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The National Public Health Information Coalition is the premier network of public health communicators in the United States and U.S. territories.

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🎬 Our #NCHCMM25 highlight reel is here!

Thanks to all who joined us for an energizing week of public health communication, connection & learning.

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The largest World Cup ever is also a major public health test. Experts say measles and respiratory viruses may pose greater risks than Ebola. ⚽

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A new experimental drug doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer in a large clinical trial and could signal a new era for precision medicine. 🧬

#PublicHealth #CancerResearch #PrecisionMedicine #HealthCommunication

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More screening options could mean more lives saved. 🩺

As colorectal cancer rates continue to rise, updated screening guidance reflects a growing public health focus on reducing barriers to early detection and increasing access to preventive care.

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For public health professionals working to expand cross-sector impact, @deBeaumontFndtn's new toolkit, "Engaging Business Leaders in Public Health Partnerships," is for you. 🤝

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Enhanced #Ebola screening for travelers from affected countries is now being centralized through Washington Dulles instead of multiple US airports. 🛫

Health officials say coordinated monitoring and follow-up are key parts of outbreak response.

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A fast-moving Ebola outbreak in central Africa is raising urgent public health concerns — especially because this strain has no approved vaccine or treatment. 🌍

#PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #Ebola #preparedness

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“PCOS” is now “PMOS” — a name change aimed at improving understanding, diagnosis, and care for a condition affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide. 🩺

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U.S. public health preparedness remains uneven—strong in some states, weaker in others.

Key gaps include funding, workforce stability & prevention capacity.

What would close them?
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#PublicHealth #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityResilience

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WHO says this hantavirus outbreak is not “the next COVID,” but experts say clear communication and rapid response still matter. 🦠

What lessons still apply?

https://t.co/dW6wG1XNt2

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The FDA’s authorization of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes raises new public health questions around harm reduction, regulation, and youth prevention. 🚭

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New @KFFHealthNews poll shows high concern about food safety—but low trust in institutions. 📊

What does this mean for public health communication and rebuilding trust?

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🌿 Pollen season is now 20 days longer than it was in 1990, and it's affecting more people every year.

Climate change is making seasonal allergies a growing public health concern. Evidence-based strategies exist, but awareness is half the battle.

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🍼 A new federal study found heavy metals in infant formula — but says levels are within safe limits.

What does this mean for the future of infant nutrition policy?

https://t.co/4eGAj8ffGO

#InfantFormula #FoodSafety #PublicHealth #InfantHealth #FoodPolicy

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Federal reclassification of medical marijuana expands research access & reshapes public health messaging.

How is your org preparing to communicate the implications? 🔬

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Strengthening oversight or straining systems?

New federal actions are pushing states to revalidate Medicaid providers as part of a broader effort to combat fraud in public health programs. 🏥

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Your smartwatch may track your health—but it’s context, not just data, that drives better outcomes.⌚

As wearable tech becomes more common, patients and providers have an opportunity to turn patterns into insights, like early detection of conditions.

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A new director nomination for the CDC brings experienced public health leadership—and the future of vaccine policy—into sharp focus 🧭

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Drug-resistant infections are eroding one of public health’s most basic defenses, and Shigella is a growing example.🦠

With cases rising and no approved treatments for some strains, how can public health strengthen prevention before options run out?

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📉 The U.S. fertility rate has fallen to a new record low, highlighting major shifts in reproductive trends and the broader social and economic factors shaping family planning.

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Why was a long-standing method for measuring vaccine effectiveness put on hold?

The CDC delayed a COVID-19 report over methodology concerns—raising questions about how public health evidence is evaluated. 🧪

https://t.co/jz9Bop0a5j