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- 1Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia highlighting period poverty▼Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia as advocates tie period poverty to girls' mental health
The Joy and Justice Tour concluded in Columbia, South Carolina, where advocates argued that period poverty — the lack of access to menstrual products — is taking a toll on girls' mental health. Speakers urged greater awareness and support for students who cannot afford basic hygiene items, linking the issue to anxiety, shame and missed school days.
- 2Fifth US measles death reported as Congo Ebola toll climbs●THREAT MODEL: COVID 🦠 for October 1st, 2026 by independent journalist @ violetblue - Fifth # Measles death announced in
Independent journalist Violet Blue's latest disease threat roundup for October 1st, 2026 reports a fifth measles death, this one in Pennsylvania, alongside a worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that has passed 8,000 confirmed cases, including 3,901 deaths, and left the country short of health workers. The report also cites new findings from a British Columbia case study, drawing attention to multiple concurrent infectious disease emergencies.
- 3Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia focusing on girls▼Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia with focus on girls' mental health, period poverty
The Joy and Justice Tour has concluded in Columbia, South Carolina, with events centred on girls' mental health and period poverty. Organisers highlighted the barriers girls face in accessing menstrual products and mental health support, drawing local attention to issues often left out of mainstream policy debates. Coverage notes the tour used its final stop to call attention to these combined challenges affecting young women.
- 4Columbia Health expands annual flu fair to more locations▼Columbia Health expands annual flu fair outreach to additional locations and day
Columbia Health has broadened its annual flu fair, adding extra locations and an additional day to its vaccination outreach on campus. The expansion is aimed at making flu shots more accessible to students and staff across Columbia University. The university's student paper reported the change, drawing attention to the school's seasonal public health push.
- 5Study finds BC e-bike rebates boosted travel, health and savings●"A new study of British Columbia’s e-bike rebate program found that the benefits went far beyond getting people out of c
A new study of British Columbia's e-bike rebate program found the benefits went beyond getting drivers out of their cars. After about a year, rebate recipients were traveling more, spending less on transportation and getting more physical activity, with some of the largest gains reported among groups the program hoped to reach. The findings are being shared as evidence that e-bike subsidies can deliver broader public health and affordability benefits alongside emissions cuts.
- 6Joy and Justice Tour wraps up in Columbia▼Joy and Justice Tour ends in Columbia with focus on health, basic needs of Black girls, women
The Joy and Justice Tour has concluded in Columbia, South Carolina, with events centred on the health and basic needs of Black girls and women. Organisers used the tour's final stop to highlight gaps in access to healthcare and essential services, drawing local attention to the wellbeing of Black women and girls and the community support available to them.
- 7Missouri's lack of mental health screening puts new mothers at risk▼Lack of mental health screening in Missouri endangers new mothers
News reports in Missouri highlight that new mothers in the state are being endangered by the lack of mental health screening, leaving postpartum conditions under-detected and untreated. Local outlets, including the Springfield News-Leader and Columbia Daily Tribune, are drawing attention to the gap in maternal care. The reports suggest the shortfall in screening may put mothers' health at serious risk.
- 8Columbia Southern Launches Mental Health Programs for Public Safety Workers●Columbia Southern Adds Mental Health and Wellness Programs for Public Safety Workers
Columbia Southern University has added mental health and wellness programs aimed at public safety workers, including police, firefighters and emergency responders. The programs are designed to address stress, trauma and burnout in first-responder careers. The announcement has been picked up by occupational health and safety outlets, though no further details about the curriculum or rollout have been reported.