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What to know about California's Proposition 1 on the March 5 ballot

Kent County Health Department warns about early, heavy tick season

The Quad: Can This Democratic Coalition Bolster Global Health Security?

As the world navigates an increasingly complex health security landscape, the Quad presents an opportunity for collaboration.

Rep. Judy Chu to host free health fair at Pasadena Senior Center

Chu will also update attendees on legislation strengthening the health care system, the Social Security system and Medicare.

St. Bernards ends talks with United Healthcare

St. Bernards Healthcare has decided to end its negotiation with one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies.

Health department confirms Legionnaires Disease case at Cincinnati nursing home

A staff member at a Cincinnati nursing home says bathing has been suspended after bacteria was found

Missouri’s state health agency encouraging respiratory-related vaccinations after uptick in flu cases

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is encouraging people to get respiratory-related vaccines after flu numbers went up in the state at the end of February.

Plano's AllerVie Health Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Plano-based AllerVie Health announced that Tae Kim will be the new chief executive officer of the national network of allergy clinics. Kim’s promotion from president reflects the company’s strategic plan, AllerVie said. Chris Roussos, executive chairman of the board and former chief executive officer, will continue in his role on AllerVie’s board as executive chairman, […]

Dog rescued by Upshur County deputy nursed back to health, adopted out

A dog discovered during the execution of a search warrant has been nursed back to health.

Dr. Liz Barnert honored by Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine

The pediatrician and professor is being recognized for her efforts to connect youth to post-incarceration treatment services.

Senator Markey, Representative Khanna Talk Green New Deal for Health on Latest Episode of “The Ed Markey Podcast” | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Episode Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube    “The Ed Markey Podcast” Episode 3...

What protections are in place for student athletes in Kentucky battling mental health issues?

After filing a formal complaint to the district superintendent, a West Jessamine High School student athlete is making a public plea for change to help kids like her battling mental health.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission to extend postpartum coverage

Texas is extending postpartum coverage for eligible Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP recipients.

Residents speak to health department about proposed sawmill

In a meeting held by the Shelby County Health Department on Friday, residents in North Memphis and Midtown finally got a chance to let their voices be heard when it comes to the proposed sawmill and biomass campus development in their neighborhood.

Long Beach taps Alison King as permanent health department director

Interim health department Director Alison King, who succeeded Kelly Colopy in October, will become the agency’s permanent leader.

Webinar: Cleaner air through better places - the Directory of resources for planning healthy environments

The Directory is an online repository with open access resources and tools updated on a regular basis providing information on the importance of planning and designing urban areas from a health perspective, as well as concrete guidance on how to do it. The aim is that country stakeholders are equipped with this compilation of almost 200 resources to inform decision-makers, and to translate the evidence into policies and actions. The Directory is also available in Spanish and French.

WTA Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation launch new campaign—Women Change the Game—to urge action on women’s health and nutrition

Campaign includes the groundbreaking WTA Foundation Global Women’s Health Fund, which aims to help at least 1 million women in its first year with an inaugural donation from WTA Tour title sponsor Hologic

Abuse is main driver of mental ill health in women and girls, say psychiatrists

Findings from survey of UK practitioners may explain why many more women than men suffer from a range of conditions

Palace speaks out on Kate health rumours as uncle criticised

Princess of Wales’ uncle Gary Goldsmith also launched attack on Meghan Markle in Celebrity Big Brother house

Childhood 'lazy eye' linked to increased health risks in adulthood

Adults who had amblyopia ('lazy eye') in childhood are more likely to experience hypertension, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well as an increased risk of heart attack, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.