Ahead of RFK Jr. confirmation hearings, poll shows nation divided on public health
Trust in public health in the United States has been steadily declining since the Covid-19 pandemic, and President Donald Trump and his administration face an American public that’s deeply divided on the issue,
Local public health experts address controversies around RFK Jr., COVID-19 response, more
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing took place on Wednesday, an Akron Press Club panel spoke on Trump's pick, other topical issues.
Top Republican on Senate health committee says he's 'struggling' to confirm RFK Jr
The top Republican on the Senate's chief health committee, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., indicated Thursday that he was “struggling" to confirm Kennedy over his inability to admit vaccines are safe and don't cause autism.
5 takeaways from RFK Jr.’s first confirmation hearing as Trump’s nominee for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was pressed to clarify his views on vaccines, abortion, and public health priorities in his first Senate hearing.
RFK Jr., Confirmation Hearing Showed 5 Ways He Threatens Public Health
From Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s views on vaccines to Medicaid, here are some ways his nomination for head of the Department of Health and Human Services could have sweeping effects on health care
RFK Jr. 'would be a disaster' if he ran HHS, says public health expert
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, is grilled on his vaccine skepticism during his first Senate confirmation hearing. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security,
The Trump Funding Freeze Put a Chill in Public Health
A federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump ’s administration this week sparked concern in the public health ...
The most dangerous misconceptions about public health
In the years 1880 to 1920, we literally transformed the health environment,” says David Rosner, a professor of history and public health at Columbia University, and author of the book, Building the ...
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Americans Still Consider COVID Major Public Health Threat
People still see COVID-19 as an ongoing public health threat, even though the pandemic officially ended in 2023, acc ...
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8 Key Skills Public Health Leaders Need To Tackle Health Crisis
Have you ever wondered what makes a public health leader effective during a crisis? Health emergencies like pandemics, natural ...
Public health experts worry about implications of Trump withdrawing US from WHO: 'An enormous mistake'
Public health experts say there could be massive implications after President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the ...
Personal medical information may have been exposed in Chicago Department of Public Health incident
Individuals’ names and medical information may have been exposed in a Chicago Department of Public Health incident, the ...
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Celebrate I Public Health Month with ASPPH
ASPPH celebrates I ❤️ Public Health Month to showcase the vital role public health plays in building healthier communities.
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Alaska Public Health Association Summit wraps up with focus on holistic care
The Alaska Public Health Association Summit concludes in Anchorage, focusing on holistic healthcare and advocating for ...