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April 01, 2014
Sophia Center uses brain training to teach children to focus, de-stress
Bridget Burnor credits neurofeedback — a type of attention training treatment — and counseling for giving her 12-year-old son Nate the skills needed to cope with his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia and anxiety.
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April 01, 2014
Mercy Health program identifies, safeguards young athletes recovering from concussions
Jumping for a rebound, forward Allie Zisko collided with another player and landed hard on her head during an eighth-grade parochial school basketball game.
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April 01, 2014
Centura Health creates Colorado Health Neighborhoods in population health approach
Centura Health, like many health systems nationwide, is working to shift its focus from reactive care for the sick, to taking a more proactive stance to encourage patient wellness, emphasizing healthy behaviors and illness prevention.
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April 01, 2014
Clinic fills gap for low-income patients needing specialty care
When Anteus Parker broke his leg last year after slipping on a puddle, he had no health insurance and was the sole caretaker of his son Ray, then only 10 weeks old.
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April 01, 2014
St. Joseph program helps residents achieve lasting change in their communities
Until just a few years ago, the Richman neighborhood in Fullerton, Calif., was plagued with problems. Many residents feared going outside at night because of gang activity.
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March 15, 2014
Keeping Up
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March 15, 2014
Mercy Health plans medical center, service site consolidation in Muskegon, Mich.
Mercy Health is pursuing approvals for a $220 million medical center on its Mercy Campus in Muskegon, Mich.
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March 15, 2014
Culinary program molds pureed foods to look, taste like the originals
Until a year or so ago, mealtime for 91-year-old Edna Wagner typically consisted of different colored globs on a plate.
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March 15, 2014
Faith leaders gather at White House on environment and climate
Faith leaders met with Obama administration officials during a White House event on environmental stewardship and climate change on Feb. 25.
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March 15, 2014
Pittsburgh Mercy teaches laypeople mental health first aid
With an estimated 1 in 4 in the U.S. suffering from mental disorders, chances are good that people who are active in their community — teachers, church workers, volunteers, first responders, camp counselors, social workers — will interact with someone with mental health needs.