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DAV supports the ASSIST Act of 2025, aimed at modernizing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Automobile Adaptive Equipment (AAE) program for service-disabled veterans. Established in 1946, the AAE program currently has a limited list of adaptive equipment that does not reflect modern technology,...

A study of 752 pregnant women in Japan found that several psychosocial factors during pregnancy significantly impact marital satisfaction after childbirth. Higher depressive symptoms, measured by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, were linked to a greater likelihood of decreased marital sa...

A study conducted in Shenzhen, China, examined the intergenerational co-parenting relationships between mothers and grandparents of infants and toddlers. Researchers aimed to identify different types of these relationships and how they relate to maternal psychological well-being. A survey of 366 ...

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is being studied as a treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD), but its neuropsychological effects remain unclear. A study involving 30 recently detoxified AUD patients examined how rTMS affects event-related potentials (ERPs) during tasks desig...

A study evaluated the effectiveness of Rhode Island’s Eat Well, Be Well (EWBW) program, the first state-level SNAP fruit and vegetable incentive initiative. The program automatically enrolls SNAP participants, offering a $0.50 credit for every $1 spent on fresh produce, up to $25 per month. Resea...

Since 2010, 12 U.S. states and three cities have implemented Domestic Worker Bills of Rights (DW BoR), establishing protections such as minimum wage and overtime for domestic workers. A study analyzed data from the American Community Survey between 2006 and 2019 to assess the impact of these laws...

A study examined the availability of onsite childcare in U.S. residency programs and its impact on female resident representation. Analyzing data from 3,118 residency programs across the 10 largest specialties in 2022, researchers found that 77.5% of these programs did not offer onsite childcare....

Hunger Intervention Program (HIP) is seeking a senior meal program coordinator to oversee its Senior Community Meal Program in Seattle, offering a salary between $26 and $29.25 per hour. This role involves coordinating community dining and meal delivery, leading volunteers and interns, managing f...

The Seattle Office of Housing is offering up to $27.8 million in stabilization funding to support affordable housing organizations facing financial challenges. This Urgent Operating Support (UOS) funding aims to address rising operational costs and revenue shortfalls, ensuring properties remain s...

Vibrant is urging community members to support youth and families during the winter season, a time that can be particularly challenging for many. The organization highlights the importance of providing assistance through donations, volunteering, and spreading awareness about available resources. ...

The Seattle Office of Housing is inviting applications for requests for qualifications for the development of affordable housing at 14th Avenue South and South Henderson Street in South Park. They seek qualified developers with experience in multifamily and mixed-use projects, particularly those ...

The Washington State Department of Commerce received 112 applications for funding aimed at creating or preserving more than 6,791 affordable housing units across 23 counties. These applications were submitted in response to funding opportunities from the state’s Housing Trust Fund and the federal...

The 2025 Crisis Connections Q1-Q3 Impact Report highlights the organization’s range of services, including a 24-hour crisis line, suicide prevention programs, and legal support in various languages. It emphasizes the broader aspects of suicide prevention and introduces the Bridger Program. The re...

A pilot study evaluated the validity of weighed and digital photography methods for estimating food intake in preschool children at early childcare centers. Conducted with 41 children, primarily Hispanic/Latino, the study measured the food consumed during lunch over three consecutive days. Pre- a...

A study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry estimates that up to 42% of Australians, approximately 8.25 million people, have been exposed to potentially traumatic events during childhood. Common traumatic experiences include the unexpected death of a loved one (27.5%...

This holiday season, Operation Homefront is providing relief to military families through its Holiday Meals for Military® program, which delivers meal kits containing essentials for traditional holiday meals. The initiative primarily supports junior enlisted families (grades E-1 to E-6), as only ...

A study published in Front Public Health highlights the significant prevalence of depression among female sex workers (FSW) in low- and middle-income countries, specifically focusing on mothers in Kenya, Nigeria, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Utilizing the Edinburgh Postnatal Depressi...