HEALTH

The CDC has launched a HeatRisk Tool to tell you when temperatures may reach levels that could harm your health. Levels are represented by a number and a corresponding color scale, from 0 to 4 and from green to magenta. For example, at level 0 or green, heat levels pose little to no risk.
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2 years ago Read more at CBS Boston

This year, more than 95 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend the Health Journalism 2024 conference in New York City June 7-9. With philanthropic support, AHCJ is able to help journalists across the country attend the annual conference. For the first time, two of the place-based fellowships will offer a cohort experience in addition to conference support, enabling ongoing training and community-building.
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2 years ago Read more at Association of Health Care Journalists

CC0 Public Domain Experts are working on a new type of ultraviolet light called far-UVC that could be highly effective for reducing airborne transmission of diseases such as COVID-19 and tuberculosis in public spaces. In the face of a persistent global pandemic, disinfectants are more important than ever. More than 3.5 million health care-associated infections occur in the European Union and European Economic Area (EU/EEA) every year.
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2 years ago Read more at Medical Xpress

Kim Petras announced on Wednesday that she will be canceling her upcoming festival appearances this summer due to unspecified health concerns. “I love u so much and I’ll make it up to you and be back better than ever very soon,” the pop star wrote on social media.
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2 years ago Read more at Rolling Stone

fears about the politicization of medical science have increased by 13 points in the past year to 64%, and only 37% of people are empowered and trust the healthcare system. We're seeing less trust in institutions, such as scientific and health agencies," Parekh said.
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2 years ago Read more at KTVL

the drug, pivmecillinam, has been used in Europe for more than 40 years. It is often a first-line therapy for women with uncomplicated U.T.I.’s. The infection is confined to the bladder and has not reached the kidneys, the F.D.A. says.
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2 years ago Read more at The New York Times

Sherry Slick, CHCIO, CPHIMS – Chief Information Officer (CIO) Hirsh Sandesara, MD, MBA – SVP of Clinical Performance What You Should Know – Vytalize Health welcomes three new executives. Slick brings over three decades of experience in the health I.T. field and a passion for leveraging technology to create exceptional patient experiences.
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2 years ago Read more at HIT Consultant

Penn State Master of Health Administration recently took a trip to Washington, D.C. Students spent two days visiting different organizations and meeting with individuals serving in a variety of leadership roles. The visit exposed students to the behind-the-scenes work that goes into informing health policy legislation.
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2 years ago Read more at Penn State University

UNESCO, LASG, AHI begin dissemination of study outcomes By Chioma Obinna The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, (UNESCO) in collaboration with the Lagos State Government, Federal Government and Action Health Incorporation, (AHI) on Tuesday unveiled the outcome of the study on the short and intermediate Term Outcomes of the Family Life and HIV Educational, (FLHE) the study has shown positive impacts on students in Lagos in line with its objectives.
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2 years ago Read more at Vanguard

The progress, inequities and additional training models needed in maternal healthcare Today's Guests on "Closer Look'. While maternal health concerns the health of women before and during pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal period, other aspects are often overlooked.
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2 years ago Read more at WABE 90.1 FM