Communities need strength and proper resources to meet the needs of children, youth, and families by focusing on the capabilities of a community that includes its citizens, agencies, and organizations. Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) identify critical health needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis. It provides a framework for assessing the …
In the early 20th century, Polio was one of the most feared viruses in the United States. It plagued families–summer was dubbed “polio season,” and many parents wouldn’t let their children play, go to the pool, or attend public gatherings due to grave concerns about the spread of the virus. Since the vaccine’s introduction in …
Data can be used in many ways for a variety of purposes. It provides information that has been translated into a form that is efficient for movement and processing. Public health uses data because it gives healthcare providers clinical insights that are not otherwise available. It allows them to demonstrate and evaluate the impact of …
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to authorize the use of the COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old, the agency announced on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022. The authorization of these vaccines is a major step forward in protecting our youngest citizens from this deadly virus, and it is great news …
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The world has changed in ways many of us would never have imagined just a few short years ago. From the rise of remote work to a more global economy, what defines an effective workplace has forever shifted. Along with that change comes a growing perspective on how we approach diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. …
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It may seem like an odd comparison to make, but there is a significant disparity in today’s world between the threat of lead poisoning in our homes and natural environments and how minority communities are at greater risk than others. Often when the conversation of racial injustice crops up in the United States, significant topics …
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The monkeypox virus is now all over the news. There have been up to 100 reported cases globally, and it is one of the most significant outbreaks outside of Africa. Monkeypox is not as potent as Covid but is still concerning. Here is everything you need to know about the monkeypox virus. Origin So, where …
Low-income individuals and communities of color in the United States are faced with numerous barriers to accessing health care: limited insurance coverage, poor access to services, lack of education about health topics, and more. But there is an excruciating pain of a barrier that exists and affects these communities of color: the high cost of …
Is Covid-19 Related to Hair Loss? The pandemic Corona Virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has made the human population susceptible to several diseases and conditions that can last from months to years. Some conditions may be asymptomatic, while others can show up as long-term negative impacts known as COVID- Long haulers. Many long haulers have been …
In March 2020, life as we knew it started to become a fleeting memory. Shutdowns, mandates, and disease forever altered our way of life. Whether you, or someone you know, have experienced COVID-19, the effects of the pandemic are still being felt as we race to get booster shots into the arms of Americans. As …
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