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Southwestern Medical Foundation Adds Board Vice Chair, Names 8 New Trustees

Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Southwestern Medical Foundation has named eight new board of trustees members for 2026–2027, confirmed at the organization’s recent annual meeting, and elected a new board vice chair. Jere Thompson, Jr., will continue in his role

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Republican mistrust in healthcare widens US health gap, study finds

Growing Republican mistrust in the healthcare system has widened health disparities between liberals and conservatives, who are more likely to avoid vaccines and the medical system in general, according to a new study. Neil O’Brian, a political science professor at the University of Carolina, Chapel

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Op-Ed | He went to the ER 15 times. New York still had no plan.

Nicholas, a 15-year-old New Yorker with autism, an intellectual disability, and significant mental health needs, has been to the emergency room nearly 15 times since last summer. Each time, he was sent home without a plan. New York’s behavioral health system is not built to care for young people wit

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Op-Ed | Preparedness is prevention in New York City schools

During National Prevention Week, it’s worth taking a closer look at how schools prepare to respond to health emergencies—and how that preparation can make a meaningful difference. In a New York City school, an unexpected medical situation can unfold quickly. When a student shows signs of distress, s

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Closing the Gap: Local leaders tackle Black maternal health crisis

In an effort to raise awareness, the heads of health departments and public hospitals hosted a panel during Black Maternal Health Week. The post Closing the Gap: Local leaders tackle Black maternal health crisis appeared first on New York Amsterdam News .

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Simple Lifestyle Changes: Exercise, Sleep, and Activity for a Healthier Brain

A new study reveals that regular exercise, adequate sleep, and breaking up long periods of sitting can significantly reduce the risk of dementia. These simple lifestyle changes could decrease a person's risk by up to 25%, emphasizing the importance of daily habits in maintaining brain health.

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New York adopts medical aid in dying with new safeguards

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Medical Aid in Dying Act” on Friday, making New York the latest state to authorize physician-assisted dying for certain terminally ill patients. The law represents a major policy reversal in a state where the highest court had previously emphasized that ass

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New York Law Mandates Mental Health Warnings on Social Media for Minors

New York has enacted a law requiring social media platforms to display mental health warnings for minors on addictive features like infinite scrolling and algorithmic feeds, highlighting risks such as anxiety and depression. Fines up to $5,000 per violation apply, positioning the state as a leader i