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CDC finds record-high obesity rates for children, teens, as adults have slight decline 

Obesity rates for U.S. children and teenagers have reached record highs, while rates for adults had a slight decline, according to reports by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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UAMS partners with local food pantries in Food Is Medicine program

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is demonstrating the powerful impact of its Food Is Medicine program.
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Anniversary to remember: HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital nurses surprise one of their own

It was Angela and Christopher’s wedding anniversary, but it looked like they wouldn’t be able to celebrate it. Angela, a nurse at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, wasn’t working — instead, she was a patient recovering from surgery to address severe abdominal pain. But her co-workers and friends weren’t going to let the day pass by.
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Texas hospital program focuses on healthy eating to manage chronic diseases

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman is strengthening community wellness through its Healthy Education Lifestyles Program (HELP), an initiative designed to give patients both clinical support and practical health education.
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Critical access hospital closes gaps in behavioral health care for older adults

Designed as a “caring and sensitive environment,” the Ray of Hope unit at Cottage Hospital addresses behavioral health needs associated with aging.

AtlantiCare’s “Safe Beginnings” providers, patients, partners share program’s life-saving impact

Safe Beginnings aims to make significant progress in Atlantic City’s high maternal and infant mortality rates. The program brings together the birthing team, including a neonatologist, a certified nurse midwife, certified doulas, registered nurses, a social worker, a peer specialist and other members of AtlantiCare’s Women’s and Children’s Services team.

Prioritizing Self-Care for Health Care Workers During the Holidays

The holiday season is often depicted as a time of joy and celebration, but for health care professionals it can also be a busy and emotionally demanding time of the year. Increased stress, loneliness and financial burdens often lead to an increase in clients seeking support and help. While caring for others is at the heart of our work, it’s essential to remember that we are the tool by which we do our work, and we need to care for ourselves as well.
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Mass General Brigham expands access to healthy, locally grown foods in Boston area

Mass General Brigham is investing $9 million through its Community Health Impact Funds to address rising food insecurity in Boston and the surrounding cities of Chelsea, Revere and Winthrop.

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