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One story does not fit all: How to change the narrative on veteran suicidesĀ 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Many veterans health advocates say the updated number may still be underestimating the crisis. Dig deeper By broadening the scope of reporting, we can help the public understand that veteran suicide is not just a military issue, but a complex public health challenge that intersects with civilian life in numerous ways.

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Podcast From Washington: Update on H5N1 and Local Health Department Pilot Program Addresses Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy

The NACCHO Podcast Series

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that local health departments connect individuals to testing if they observe an increase in sick animals and farmworkers, utilize CDC communication resources, and ensure that farms and farmworkers have access to PPE. For more information, visit www.naccho.org.

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City of Atlanta wants to address domestic violence. Front-line survivor advocates say publicity is not enough.

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeatā€™s free Atlanta newsletter here. Seeing a spike in police reports of domestic violence in the first half of this year, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickensā€™ office started a publicity campaign urging people to help when they see signs of the crime.

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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. Interested in nominating someone but need more information? Award Categories: John C.

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12 States Promised To Open the Books on Their Opioid Settlement Funds. We Checked Up on Them.

KFF Health News

As state and local governments begin spending billions in opioid settlement funds , one of the loudest and most frequent questions from the public has been: Where are the dollars going? And several just squeaked by, meeting the letter of the law but falling far short of communicating to the public in a clear and meaningful manner.