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A former Denver Police sergeant lost his Colorado police certificate last month after making derogatory comments about an officer’s mental health and then lying about it during an internal affairs investigation, records show. An internal investigation found that former Sergeant Theodore “Jim” Maher belittled an officer during morning roll call on his first day back from mental health leave in February 2022. The names and diagnoses of the reinstated officers were redacted in the records provided to The Denver Post in response to a public records request on Tuesday. According to the internal affairs report, three officers told internal affairs…
A Dane County-funded coalition has launched an initiative aimed at eliminating racial disparities in mental health for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) populations. This first-of-its-kind initiative was launched at the beginning of July, which is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. According to a press release from RISE Wisconsin, the BIPOC Mental Health Coalition has the specific goal of creating affinity spaces to address such disparities among people who identify as BIPOC, as well as supporting community agency efforts to address the mental health needs of these populations. The coalition was founded in 2023 by leaders from RISE Wisconsin…
A longtime Muscatine resident and health and wellness advocate has been hired to coordinate Muscatine County activities related to an Iowa State University grant awarded to the county by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this year. Nora Dwyer is the new program assistant for LEAP (Leveraging Actions and Partnerships to Address Obesity). The program, which begins in 2023, is in the first year of a five-year renewable grant from the CDC’s High Obesity Program (HOP). HOP provides funding to colleges and universities working with local cooperative extension services in primarily rural counties where more than 40%…
Director of The Godfather Francis Ford Coppola knows all about pairing pizza and wine: His Sonoma County, California, winery, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, hosted its third annual “Perfect Your Pizza” contest this year.Home pizza chefs will have the chance to submit their own original pizza recipe and wine pairing for a chance to win “the ultimate once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy for pizza and wine lovers” or a $25,000 prize. Four finalists will also receive a free trip to Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Sonoma County and compete for the grand prize in a live cooking competition in October.Now in its…
[calm music]This is your position glute activation.Think about it like the small little muscles in your glutes.The muscles we usually don’t work out we’ll get into here.All these movements we’re gonna dotarget the outside pocket of your seats.Also really important here, heads up,if you ever need to take little breaks,you’re totally allowed to.Right?Take a sip of water, towel off,and then get back into your exercise.Let’s get started with your warmup.We’re gonna start with my favorite exercise.The perfect exercise to always start any glute workand separate your feet nice hip width apart.We’re gonna take it into a squat.I want you to…
While the Fourth of July is known for burgers and red, white and blue desserts, Caesar salads are also not to be missed on this holiday. The creamy, cheesy salad’s 100th anniversary will reportedly take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Even after 100 years, the salad’s exact origins remain a matter of debate. The indisputable fact about the history of the Caesar salad is that it came from Tijuana, Mexico, although many attribute it directly to Tijuana’s Caesars Restaurant. The New York Times. According to the outlet, Caesars makes 2,500 tableside Caesar salads every week. The salad served at…
(© Chloe – stock.adobe.com) Prague, Czech Republic – Could Arctic sharks hold the key to human longevity? A groundbreaking study has revealed intriguing clues about the extraordinary longevity of Greenland sharks and could pave the way for new anti-ageing treatments. This deep sea creature is At least 270 years These sharks, which can possibly live to be over 500 years old, have long baffled researchers with their ability to remain immortal, but a team led by doctoral student Euan Camplison from the University of Manchester has discovered that the secret may lie in the sharks’ unique muscle metabolism. Greenland sharks,…
The 6 best clothes and gear that hit our desks this week From Nalgenes to luggage, these are the best items that arrived on our desks (and inboxes) this week. Note: If you purchase through links in this article, we may earn a share of the profits. Every week our inboxes are inundated with news about gear, apparel and tech releases from around the world. In this feature, we highlight the best of the best. Today we have: Smithy releases Yellowstone National Park cast iron skillet; Nalgene celebrates 75th anniversary; Monos launches expandable luggage collection. Smithy No. 11 Yellowstone Skillet…
It’s possible to encounter God among the trees on a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventure — just ask Jim Blake, executive director of the Alliance Redwoods Conference Grounds in Occidental, California. Blake and his team at Alliance Redwoods build bridges between community and Creator, offering a new perspective on faith to thousands of visitors each year. Some of Blake’s guests are Christian, but many are not. Alliance Redwoods offers them an opportunity to encounter God and His Word in an open-minded way. “We’re talking to people who don’t think about anything spiritually,” Blake said. “They’re spiritual people, they’re not religious people, so…
The Hancock Health Connection Center helps people with mental health and substance abuse issues. Daily Reporter file photo GREENFIELD – Hancock Health Foundation has raised more than $4.5 million over the past four years in a mental health fundraising campaign. Despite the pandemic and economic recovery, the foundation achieved its fundraising goal for its mental health campaign, according to a press release from Hancock Health. Over the past four years, the Foundation has received more than 1,000 donations. “These donations come from local businesses, organizations and individuals who recognize the great need for these services and trust Hancock Health to…