Tag: public health
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Pfizer and BioNTech to seek approval for second coronavirus booster for people 65 and older
In a separate move to address longer-term questions about recall strategies, the FDA plans to convene its outside advisers in early April to determine whether there ... -
TSA extends mask mandate on airplanes and public transit for another month
In this Oct. 15, 2020, file photo, passenger Cari Driggs, right, of Provo, Utah, waits to board a United Airlines flight to Hawaii for vacation at ... -
Worried in part about the “outrage component,” a Washington advisory group did not recommend required COVID vaccines for children. So what’s the next step?
After lengthy meetings and a slew of data presentations, a state advisory group voted late last month not to recommend adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the ... -
Latino communities in Oregon flourish as their population grows
Latin music blares over the sound system inside the Oregon Flea Market as shoppers eat steamed tacos or walk the aisles lined with star-shaped piñatas and ... -
What works — and what doesn’t — in Washington state’s pioneering publicly-optional health insurance plan
With prospects for the United States adopting a single-payer “Medicare for All” program dim, proponents of health care reform have instead turned to a government-designed insurance ... -
Canada’s Trudeau defends COVID restrictions amid truck blockages – NBC4 Washington
On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opposed an easing of the country’s COVID-19 restrictions amid growing pressure from protesters using trucks to block the capital ... -
Commissioners formalize appointments to Spokane County Board of Health
Spokane County Commissioners officially placed their three nominees for the Spokane Regional Health District Board of Health on Tuesday — but not before some commissioners chastised ... -
8 new COVID deaths for Tri-City, WA, but new vaccinations on the rise
A woman in her 20s was among eight new deaths in the Tri-Cities area announced this week due to COVID-19. Eight is one of the highest ... -
Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium to serve the entire state
It’s official – the Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium now serves the entire Evergreen State. For years, the Cancer Consortium — made up of Fred ... -
Not the right time to reduce student quarantine
School officials say most districts will adhere to the New Jersey Department of Health’s looser guidelines regarding how long a COVID-positive student or teacher should stay ... -
Oregonians decry proposed ‘permanent’ mask mandate
PORTLAND, Oregon. Hundreds of Oregonians claimed Thursday that the government has exceeded limits, as state health authority officials consider extending the current indoor mask requirement indefinitely ... -
DC, Maryland report rise in COVID-19 deaths – NBC4 Washington
Washington, DC and Maryland are each reporting a spike in the number of people who have died from COVID-19, according to data from NBC News. The ... -
Rochelle Walensky struggles to communicate
Dr. Rochelle Walensky Iis the 19th director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, known primarily for her work in infectious disease control. Specifically, his ... -
Maryland’s digital health system remains down after cyberattack
“Unusual behavior” was detected on the Maryland Department of Health network on December 4 and later turned out to be a cyberattack. The Washington Post says ... -
Omicron to disrupt hospitals and utilities, Portland area health workers say
Health workers in three counties in the Portland metropolitan area issued a warning on Thursday, saying the omicron variant of the coronavirus is set to disrupt ... -
Washington County’s COVID Transmission Rate Doubles in Two Weeks | News
WASHINGTON COUNTY – COVID-19 transmission rates in Washington County have doubled in the past two weeks. As of December 17, the transmission of COVID-19 was 363.1 ... -
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19> Washington State Department of Health
For immediate release: December 30, 2021 (21-264) Contact: DOH Communications What to do if you test positive for COVID-19 OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of ... -
DC COVID-19 cases reach new high
Washington, DC reported a record number of COVID-19 infections ahead of the holiday weekend, according to DCist / WAMU. The city’s daily rate of new cases ... -
Why Biden’s Omicron Speech Won’t Break Through
But even he must know that he faces an almost impossible task, as he tries to piece together some sense of oneness in a Humpty Dumpty ... -
Now-dominant Omicron variant leads to increase in COVID cases in US
