Archive for the ‘Health & Wellness’ Category

Historic Grant to Assess and Improve Mental Health Services for
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Individuals
(LOS ANGELES) – The California LGBT Health and Human Services Network of Equality California Institute (EQCAI) has been awarded a two-year, $444,000 grant by the California Department of Mental Health. This historic grant will fund a first ever statewide assessment [...]

Green and Healthy Menus Going Strong
 
(NEW YORK, NY) Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ — The results of Zagat’s 2010 America’s Top Restaurants survey were released online today. ZAGAT.com covers thousands of eateries across 45 U.S. markets. In the survey, over 145,000 diners shared their opinions about dining, especially on how the past year’s economy affected the restaurant [...]

CNA’s Planned Oct. 30 Strike is About Contract Negotiations, Not H1N1 Preparedness
(SACRAMENTO)  PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The California Hospital Association (CHA) is engaged with hospitals and state and local public health officials in a voluntary statewide effort to ensure that all hospital workers — including registered nurses — are vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus.
“Hospital caregivers are [...]

PSAs Offer Vital Information for Adults, Children in English, Spanish Versions
 
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.)  /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As preparations for the H1N1 flu season kick into high gear, California’s community hospitals have launched a statewide public education and media campaign.
 
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has produced a series of public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at educating all Californians [...]