12 h. ago An emergency room doctor describes what the changes at the CDC could mean for public health

The Trump Administration has made significant changes to the departments in charge of public health. Dr. Craig Spencer, an emergency medicine physician who teaches public health policy at Brown University, discusses the impact he expects on the health of average Americans and for the future of public health research.

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24 h. ago As RFK Jr. upends America’s public health system, Trump cheers him on

As RFK Jr. upends America’s public health system, Trump cheers him on  The Washington Post

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2 d. ago The C.D.C.’s Vaccine Chief on Why Quitting Was His Only Option

There is a growing sense of despair inside the public health agency, which is reeling after mass layoffs.

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4 d. ago White House fires CDC director who says RFK Jr. is ‘weaponizing public health’

White House fires CDC director who says RFK Jr. is ‘weaponizing public health’  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago CDC director being ousted refuses to resign, says RFK Jr. is ‘weaponizing public health’

CDC director being ousted refuses to resign, says RFK Jr. is ‘weaponizing public health’  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago State collaboration on public health messaging could build trust

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Robbie Goldstein about a meeting of public health leaders of eight states to discuss possible partnership on issues such as vaccines as federal priorities shift.

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6 d. ago Public health alert: High bacteria levels at 5 Washington beaches

Public health alert: High bacteria levels at 5 Washington beaches  MyNorthwest.com

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7 d. ago The fear of funding cuts for patients who need mental health care

America's mental health care system is facing cuts with the recent passage of the Trump Administration's spending bill. A new podcast from the Seattle Times and KUOW Public Radio explores the difficulties of accessing mental health services in Washington state.

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1 week ago TB evaluation at Kin On Rehabilitation and Care Center in Seattle

TB evaluation at Kin On Rehabilitation and Care Center in Seattle  Public Health Insider

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1 week ago Researchers to Examine Los Angeles Wildfires and Their Implications for Public Health | Newswise

Researchers to Examine Los Angeles Wildfires and Their Implications for Public Health | Newswise  Newswise

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1 week ago EXCLUSIVE: Medicaid directs states to crack down on illegal immigrant enrollees with monthly checks

Trump administration expands efforts to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving public health benefits through a new initiative that establishes monthly verification.

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2 w. ago Why one doctor says we're 'walking blind' in the mpox emergency

A year ago, on August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Why are health experts so frustrated by the world's response?

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2 w. ago This virus seems like it's no longer a problem. It's still a threat

A year ago, on August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Why are health experts so frustrated by the world's response?

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2 w. ago Los Angeles County announces plan to boost student attendance, address public health concerns

Los Angeles County announces plan to boost student attendance, address public health concerns  CBS News

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2 w. ago Former San Francisco public health director Dr. Grant Colfax to lead Contra Costa Health

Former San Francisco public health director Dr. Grant Colfax to lead Contra Costa Health  CBS News

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2 w. ago ‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removed

‘Distracting the public’: group of health professionals call for RFK Jr to be removed  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Former SF public health director appointed to lead Contra Costa Health

Former SF public health director appointed to lead Contra Costa Health  Richmond Standard

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3 w. ago Gunman in Deadly C.D.C. Shooting Fixated on Covid Vaccine, Officials Say

The shooting in Atlanta, which killed a police officer, followed the spread of false information around Covid vaccines and animosity directed at the agency, public health workers say.

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3 w. ago Los Angeles public health officials confirm measles case in LAX traveler

Los Angeles public health officials confirm measles case in LAX traveler  CBS News

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3 w. ago Could chikungunya virus spread to US? Here's what Americans should know

Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus has caused an outbreak in China, but public health experts say the risk for spread and infection in U.S. remains low.

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