Tag: #publichealth

Climate Central Report: U.S. Summers Extend Further into Fall

U.S. summer temperatures now last 10 days longer, affecting health, energy, and ecosystems, says Climate Central report.

#climatechange, #weather, #publichealth, #energyconsumption

WHO Reports Urgent Need for Investment in Global Mental Health

Over a billion people live with mental health conditions; WHO calls for increased investment in services to meet global targets.

#mentalhealth, #who, #healthcare, #publichealth

CDC Committee Overhaul Sparks Concerns Ahead of Vaccine Policy Meeting

CDC's revamped advisory committee set to address key vaccine policies amid controversy over politicization.

#cdc, #vaccines, #publichealth, #politics

Controversial MAHA Report Sparks Debate on Childhood Health Crisis

Trump-backed MAHA Commission report on childhood chronic diseases faces criticism for accuracy and research methodology. Public health policy impact debated.

#childhealth, #trump, #publichealth, #maha, #nutrition

WHO Calls for Protection of CDC Amidst Leadership Controversy and Political Interference

Amid leadership changes at the CDC, WHO urges protection of its independence, highlighting global collaboration and impact.

#who, #cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Florida Plans to Eliminate All State-Mandated Vaccinations, Ignites Nationwide Debate

Florida proposes ending state-mandated vaccinations, sparking debate on individual freedom vs community health.

#florida, #health, #vaccines, #policy, #publichealth

Controversial CDC Overhaul by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sparks Bipartisan Criticism

HHS Secretary Kennedy's CDC policies face bipartisan backlash over vaccine access and leadership changes, raising public health concerns.

#CDC, #vaccine, #RobertFKennedyJr, #publichealth

Medical Groups Demand Resignation of U.S. Health Secretary Kennedy

Over 20 health groups call for HHS Secretary Kennedy's resignation over controversial public health policies.

#health, #kennedy, #cdc, #uspolitics, #publichealth

Former CDC Directors Condemn Political Interference by HHS Secretary

Nine former CDC directors criticize HHS Secretary Kennedy for politicizing public health and undermining CDC's integrity.

#cdc, #publichealth, #rfkjr, #politicalinterference

CDC in Crisis: Dismissal of Director Leads to Multiple Resignations

CDC Director Susan Monarez's dismissal sparks resignations and a debate on politicization in public health.

#cdc, #publichealth, #resignation, #politics

CDC Director Dismissal Sparks Controversy and Resignations Amid Political Tensions

CDC Director ousted; resignations follow over political interference claims, sparking public health concerns.

#cdc, #publichealth, #politics, #trump, #vaccines

CDC Director Dismissed Amid Policy Disputes, Following Wave of Resignations

CDC director Dr. Susan Monarez dismissed by White House citing policy misalignment; a wave of CDC official resignations follows.

#cdc, #publichealth, #vaccines, #politics

Legionnaires' Outbreak in Central Harlem: Scrutinizing Regulation Failures

Central Harlem faces a Legionnaires' outbreak, questioning the effectiveness of cooling tower regulations post-2015 Bronx incidents.

#legionnairesdisease, #publichealth, #harlem, #coolingtowers

Shooting Near CDC Headquarters Highlights Rising Threats to Scientific Institutions

A shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta leaves two dead, raising concerns about hostility towards public health institutions.

#cdc, #publichealth, #shooting, #atlanta, #covid19

Hollywood Legend Gene Hackman and Wife Tragic End in Santa Fe

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa died in Santa Fe, raising public health concerns and elderly living discussions.

#genehackman, #hantavirus, #publichealth, #santafe