LISTEN: The Role of the Hospital Preparedness Coordinator and Uber Casualty Transport
NACCHO podcast also talks about the disaster relief package and public health infrastructure bills introduced in the House. Keep Reading
Public Health Officials Worry ‘Measles May Regain Foothold in U.S’; Anti-Vaxxer Groups Targeted Vulnerable Populations
According to the CDC, some of the recent measles outbreaks were in part caused by targeted campaigns spreading misinformation. Keep Reading
One Step Closer to the Walking Dead? Zombie-Like Disease More likely to Infect Humans in the Future
"It is probable that human cases of CWD associated with the consumption of contaminated meat will be documented in the years ahead," says researcher. Keep Reading
WHO Highlights 10 Major Health Challenges for 2019
The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria, increasing reports of drug-resistant pathogens, growing rates of obesity and physical inactivity to the health impacts of environmental pollution and climate change and multiple humanitarian crises. Keep Reading
California Wildfires: Is the Smoke Toxic to the East Coast?
As firefighters work endlessly to control California's raging fires, experts warn of long-term damage from wildfire smoke that could affect millions. Keep Reading
GAO: Agencies Need to Better Assess Efforts to Combat Illicit Opioids
The study also found that while federal law enforcement agencies are increasingly coordinating with the public health sector to share overdose information, both sectors reported ongoing data-sharing obstacles and related challenges with the timeliness, accuracy, and accessibility of overdose data. Keep Reading
Congressional Biodefense Caucus Vows Bipartisan Focus on Security
“This is an issue that too many of us take for granted,” said caucus co-chairwoman Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.). “There is an assumption that we have stockpiles of vaccines readily available to combat the next anthrax attack." Keep Reading
Panel Finds Biodefense Budgeting Needs Major Overhaul Now
Public Health Emergency Fund should be "composed of no less than $2 billion in no-year money and replenished" annually. Keep Reading
