COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The city of Baltimore has made significant strides in reducing gun violence, and it's not just due to traditional policing methods. One of the key strategies has been enlisting the help of individuals who have personal experience with the criminal justice system. These individuals, often referred to as "trusted messengers, " have a unique understanding of the communi...

Luther Burden III is a name that is quickly becoming known in the world of football. This young athlete from East St. Louis, Missouri, has shown incredible talent on the field. He has speed, agility, and a unique ability to read the game. His journey to success is not just about his physical abilities, but also about his mindset and work ethic. Burden's stats speak ...

A local martial arts club is making big moves in the community. Fort St. James Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has just shifted to a new spot on the main strip in Fort St. James, B. C. This is a big deal because it shows how much the club has grown in just three years. The move was a team effort, with students and adults pitching in to make it happen. This isn't just about a new...

A small town in Oregon is holding its breath. A two-year-old boy, Dane Paulsen, vanished without a trace. He was last spotted playing in his yard near the Siletz River. The search began Saturday evening, just after 4:25 PM. Local authorities, including the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, fire departments, and police, scrambled to find him. They combed through the pr...

Older adults often face unique challenges when it comes to being ready for emergencies. A recent investigation involving 394 individuals aged 65 and older revealed some surprising facts. Only about 32. 5% of these seniors had moved their vehicles or household items to safer locations. Just 27. 2% had secured cabinets or large appliances. Worse still, less than 11...

The Richland County Sheriff, Leon Lott, recently made a strong statement about the lack of fathers in the lives of many local children. This comes after three mothers were arrested for serious crimes involving their kids. Lott believes that fathers need to be more present and active in their children's upbringing. The absence of fathers is a growing problem in the c...

In Kansas City, snowplows aren't just practical tools for keeping the streets clear. They're also getting a bit of local flair and fun. When the city announced that one of its plows was named after Sporting KC player Daniel Salloi, calling it "Daniel Plowloi, " it was just the start of a creative naming trend. Other plows have been dubbed "Plowcheco, " "Travis Kelsle...

Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria tied to cancer, poses a bigger problem for the Navajo Nation compared to other regions in the U. S. A recent study followed up with Navajo individuals who tested positive for H. pylori six months later. They asked if these people had visited a doctor, received treatment, and why not if they hadn't. About two-thirds of those contacted r...

Imagine losing someone you love for 25 years, thinking they'll never come back. That was the reality for a family in California. It all started with a newspaper article about unidentified patients in Los Angeles. A friend saw a familiar face and alerted the local sheriff's office. The man in question was in his 60s and had been hospitalized, unable to speak. No one k...

Complex public health problems, like health disparities, need innovative solutions. This means bringing in different partners and communities to tackle issues from various angles. The trouble is, these complex interventions are flexible, making them tough to evaluate using fixed measures. To help public health professionals navigate this, an approach called FIND (Fra...