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Feb
19
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Adequate health literacy is essential to health care, public health, and the way our society views health. Improving the health literacy of the population has been broadly recognized as an important goal and is one of the major objectives in the Healthy People 2020 Health Communication and Health Information Technology topic. Health literacy is not… Read More »
Posted in: Public Health
Jan
28
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Fifteen years ago, measles was considered eliminated from the United States. However, in recent weeks the number of people infected with measles has gone up to 78 since an outbreak in California’s Disneyland. In 2014 alone there were 644 reported cases in the United States. Many of those infected were never vaccinated for various reasons. … Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Dec
30
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As we head toward the end of this year, the CDC offers a few tips for a smoke-free 2015. Every January 1, people all over the world make New Year’s resolutions. If you’re one of the nearly 7 out of 10 current U.S. smokers who want to quit, why not get started today? Smoking is… Read More »
Posted in: Health Literacy, Public Health
Nov
12
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During November, the nation collectively recognizes the achievements, contributions and rich culture of the Native Americans. History Native American Heritage Month was first recognized in 1915 with the annual meeting of the Congress of the American Indian Association, building upon previous work of Dr. Arthur C. Parker. Despite this proclamation, various states began organizing days… Read More »
Posted in: News from NLM, Public Health
Oct
28
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As the current Ebola outbreak continues to unfold, public health departments around the country are readying their staff and communities for a possible response. In the November session of Hot Topics, Scott Lindquist, MD, MPH, will speak about the Ebola preparedness efforts underway in Washington State. In the one-hour presentation, Lindquist will discuss how the… Read More »
Posted in: Emergency Preparedness, Public Health, Training & Education