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A study monitored pregnancy and treatment outcomes for women with mpox during the outbreak in the United States from August to December 2022. Thirteen health departments tracked 26 pregnant or recently pregnant women with confirmed mpox infections through the SET-NET program. Of the 23 women with...

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, emphasizing the importance of mental health and strong communities. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S., with certain demographics at greater risk. Warning signs of suicidal thoughts include expressions of hopelessness, incre...

Patients in a new mental health facility reported that the physical care environment significantly influenced their sense of safety and well-being. The study involved 14 adult patients who participated in a photovoice methodology, capturing images of their surroundings and sharing their experienc...

A study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Nursing explored the experiences of adolescent survivors of earthquakes using the photovoice method. The research involved 15 adolescents, ages 12 to 16, who lived in temporary container cities after their homes were destroyed or sev...

Older adults who have experienced homelessness are particularly vulnerable to loneliness, which can lead to serious health issues. A study analyzed data from 385 participants in the HOPE HOME study, conducted in Oakland, California, between January 2015 and February 2023. The majority of particip...

On September 7, 2025, a reflection on the Apostle Paul’s letter to Philemon highlights the complex relationships between Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus. Paul, imprisoned for his faith, writes to Philemon, a wealthy church leader and slave owner, regarding Onesimus, who has either escaped or been lo...

Mini City Hall has partnered with PIM Savvy to introduce new free services, including assistance with King County property tax exemption applications and conversational English classes. The property tax exemption support is particularly beneficial for qualifying homeowners, such as seniors and in...

Encompass Pediatric Therapy organized a “Confidence Camp: Back-to-School Edition” to help children transition smoothly into a new school year. The camp, which included 19 therapists from mental health, speech therapy, and occupational therapy disciplines, was designed to build emotional resilienc...

The Board of Commissioners for Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County, operating as Valley Medical Center, has adopted Resolution No. 1066 regarding its regular property tax levy. If approved in November, Hospital Prop 1 would authorize a maximum property levy rate of 75 cents per $1,000 o...

A study published in JAMA Network Open examined the link between food insecurity and long COVID among U.S. adults who had previously contracted COVID-19. Using data from the 2022-2023 National Health Interview Survey, researchers analyzed responses from 21,631 participants aged 18 and older. Of t...

Veterans facing homelessness encounter significant obstacles in accessing traditional U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care, even when temporarily sheltered on VA grounds. To address this issue, an encampment medicine team was established at the West Los Angeles VA. This team aimed to pro...

Thirty-two years ago, on Sept. 8, 1993, the first Rotating Shelter opened its doors, marking the beginning of what would become Congregations for the Homeless, now known as PorchLight. Initially, only two men sought refuge that night, but this small start was rooted in the vision of community mem...

The Community Living Connections (CLC) network, in which CISC is a provider, periodically releases a newsletter for older adults in King County. The September to October 2025 edition of the CLC newsletter is now available. The newsletter aims to provide valuable information and resources for olde...

Falls are a major cause of injury for older adults, but most can be prevented. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 4 adults over 65 falls annually. Risk factors include muscle weakness, poor balance, vision problems, medication side effects, and environmental hazards....

In the United States, over 30% of individuals eligible for public welfare programs do not utilize the benefits, largely due to misperceptions about public stigma. Research indicates that people often underestimate their own positive attitudes toward welfare-eligible individuals compared to what t...