Mental health of young Canadians is a ‘time bomb’

The Toronto Center for Addiction and Mental Health is one of Canada’s largest mental health research facilities. (AFP) Canada is grappling with a time bomb of violence, addiction and suicide linked to failing mental health services for its young people. In the streets and subways of Toronto, Canada’s largest city, an ultra-modern metropolis that … Read more

Senator Marshall listens to local concerns about federal policy on health care, energy, technology

Senator Roger Marshall speaks with local officials, including Hays Town Manager Toby Dougherty, left, during a meeting Friday morning in Hays. By CRISTINA JANNEYHay Post Senator Roger Marshall was in Hays Friday morning to meet with community officials and business owners. Some of the topics the group discussed included health care, energy, broadband, and wireless … Read more

The county study on Black Maternal Health provides local context for the national crisis

May 26 Through a combination of data and extensive community discussion, a recent study published by the Frederick County Department of Health identified factors influencing pregnancy and birth inequalities for Black mothers in Frederick County. The study sought to contextualize data showing a higher rate of adverse health outcomes, including preterm birth and low birth … Read more