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World Mental Health Day focuses on lived experiences

World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, emphasizes listening to individuals with lived experiences to inspire meaningful change.

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Bemidji Police disarm woman carrying rifle around town

BEMIDJI, Minn. (KFGO) Bemidji Police say they disarmed a woman yesterday that was openly carrying around a rifle in the middle of town Thursday night. Police say the woman was emotional, refused to put the gun down and would not listen to officer commands. Because she was near residential areas,...

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Every 21 days, she depends on blood donations to survive a rare condition

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (InvestigateTV) - Emily Rodgers is 12. She loves tumbling, the color pink and her best friend. This seventh grader measures time in 21-day increments.“I come here every three weeks, and this is my 194th blood transfusion,” Emily said.Emily has beta thalassemia major, a rare blood...

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Activists and doctors clash over repeal of school vaccine mandates

The Florida Department of Health heard hours of public comment from parents rights advocates and health care professionals on Thursday about the agency s move to repeal four vaccines required to enroll in state schools. The hearing, held in Lake Mary, saw activists praise the department for the...

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