How can we improve public health communication for the next pandemic? Tackling distrust and misinformation is key
Our research found clarity and consistency of information were key features of effective public health communication ...
US CDC Warns of Public Health Risk From Counterfeit Prescription Medicines Available Online
(Reuters) - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday alerted public health officials and clinicians about the potential public health risk among individuals ordering ...
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Cases of pertussis, known as 'whooping cough,' increasing in Jackson County, health department says
Cases of pertussis, known as "whooping cough," have increased in Jackson County over the last few weeks, according to the ...
JD Vance and Tim Walz battled over health care during the debate. Here's where they stand
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz debated several health care topics during the vice-presidential debate on Tuesday. Here's ...
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New bill eyes uniformed services benefits for public health corps reservists
The proposed legislation would provide reservists in a Health and Human Services component with health, education and leave ...
Exploring health care site- and patient-related factors influence COVID-19 vaccination completion rates
The COVID-19 vaccine, introduced in December 2022, played a critical role in reducing mortality and morbidity related to the ...
SC, TN added to post-Helene Public Health Emergency states
South Carolina and Tennessee have been added to the list of states declared a Public Health Emergency in the aftermath of ...
The public health consequences of public housing failures
Deteriorating conditions can send people to the ER with falls and injuries. And toxic pollutants contribute to health ...
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The growing role of health care settings in voter registration: A research roundup
Public health champions emphasize the importance of voter registration, noting that voting and health are associated.
Constantine proposes new property tax to keep public health clinics open
King County Executive Dow Constantine plans to propose an 8.5 cent property tax in next year's budget in order to preserve ...
Biden's new executive order tackles gun violence as a public health crisis. Here's what that means
The Biden administration just announced a new executive order aimed at violence prevention, treating gun violence like a public health crisis. But what does this mean for us here in the DMV? Similar ...