Boston wants to limit GLP-1 coverage for city workers amid health care costs, budget crisis – The Boston Globe

The injectable GLP-1 weight loss drug Ozempic, pictured in July 2023.

The city’s chief financial officer, Ashley Groffenberger, sent a letter to the City Council on Monday saying that health insurance rates for city employees are increasing nearly 23 percent in the fiscal year that begins in July — the highest year-over-year premium costs the city has seen “in recent history.” According to the city, Boston … Read more

Integrated Crisis Stability Services helps individuals experiencing substance abuse and mental health crises in Bennington, VT – VTDigger US Counseling Services Battlehouse.

Three adults stand outside on a snowy street in front of a building with large windows and blue siding.

UCS Crisis Team Members: Rachel Burnham, Robert Condolora, and Vicki Potter The United Nations Counseling Service (UCS) program has expanded to meet an important community need The three-bed Integrated Crisis Stability Services (ICSS) program aims to meet the urgent needs of the community in Bennington County. ICSS is offered by UCS, a non-profit community-based organization, … Read more

A hidden mental health crisis many women face during menopause

A hidden mental health crisis many women face during menopause

Menopause is an almost universal experience for women, but across Europe, the mental health risks are poorly understood, unevenly treated, and rarely addressed in policy. announcement announcement In the UK, a recent survey conducted by YouGov and the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that only 28 percent of women know that menopause can lead to … Read more