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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. Include information on the mental health impacts of wildfires and available resources for those affected. As of Jan.

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Frontline health clinics adapt to climate challenges with assistance from a free resource

NC Health News

The tool kit was produced in 2022 through a collaboration between Americares , a nonprofit that provides health-focused aid in response to disasters, and the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

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The Pivot with Ashley Hester

UNC Epidemiology Blog

Student Ashley Hester is an emergency response expert. What’s your role in public health? I currently have two roles in public health: I am a student at the Gillings School getting my Master of Public Health (MPH) in Leadership in Practice. What brought you to public health?

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New School of Public Health center will focus on stronger, locally adaptable responses to public health emergencies

University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Recent public health crises have highlighted the urgent need for a stronger public health response system that is flexible and able to adapt to the unique needs of particular regions… Continue reading →

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Montana Leverages Virtual Platform to Optimize Training and Improve Service Delivery Across the State

National Network of Public Health Institutes

TRAIN Montana Homepage To address this challenge, Montana turned to the TRAIN Learning Network , a national platform powered by the Public Health Foundation (PHF) that provides access to thousands of high-quality, expertly vetted trainings for agencies and individuals in the public health, healthcare, and preparedness sectors.

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How we monitor invasive mosquitoes and stop them spreading in the UK

UK Health Security

Tiger mosquitoes were responsible for an outbreak of over 60 locally acquired cases of dengue in the South of France in 2022 and 3 cases in Paris in 2023. Consequently, we have dedicated considerable effort to informing local authorities in London about this emerging threat. With climate change, the area of suitability will increase.

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The Importance of Humanitarian Aid Workers

Tulane Public Health Blog

Prospective humanitarian aid workers should learn about the role, explore its responsibilities, and consider the educational opportunities available to those interested in pursuing this career. Working with national and international organizations, they provide essential services to communities that need support.