NEW YORK, Dec.20 (Reuters) – COVID-19 cases rose in New York and across the United States over the weekend, dashing hopes for a more normal holiday ... -
Racial Equity in the $ 7 Million Grant Alzheimer’s Research Center – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Visit the news center Fund to support various volunteer registries, study of social risk factors affecting blacks Getty Images Two research teams at Washington University in ... -
House passes bill drafted by Horsford to protect seniors and doctors from cuts in payments from health care providers
WASHINGTON DC – Today, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass S. 610, a legislative package that includes a bill drafted by Congressman Horsford ... -
Omicron variant is found in Washington state, details of cases unknown
The omicron variant landed in Washington state over the weekend in people from three different counties in the Puget Sound area. The Department of Health confirmed ... -
EPA Invites Idaho, Oregon, Washington Projects To Apply For Water Infrastructure Loans
The projects will help modernize water infrastructure, protect public health and increase the resilience of communities December 3, 2021 SEATTLE (December 3, 2021) – Today, the ... -
Three takeaways from Biden’s Omicron winter plan – State of Reform
Today, the Biden administration announced a new plan to fight Omicron variant after case detection in US The plan includes several elements that will impact health ... -
As omicron debuts on the west coast, one-third of Washington state’s population remains vulnerable
The new omicron variant of the coronavirus was detected in California on Wednesday, and health officials say it is only a matter of time before it ... -
Battle Ground HealthCare opens new location
Sebastian Rubino / [email protected] This month, Battle Ground HealthCare has opened a new location on 1910 SW Ninth Ave. at Battle Ground. The clinic was started ... -
Report: The Role of Uber and Lyft in Sustainable Cities
SAN FRANCISCO – As office workers return to city centers, cities must tackle the traffic and pollution associated with Uber and Lyft, according to a new ... -
101 new cases of COVID in four days | News, Sports, Jobs
The Essex County Health Department on Monday reported 101 new cases of COVID-19 discovered in the past four days, including more than a quarter, 28, in ... -
WA wonders how to handle upcoming Medicaid opt-outs – State of Reform
Following a federal declaration of emergency in March 2020, millions of Americans signed up for Medicaid due to job loss and continued coverage requirements. Up to ... -
Philip Pannell uses positive COVID test to promote vaccine efficacy
As he has been doing for 40 years, Philippe Pannel rallied his commitment to DC’s right to self-government and took it from Anacostia to another rally ... -
EPA announces winners of Cleaner Indoor Air during Wildfires Challenge in Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Region 10 press releases October 26, 2021 SEATTLE (October 26, 2021) – Today, the United States Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of the Cleaner Indoor ... -
Rocky Mountain High: US looks to Colorado for methane emissions policy
Signage is seen at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, DC, United States, on May 10, 2021. REUTERS / Andrew ... -
Washington misses opportunity to prioritize health equity | Best countries
As Congress trudges through the final days leading up to the negotiating deadline for the price tags attached to two major multi-billion dollar bills, there is ... -
Physician Assistant License Suspended Due to COVID Actions | Washington News
WASHOUGAL, Wash. (AP) – The Washington Medical Commission has suspended the license of a pediatric healthcare provider in southwest Washington. The suspension came this week after ... -
Panel to discuss the Wheelabrator waste incinerator | Local
An October 21 discussion sponsored by the Glens Falls Clean Air Action Network and the Southern Adirondack Democratic Socialists of America will discuss the impacts of ... -
Children’s Books + Health Care: Port Washington-Saukville News
Hello Port Washington and Saukville! It’s me again, Ethan Duran, with the Thursday edition of the newsletter. Have fun. First of all, the weather forecast for ... -
Total hospitals drop to almost 3 months
The number of covid-19 patients in Arkansas who were in hospitals, on ventilators or in intensive care all fell for a second day in a row ... -
UW Joins USAID’s $ 125 Million Project to Detect Emerging Viruses with Pandemic Potential
Health and Medicine | Press releases | Population health | Public health | Research October 5, 2021 USAID DEEP VZN scientists hope to collect more than ... -
How are thousands of people preparing for a climate summit? With difficulty.
