Your Local Epidemiologist

APRIL 1, 2025

Today thousands of health workers at the CDC and FDA lost their jobs—effective immediately. Health divisions are gone, and programs are gutted HIV prevention? Gun violence prevention? Reproductive health? Disability health? TB prevention? Lead poisoning prevention?

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention 132

Obesity and Chronic Disease Prevention Mental Health and Public Health Environmental Health and Safety Tobacco Control 132

NC Health News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

By Jennifer Fernandez Fewer North Carolina children are dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, according to a new report by a retired leader of the states health system whose career focused on the well-being of children. Vitaglione, now retired, has continued to study child health issues.

Maternal and Child Health 90

Maternal and Child Health Health Policy and Advocacy Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Ageing and Health 90

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

MARCH 14, 2025

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. This combination of skills enables her to provide holistic support, addressing not only the physical aspects of maternal health but also the emotional and mental well-being of her clients.

Maternal and Child Health 109

Maternal and Child Health Health Education and Training Organizations Mental Health and Public Health Public Health Law and Policy Consulting 109

Big Cities Health Coalition

DECEMBER 9, 2024

New (2024) study of big city health departments shows they are in dire need of epidemiologists. The shortfall puts at risk the nations efforts to quickly detect and respond to health threats. Epis use many types of data to understand who gets what diseases or health conditions and determine why and how we can possibly prevent them.

Violence Prevention 52

Violence Prevention Communicable Diseases Reproductive Health Health Policy 52