RFK Jr.’s Health Department Heightens Scrutiny of Vaccines
The Health and Human Services Department is reviewing contracts and moving to replace vaccine advisers in Robert F. Kennedy ...
Texas' refugee designee sues U.S. health department, RFK Jr. over prolonged funding pause
A lack of reimbursements since late January has forced local refugee service providers to furlough or lay off staff and cease ...
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Health Department backtracks on plans for child care regulation revisions
According to an MSDH spokesperson, MSDH leadership retracted the revisions on Feb. 28. It’s the same day the Division of ...
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State health department issues advisory after first measles death, in Texas
New York State health officials issued an alert on Thursday urging people to get vaccinated after Texas Health officials ...
Measles cases rise to 159 in Texas, state health department says
The Texas health department reported 159 measles cases in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 13 cases from its previous count.
To fund homeless services, Multnomah County commissioner pitches pulling $22M from other departments
Multnomah County Commissioner Shannon Singleton, who once ran the county’s homelessness office, proposed Monday pulling funds ...
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Tuckett unveiled as new Permanent Secretary for health
Keechia Tuckett has been appointed the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health, it was announced today. Ms Tuckett ...
Detroit Health Department clears Lafayette Coney Island to reopen after rodent problems
The beloved restaurant made "significant upgrades" to ensure cleanliness and health safety. It passed inspection on Monday, health officials said.
Joplin Health Department food inspections
The Joplin Globe publishes summaries of routine and follow-up inspections performed by the Joplin Health Department. Businesses that are inspected either pass or fail based on violations found during ...
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Lawmaker files bill to ban health departments from promoting vaccines
HB367 by Republican Rep. Mack Butler would prohibit governmental entities from spending public funds to promote the use of ...
Measles cases in Texas rise to 159, state health department says
(Reuters) -Measles cases in Texas increased from 146 to 159 on Tuesday, a week after an unvaccinated child died of the disease in one of the largest outbreaks that U.S. has seen in the past decade.
Health departments must catch up to the private sector: Underpaid workforce may be less prepared for crises
Many roles in the state and local health department workforce are comparatively underpaid, and job requirements are often ...