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California Bill AB 652: Protect Homeless Teens
California passes law that aims to "change a pattern of homeless teens avoiding shelters, schools and healthcare out of fear they will be reported to child services and forced to return to...more
California passes law that aims to "change a pattern of homeless teens avoiding shelters, schools and healthcare out of fear they will be reported to child services and forced to return to...more
Cancer Survivors Living in Rural Areas Pass Up on Health Care Due to Cost
In a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, older cancer survivors in rural areas opt to forgo medical and dental...more
In a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, older cancer survivors in rural areas opt to forgo medical and dental...more
Homeless Hands That Help
The Ross County Men's Homeless Shelter introduces its Homeless Hands That Help work program to provide homeless men a chance to help in the community while earning money for themselves and a...more
The Ross County Men's Homeless Shelter introduces its Homeless Hands That Help work program to provide homeless men a chance to help in the community while earning money for themselves and a...more
Art Exhibit Displays Pennsylvania Artists with Disabilities
An art display featured creations made by Pennsylvanians with disabilities in recognition of the Pennsylvania Disability Employment Awareness Month as declared by Governor Tom Corbett. The exhibit...more
An art display featured creations made by Pennsylvanians with disabilities in recognition of the Pennsylvania Disability Employment Awareness Month as declared by Governor Tom Corbett. The exhibit...more
Health Care Agencies Affected by Government Shutdown
According to an article published in Medical Economics, health care agencies are being seriously affected by the government shutdown. To date, 52 percent of the Department of Health and Human...more
According to an article published in Medical Economics, health care agencies are being seriously affected by the government shutdown. To date, 52 percent of the Department of Health and Human...more
Social Enterprise Bicycle Shop Celebrates Five Years of Doing Social Good
Dublin-based social enterprise bicycle shop, Rothar, founded by Anne Bedos, turns five years old. Rothar trains and hires people who are long-term unemployed as bike mechanics. Bedos finds that it...more
Dublin-based social enterprise bicycle shop, Rothar, founded by Anne Bedos, turns five years old. Rothar trains and hires people who are long-term unemployed as bike mechanics. Bedos finds that it...more
Three-Hour Group Sessions Can Prevent Mental Health Issues Among Teens
According to a study conducted by Dr. Patricia Conrod of the University of Montreal and its affiliated Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre, teacher delivered interventions for mental health...more
According to a study conducted by Dr. Patricia Conrod of the University of Montreal and its affiliated Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre, teacher delivered interventions for mental health...more
Regular Five-Meal Patterns Reduce Obesity Risk in Adolescents
A Finnish population-based study finds that eating five meals a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks, reduces obesity risk among adolescents. The results suggest that the regular five-meal...more
A Finnish population-based study finds that eating five meals a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner and two snacks, reduces obesity risk among adolescents. The results suggest that the regular five-meal...more
10 Bills to Help Homeless Children, Families and Foster Youths
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed 10 bills that will supposedly help and protect "the most vulnerable Californians – homeless children and adults and foster youth." According to the California...more
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed 10 bills that will supposedly help and protect "the most vulnerable Californians – homeless children and adults and foster youth." According to the California...more
Social Business Summit Goes Beyond Common Business Aims
The Social Business Summit 2013 was held at the GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan, Philippines. The Summit revealed different aspects of doing business and where it needs improvement. It offers...more
The Social Business Summit 2013 was held at the GK Enchanted Farm in Angat, Bulacan, Philippines. The Summit revealed different aspects of doing business and where it needs improvement. It offers...more
More Arkansans Signing Up for Health Coverage
The state Department of Human Services reports that more than 55,000 residents in Arkansas are opting to sign up for coverage under the recently approved plan to use federal Medicaid funds to buy...more
The state Department of Human Services reports that more than 55,000 residents in Arkansas are opting to sign up for coverage under the recently approved plan to use federal Medicaid funds to buy...more
Importance of Preserving Ties with Family During Imprisonment
University of Huddersfield researchers published a paper in the Prison Service Journal that examines what impact family ties and relationships can have on the prisoner, as well as how imprisonment...more
University of Huddersfield researchers published a paper in the Prison Service Journal that examines what impact family ties and relationships can have on the prisoner, as well as how imprisonment...more
USAID Kicks Off $24 Million Phil-Am Fund for Civil Society
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a $24 million fund (P1 billion) for innovative solutions to poverty, corruption, and human trafficking. The Phil-Am Fund a...more
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a $24 million fund (P1 billion) for innovative solutions to poverty, corruption, and human trafficking. The Phil-Am Fund a...more
HHS to Spend $450,000 Grants to Navajo Nation for Birth Control
The US Department of Health and Human Services will be spending $450,000 in grants to promote "long acting" contraceptives and "sterilization" birth control methods among the Navajo Nation's...more
The US Department of Health and Human Services will be spending $450,000 in grants to promote "long acting" contraceptives and "sterilization" birth control methods among the Navajo Nation's...more
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