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Eight states, including Mass., met this week in an step toward public health independence from feds

A gathering in Providence of public health officials from eight states this week could lead to a new regional collaboration ...
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Officials sound alarm over first-of-its-kind infestation in major US city: 'It can threaten public health and diminish quality of life'

"If Aedes aegypti becomes established in Alameda County, it can threaten public health and diminish quality of life," the ...
InsideNoVa on MSN20h

George Mason's College of Public Health becomes first in Virginia to receive full accreditation

George Mason University's College of Public Health is the first and only college of public health in Virginia to earn full ...
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ASPPH Welcomes Three New Academic Public Health Leaders

ASPPH is delighted to welcome three recently appointed deans and program directors who bring exceptional leadership and ...
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MSDH declares public health emergency over rising infant mortality rate in Mississippi

On Thursday, MSDH reported that Mississippi’s 2024 data show that the overall infant mortality rate has increased to 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births. According to MSDH, this is the highest in more ...

Mississippi officials declare public health emergency on rising infant mortality rate

The Mississippi State Department of Health declared a public health emergency on Thursday, Aug. 21, in response to rising infant mortality rates.
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Hemorrhagic Disease outbreak in deer, no threat to public health

Forty-nine reports of dead deer have come in for Wood County, all believed by the W. Va. DNR to be related to the HD outbreak ...

Austin Public Health seeking input from state on CDC, pediatrician vaccine fight

For the first time in decades, the American Academy of Pediatrics is deviating substantiallyfrom the Centers for Disease ...
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In anticipation of federal cuts or freezes, lawmakers look for ways to fund public health

Georgia lawmakers are preparing for potential federal funding cuts to the state's public health system. The state's public ...
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Public Commenters Overwhelmingly Oppose EPA’s Plan to Curtail Key Climate Protections

This story was originally published by Inside Climate Newsand is reproduced here as part of the Climate Deskcollaboration.

Pa. Health Department issues alert to public about possible measles exposure

Measles is a highly contagious illness spread when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The virus remains ...