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ProMED and samdesk enter into a long-term strategic alliance for next-generation global infectious disease early warning detection and monitoring.

ProMED

Samdesk, the fastest crisis detection platform, is proud to announce a first of its kind partnership with the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)’s Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases, better known as ProMED, the leading producer of global infectious disease early warning alerts.

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Weekly Health Digest: OpenAI Hallucinations, Kratom Addictions, Pediatric Preparedness, Sugar Deprivation

Exploring Health

Therefore, this system does not necessarily ensure an accurate response. Botanic Tonics has since implemented changes such as improving product labeling, raising age restrictions to 21, investing in research, and expanding consumer education. — This has the potential to significantly decrease child mortality in emergency situations. —

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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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December 12, 2024

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

Every year, AMCHP recognizes individuals in the maternal and child health (MCH) community who have gone above and beyond to positively impact those around them. MacQueen Lecture Award : For innovation in the field of maternal and child health. All award winners are invited to accept their award at the conference. Weve got you covered!

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems.

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All You Need to Know About Waterborne Diseases

Gideon

This problem is pervasive around the globe and impacts community health at large, so it’s no surprise that medical professionals are keeping an eye on any waterborne disease they come across. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2.2 3] 90% of diarrhea deaths involve children under the age of five years. [4]

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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.