Community Health Centers Caught up in Funding Freeze
Funding delays have pushed several community health centers nationwide to close or cut back on staff, citing issues accessing federal funding. The fin…
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Healthcare Workforce, Rural Healthcare Access Featured in Pennsylvania Governor’s Budget Proposal
On Tuesday, February 4, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his annual budget address to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal…
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Black Leaders in Public Health
February marks Black History Month, a time to reflect on and celebrate the many achievements of the Black community, including the profound contributi…
House Cats With Bird Flu Could Pose a Risk to Public Health
More than 80 domestic cats, among many other types of mammals, have been confirmed to have had bird flu since 2022 — generally barn cats…
Blood Transfusions at the Scene Save Lives. But Ambulances Are Rarely Equipped To Do Them.
One August afternoon in 2023, Angela Martin’s cousin called with alarming news. Martin’s 74-year-old aunt had been mauled by four dogs while out for a…
Gatos domésticos con gripe aviar podrían ser un riesgo para la salud pública
Desde 2022, entre tantos otros mamíferos, ha habido más de 80 casos confirmados de gatos domésticos con gripe aviar: generalmente gatos de granero que vivían…
Measles Outbreak Mounts Among Children in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties
A measles outbreak is growing in a Texas county with dangerously low vaccination rates. In late January, two school-age children from Gaines County were hospitalized…
On the Front Lines Against Bird Flu, Egg Farmers Say They’re Losing the Battle
Greg Herbruck knew 6.5 million of his birds needed to die, and fast. But the CEO of Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch wasn’t sure how the family…
Some Incarcerated Youths Will Get Health Care After Release Under New Law
Valentino Valdez was given his birth certificate, his Social Security card, a T-shirt, and khaki pants when he was released from a Texas prison in…
PA Oral Health Coalition Provides Update on State Legislation
The 2025-2026 legislative session in Pennsylvania commenced on January 6, 2025. Once again, the state operates under a split legislature, with Republi…