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Building the next generation of public health workers

NC Health News

By Rachel Crumpler The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the critical role of public health workers. The work was visible as society reeled from an unprecedented health emergency that disrupted life for so many. Even though we might be out of the public health emergency, we have ongoing needs.

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October 3, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

million cooperative agreement from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau (HRSA MCHB) to build the capacity of public health leaders at the state and local level to effectively use policy approaches related to housing and food security for MCH populations.

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Gerontological Society conference highlights aging story ideas for 2025

Association of Health Care Journalists

This 75-year-old conference features over 600 presentations, hundreds of poster sessions, a huge exhibition hall (including a therapy horse) and panels on topics including neuroscience and public policy. Stanford health economist Jay Bhattacharya was announced as Trumps pick to head NIH on Nov. If NIA Director Richard Hodes , M.D.,