Tag: community health
A Kansas community’s wastewater shows lots of six viruses.
In an unexpected twist of public health detective work, a Kansas community's wastewater has revealed a startling secret: a significant presence of not one,...
Measles exposure confirmed in North Carolina.
There's a specific kind of unease that settles in when a threat we thought was relegated to history books suddenly whispers back into our...
New York state just reported a record number of flu cases in one week.
New York, a state known for its vibrant energy and resilience, just hit a sobering milestone: a record number of flu cases reported in...
They’re medics, social workers, neighbors and 911. Meet the health care workers who do it all. – The Washington Post
In an increasingly complex world, the boundaries of traditional roles are constantly blurring. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of health...
Measles has arrived in Davis County with its first case, and the statewide count is still 102.
A familiar name in public health conversations has once again made headlines, this time touching down directly in Davis County. The arrival of measles,...
A resident at a Washington senior living facility has tested positive for tuberculosis.
A recent development in a Washington senior living facility has brought tuberculosis (TB) back into public health conversations, particularly concerning vulnerable populations. A resident...
King County resident diagnosed with measles
The news out of King County recently cast a familiar, yet unsettling, shadow over our community. A confirmed case of measles, right here at...
People in this state live four years less than the national average.
Ever stop to think about how much your zip code might influence your life? It's a question worth pondering, especially when we look at...
Health officials issue warning as dangerous disease reaches ‘endemic levels’: ‘It’s not if you’re going to get it, it’s when’ – Yahoo
The world of public health recently delivered a stark message, one that resonates with a new, unsettling reality: a dangerous disease has reached "endemic...
Lesser-known virus surges in Bay Area ahead of flu and COVID – SFGATE
The Bay Area, always at the forefront of trends, isn't just seeing shifts in tech or culture. Lately, there's a quieter, more concerning pattern...
