Tag: Health
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‘It’s like torture’ – Patient with autism fears for his safety in mental health units – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] People with autism and learning difficulties should be moved from institutions into the community, the government promised a decade ago. Yet tonight – in a joint investigation with the Independent newspaper, this programme can reveal the shocking treatment of a 28-year-old man who has now been locked up for more than 10 years. Nicholas…
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Alberta breaking up AHS, creating new agencies in health care overhaul
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Politics Alberta Health Services (AHS) would shift its primary focus from being the sole health care provider to focussing on acute care and continuing care Published Nov 08, 2023 • 2 minute read In a mandate letter released Tuesday, Smith calls on newly-appointed Health Minister Adriana LaGrange to improve access to…
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DHA Director-General opens newly expanded International Modern Hospital – Health
[ad_1] International Modern Hospital, one of the oldest hospitals in Dubai, has stepped up its medical care capacity, marking a significant expansion in healthcare services. The tertiary care multi-speciality hospital has upgraded its medical resources and infrastructure to address the challenges associated with technologically advanced medical facilities. This expansion includes an increase in in-patient beds…
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Former Meta Engineer Testifies on Teen Mental Health
[ad_1] On the same day whistleblower Frances Haugen was testifying before Congress about the harms of Facebook and Instagram to children in the fall of 2021, Arturo Béjar, then a contractor at the social media giant, sent an alarming email to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the same topic. In the note, as first reported…
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Opinion: Quebec’s health reform puts community connections at risk
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links OpinionLocal News Bill 15 hands control to Quebec City bureaucrats who won’t benefit from the feedback we get from our users, their families and volunteers. Author of the article: Alan Maislin • Special to Montreal Gazette Published Nov 07, 2023 • Last updated 51 minutes ago • 3 minute read A 2021…
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Why watching superhero movies can be good for mental health
[ad_1] Superhero movies keep us on the edge, but look closer, and you will know that they aren’t just all about entertainment! While telling the story of a hero with superhuman powers to protect people against a villain, there are important life lessons that superhero films end up sharing with fans. As fans of the…
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Eye on America: Electrifying school buses and supporting teen mental health
[ad_1] Eye on America: Electrifying school buses and supporting teen mental health – CBS News Watch CBS News In Florida, we see how one of the nation’s largest school districts is getting more electric school buses on the road. Then, in Louisiana, we hear from a group of incarcerated students who are giving a unique…
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How does Gaza’s Ministry of Health calculate death tolls?
[ad_1] JERUSALEM – How many Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the war between Israel and Hamas started? With Israel besieging and bombing territory at a scale never seen before, arriving at a precise answer isn’t easy. Cell service is spotty. Internet and power are out. Airstrikes have pulverized roads…
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CPS reviewing cases involving defendants with mental health issues – Channel 4 News
[ad_1] This programme understands that the Crown Prosecution Service is reviewing some cases where mental health was a factor and is considering whether those convictions are, in fact, in the public interest. We meet a family whose daughter took her own life after she was charged with assault during a mental health crisis. Warning: there…
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What is Zero Waiting Period Health Insurance?
[ad_1] Health insurance is an essential component of financial planning, offering a safety net for individuals and families to manage the often overwhelming costs of healthcare. However, traditional health insurance policies come with waiting periods, which can be a significant roadblock for those in need of immediate medical attention. This is where “Zero Waiting Period…