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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come 

Association of Health Care Journalists

The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a significant public health emergency with immediate and long-term consequences. The most immediate concern for health journalists covering this crisis is the impact of wildfire smoke on human health. As of Jan.

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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.