Tag: community health
Possible measles exposure at an eastern Iowa hotel.
Imagine checking into a hotel, ready for a weekend getaway or a quick business trip. The last thing on your mind is a public...
Utah officials say measles is more serious than they initially thought.
When public health officials update their assessment of a disease, especially one we thought we understood, it's worth paying close attention. That's precisely what's...
Utah measles outbreak: With over 350 cases, patients and doctors say it’s ‘worse than expected’.
A significant health situation has developed in Utah, as an ongoing measles outbreak has now registered over 350 cases. The scale of the outbreak...
South Carolina sees 6 more measles cases, bringing the total to 979.
Ninety-seven additional cases. The number itself is a jolt, an unwelcome echo from a past we believed was long behind us. South Carolina now...
Heads up: Possible measles exposure at Upstate Walmart.
A recent public health advisory has drawn attention to a potential measles exposure at an Upstate Walmart location. Such announcements, while designed to inform...
Dane County sees another measles case, and officials are looking into it.
A ripple of concern has once again moved through Dane County. News of another measles case, prompting immediate investigation by health officials, serves as...
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...
