Your Local Epidemiologist

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

election this week sent shock waves through the field of public health—not just domestically, but internationally as well. For many in public health, like me, the prospect of national leadership by individuals with an established track record of ignoring the evidence is deeply disconcerting. For example, RFK Jr.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

JANUARY 27, 2025

Last year was busy for the health information technology sector, with a continued focus on artificial intelligence and a record number of cybersecurity breaches. Hung, chief marketing officer and editor of Healthcare IT Today , frequently travels to health technology industry conferences to stay abreast of current trends in this space.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Katie Burke, a science journalist and editor based in Virginia, has joined AHCJ as the new environmental health beat leader. “This is such an important subject, and Katie’s going to be a great guide for the increasing number of health care journalists reporting on the implications of climate change in particular.”

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Smart Data Collective

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

One reason to invest in big data technology is to help educate the populace and key decisionmakers about health and safety practices. Data-driven training programs were developed a long time ago , but they are now being repurposed to help inform people about health and safety practices. Aiming to support the 2.1 Stop and Think SAFE.

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Frontiers

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The physical and mental burden of prolonged exposure to bushfire smoke is vastly underestimated by official statistics that are based upon admissions into the health system, finds a large survey of residents affected by the widespread bushfires close to Canberra, Australia’s capital city, in the summer of late 2019 and early 2020.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

MARCH 27, 2025

The public-facing database allows editors to search for health journalists who could be a good fit for their projects. For example, maybe an editor is looking for someone with expertise in mental health whos a professional member, or someone whose full-time gig is journalism as opposed to public relations or copywriting for brands.

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Smart Data Collective

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Sophisticated, data-informed buyer personas can provide insights uncovering which brands, media outlets, and influencers that audiences have a high affinity for. This is particularly helpful for PR teams who are trying to determine which media outlets they need to prioritize and pitch for certain stories.

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APHL

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Detor enables electronic test orders and results to be shared seamlessly between public health laboratories and healthcare providers. Detor enables electronic test orders and results to be shared seamlessly between public health laboratories and healthcare providers.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 22, 2020

Now, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, big data has become a life-saving ally for the health care community. The following is just a sample of the many ways big data and machine learning are flattening the coronavirus curve, as well as study the disease, mount a sensible public response and reopen our communities, economies and countries.

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Frontiers

JUNE 30, 2022

Follow Frontiers on social media. D Frontiers in Dental Medicine RSS @FrontDentalMed Frontiers in Digital Health RSS @FrontDigiHealth Frontiers in Drug Delivery RSS @FrontDrugDDS Frontiers in Drug Discovery RSS @FrontDrugDDS Frontiers in Drug Safety and Regulation RSS @FrontDrugDDS. Frontiers journals: Twitter and RSS.

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Smart Data Collective

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The term “patient engagement” is used to describe a scenario in which patients are actively involved in making decisions about their health care and are aware of and actively participating in all aspects of their treatment, recovery, medication, and other related systems.

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HEALTHBEAT

AUGUST 30, 2024

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. Can a photograph improve public health? A recent exhibit at the city’s Arts Xchange shared photos and comments illustrating how the people of East Point view health in their community. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 11, 2023

Health and life insurance have seen significant advances in Big Data use in recent years. This can be achieved by conducting market research, analyzing customer feedback, and engaging with them on social media. Moreover, these software solutions can automate communication workflows, allowing banks to reduce errors and waste less time.

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The Health Care Blog

AUGUST 2, 2022

By ELIZABETH BROWN, CATALYST @ HEALTH 2.0. A Panel Discussion reflected on how the findings of the IDIH Digital Health Transformation Forum around the areas of Interoperability by Design, Data Governance, and Digital Inclusion might be impacted in a post-COVID-19 scenario.

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Smart Data Collective

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Social Media: The Global Meeting Point With billions of active users, platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn have become the modern-day meeting points. Health Insights: In some cases, the data from wearable tech has been used in court cases to confirm a person’s whereabouts or even their state of health at a specific time.

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Association of Health Care Journalists

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

To help lighten the load, some health systems are using creative human and machine-powered solutions. For example, last year, Corewell Health West in Grand Rapids, Mich., Reporting on these innovative solutions may encourage other medical offices or health systems to develop their own innovative management tools.

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PHAB

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Media Contact Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs communications@phaboard.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Save the Date Does It Really Matter? We will also share research findings on the value and impact of public health accreditation. Event Details Title: Does It Really Matter?

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Frontiers

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The transition towards a fully open access publishing landscape is essential to accelerate the scientific innovations urgently needed to solve the major global challenges we face (climate change, global health, socio-economic inequalities, AI technologies, etc.).

