RFK Jr.’s Health Department Heightens Scrutiny of Vaccines
The Health and Human Services Department is reviewing contracts and moving to replace vaccine advisers in Robert F. Kennedy ...
Texas' refugee designee sues U.S. health department, RFK Jr. over prolonged funding pause
A lack of reimbursements since late January has forced local refugee service providers to furlough or lay off staff and cease ...
CDC firings undermine public health work far beyond Washington
The Trump administration’s sudden firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees gutted training programs ...
Health departments must catch up to the private sector: Underpaid workforce may be less prepared for crises
Many roles in the state and local health department workforce are comparatively underpaid, and job requirements are often ...
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be ...
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Former Lincoln Health Department head Pat Lopez dies after brief illness
Lopez, who spent her career in public health and led the city through the COVID-19 pandemic, died Sunday at home after a ...
Health department confirms no active measles cases in Houston, Harris County
Dr. David Persse, Houston's Chief Medical Officer, said that although there are no active cases, vaccination remains crucial ...
Health department orders MPS to correct lead hazards at a second school
On Feb. 12, the City of Milwaukee Health Department released the results of a lead risk assessment at Albert E. Kagel ...
Oklahoma State Department of Health hit with no-confidence vote
The Oklahoma State Department of Health just got hit with a vote of no-confidence from one of the state’s largest EMT ...
Texas measles outbreak fueled by distrust in public health and personal choice
Measles had struck this West Texas town, sickening dozens of children, but at the Community Church of Seminole, more than 350 ...
2 possible measles cases investigated by Houston Health Department; Rodeo warns unvaccinated guests
As Houston Health Department investigated two possible measles cases Friday, the Houston Rodeo urged unvaccinated people to ...
Need a measles shot? Houston Health Department hosts vaccination clinic
HOUSTON — The Houston Health Department is hosting a measles vaccination clinic Saturday morning. The event will run from 10 ...