Military Health Experts Monitor Diseases Transmitted By Bugs
Some diseases are transmitted by insects such as mosquitos, ticks, and flies. These bugs are known as “vectors” as they can carry and transmit vir…
Month: July 2024
Military Health Experts Monitor Diseases Transmitted By Bugs
Some diseases are transmitted by insects such as mosquitos, ticks, and flies. These bugs are known as “vectors” as they can carry and transmit vir…
US Latino Population Rises to 19.5%
Latinos continue to be one of the fastest growing populations in the US. Between 2022 and 2023, Latinos accounted for 71% of the population growth…
Change Story: Robin D. Bailey Jr.
A Message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Chief Operating Officer. For me, it all started in the small town of Pacolet, S…
HRSA Builds Multi-state Social Worker Licensure Compact to Increase Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Address Workforce Shortages
New investments will make it easier for social workers to practice across state lines, increase behavioral health access, and better facilitate telehe…
First Response: Military Heroes of the Pentagon
Military response within the first few ours of the attack on the Pentagon during 9/11 serves as a shining example of our military medical readiness an…
Here’s How AI Is Changing NASA’s Mars Rover Science
Some scientists dream of exploring planets with “smart” spacecraft that know exactly what data to look for, where to find it, and how to analyze…
Rural Hospitals Built During Baby Boom Now Face Baby Bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth …
NASA Transmits Hip-Hop Song to Deep Space for First Time
The stars above and on Earth aligned as an inspirational message and lyrics from the song “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” by hip-hop artist Missy…
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez: Empowering Latino Health on CDC Podcast
Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, leader of Salud America! at UT Health San Antonio, shares insights on Latino health on a new episode of the CDC’s Listen Up! …