Tragic Loss: How Guernsey’s Mental Health System Failed Our Brother | PRIMENEWSNOW

Tragic Loss: How Guernsey’s Mental Health System Failed Our Brother | PRIMENEWSNOW

Harry WhiteheadChannel Islands BBC Katy and Lauren Falla initiated a campaign for mental health reform following their brother Jeff’s passing. In Guernsey, two sisters are advocating for improvements in mental health care after witnessing their brother’s decline, which led to his death earlier this year. Jeff Falla, who struggled with addiction for over two years, […]

Steve Eliason Joins Huntsman Mental Health Institute as First Senior Director of Behavioral Health Policy | PRIMENEWSNOW

Steve Eliason Joins Huntsman Mental Health Institute as First Senior Director of Behavioral Health Policy | PRIMENEWSNOW

Steve Eliason, MBA, CPA, Senior Director of Behavioral Health Policy At the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, part of the University of Utah, we are committed to revolutionizing patient care, education, research, and policy. This commitment positions us as a premier authority on mental health and substance use disorders at local, state, and national levels. Our […]

New York’s First Local Case Confirmed: A Health Alert | PRIMENEWSNOW

New York’s First Local Case Confirmed: A Health Alert | PRIMENEWSNOW

Chikungunya Virus Detected in New York: First Local Case in Six Years Health officials have reported a case of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus in New York, marking the first local transmission in the United States since 2019. The individual, residing in Nassau County on Long Island, tested positive after experiencing symptoms in August. Chikungunya’s Global […]

federal-employees-in-mental-health-and-disease-control-were-among-targets-in-weekend-firings

Weekend Firings Target Federal Mental Health and Disease Control Staff | PRIMENEWSNOW

Federal Workforce Faces Major Reductions Amid Government Shutdown NEW YORK (AP) – Over the weekend, numerous federal employees involved in mental health, disease control, and emergency readiness were affected by significant layoffs initiated by the Trump administration. This move was intended to pressure Democratic lawmakers to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted nearly […]

Revolutionizing Public Health: University of Nevada Introduces Athletic Trainers to High Schools | PRIMENEWSNOW

Revolutionizing Public Health: University of Nevada Introduces Athletic Trainers to High Schools | PRIMENEWSNOW

As a high school freshman, Nicholas Murray was on the brink of reaching the wrestling finals when his opponent twisted his foot, leading to a severe knee injury. This incident transformed his path from a promising varsity wrestler to months of recovery involving crutches and knee surgery for a torn meniscus and partial ligament tears. […]