🎬 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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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. 🌍
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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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WHO says this hantavirus outbreak is not “the next COVID,” but experts say clear communication and rapid response still matter. 🦠
What lessons still apply?
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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?
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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. 🧪
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