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📰 Breaking News: $129M More Coming to NYS for Lead Replacement! 📰 Great news for New Yorkers! The Empire State is set to receive an additional $129 million in federal funding to tackle lead replacement efforts. This initiative aims to enhance public health and safety by removing lead hazards from homes and communities. Lead exposure poses serious health risks, especially to children, causing developmental delays and other long-term health issues. With this substantial investment, New York State is ramping up efforts to ensure safer environments for its residents. This funding injection underscores the government's commitment to addressing environmental health concerns and prioritizing community well-being. It's a significant step toward creating healthier living spaces for all New Yorkers. For more details, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/gHs4GNp3 Stay tuned for updates on this vital initiative! 🌟 #LeadReplacement #PublicHealth #NewYorkStrong

I have learned a lot of people don’t consider long term care for their loved ones until it’s too late. There are people like Amy who specialize in helping you make these critical, sometimes painful and difficult decisions with compassion and expertise to advise you how to properly care for your loved ones. Imagine the guilt and regret for making the wrong decision when pressed to quickly make a decision. When your home AC unit goes down on the hottest week in July, you can spend time watching YouTube videos, try to source parts and try and tackle it yourself, or keep your family on comfort, prevent further damage and fix things right the first time by calling a professional who ONLY works on these every day with the right skills and tools. Don’t risk your loved ones comfort and health - consult with the professionals who have the skills and tools. And, it doesn’t cost you anything!!!

Over the last two years, Blue Cross NC, led by our CEO, Tunde Sotunde, embarked on our Extra Miles Tour. This was an effort to get out of our offices, hit the road (we traveled more than 11,000 miles!) and #listen to the communities and people we #serve.   I’m proud to share with you Blue Cross NC's Extra Miles Tour report.   This was no ordinary listening tour. The conversations and experiences we had along the way are helping us think outside the box. We're exploring how we engage with the communities we serve and where there are new opportunities to convene and collaborate. This report outlines some of the key takeaways from our journey. The lessons and observations gathered here (plus the great ideas that we couldn’t share in such a limited space) are helping us create the roadmap for our work ahead and providing a better picture of where to focus resources and energies.   This report represents an important milestone, but it isn’t a wrap-up by any stretch of the imagination. It’s the first step in the next leg of our journey to make health care better for all. Stay tuned to see what's next! https://lnkd.in/dd4JZThf

Please consider nominating the intersection of Dewey Ave & Driving Park A in the Edgerton neighborhood. “In our play we reveal what kind of people we are.” ~ Ovid Safe Gathering Space: A well-maintained playground offers a safe space for children and families to gather, reducing the likelihood of them being exposed to unsafe areas. Community Engagement: Playgrounds encourage community members to come together, fostering stronger relationships and a sense of belonging. Positive Youth Development: Access to a playground promotes physical activity, creativity, and social interaction among children, contributing to their overall development. Crime Reduction: Increased community presence in public spaces can deter criminal activities. Active, well-used areas are less attractive to those engaging in illegal behavior. Improved Mental Health: Playgrounds provide a natural setting for relaxation and stress relief for both children and adults, enhancing mental well-being. Economic Benefits: Revitalizing public spaces can attract investment, boost property values, and support local businesses by drawing more foot traffic to the area. Educational Opportunities: Features like a performance stage and mural and poetry walks can offer educational and cultural enrichment, inspiring creativity and learning. Community Pride: A beautiful, functional playground can instill a sense of pride in the neighborhood, encouraging residents to take ownership and responsibility for their community. Enhanced Quality of Life: Overall, a playground improves the quality of life for residents by providing a space for recreation, socialization, and cultural activities.

🏡✨Today's the Day✨🏡 As we await a crucial decision on our latest HMO planning application, it's a perfect moment to address some myths directly from community Facebook conversations and messages I get sent directly to my messenger. Let's set the record straight: Myth 1: "HMOs are unhygienic." 🚫🧼 Reality: Our approach to co-living emphasises hygiene and cleanliness. With en-suite bathrooms and scheduled cleanings, our properties are maintained impeccably. Proper management ensures a clean, welcoming environment for everyone.  I’ve a family of 6 and a dog living in the same house, does that make us unhygienic? (no answers needed). Myth 2: "All HMO Residents Have Criminal Records." 🚫⚖️ Reality: The stereotype that HMOs are a haven for those with criminal records couldn’t be further from the truth. In our properties, a detailed vetting process ensures the community is made up of respectful, law-abiding residents. To date, none of our housemates have disclosed a criminal record. It’s important to challenge the unfair stigma that unfairly shadows HMO residents. While some individuals may indeed be seeking a second chance, it’s unjust to broadly paint all HMO residents with the same brush. Everyone’s story is different, and many are simply looking for a safe, welcoming place to call home. Let's focus on individual merit rather than unfounded stereotypes. Myth 3: "HMOs cause parking issues and antisocial behaviour." 🚫🚗🚫🎉 Reality: Concerns about parking and social conduct aren’t unique to HMOs. We're proactive in managing these aspects, ensuring our tenants and properties add value to the neighbourhood. Through responsible management and community cooperation, we aim to be good neighbours, contributing positively to our area. In light of today’s planning court, these myths need addressing. HMOs, when managed with care and respect, offer more than just accommodation; they provide supportive, community-driven living spaces. 🏠💖 As we stand by for the decision, let's continue to champion the true potential of HMOs. Have you heard these myths too? 🗣️💬 #HMOs #PlanningDecisionDay #DebunkingMyths #CommunityImpact #ResponsibleLiving #PropertyInvesting

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Moving from your home to an assisted living community is a significant transition that takes time, careful planning and physical work you’ll want help with. To get you started and help ensure a smooth transition, follow this checklist, courtesy of Primrose: https://bit.ly/3VM8T3f #thisisliving #seniorliving

Learn how organizations can engage members of the communities they serve to build trust, advance health equity, and improve care outcomes in this new report from INSPIRE.

~Announcement of Collaboration: PHLUSH & Pedestrian Space~ "While Public Hygiene Lets Us Stay Human (PHLUSH) has traditionally focused its efforts on equitable public restroom access in the United States, we are thrilled to partner with a globally-focused organization, as we recognize that this is a worldwide need. Pedestrian Space deeply values the opportunity to partner with PHLUSH, an organization wholly devoted to public restroom availability, as issues of toilet equity are universal and often sorely neglected both as a public amenity as well as in public discourse and awareness. We look forward to joining forces to coauthor content on public restrooms as an issue of public health and walkability; urban planning, governance and design; access to communities and overall livability." Visit link for full announcement co-authored by Genevieve Mancuso, P.E. & Annika Lundkvist, FSI https://lnkd.in/dEj8NiUD https://lnkd.in/dNiTSHXY #publictoilets #toiletequity #publichealth #urbanplanning