On the grim four-year anniversary of the lockdowns, it’s striking to realize that Republican legislatures were active in 2020 but did nothing to stop the overreach. Surprisingly, few states have changed their laws to prevent a repeat. What’s more, South Carolina is close to going a step farther by not advancing key medical freedom laws and instead may give a new health care czar the power essentially to declare martial law. Two bills — H. 4927 and S. 915 — have sailed through their...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has published a strategic plan aimed at advancing racial equity in all of its activities and oversights, providing a roadmap to address underlying concerns that have perpetuated health inequalities throughout the state.
Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic as the number of dengue fever cases continues to skyrocket in the U.S. territory. According to Puerto Rico's Department of Health, at least 549 cases have been reported so far and more than 340 people have been hospitalized. "As of March 21, 2024, the Department of Health's epidemiological surveillance of diseases has observed a 140% increase in dengue cases for Puerto Rico compared to the same period last year," the department said in a translated release....
A journey that began with a breast cancer diagnosis in 2010 came full circle today for Cathy Bessant. In a surprise event, she announced the establishment of the Novant Health Catherine P. Bessant Endowed Chair - Breast Health and recognized Dr. Peter Turk, the surgeon she credits with saving her life, as the inaugural appointee.
In a surprise event, Cathy Bessant announced the establishment of the Novant Health Catherine P. Bessant Endowed Chair - Breast Health and recognized Dr. Peter Turk, the surgeon she credits with saving her life, as the inaugural appointee.
Health is wealth. Health equates to life itself and must remain a top priority for Filipinos to be able to work and provide for their families. This is why the Senate Committee on Health, which I chair, spearheaded a committee hearing last March 12 to address matters related to improving the health sector in the Philippines. I emphasized the importance of upgrading the public health facilities as one of the urgent concerns that need to be addressed. I saw firsthand the situation of many public...
A dengue outbreak that has sickened at least 549 Puerto Ricans so far this
Among different age groups, the youth, or those under 30 years old, were relatively the 'happiest' among Filipinos, according to the latest World Happiness Report
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors now recognizes racism as a public health crisis.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. marriages have rebounded to pre-pandemic levels with nearly 2.1 million in 2022
Most people with dengue will show no signs of infection or experience only mild symptoms, but in rare cases infections can become severe and potentially fatal.
A record 546 students were suspended this year over incomplete vaccination records, Lambton Public Health says.