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05
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This month’s PHDL learning program focuses on Policy Map. Join us on June 11, 2024, at 10-11 am ET/ 9-10 am CT/ 8-9 am MT/ 7-8 am PT. To learn more and register go to “Getting Started with PolicyMap” Dr. Jazmyne McNeese, Senior Data Analyst at PolicyMap, will present. During this session, the following will… Read More »
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Jun
04
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Call for Applicants for the Sewell Stipend to Attend the 2024 APHA Annual Meeting The Sewell Travel Award for Public Health (STAPH) Committee invites applications for 2024 Sewell Stipends to attend the APHA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN, Oct. 27–30, 2024. The theme this year is “Building Trust in Public Health and Science.” Visit the… Read More »
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Mar
15
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – known as PFAS1, or “forever chemicals”, are found in everything from firefighting foam to non-stick coatings, as displayed in the infographic. However, the most concerning is PFAS contamination of drinking water, as it is one of the most direct routes for PFAS to get into the body. Several years ago,… Read More »
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Mar
12
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Region 5 of the Network of the National Library of Medicine has put together a series of recorded tutorials on MedlinePlus. These short videos are geared towards Community Health Workers and their interests. The videos will help you quickly learn about the various features of MedlinePlus and how to use this trustworthy website. The series… Read More »
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Mar
01
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Nearly 1,000 chemicals have been found in laboratory studies to alter key biological pathways to breast cancer. For instance, estrogen and progesterone are known to increase breast cancer risk and common chemicals—including drinking water pollutants and certain ingredients in pesticides, personal care products, cleaners, and other common products—can influence these hormones in ways that could… Read More »
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