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Walmart is partnering with Operation Homefront for the third consecutive year through its Spark Good program to support military families. From Nov. 3 to Nov. 30, customers can round up their purchases at checkout on Walmart.com and the Walmart app to contribute to Operation Homefront’s mission o...

Health and social care services increasingly value the involvement of individuals with lived experience in service design and delivery. For those facing multiple disadvantages, such as homelessness and mental health issues, participation can be difficult and may lead to re-traumatization. However...

Five mobile One Health clinics were launched in Pima County, Arizona, from October 2023 to February 2024, to provide integrated health services to people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and their pets. Located in accessible areas like parks, libraries, and shelters, these clinics aimed to reduce ...

A study analyzed maternal mortality in Slovakia from 2007 to 2024, identifying 123 deaths with a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 12.46 per 100,000 live births. Of these, 15 deaths (12.20%) were deemed coincidental, resulting in an MMR of 1.52 per 100,000 live births. The majority of deaths were...

A study evaluated the perceptions of family childcare home (FCCH) providers, sponsors, and families regarding the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in California. Conducted from September 2023 to February 2024, the research involved semi-structured interviews with 31 FCCH providers, 10 sp...

A study evaluated racial disparities in health perception, health literacy, and barriers to care among patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). Using the NIH All of Us survey database, researchers analyzed data from 9,271 adults categorized as non-Hispanic White (NHW), non-Hispanic Black (NHB)...

A study conducted in Lagos State, Nigeria, found that 28.45% of pregnant women experienced intimate partner violence (IPV). The research involved 394 pregnant women at two public healthcare facilities and utilized a questionnaire from the World Health Organization. Key findings indicated that mar...

The November-December 2025 newsletter from the Ballard Senior Center highlights upcoming events and activities designed for seniors in the community. Key events include the annual Thanksgiving dinner, which will be held at the center, inviting members to gather and celebrate the holiday together....

Multi-Service Center (MSC) and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) have collaborated since 2002 to provide energy assistance to PSE customers in South King County. The PSE HELP program now offers more than $24 million annually in direct benefits through bill credits for electricity and gas. Following the in...

A cross-sectional study investigated the link between maternal employment and childhood overweight status, targeting potential preventive strategies. Overweight was defined as a body mass index at or above the 85th percentile. Researchers conducted face-to-face interviews and anthropometric measu...

Help is needed to recruit young people for the upcoming Youth Bill of Rights Taskforce. The initiative aims to gather youth input and leadership to develop a Youth Commission. Individuals are encouraged to share this opportunity within their networks. An application to join the taskforce is avail...

Metro services will be impacted this weekend due to construction. Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13, 14, 21, 24, 27, 28, 33, 40, 56, 62, 124, 131, 132, and RapidRide C, D, and H lines will be affected by the closure of 3rd Avenue and Virginia Street from Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. to Nov. 3 at 5 a.m. Additional...

Tonia Bartz was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2021, which drastically changed her life. After being admitted to the hospital for chemotherapy, her treatment journey included additional procedures like radiation and a stem cell transplant. As she nears three years of remission, Tonia re...

The Sunshine Garden has released its activity schedule for November. The organization provides older adults with culturally relevant activities that promote aspects such as food and nutrition, health care, fitness, education, recreation, socialization, and personal growth. No specific details abo...

Find additional food resources in Seattle through various community organizations and initiatives. Transportation support, including bus tickets, is available for those who need help accessing these resources. Key food assistance sources include local food banks, community fridges, and meal progr...

Seattle voters are presented with two critical propositions on the November 4 ballot aimed at addressing the city’s budget deficit and protecting essential services. Proposition 1 seeks to double the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy, which is expected to generate $1.3 billi...

The City of Bellevue is seeking applications from organizations to provide culturally and linguistically specific opioid education, prevention, and connection services. The city will allocate up to $10,000 in 2026 for these services, with the possibility of extending the contract for four additio...

Approximately 200 individuals gathered at Seattle City Hall on Oct. 28 to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month during the “Giving Flowers” event. Hosted by the Human Services Department’s Mayor’s Office on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and the Seattle Women’s Commission, the event aimed...