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Child care is key to health care after Helene, regional health providers say

NC Health News

We must look for more than temporary fixes in a sustainable, private-public approach that treats child care as an essential infrastructure, said William Hathaway, CEO of Mountain Area Health Education Center. Seven state legislators attended the summit at UNC-Asheville, along with staff representatives from two additional offices.

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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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Dr. Rex Archer Honored with PHAB’s Prestigious F. Douglas Scutchfield Leadership Award 

PHAB

Archer’s influence as an early adopter of PHAB’s national accreditation program and championing of public health performance standards will have a lasting impact on public health systems and communities across the country. This award signifies Dr. Archer’s many years of public health experience and dedication to the field.

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What Is a Global Health Professional?

Tulane Public Health Blog

Health Education Specialist Informing individuals, organizations, and governments about wellness programs and health equity is a full-time job. Prepare for a Career in Global Health Are you ready to promote health equity across the globe? Bureau of Labor Statistics, Health Education Specialists U.S.

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Older Americans Act reauthorization in limbo: What to know

Association of Health Care Journalists

We are very proud that the Senate came together Democrats, Republicans, and Independents to expand and strengthen the Older Americans Act over the next five years, said Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and ranking member Bill Cassidy, (R-LA) in a joint statement. However, on Dec.

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Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

She holds a Master of Public Health concentrating in epidemiology from Georgia Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Health Education from Georgia College and State University. Together, KBJS is transforming the future of reproductive health in Kansas.

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The beginning and end of Monday Morning

Monday Morning

We changed the school’s academic programs, including adoption of a schoolwide MPH degree with relevant concentrations, collaboration on a joint degree with UNC-Asheville and Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), and addition of MPH@UNC. These initiatives strengthened the school’s quality, reach, access, and financial position.