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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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Gerontological Society conference highlights aging story ideas for 2025

Association of Health Care Journalists

Last month, nearly 4,000 people (experts, researchers and journalists) gathered in Seattle for the Gerontological Society of Americas annual scientific meeting on aging. While it was impossible to attend every session or fully absorb the wealth of information in four days, several themes and areas of concern emerged.