by Diana Procopis | May 15, 2022 | News
Studies have shown that heavy vaping among young people potentially could increase risk for periodontal disease later in life, and also can cause mouth and tongue ulcers. The American Dental Association has adopted an interim policy calling for a total ban on vape...
by Diana Procopis | May 15, 2022 | News
In many rural parts of the state, it can be hard for children and families to access health care. But one rural community in Dutchess County is hoping to change that by opening the first school-based health clinic in the Mid-Hudson region. Just a few steps down the...
by Diana Procopis | May 15, 2022 | News
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Tuesday awarded nearly $25 million to improve and strengthen access to school-based health services in communities across the country. Awards will...
by Diana Procopis | May 5, 2022 | News
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while the future of the pandemic is uncertain, its impacts on mental health are long-lasting. Mental illnesses are among the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds....
by Diana Procopis | May 5, 2022 | News
Resources:If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. With one in five children and adolescents coping with a diagnosable mental health or learning...