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Mercola

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Social media companies are constantly figuring out ways to stand out from the competition. While short-form content is easier to consume and engage with, there's one downside to this that hasn't been fully explored yet — its effects on the mental health on teenagers.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 30, 2019

We had interviewed experts from several major companies, including Frontier Communications on the benefits of these AI-driven tools. An estimated 67% of consumers around the world have communicated with one. Big Data Leads to the Deployment of More Sophisticated Chatbots. We made some impressive deductions.

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PHAB

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Dr. Khaldun’s appointment follows an extensive national search for a candidate with an exceptional record in public health leadership, strong business acumen, and the ability to drive transformational initiatives. Jacob, Chair of the Board of Directors and Public Health Director for the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

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PHAB

AUGUST 12, 2024

Media Contact Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs communications@phaboard.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Developed with experts from the field, the reaccreditation program aims to improve the quality and accountability within public health.

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NC Health News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Often, the first bill you receive from a health care provider has just one big number showing what you owe. Sometimes, health care providers send you a bill before they’ve filed with your insurer, and it’s very difficult to get your money back once it’s in the hands of a hospital or debt collector. Delay before you pay.

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PHAB

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Media Contact Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs communications@phaboard.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accredited health departments demonstrate their commitment to transparency, health equity, and quality improvement.

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PHAB

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Media Contact Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs communications@phaboard.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accredited health departments demonstrate their commitment to transparency, health equity, and quality improvement.

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In service of WashU public health, the conference is a collaboration between the university’s strategic plan, Here and Next and the Institute for Public Health. McGraw | Photo: Tina McGrath McGraw outlined how to bring the perspectives of health data utility and privacy together for the benefit of creating better health outcomes.

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PHAB

AUGUST 20, 2024

Receiving PHAB Pathways recognition is a testament to our commitment to delivering the highest standards of public health services,” says Shelly Davis, MN BSN-RN PHN CCHP, Director of Public Health/Correctional Health Services for Siskiyou County. “It Achieving Pathways Recognition is no small feat.

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

“The impact that human activities are causing in forests, especially in critical ecosystems like peatlands, is not well communicated to the general audience,” explained author Dr Ramanan Krishnamoorti, of the University of Houston. The accompanying smoke plumes contribute to air pollution, affecting wildlife and human health.

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Environmental Health News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Agents of Change in Environmental Justice Reflections on the first five years of the Agents of Change program Transcript Brian Bienkowski Hello and welcome back to the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast, a partnership between Environmental Health News and Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health.

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NC Health News

JANUARY 11, 2025

The teams supervisor, Andrea Leone, was fired in May 2024 after she commented on social media about the departments lack of staffing. The Watchdog reached out to Mission Health spokesperson Nancy Lindell twice with a list of detailed questions about the medication reconciliation program and its staffing challenges.

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Black Health Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Currently a medical student, Joel is a passionate advocate for health equity, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all. Joel shares his perspective on health education and leadership development. “Health equity is about understanding why these disparities exist beyond the medical aspect.”

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Your Local Epidemiologist

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is post 3 of 4 in this mini-series looking back at the public health communication around the COVID vaccines, why trust was lost, and where communication broke down. Social media content bashing antivaxxers is often popular because people who already trust vaccines cheer it on. Where is this frustration coming from?

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 17, 2019

Yet, protecting and preserving that unique stage of communication is spotty at best. A lack of effort to preserve the old internet is already well known among communities with an affinity for history. However, they can only archive so much and rarely preserve rich media. A lost era that might not be salvaged by big data.

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PHAB

MAY 21, 2024

Media Contact: Keith Coleman, VP of Communications and Public Affairs KColeman@phaboard.org info@phaboard.org We are pleased to announce, and invite nominations for, the search for the Public Health Accreditation Board’s next Chief Executive Officer. This search is being led by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Emily McCarthy.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Blue Shield has been able to adapt NantHealth which allows for cheaper, more effective treatment options and communication with patients. Big data is also being fed into databases from social media, blood tests, doctor visits, email, forums and a variety of other mediums. This analysis can consider: Patient medical history.

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Frontiers

AUGUST 17, 2021

This week, we talk to fellow Frontons Catrin Owen , Lucy Thompson and Rosie Miller about their volunteering work with Good Food Matters , an organization that enables everyone to grow and cook nutritiously balanced meals making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the South London community.

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Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

JANUARY 24, 2025

Compiled by Kim Furlow, communication programs manager, Institute for Public Health WashU Public Health Faculty Scholars engage in innovative public health research, practice, advocacy and education at the university, in and around the St. For more, including Faculty Scholars in the News (media) visit this page.

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