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2 dead from rare mad cow-like brain disease in Oregon, county health officials say
The Hood River County Health Department confirmed April 14 that two people have died from a mad cow-like illness called ...
Virginia confirms first measles case this year; it's a child under 4, health officials say
The Virginia Department of Health confirmed the state’s first measles case of the year, making it the 26th state to report ...
White House looking to slash $40 billion from health department, Washington Post reports
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is looking to cut some $40 billion in funding from its Department of Health ...
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Health Department closes part of Tembisa Hospital after fire
The Department of Health said Tembisa Hospital's Accident ands Emergency Unit has been temporarily closed after a fire gutted ...
RFK Jr. says he’s ‘not familiar’ with $11B cuts to state and local health departments
Health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was unaware that his agency is trying to rescind more than ...
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Washington County Health Department to host public health conference on April 18
The free event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Washington County Public Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Place, ...
RFK Jr.'s cuts to CDC lead poisoning team bring efforts to help tribes, health departments to a standstill
Cuts to the CDC's branch responsible for investigating and preventing lead poisoning has brought multiple efforts to help ...
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Saratoga County Department of Health transitions to full-service, local department
The Saratoga County Department of Health has transitioned into a full-service health department. Saratoga County began to develop a full-service, local department of health in 2021 in collaboration ...
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Health department: CDC funding cuts impact respiratory virus testing
STEUBENVILLE — Recent public health funding cuts by the Centers for Disease Control will impact the Jefferson County General Health District’s respiratory virus testing, Health Commissioner Andrew ...
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Pennsylvania County Installs New Health Department Kiosks
The kiosks dispense health-related items for free, such as condoms, Narcan nasal spray, emergency blankets, tampons and pads, ...
Meet Stella, the Cudahy Health Department's new certified therapy dog
Stella will offer emotional support, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall quality of life to those seeking services at the ...
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Mural graces Norfolk Health Department’s family clinic
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The next time you see the Norfolk Health Department’s family clinic, it’ll be a lot more colorful. A new mural will grace the walls, as about 25 painters with Teens ...