadrivalent flu vaccines, which cover four types of flu, to residents ages 9 and up. Vaccine supplies are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis until the end time of the event, or until the supply of flu vaccine runs out. The public should wear a mask and a short-sleeved shirt or sleeves that roll up for easy access to the upper arm.

The purpose of event is to simulate mass vaccination events in which the health department and local agencies would work together so

8 Women Offer Co-Op Wellness, Safe Healing Space In St. Pete

October 12, 2020

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ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A fusion of services that include self-healing and growth are offered in a peaceful space called The Collective St. Pete that opens on Monday.

This new venue isn’t just a yoga studio, it offers a variety of services provided by eight professional women who each bring their self-improvement specialties to the community.

“It’s a co-op wellness space,” one of its certified yoga instructors, Amanda Riker, told Patch. “This is a space that is supposed to feel safe, and it’s a place where a person can try a new modality and grow.”

Dani Mae, one of its co-founders, said one of the goals of their business model is to allow teachers, creators and service providers to use their studio space and therapy room on their own terms.

Breathwork and Ayurveda are a couple of styles offered in the variety classes at the studio. Ayurveda is a holistic

FSU Panama City to offer bachelor’s degree in public health

October 12, 2020

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Randy Hanna, dean of FSU Panama City, said the pandemic highlights the need for public health programs.

FSU Panama City will offer a new bachelor’s degree program in public health, beginning fall 2021.

Graduates of the program, which falls under the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, will earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and be educated in the policy, practice and methods of public health.

“We are excited to bring this program to Northwest Florida,” said FSU Panama City Dean Randy Hanna. “The pandemic certainly highlights the critical need for public health professionals, and this will be a highly sought-after degree within a field that is projected to grow quickly.”

The curriculum includes instruction in the fundamental areas of public health, including epidemiology, environmental health sciences, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences and biostatistics.

Graduates from the program will find opportunities as public health

WHO, RGC and partners join forces to offer mental health support to migrant workers and vulnerable groups

October 11, 2020

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Num Samkhan and Nat Poung are two of the thousands of migrant workers who returned to Cambodia from Thailand because of COVID-19. Even though they are healthy and safely living with family, the months since their return have been stressful.

“I worry about not earning money to support my family,” Samkhan told Dr Yel Daravuth, Technical Officer at the World Health Organization (WHO), when asked about how COVID-19 has impacted his mental health. “I haven’t worked yet
since coming back from Thailand.”

Similarly, Poung has not been able to make a living since returning to Cambodia in May. Without a source of income, she has felt depressed and even thought about suicide. Receiving mental health support has been a crucial lifeline for her.

“When village health support groups visited to ask and talk about my mental problems and provided some solutions to make me feel better, I could smile,” said

4 Psychologists Offer Tips on Preserving Your Mental Health in 2020

October 10, 2020

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No matter who you are or what you do, you have likely had a very hard year.

Whether you’ve been hit hardest by the global pandemic, the fight for social justice, the natural disasters or just the never-ending deluge of news that comes with an election year, it’s very possible that you need and deserve a break. It’s also possible that you’re finding it harder than ever to keep going—to work, to find a new job, to keep supporting the causes you care about, to keep up with all of the devastating things that seem to keep happening on a daily basis.

It’s all difficult, and we all deserve kudos for getting this far. In an effort to help us all keep going, we reached out to some licensed psychologists to get their take on what’s been happening this year and how we can all continue to handle it to … Read More

L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan’s Community Resource Centers Offer Free, Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics

October 10, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and fast approaching flu season, there is a growing public health concern about a potential ‘twindemic’ – the spread of flu and COVID-19 at the same time. Health authorities say it is more important than ever to get an annual flu vaccine. To keep communities safe and healthy, L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan’s network of Community Resource Centers are offering drive-thru flu shot clinics across Los Angeles County – at no cost to plan members and the community.

The flu shot clinics will be held October 9 through November 14 at various locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Flu shots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis and are available while supplies last. Additionally, individuals aged 3 and older who get a flu shot

L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan’s Community Resource Centers Offer Free, Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics | News

October 9, 2020

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and fast approaching flu season, there is a growing public health concern about a potential ‘twindemic’ – the spread of flu and COVID-19 at the same time. Health authorities say it is more important than ever to get an annual flu vaccine. To keep communities safe and healthy, L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan’s network of Community Resource Centers are offering drive-thru flu shot clinics across Los Angeles County – at no cost to plan members and the community.

The flu shot clinics will be held October 9 through November 14 at various locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments are necessary. Flu shots will be given on a first-come, first-served basis and are available while supplies last. Additionally, individuals aged 3 and older who get a flu shot

Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Partners with iGrad to Offer Enrich Financial Wellness Platform

October 7, 2020

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The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) is launching the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 24,000 employees at more than 300 credit unions in Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Southeastern Credit Union Foundation Partners with iGrad to Offer Enrich Financial Wellness Platform

Tallahassee, FL, October 07, 2020 –(PR.com)– The Southeastern Credit Union Foundation (SECUF) has partnered with San Diego-based financial education company iGrad by offering the award-winning Enrich™ financial wellness platform to more than 24,000 employees at more than 300 credit unions in Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

“Financial wellness can significantly impact overall wellbeing,” said SECUF Board Chair Brian Akin. “If someone is constantly worrying about money, it can negatively affect relationships, their ability to sleep and their health. Research shows that too many Americans are stressed about their finances, which is why we are investing in the financial education of credit union employees. The Enrich platform provides credit union staff with individualized interactive tools and moves at the user’s pace.”

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White House Rejects CDC Offer for Help with Contact Tracing After Outbreak: Reports

October 7, 2020

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Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Judge Amy Coney Barrett (at podium) speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House on Sept. 26, 2020, as President Donald Trump announces her nomination for associate justice of the Supreme Court.

The White House reportedly turned down an offer from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist with contact tracing following a Sept. 26 event for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, despite more than 10 guests there — including President Donald Trump — all testing positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Contact tracing is a “fundamental” step in identifying “who may have been infected through exposure to” a COVID-19 patient, federal health experts say.

“This process prevents further transmission of disease by separating people who have (or may have) an infectious disease from people who do not,” according to the CDC, the country’s leading health agency. “It is

Tidelands’ virtual fitness classes offer members at-home workout option | Myrtle Beach Area News

October 7, 2020

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PAWLEYS ISLAND — When Tidelands Health surveyed its fitness members, they learned quickly several of their members didn’t want to come back due to COVID-19 concerns.

“We wanted to be able to reach them,” said Kim Vanlandingham, manager of Tidelands HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness.

HealthPoint has in-person classes in Pawleys Island, which is where Tidelands does its streaming.

“There’s a lot of risk emotionally and physically associated with just being sedentary. So we wanted to make sure everybody was staying with their exercise program,” Vanlandingham continued.

That’s when Tidelands Health expedited pre-COVID plans to stream fitness classes online.

In September, it launched virtual membership for classes such as Zumba, pilates and yoga through a live-streamed format. For $15 per month, members can get their fitness classes in, from the comfort of their own home.

“In general, our facility has a strong social connection with our members,” Vanlandingham said.