New York, March 12 – Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure, including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, a study has showed. Bullying — a classic form of chronic social stress — could have lasting effects on physical health as any form of continued physical or mental stress can put a strain on the body, leading to increasing wear and tear, called as allostatic load.
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Childhood bullying may up heart disease, diabetes risk
New York, March 12 – Being bullied during childhood might have lifelong health effects related to chronic stress exposure, including an increased risk for heart disease and diabetes in adulthood, a study has showed. Bullying — a classic form of chronic social stress — could have lasting effects on physical health as any form of continued physical or mental stress can put a strain on the body, leading to increasing wear and tear, called as allostatic load.
South Country eyeing modern addictions facility
… South Country, along with its counterparts across the province, receives most of its financial support from Alberta Health Services. Client fees cover about 25 per cent, but they’re covered by Alberta Works if they have insufficient income. While …
Key health care agency gets rebranding
Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency, a key player in health care here and statewide, has changed its name to Common Ground Health. The move, slated to be announced today, is part of a rebranding effort for the Rochester-based nonprofit that better reflects its mission to help the region come together on health issues, its leaders said.
Fostering foster care
Foster care for abused, neglected and dependent children is in a “state of crisis” in North Carolina, according to state officials and others studying the issue. Ideally, foster care finds good homes on a temporary basis for youngsters and teens who cannot live with their own families for a variety of reasons – homelessness, parent illness or alcohol and drug abuse.
Physicians analyze food trends and publish dietary prescription for optimal heart health
This figure summarizes the foods discussed in this paper that should be consumed often, and others that should be avoided from a cardiovascular health perspective. Credit: Freeman, A.M. et al. J Am Coll Cardio l.
Cancer fundraiser ride revs back to life
… to support breast cancer patients, all of which stayed in the community. Among the other agencies helped were CGH Health Foundation, KSB Hospital’s Cancer Care program, and Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Team Underwires disbanded in 2015 when …
Bright Pink Celebrates Their First Decade Of Saving Lives With 10th Anniversary Week
Today, Bright Pink , a national breast and ovarian health non-profit organization, is celebrating ten years of saving lives by empowering young women to live proactively at a young age. 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.
Christian Bale, Oscar Isaac “The Promise”: Thanks to…
The Elton John AIDS Foundation– the best of all these celebrity charities, I think– gets a huge boost this Sunday at their annual Oscar party. They’re the first beneficiaries of late billionaire Kirk Kerkorian’s proceeds from the Terry George directed “The Promise.”
Volunteer Opportunities
… Disaster Action Team provides immediate needs to families affected by house fires and other local disasters. Licensed health and mental health professionals are needed to assist with replacement of medications, medical equipment and meeting the …
With Obamacare in doubt, N.J. needs to keep funding Charity Care | Opinion
… residents who have no other form of insurance. The Charity Care program, which has been a key part of New Jersey’s health system since the early 1990s, has been a lifeline for millions of New Jerseyans over the years who have lost their jobs or …
Texas Judge Upends Effort To Limit Charity Funding For Kidney Care
… in finance at the University of North Texas at Dallas, turned to a charity for financial assistance to cover his health insurance costs. Such “third-party payments” by nonprofit groups, health care providers and others are controversial. The federal …
Winter Ball honors Women of Distinction, raises more than $1 million
An amazing auction and the recognition of a large number of Women of Distinction – past and present – made the 30th anniversary Diamond Winter Ball one for the record books. Not one, but two Mercedes-Benz vehicles – a 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC Roadster and a 2017 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet – were auctioned off for a combined $104,000 at the gala held at the Hilton Americas-Houston.
5 reasons you should sign up for the bone marrow registry now
… the tween in New Jersey (Fort Lee and Union City), Georgia, Texas and Florida this Sunday. If you’re free and in good health, you should go. “We hope to find Briana a match, and if we find other people a match as well, fantastic,” Wollny said. “It’s …
Area Relief Ministries Announces Mike Roby as New Executive Director
ARM appoints Mike Roby, a former Youth Town advancement director, as its new executive director to help the non profit organization continue serving homeless citizens and children of West Tennessee. Area Relief Ministries announced Mike Roby as executive director at a lunch and reception Tuesday, Jan. 24. Roby previously spent 10 years with Youth Town, a Christ-centered program that helps teens overcome drug and alcohol addiction.
UMB and Nonprofit Guidewell Financial Solutions Partner on NCRG…
… for Treatment or ‘SBIRT’ to assess for at-risk alcohol use, drug use, and tobacco use. However, gambling is not a health-related behavior and prevalence in the general population is relatively low. Nonprofit consumer credit counseling agencies like …
Tiffin Polar Plunge raises money for local cancer nonprofit
At 25 degrees, most people wouldn’t be interested in doing much of anything outside on a cold Saturday morning. But in Tiffin, the local polar bear club thinks it’s perfect weather for a quick dip.
New school opens in South Walton Updated at
The South Walton Academy, a private non-profit school, opened on Jan. 16 and is presently serving grades 3-6.
Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Association Expands Services In Spacious New Home
… medical, wellness or rehabilitation need. The facility offers the most comprehensive range of services of any home health and community health care organization in the region. The new structure and expanded services came about from planning, …
Affordable Care Act enrollment ongoing, despite Trump pulling ads
Despite the Trump administration recently pulling the plug on all advertisements and marketing for the Affordable Care Act’s current open enrollment period, anyone can still sign up for health care insurance under the law through the end of the month. Erin Knot, the Michigan director for Enroll America, doesn’t expect anyone would lose their coverage immediately if Republican lawmakers carry out their promise to repeal Obamacare this year.