In a matter of weeks, around 20,000 ministers, activists and leaders from almost every country in the world are expected to travel to Glasgow to find ... -
Washington State Health Minister Roger Cook wears mask, capacity limits once hard border is lowered
Western Australia may reintroduce masks and capacity limits at reception venues when state borders fall, Health Minister Roger Cook said. Key points: The wearing of the ... -
Grim milestone reached as Covid deaths in US surpass 700,000
Hundreds of thousands of white flags installed in DC, for victims of Covid. Video screenshot Deaths from Covid-19 surpassed 700,000 in the United States on Saturday, ... -
Diabetes research center receives $ 4.3 million NIH grant – The Source
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), awarded $ 4.3 million to renew the Washington ... -
Washington State Must Get Into Transportation
For more than a year, governments, healthcare providers, community-based nonprofits and businesses in Washington have been responding to the public health and economic challenges posed by ... -
US Environment Agency urged by 21 states to toughen rewrite of vehicle emissions
Signage is visible at the headquarters of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, DC, United States, on May 10, 2021. REUTERS / Andrew ... -
EPA rule severely limits HFCs, other gases used as refrigerants | Business
WASHINGTON – In what authorities call a key step in the fight against climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is severely limiting the national production and ... -
Q&A: Senator Emily Randall on Higher Education
Senator Emily Randall (D-Bremerton) is chairman of the Senate Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. In this role, she thinks about ways to increase educational ... -
How Peter Lee made Covered California a success in healthcare
You could say that service in the name of public health was etched in the bones of Peter V. Lee. Her father, also Peter Lee, founded ... -
Health Effects Of Climate Change Are Many, But This Doc Sees Reason For Hope | DFA 90.7
The physical effects of climate change are easy to see. Forest fires in the American West. Floods and other destruction from storms and rising sea levels. ... -
Cougar Health Services mobilizes to meet the challenges of COVID-19 | WSU Insider
Cougar Health Services is providing COVID-19 vaccines as well as diagnostic and travel tests this fall in addition to their regular services. By RJ Wolcott, WSU ... -
PeaceHealth puts unvaccinated staff on unpaid leave on Wednesday, leading to unfair labor charge
LONGVIEW — As of Wednesday, more than 94% of PeaceHealth caregivers had met the employer’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements and those who did not have been placed ... -
Hundreds protest against Washington Governor Inslee’s vaccination mandate
OLYMPIA, Wash. Hundreds of people gathered at the State Capitol in Olympia on Saturday to protest Governor Jay Inslee’s vaccination mandate. The warrant, which Inslee announced ... -
Deadly nest of Asian ‘killer hornets’ spotted in Washington as killer insect numbers may skyrocket
A nest of Asian “murderous hornets” has been discovered in Washington state amid fears the killer insect’s population may increase. It comes less than two weeks ... -
Close the house, stay inside and filter
One of the recommendations from Colorado health officials to endure the harmful air pollution that enveloped residents this summer, included in the state report air quality ... -
Do you notice any rule changes in Washington? You can thank COVID
Some changes to federal health regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic are unlikely to go away once it is over, several speakers said Tuesday in an ... -
Leading medical groups call for respect for minors’ right to consent to medical care
Washington, DC – Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Washington, DC Chapter of the AAP, the Medical Society of ... -
As Delta Variant Takes Washington State, Latin Americans Face High COVID Risk
MALAGA, CHELAN COUNTY – Teresa Bendito-Zepeda and a few companions went door to door on a summer morning last month, coaxing farm workers at this migrant ... -
Northwest Interior Hospitals Require COVID-19 Vaccines for Staff
Health officials continue to call on those who are not vaccinated to get vaccinated. SPOKANE, Washington – The number of healthcare organizations requiring staff to be ... -
Lincoln City Council Members Propose Additional Budget Items – City of Lincoln, NE
Posted on August 06, 2021 The changes include a reduction in property tax As a result of the outlined budget process, five members of Lincoln City ... -
Washington County Passes Resolution Reaffirming Position Against Public Health Mandates, Lockdowns – St George News
ST. GEORGE – The Washington County Commission on Tuesday reaffirmed its opposition to government-imposed public health mandates and economic lockdowns by passing a resolution that puts ... -
The ADA at 31: Access to Housing and Health Care Must Meet the Rise of Disability in the U.S.
It has been nearly 50 years since disability activists in San Francisco took over a federal building for 28 days to force the signing of Section ... -
Funding for plugging and remediation of orphan wells progresses in Senate
The bipartisan infrastructure bill currently being debated in Washington includes a new $ 4.7 billion program to address a significant environmental legacy of the fossil fuel ... -
Use value-based payments to resolve the telehealth payment parity debate
COVID-19 has required widespread relaxation of state and federal restrictions and a rapid expansion of telehealth. Now, as policymakers consider telehealth in the post-pandemic period, they ... -
The CARES law in figures
The bipartisan CARES Act provides support to farmers and rural communities in Wisconsin. Here’s how: Relief for farmers and ranchers Dedicated $ 9.5 billion disaster fund ...
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