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PNS Daily Newscast - May 21 , 2019

The DOJ says former White House counsel Don McGahn does not have to testify. Also on our Tuesday rundown: “Stop the Bans” protests over extreme abortion laws; education a hot topic in the Bay State; and guess how many adults have tried marijuana?

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In 2016, nearly 30% of Kentucky women aged 18-44 reported smoking every day or some days. (Adobe Stock)

In Eastern Kentucky, CDC "Tips" Campaign Urges Smoking Cessation

Monday, May 20, 2019

HAZARD, Ky. — Last week, Kentucky Public Health officials, community leaders and former smokers spoke to residents of Hazard as part of the ...Read More

Professional mental health experts say when people open up about their feelings of depression or other issues, don't try to fix the problem or change the subject, but listen patiently and actively. (Publicdomainpictures)

Tips for Helping Men Seek, Get Mental Health Care

Monday, May 20, 2019

DENVER – STRIDE Community Health Center has joined the Let's Talk Colorado campaign, a coalition of more than 20 health organizations, and this ...Read More

People with full-time jobs are encouraged to participate in the state's foster care system, where training and ongoing support is available. (USDOD)

National Spotlight on Foster Care Parents' Support for Families

Thursday, May 16, 2019

OMAHA, Neb. – May is National Foster Care Month, and the Nebraska Children's Home Society is working to bring more potential families into the ...Read More

The northern Minnesota town of Cook has avoided becoming a food desert, defined as a part of the country without fresh fruit, vegetables and other healthful whole foods. (americannutritionassociation.org)

Residents of Minnesota's Cook, Get Back to "Cooking"

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sometimes a walk-in freezer is all it takes to prevent a so-called food desert. But renewed funding for a Minnesota program ...Read More

Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in the United States, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and left untreated costs the economy $200 billion every year. (Engin_Akyurt/Pixabay)<br />

Making Mental Health a Safe Conversation

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Studies show that more than 43 million Americans suffer from mental illness, but less than half - 43% - receive treatment ...Read More

The Stamp Out Hunger food drive brought in more than a million pounds of food in Oregon and Clark County, Wash., last year. (Oregon Food Bank)

Letter Carriers Help Communities with Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Friday, May 10, 2019

PORTLAND, Ore. – Letter carriers are set to deliver on the largest single-day food drive of the year. Tomorrow is the 27th annual "Stamp Out ...Read More

Supporters of Medicaid expansion gathered in Boise this session to oppose lawmakers' scaling back of the measure. (Reclaim Idaho)

'Ugly' Session Adds Momentum to Group Behind ID Medicaid Expansion

Friday, May 10, 2019

BOISE, Idaho – Attempts to curtail voter initiatives in the Idaho Legislature this year are invigorating the group behind Medicaid expansion ...Read More

Many North Carolina clergy members say they support harm-reduction programs such as needle exchanges. (Adobe Stock)

NC Clergy Poll: More Than 70% Say Opioid Crisis Has Affected Congregation

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina's clergy are gathering in cities across the state to talk about the opioid crisis. A recent survey found more ...Read More

Minnesotans age 50-plus are making valuable contributions in communities across the state. (aletia2011/Adobe Stock)

Trailblazing Through the Golden Years

Monday, May 6, 2019

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Trailblazing is not just for the "up and coming," and some Minnesotans are being honored for not letting their golden years ...Read More

A new report shows that many Americans who frequently don't know how they'll pay for their next meal earn too much to qualify for federal food assistance. (Pixabay)

Report: Child Hunger Impacts All U.S. Counties

Friday, May 3, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb. – A new Feeding America report shows in every county and Congressional district in the U.S., a subset of the population can't ...Read More

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