South Carolina: ASO grant, Prime Timers
Lowcountry AIDS Services announced that it has received a $35,400 grant from the Roper Saint Francis Physicians Endowment and will use the funds to expand HIV testing and prevention efforts into rural areas of Berkeley and Dorchester Counties, as well as into high-risk areas of Charleston. In a partnership between the Medical Society of South Carolina and Coastal Community Foundation, the endowment provides annual grants to non-profit organizations for the express purpose of improving health, wellness and access for tri-county area residents.
People With Medical Debt Most Likely To Be Dunned By Collection Agencies
More people have health insurance than ever before, but many still struggle to pay for care. According to a new report, medical debt is the No.
Why a key AIDS-care program is in disarray
… providers have reported numerous problems with the program, which is overseen by the California Department of Public Health. Patients have been turned away by pharmacies, been forced to postpone medical procedures and been dropped from the program …
Dental Care International Hosts Sixth Annual Give Kids a Smile Event…
… at no cost, with the goal of helping local children avoid unnecessary dental problems and enjoy better long-term oral health. The American Dental Association began the Give Kids a Smile event in 2003. This program benefits children between ages 6 …
Alvarez: A better way to handle stress and trauma
THE Ateneo de Davao University’s Social Work Department and Committee against Illegal Drugs and Sagop Kinabuhi in partnership with the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council had its two-day Community Resiliency Model Training at a university last on January 18 to 19. The Philippine Association of Community Resiliency Model Skills Trainers Inc. had conducted the training with Carmen San Jose of PhilActs as Coordinator, Rainera Lucero and Rosario Sequitin, the PhilActs president, as facilitators.
Hoyek foundation is a Charitable organization
CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOYEK FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL LAUNCH FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES Coral Springs – New nonprofit organization, Hoyek Foundation, announces official launch of their foundation, a foundation devoted to providing financial resources for people living with Type 1 Diabetes who are struggling to afford medications and treatments, as well as raising awareness for the cause with donating, fundraising, and volunteering opportunities. Hoyek Foundation is spreading awareness of Type 1 Diabetes and reducing the financial burden.
Changing public dialogue on periods
Portland teenager creates organization that delivers care packages of menstrual hygiene materials to homeless shelters and directly to homeless people. Almost half the world’s 7 billion people are female, and at any given moment, millions are on their period.
People Are Freaking Out Over Paul Ryan Blocking Planned Parenthood Petitions
… “I was so proud to stand with Planned Parenthood today. Paul Ryan needs to know that you can’t mess with women’s health care and not expect a fight,” Planned Parenthood volunteer Morgan Burris told Teen Vogue . The stand-off between the volunteers …
Abuse of transgender Indians begins in early childhood
… Sharmila. Four of 10 transgender people face sexual abuse before completing 18 years, according to a survey by Swasti Health Resource Centre — a Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation — among 2,169 respondents across three states: Maharashtra, …
Coachella Owner Funds Anti-Gay, Climate-Change-Denying Hate Groups
The phrase “follow the money” comes up time and again in arts reporting. When you look at the owners, sponsors, donors or benefactors supporting any event or organization, the intentions of those monied interests will invariably give the public a new perspective.
Keeping Lonely Seniors Company Can Help Keep Them Healthy
… friendship, he no longer fears going out of his house or getting older. Research shows loneliness can impact seniors’ health. (Anna Gorman/KHN)[/caption] Cathy Michalec, the executive director of the local nonprofit, said older adults often become …
When There’s No Therapist, How Can The Depressed Find Help?
… a “howling tempest in the brain.” She’s part of an effort by the Indian nonprofit group Sangath to provide mental health treatment to poor people in India and to show that people with much less training than a psychiatrist or psychologist can …
Michigan hospitals concerned about proposed repeal of Obamacare
Repealing the Affordable Care Act tops the agenda for Republicans after the new congress is sworn in during the first week in January. But the Michigan Health and Hospital Association is concerned what will happen if Obamacare is repealed without a replacement strategy ready to take its place.
Local woman receives free hearing aid through non-profit foundation
Daughter Pamela Wilkinson, far right, great-grandson Zac Royster, 7, and granddaughter Tanieka Royster celebrate as Christine Thomas, 81, left, gets fitted with a hearing aid by Miracle-Ear Statesboro board-certified Hearing Instrument Specialist Marie Conley.
How CEOs Will Make The World A Better Place In 2017
Fast Company asked CEOs across industries-social good, sexual health, beauty, tech, and more-about how, in the face of uncertainty, they will seek to improve the world around us during the coming year. Here’s what they had to say.
6-year-old first to ring ‘symbol of triumph’ at Rady Children’s
Eliana Feliciano, 6, is the first cancer patient at Rady Children’s Hospital to ring the survivor bell, dedicated by the Emilio Nares Foundation. Eliana Feliciano, 6, is the first cancer patient at Rady Children’s Hospital to ring the survivor bell, dedicated by the Emilio Nares Foundation.
The Economist’s Guide to Holiday Charitable Giving
… did the other 93 cents achieve? Is the organization building shelters, or providing micro-loans, or disseminating health information? How does she really know that those interventions make the biggest difference in the lives of beneficiaries? As an …
Local nonprofit makes $100,000 commitment to Advocate Children’s Hospital
Andrew Smialek was just 14 years old when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. He spent his high school years and first year of college undergoing chemotherapy, as well as stem cell and bone marrow transplants.