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Warming U.S. climate linked to rising deaths from heat Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of

Record-breaking heat and severe cold spells are having a significant impact on health and mortality in the United States, say researchers at the Yale School of Public Health.
https://ysph.yale.edu/news-article/warming-us-climate-linked-to-rising-deaths-from-heat/

The Nation's Health logo. Text that says: Select one. After years of containing the disease, this nation no longer holds measles elimination status, health officials announced Nov. 10. Japan. France. Canada. U.S. Choose. Image of a physician sanitizing the back of a young boy's arm before administering a shot. 

Think you know your stuff? Test your knowledge of this week’s public health news with The Nation's Health #NewsQuiz! 👉 www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

Throughout her life, Mrs. Rosalynn Carter championed caregivers, understanding the support they need to navigate the challenges of caring for those who are aging or ill. As we celebrate National Caregivers Month in November, you can honor caregivers by saying thank you.
#CaregiversMonth

Southern Arizona healthcare leaders warn of devastating impact from federal funding cuts Executives from TMC, Banner and El Rio Health shared insights during a panel event with the regional business community.

A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.

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Save the date! Saturday, December 13. MRC general membership meeting.

The combined MMR vaccine provides lifesaving protection against infections of measles, mumps, and rubella.

On Public Health On Call, Dr. William Moss details the history of MMR vaccines and the public health dangers posed by changing the recommendations.
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The Preparedness Summit abstract submission period is open! Don’t miss your chance to advance the field by sharing strategies, best practices, and tools to foster better intrastate, interstate, and cross-border coordination and management. https://bit.ly/425SXvL #PrepSummit26

Public health and shelter support teams combined meeting, November 8, 9-11:30.

Triage training, October 11, 9-12. Registration required.

Think you know what happened in public health news this week? Test your knowledge in the latest #newsquiz from The Nation's Health www.thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

Ex-CDC director: The last words my father spoke to me—and what they taught me about saving lives | Fortune Decades ago, I visited my father in the nursing home as I was about to become New York City health commissioner. I never forgot what he said.

My father’s question – his last words to me – pushed me to see progress, and failure, clearly. It’s a question that I tackle in my new book, and one that can guide us all toward longer, healthier lives.

It was a great day at Direct Advocacy and Resources yesterday. Our first resiliency fair for the AFN community. Thanks to Direct for making it a reality.They built personal Preparedness Kits, learned how to use a fire extinguisher and the basics of heat safety.

On #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, APHA continues its work to advocate for policies & funding that support environmental health work & research. Check out our environmental health initiatives: www.apha.org/topics-and-i...

An illustration of lungs on a white and light blue background. "In certain parts of California, a fungus in outdoor dust can infect the lungs. Think Valley Fever"

Heard of Valley fever? It’s caused by a fungus in parts of CA & AZ. If you breathe in the fungus from outdoor dust, you can get sick. In CA, Valley fever is most common in the Central Valley & Central Coast, but it’s on the rise in other nearby areas.

📲Learn more: CouldBeValleyFever.org

Harm-reduction vending machines offer free naloxone, pregnancy tests and hygiene kits The Health To Go machines in Pennsylvania are in a YMCA in Reading and outside an emergency department in Harrisburg.

Instead of stocking chips or soda, this vending machine has drug-testing strips, hygiene kits, socks, soap, wound care supplies and naloxone, a medication also known by its brand name Narcan that is used to reverse opioid overdoses – all completely free. theconversation.com/harm-reducti...

Mass Incident Response Team on standby for deployment.

Tucson backs cancer coverage for firefighters A motion passed by Mayor and Council aligns with state policy to support first responders facing adenocarcinoma.

The Tucson Mayor and Council passed a motion to cover work-related adenocarcinoma cancer claims for firefighters, fire investigators and peace officers under Arizona law, during Tuesday’s study session.

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New research shows proposed FY26 CDC budget cuts would weaken public health, eliminate 42,000 jobs nationwide and cost state & local economies $1.40 for every $1 the federal government would save. Read the report: bit.ly/4popp6C

Rainwater harvesting grows in the Southwest and beyond to nourish thirsty gardens in a hotter world Home gardeners and landscapers in the U.S. Southwest and beyond are turning more to collected rainwater. The move comes amid worsening drought and rising temperatures fueled by global warming.

Home gardeners and landscapers in the U.S. Southwest and beyond are turning more to collected rainwater. The move comes amid worsening drought and rising temperatures fueled by global warming.

Learn more:
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Epidemiologist breaks down new restrictions on COVID shots Many Americans who want to get the newest COVID vaccines may now have a harder time doing so. The Food and Drug Administration limited approval for the shots to adults 65 and older or those who are "h...

Confused about what's happening with COVID vaccines this fall? You're not alone.

Dr. @kkjetelina.bsky.social, YSPH adjunct professor and founder of @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social, answers all of your COVID vaccination questions on @pbsnews.org.

Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health

An extraordinary joint op-ed and plea by NINE former directors or acting directors of the CDC under both Democratic and Republican administrations, succinctly describing undermining of public health, and what’s needed now.
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Falsehoods About Covid Vaccines Are Setting Us Back People deserve facts about vaccines, not fear and confusion

People deserve facts about vaccines, not fear and confusion. The sad but plain truth is that we can no longer rely on the federal government to disseminate accurate, fact-based information. Each of us will need to stay informed and act on the best evidence to protect ourselves and our children.

DYK? Both people and pets can get Valley fever from a fungus in outdoor dust and dirt. T​​ake steps to protect yourself and your pets from breathing dust outdoors, especially in the Central Valley and Central Coast.

📲 Learn how:  https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ValleyFeverPets.aspx

AAP's immunization schedule is a science-based resource public health workers can rely on. And in today's political climate, it's more important than ever. Our interview with AAP's Molly O'Shea shares more: rss.com/podcasts/pub...

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for all of Pima County from Wednesday morning through Friday evening with temperatures from 105 to 110 degrees possible. Be heat wise. Check on family, friends and neighbors.

September is National Preparedness Month! Make a plan, Build a kit, Stay informed. Ready.gov

Coming soon! The NEW MRCSA website. mrcsa.org

The Nation's Health logo. Text that says: Select one. The Trump administration's Aug. 5 decision to cancel research using this technology is expected to set back U.S. vaccine development. mRNA. Bioprinting. CRISPR. Artificial intelligence. Choose. Image of a man wearing a face mask in his wheelchair receiving a COVID-19 vaccine from a health care provider.

HHS has halted over 20 projects aimed at preparing for the next pandemic. Learn why this is dangerous for U.S. health in the latest #newsquiz from @nationshealth: thenationshealth.org/page/quiz

"We denounce acts of harassment, terror and violence against the public health workforce."

Public health workers must be protected from harassment and violence, APHA and public health partners say in new joint message of solidarity for CDC workers: www.apha.org/news-and-med...