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NACCHO’s Podcast from Washington: How Richmond County (NC) Health Department Sustains Effective Retail Food Safety Programs

The NACCHO Podcast Series

He is a former President of NACCHOs Board of Directors and has worked for over 35 years in varying capacities including as an environmental health specialist, health educator, and health officer. To get more public health policy updates and to subscribe to NACCHOs weekly newsletter, visit: www.naccho.org/advocacy.

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How Public Health Internships Can Advance Your Career

Tulane Public Health Blog

Public health internships promote hands-on experiences and opportunities for students to gain skills in a real-world setting. They also offer avenues to explore some of the many roles within the public health sector. Here are just a few examples of responsibilities that may be part of a public health internship. Safety training.

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The Pivot with Lisa Barrios

UNC Epidemiology Blog

What’s your role in public health? The frequency and severity of public health emergencies continue to intensify, as the world saw during the COVID-19 pandemic and the mpox outbreak. We need to devote time and attention to taking a rigorous scientific approach to how we prepare for and respond to public health threats.

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Sanders: RFK Jr. stance on food industry 'exactly correct,' other things he says 'extremely dangerous'

The Hill

s opinions on certain aspects of the health industry, though he still expressed concerns over some of Kennedy's other health-related views. "I I think you have a food industry concerned about their profits, could care less about the health of the American people. Kennedy Jr.'s No, I don't.

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Senate GOP gives RFK Jr. pick relatively warm reception

The Hill

to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) set off immediate alarm among Democrats and public health experts, but so far the reception among key Senate Republicans has ranged from enthusiastic to open-minded. Cassidy will lead the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee next session.