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How to survive peak pollen allergy season: New York public health update

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Funding threats to the 988 crisis line 988 is a free, confidential call, text, or chat line that links people in mental or emotional distress to trained local counselors 24/7/365. Sign up for the YLE NY newsletter here.

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PHIG Supports Office of Behavioral Health in Florida’s Hillsborough County

PHIG Partners

With funding from PHIG, the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County established an Office of Behavioral Health consisting of a Director, a Health Educator, and an Epidemiologist. The office researched the behavioral health needs of the county and used public health tools (e.g.,

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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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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. micrometers or smaller (PM2.5)

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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.

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Reporting the respiratory triple threat: Preparing for flu, COVID and RSV season

Association of Health Care Journalists

Demetre Daskalakis, director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, and Health Beat Leader for infectious diseases Tara Haelle to hear about the CDC’s tools and resources for covering the upcoming flu/COVID-19/RSV season. Department of Health & Human Services.

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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!