Mayor Brandon Johnson is putting the spotlight on his campaign pledge to create non-police mental health response teams in Chicago. His administration has launched a comprehensive media campaign to promote this initiative. Johnson recently shared videos of himself participating in rides with the city’s Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) teams. These teams have seen...
Roseland Community Hospital will halt its labor and delivery services at the close of this month. This action follows a trend among South Side hospitals reducing obstetric care. Hospital President and CEO Tim Egan noted the decision wasn’t made voluntarily but was driven by historical underfunding of safety-net hospitals, making it untenable to maintain vital...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has allocated nearly $112 million to community organizations nationwide. This initiative aims to address the high veteran suicide rate and assist former service members who do not engage with VA health care services. Funding Overview On September 29, the VA announced the distribution of $111.9 million in grants...
The state needs to allocate more resources to psychiatric hospitals. A recent incident highlights the importance of this issue. In April, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a state investigation. This investigation focused on its treatment of psychiatric patients. Attorney General Letitia James criticized the hospital for multiple failures. These failures included neglecting...
Published on October 1, 2026, at 8:33 a.m. EDT, Carolyn D. Gorman and David Goldhill address crucial issues in psychiatric care funding in their City Journal article. City Journal, backed by the Manhattan Institute, focuses on urban policy challenges. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital recently faced financial penalties, agreeing to pay the state $500,000. This settlement resolved a...
The Trump administration has initiated the distribution of $500 payments to numerous enrollees of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). According to CNBC, these payments are aimed at returning funds termed as “Obamacare overcharges.” More than 950,000 enrollees in 30 states are expected to benefit from this program, which was announced earlier this month and saw...
Recent research indicates that consuming large amounts of ultra-processed foods can significantly increase the risk of various health problems, including the likelihood of death. Researchers from China, Singapore, South Korea, and India analyzed data from nearly 9 million individuals. They discovered that those who consumed more ultra-processed foods faced higher risks for health conditions like...
Jaweria Syed, during her teenage years, found herself immersed for hours in vivid daydreams. After coming home from school, she would lie on her bed, shut her eyes, and picture herself as a backup dancer for famous hip-hop artists like Drake and Nicki Minaj. Despite these elaborate fantasies, her actual life was quite restricted. Her...
The loss of a loved one is a profound experience that alters life in unexpected ways. For those who lose a sibling, the impact can be especially challenging. A young woman recently shared her experience of losing her older brother to an overdose, highlighting the complexities of grief and the shifting dynamics in relationships that...
Failure is a common experience. Sam Weinman, author and sports journalist, emphasizes that managing loss well is crucial. Acknowledging emotions after a loss is important, but it’s essential to not let those feelings hinder progress. Successful individuals see loss as a step, not a barrier. Allow Yourself to Feel Disappointment Children often express disappointment through...