KFF Health News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A February public health inspection at another DeKalb County hotel found several rooms with poor ventilation, insect infestation, and mold, among other potential health threats. In May, two people were fatally shot there. “They can feel emotional aftershocks,” said Moore, who has visited Atlanta-area hotels.

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HEALTHBEAT

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A February public health inspection at another DeKalb County hotel found several rooms with poor ventilation, insect infestation, and mold, among other potential health threats. In May, two people were fatally shot there. They can feel emotional aftershocks,” said Moore, who has visited Atlanta-area hotels.

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Big Cities Health Coalition

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Big Cities Health Coalition (BCHC), representing the leaders of health departments serving nearly 61 million Americans, calls on the incoming Administration and Congress to enhance support for local public health systems. GET MORE INFO: WhAT is the Big Cities Health Coalition?

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Big Cities Health Coalition

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A lot of decisions about health policy and practice get made based on epidemiological data. Im proud of our department for its work to contain the outbreak so quickly. Why do you think your work is important to your community (even if they don’t know it)?

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Fund for Public Health NYC

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

“Climate change is a public health crisis that especially burdens those with underlying health conditions, many of whom live in environmental justice communities and contribute the least to climate change,” said Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice Executive Director Elijah Hutchinson.

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