International Overdose Awareness Day: A Call to Heal, Connect, and Act
Every August 31, communities around the world unite to observe International Overdose Awareness Day, a solemn, yet empowering time to honor those we’ve lost, uplift those who are still struggling, and inspire collective action to prevent further tragedies. At WellLink, this day holds deep significance.
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Celebrating National Health Center Week: Honoring the Heartbeat of Community Health
Every August, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) sponsors National Health Center Week — seven days of raising awareness about the vital role of more than 1,400 community health centers across the United States.
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Two Years Later: The Spark of Compassion Is Still Fueling Change
In July 2023, we released Igniting Compassion, a short film that challenged stigma and brought humanity to the forefront of the opioid crisis. It lifted up the voices of those who too often go unheard: people with lived experience, families, and care providers.
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Why We Became WellLink—and What That Means for Our Mission
Over the past two months, you may have noticed something different about us. A new name. A new look. A new way of talking about the work we have been doing since our origins dating back to 1914.
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Juneteenth’s Promise: Closing the Health Gap for All
Celebrated for the first time in 1866, Juneteenth marks the delayed enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865. Major General Gordon Granger’s announcement in Galveston formally ended slavery for thousands who had remained in bondage long after freedom was declared.
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National EMS Week Shines Light on First Responders' Vital Role in Regional Readiness
Every year, National EMS Week serves as an important reminder to appreciation the people who dedicate their lives to protecting and saving others. Observed May 18 – 24 this year, the week carries a powerful and timely theme: “We Care. For Everyone.
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Hospital Week: Celebrating the Heart of Our Communities
Every May, National Hospital Week is recognized as a way to celebrate the more than 6,000 hospitals in the U. S. that serve as the cornerstone of our communities, and care for more than 30 million patients each year.
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Northeast Ohio Nurse Leaders Turn Workforce Challenges Into Action
Regional Panel Spurs Vision for Collaboration as Nurses Week 2025 Highlights Ongoing Healthcare Strains
In mid-February, a group of Northeast Ohio’s top nursing and healthcare leaders gathered at The Center for Health Affairs with a clear objective: move beyond discussion and chart a path toward solving one of healthcare’s most pressing…
Call to Action During National Minority Health Month 2025: Part 2
Last week, in observance of National Minority Health Month, commemorated in April in the U. S. , we explored some of the many health disparities that persist today and negatively affect underrepresented populations. Today, we turn our attention to solutions.
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