Recent studies have indicated that taking part in a month-long sobriety challenge, like Dry January, may have advantages that last longer than the actual month. Numerous advantages for one's physical and mental well-being, as well as cost savings, can be derived from the challenge.
A lot of people all over the world look forward to spending New Year's Eve at Times Square. A large crystal ball is dropped from the top of One Times Square at the stroke of midnight every year to mark the beginning of the New Year and the passing of the Old. Along with the dropping of the ball at midnight, the confetti shower that follows has become an indelible part of New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square.
As the confetti falls from the sky, it is easy to wonder what it represents. Does it carry with it the hopes and dreams of the people below? Is it a symbol of the fresh start that the new year brings? Or is it simply a playful and celebratory gesture?
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
I am pleased to announce that I have completed my Doctor of Public Health degree with distinction. My graduation from Walden’s College of Health Sciences and Public Policy signifies the conclusion of an extraordinary journey that began many years ago. Along the journey, each of my mentors, instructors, and peers offered me invaluable support, advice, and motivation, for which I am profoundly thankful.
There are many ways to protect yourself and your family during celebrations and gatherings. According to Kaiser Permanente, there are three tips for safely celebrating this holiday season:
1. GET THE UPDATED COVID-19 BOOSTER AND FLU SHOT.
Both the Covid-19 booster and flu shot give greater protection during the winter months.
The Celebration of our father's life, memories, and legacy.
None of us can genuinely prepare ourselves for the loss of a parent, and we are no exception. Losing our father is one of the most challenging hardships we've had to endure. However, this process has also reminded us how lucky we all were to have a father like Jim. Without his love, encouragement, and tenacity for life, none of us would be the men we are today. Every day he served as an example of how we should live our lives, and we are eternally grateful.
How to protect yourself as excessive heat continues
As extreme temperatures continue in California, we want to make sure you have the information you need to keep you and your family safe and healthy. Here are some important tips to help you stay cool.
If there’s one thing, we all know, it’s that taking care of our poor and indigent is the right thing to do. Laguna Honda Hospital, which operates as a skilled nursing facility, is being threatened to be shut down by federal officials due to the lack of inspections, which resulted in two nonfatal drug overdoses at the hospital.
Often, when America reflects on childhood summers, nostalgic images of a full day of swimming, the smell of a tent or cabin at camp, or the hours children spend playing in the neighborhood, savoring the feeling of doing nothing, even when nothing feels like something. Unfortunately, what’s often lost in the nostalgia is how those moments are only available to a select segment of America as more and more families are supported by one or two adults who work 40+ hours a week. 2 out of 3 children live in households with parents in the workforce. For families with children who are too young to stay home alone and care for themselves, childcare is hard to find and often unaffordable. This requires parents to make difficult decisions on using income to purchase necessities, such as food, clothing, and shelter, to find childcare that keeps children safe (Novoa, 2018).
The Center for American Progress analyzed data and estimates that the average family will spend approximately 20% of their income or more than $3,000 on summer programs for two children each summer. Furthermore, if the typical summer lasts between 10-12 weeks each year, these costs represent a significant share of their budget. Additionally, parents often cannot utilize paid time off to care for their children during this time, as 40 percent of all Americans lack paid vacation time. Furthermore, grandparents are often not an option either, as many in the Boomer generation are still working. This often places children in low-quality childcare options or no childcare at all during the summer, which impacts families long-term (Novoa, 2018).
A sporadic disease called monkeypox, a much less severe cousin of smallpox is spreading worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, more than 250 cases have been reported in 16 countries. Experts say it is spread by close and prolonged contact with an infected individual.
In the United States, the first case of monkeypox in 2022 was diagnosed in a patient hospitalized in Massachusetts who had recently traveled to Canada in private transportation. In 2021, two people traveling from Nigeria to the US were diagnosed with the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC said that cases in other parts of the world than Africa are typically linked to international travel or imported animals infected with pox.
Several cases of monkeypox reported in the UK have been among people who had no known travel or contact with others, but there is no cause for alarm, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said Thursday on CNN's "New Day."
"At this time, we don't want people to worry," Murthy said. "These numbers are still small; we want (people) to be aware of (the) symptoms, and if they have any concerns to reach out to their doctor."
Beverly Taylor was my friend. I am so fortunate to be able to know her and spend time with her during my practicum at the Community Living Campaign. Ms. Taylor was a strong leader in the San Francisco Community. I will never forget her resilience and kindness. I miss you so much, Ms. Beverly! See the video below.
