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Since January 2025, a wave of new policies has reshaped daily life for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrant families across the country: the suspension of refugee resettlement, the possible return of “Remain in Mexico,” the end of humanitarian parole for thousands, temporary protected status at risk, and more. 

1. MHPSS service availability is structurally imbalanced across the assessed communities. While basic psychosocial support (IASC Level 1) is present in all four hromadas and primarily delivered by state and municipal providers (46% of KIIs), these services remain fragmented and limited in scope. Higher level interventions are largely absent: Level 3 services (e.g. SH+, PM+)…

Today Samsung has announced the Health Assistant, which it bills as the “first fully integrated AI-powered personal health assistant”. It is now available in beta for eligible US users of Samsung Health

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed a resolution allowing him to negotiate an agreement with Northeastern State University that would designate the university as a Public Health and Wellness Higher Education Partner

A heatwave is a period where local excess heat accumulates over a sequence of unusually hot days and nights. Heatwaves and prolonged excess heat conditions are increasing in frequency, duration, intensity and magnitude due to climate change. Even low and moderate intensity heat waves can impact the health and well-being of vulnerable populations