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CLEVELAND and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Medical Mutual, the oldest and one of the largest health insurance companies based in Ohio, and Lark Health today announced that Medical Mutual is integrating Lark s A.I.-based chronic disease prevention and management programs into its population health model. This creates personalized support customized to a member s health and engagement preferences that leverages Lark s digital platform and Medical Mutual s live, nurse-led care management resources. This innovative integration creates more opportunities to help Medical Mutual s 1.6 million members reduce preventable health risks and manage ongoing chronic conditions through a comprehensive care ecosystem that includes Lark s personalized and clinically validated offerings. Medical Mutual members now have access to personalized, 24/7 digital coaching support, along with telephonic support from Medical Mutual s Care Management
THE EXCHANGE CONTINUES CONVERSATION AROUND THE PANDEMIC’S TOLL ON MENTAL HEALTH
Nearly a year into New Hampshire’s COVID-19 emergency, stress is a constant presence in the lives of our residents, on our social systems, and in our communities. NHPR’s weekday talk show
The Exchange will air a three-part series in February and March to convene important conversations about mental health, featuring experts, conversations with community members, and resources to help.
Stress and mental health struggles are faced at the personal level: family finances or job loss or anxiety; work/life balance issues stemming from remote or hybrid work; balancing child care and schooling or taking care of older family members or an extended circle of family and friends; plus the everyday vigilance to try to stay healthy through the pandemic. Social isolation and the feelings that grief, loss or anxiety bring to our mental and physical health are just part of the equation; wider world issues of pol
LifeBridge and NAACP Partner to Distribute Free Food to Families on MLK Day Written by LifeBridge Community Services
Free Food Box Distribution
LifeBridge and the Greater Bridgeport Branch NAACP share in the belief of unlimited human potential and the vision of Bridgeport youth and families living in a community made stronger by neighbor helping neighbor as each of the organizations works to lift people up. In the spirit of seeking equal justice and a better, more just world for all people, the two organizations will join in solidarity and mutual support of the community to lead by example.
This year in recognition of Martin Luther King Day, the Greater Bridgeport Branch NAACP and LifeBridge will partner in a traditional day of service to distribute food to those most in need in our community with the hope that they will never have to be in need again.
Five Questions With: Dr. Nelly Burdette
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The Boys and Girls Club of Greater La Crosse has received a statewide award for its work on mental health challenges with kids and their families, after leading the charge for several years.
The BGCGL Behavioral Health Program, a partnered program with Mayo Clinic Health Systems that places full-time mental health staff in the clubs to work directly with students, was awarded the annual Wisconsin BGC State Program of the Year for 2020.
âIâm really proud of the fact that our organizationâs being recognized as a leader in behavioral health and support for kids, and I would say, too, weâre just getting started,â said Jake Erickson, the executive director of BGCGL.