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APHL Honors Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats Preparedness Award Winners 

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The following awards were presented: The Excellence in Public Health Response Award is given to an LRN laboratory which made a significant contribution to the LRN-B and its mission by responding to public health threats, unique cases/incidents or exemplifying a surge capacity response. Congratulations to all award winners!

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Rockdale public health officials criticize poor communication, lack of EPA leadership in BioLab fire response

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It took three days for a joint information center to be established, making it hard to get accurate, timely messages to the media and the public, said Mark Reiswig, director of emergency preparedness for GNR Health, which covers Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale counties. “I Contact Rebecca at rgrapevine@healthbeat.org.

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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. More than one-third included racially charged and violent context not present in the originally audio. Specifically, 1 in 4 child deaths after emergency room visits could be prevented if “pediatric readiness” was prioritized.

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

UK Health Security

This has contributed to the spread of vector-borne diseases to areas where they were previously not present, including the UK. 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. What happens when we detect them?

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Georgia public health board to meet: Infant hearing screening, Hurricane Helene response on agenda

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Melanie Morris, an audiologist who is the child health deputy director for the Department of Public Health, will give a presentation on cCMV, congenital cytomegalovirus infection, which is passed from mother to infant and can cause hearing loss in babies and young children. The public can watch the meeting here via Zoom.

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Exclusive: Emails Reveal How Health Departments Struggle To Track Human Cases of Bird Flu

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. “I have been distressed and depressed by the lack of epidemiologic data and the lack of surveillance,” said Nicole Lurie, formerly the assistant secretary for preparedness and response in the Obama administration. “But a handful of mild symptoms don’t warrant a heavy-handed response.”

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Developing Laboratory Leadership Despite War: GLLP Graduates First Ukrainian Cohort

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Although no staff were present at the time, the laboratory sustained damage. The program culminated with the presentation of capstone projects and graduation in September 2024. The war in my country has presented serious challenges. This video is also available on Vimeo. Seroshatan said she took help where she could find it.