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We’re proud to be partnering with the Seahawks to host a free gun lockbox giveaway at Lumen Field, to give away 3,000 free gun lockboxes. The event will be held on September 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM, at Muckleshoot Plaza at Lumen Field. All are welcome, and free gun lockboxes will be available while supplies last. The post 100 Days of Action: Gun lockbox giveaway event September 26 with Seattle Seahawks appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
It was a Monday in a government dental hospital in Hyderabad; patients were eagerly waiting outside for their turn to come. The OP has just begun. I quickly prep myself in my dental chair, ready to examine patients. I was posted in the DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE AND RADIOLOGY for the month; here, we examine patients, address their chief complaints and guide them to their respective departments.
Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research.
Shawn Eastridge provides examples of public health jurisdictions emphasizing how communication is key to a successful data modernization plan. The post Communication plays a key role in successful data modernization planning appeared first on PHII.
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in the number of unpermitted mobile food vendors selling food in King County. We are urging people to avoid vendors operating without a Public Health permit for two reasons: 1) to protect yourself from potential foodborne illness and 2) to help support mobile vendors that are following food safety best practices. The post How to reduce your risk of foodborne illness and support permitted food vendors appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
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Recently, we’ve seen an increase in the number of unpermitted mobile food vendors selling food in King County. We are urging people to avoid vendors operating without a Public Health permit for two reasons: 1) to protect yourself from potential foodborne illness and 2) to help support mobile vendors that are following food safety best practices. The post How to reduce your risk of foodborne illness and support permitted food vendors appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Exposure to certain pollutants, like fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), during pregnancy and childhood is associated with differences in the microstructure of the brain s white matter, and some of these effects persist throughout adolescence.
Scientists have developed a new AI algorithm that can separate brain patterns related to a particular behavior. This work promises to improve brain-computer interfaces and aid with the discovery of new brain patterns.
An estimated 189 compounds linked to breast cancer are found in food packaging and tableware, according to a new study. The study, published today in the Frontiers in Toxicology journal , comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — which is responsible for regulating potentially harmful substances in food and packaging — is reassessing how they manage chemicals in food additives and packaging, something that health researchers have long called for.
Bringing the Tools of Accountable Care to Maternity Care is a Great Idea – But This Sure Ain’t It By VICTORIA ADEWALE & J.D. KLEINKE How desperate are we to find some kind of good news about the sorry state of maternity care in America? To find out, look no further than the current cover of no less venerable a health policy journal than Health Affairs.
Homes are often our places of comfort. Yet many household items can contain toxic chemicals, including cleaning products, personal care products, pesticides, insecticides, and paints. The post How to reduce exposures to toxic chemicals in your home appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program provides important flood insurance relief, researchers say. But due to its design, it's used more in communities with greater means to protect themselves, while lower-resourced areas benefit less.
Researchers have created microscale robots less than 1 millimeter in size that are printed as a 2D hexagonal 'metasheet' but, with a jolt of electricity, morph into preprogrammed 3D shapes and crawl.
As people from around the world are gathering in New York for the UN-sponsored Climate Week, it is past time the world focused on the threats to climate from plastics. For decades the fossil fuel industry has rightly been a target for climate action. It was major news last year when the UN climate change conference for the first time in decades agreed on calling for a transition away from fossil fuels.
With over 10,000 restaurants in King County, Public Health’s Food Protection Program plays a critical role in monitoring and ensuring food safety. Part two of our three-episode podcast, Bridging the Gap, explores how environmental health shows up in our everyday lives. The post ‘Bridging the Gap’ explores food safety in second podcast miniseries appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
A new study has found that more than half of Black and Hispanic infants were born into very low-opportunity neighborhoods, and that babies born into these neighborhoods had a 16-percent greater risk of being born preterm. The study sheds new light on the health consequences of structural racism and historically discriminatory practices -- such as redlining and disproportionate exposures to pollutants -- that continue to shape modern-day neighborhood conditions and circumstances.
National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), on behalf of the PHIG National Evaluation Team (NET)*, seeks to fund up to two innovative and collaborative contractors to conduct sub-evaluations in key areas of interest within the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG). These and future sub-evaluations seek to answer questions generated by individuals and organizations that will actively use and apply PHIG evaluation findings, including PHIG Recipients, National Partners (NNPHI, PHAB
Have you ever wondered why some people are more likely to have heart problems than others? We know that African Americans have a higher risk of major heart issues, but do we know why? Understanding the underlying causes is crucial in addressing and minimizing the disproportionate burden of cardiovascular diseases within the African American community.
As the new school year begins, ensure your kids travel safely with our essential tips for bus riders, drivers, walkers, and teen drivers. The post Tips for parents, teens, and kids for a safe school commute appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.
I am a school social worker, a canary in the coal mine of public education. I see the collective strain on school staff, but I also envision the way forward.
Dr. Karla Robinson, MD , Medical Editor at GoodRx, explains the causes of IUD pain and shares tips on how patients and healthcare professionals can better navigate this challenging experience. TikTok has become an unexpected arena for Black women to voice their struggles with IUD insertion pain. These candid stories have sparked a much-needed conversation about the often underestimated and dismissed discomfort associated with this contraceptive method.
This school year, King County is taking significant steps to ensure students have safe and accessible routes to their schools. Here’s how the county is helping make it easier for kids to walk, bike, and roll to school and how you can get involved. The post Safer School Routes: Protecting kids on their way to school appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.
In creating a pair of new robots, researchers cultivated an unlikely component, one found on the forest floor: fungal mycelia. By harnessing mycelia's innate electrical signals, the researchers discovered a new way of controlling 'biohybrid' robots that can potentially react to their environment better than their purely synthetic counterparts.
Advancing research that can provide answers to the research questions from the PHSSR cross-sector partnership domain will undoubtedly improve how public health agencies and organizations partner with other stakeholders and potentially leverage these partnerships to address gaps in public health services. The post Advancing a Public Health Services & Systems Research Agenda in 2024 first appeared on JPHMP Direct.
Parenting could be hazardous to your mental health, according to the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. He issued “ Parents Under Pressure ,” a report that declared there was a need to address the trials parents face. The report is an official Surgeon General’s Advisory. This carries more weight than an off-hand declaration. It implies that the subject can lead to medical catastrophes for many.
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