Public health

Public health

The U.S. healthcare system is fundamentally flawed, designed for profit rather than providing cost-effective care for all its citizens. [ more ]

Cholera outbreaks in Africa due to poor sanitation and lack of safe drinking water, leading to thousands infected and hundreds dead. [ more ]

Cholera outbreaks in Africa have claimed over 1,000 lives, with Zambia facing its worst outbreak ever due to poor sanitation and waterborne transmission. [ more ]

Innovative ideas for health care challenges were developed at a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hackathon using digital health and AI. [ more ]

Jessica Cohen honored at Alice Hamilton Award lecture. [ more ]

Esias Bedingar, a Harvard PhD candidate, appointed advisor to Chad's prime minister, focuses on improving public service delivery and reducing health inequalities in his home country.

Bedingar's dedication to utilizing his public health expertise to enhance the health conditions of Chadian citizens showcases his commitment to making a positive impact in his community. [ more ]

Measles is preventable with a highly effective vaccine. Measles is extremely contagious, causing severe health consequences, including hospitalization, pneumonia, encephalitis, and death. Measles can also reset immunity to other diseases, leading to a resurgence in childhood infections. [ more ]

Krystal Anderson, a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader, died shortly after giving birth to a stillborn daughter due to sepsis.

Anderson was admired for her contributions to healthcare as a software engineer and advocacy for women's health, particularly in the areas of Black women in STEM. [ more ]

La financiación sigue favoreciendo a fundadores hombres o anglosajones.

Menos fondos de riesgo fueron recaudados por fundadores afroamericanos en 2023, mientras que los equipos de mujeres recibieron un poco más. [ more ]

CDC updates COVID-19 guidelines causing trust issues

Real-time data on infections is limited [ more ]

CDC updates COVID guidelines on isolation period to align with symptom improvement and no fever for at least 24 hours.

Debate arises over the new CDC guidelines, with some supporting the clarity while others question the lack of scientific basis. [ more ]

Puerto Rico declares dengue epidemic

Increase in dengue cases worldwide [ more ]

Creación de mercados nocturnos permanentes en plazas

Apoyo a vendedores ambulantes y pequeños negocios [ more ]

Oregon Health Authority launched a website on reproductive rights

Designed to provide easier access to abortion care information in Oregon [ more ]

Reporting on restraint use limited to one in four public hospitals

New protections for mentally ill patients in certain emergency departments [ more ]

LGBTQ+ rights are being targeted in the US

FOLX Health partners with Crisis Text Line to support queer individuals' mental health. [ more ]

Holistic healthcare for individuals with disabilities is rare and requires effort and conviction to prioritize joy over solely physical health.

Dr. Clarissa Kripke emphasizes the importance of providing healthcare that extends beyond medical transactions to help individuals participate fully in their lives. [ more ]

Shortage of mental health professionals is reaching critical levels in Silicon Valley.

High cost of living and lack of graduate school resources contribute to the shortage. [ more ]

Californians voted for Prop. 1 to improve mental health care.

Prop. 1 includes funds for housing, treatment beds, and focuses on homeless with mental illnesses. [ more ]

Oral health is connected to whole-body health

Initiatives are integrating oral and whole-body care [ more ]

Measles cases in the US already surpassed 2023 totals.

Measles complications can lead to permanent brain damage and death. [ more ]

La importancia de la comunidad hispana en Estados Unidos para las empresas de productos de consumo

El creciente uso de servicios de streaming entre la población hispana en EE. UU. [ more ]

Sara England's infant son required emergency specialized care after showing breathing difficulties post open-heart surgery.

The Bill of the Month program by KFF Health News and NPR investigates and explains medical bills through crowdsourcing. [ more ]

Mental health workers in the Bay Area are facing extreme burnout and struggling to cope with overwhelming demands.

The exodus of mental health care providers is deepening the shortage of essential professionals in the field. [ more ]

Ministers urged to maintain police response to mental health calls until NHS funding improves

Rethink Mental Illness emphasizes the need for adequate funding and oversight in mental health crisis response [ more ]

Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 2023 total

Vaccination rates against measles offer robust protection. [ more ]

El equipo amateur de El Farolito derrotó a la sucursal de la franquicia de la Liga Mayor de Fútbol.

El Farolito ganó al Portland Timbers 2 en la Copa Abierta de los Estados Unidos. [ more ]

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health faces operational challenges due to lack of staff, impacting food safety inspections.

Employee retention issues at LADPH have worsened, leading to fewer inspectors conducting necessary safety inspections. [ more ]

High rates of persistent sadness and anxiety in Boston's youth and adults.

City of Boston launching a $21 million initiative to enhance behavioral health services for children and families. [ more ]

Autopago es limitado en varias tiendas debido a preocupaciones de seguridad y eficiencia.

A pesar del declive en autopago, tecnologías de pago sin fricción como 'Just Walk Out' están en ascenso. [ more ]

Vaccination program has significantly reduced chickenpox cases

Diagnostic skills for chickenpox may be unreliable based on symptoms [ more ]

High syphilis infection rates in Navajo Nation

Shortage of penicillin exacerbating syphilis outbreaks

Disproportionate impact of syphilis on Native American communities [ more ]