Public Health

Biden Announces Cancer Moonshot Initiative at ASCO Annual Conference

Vice President Joe Biden has been crisscrossing the country to push the federal government's overall cancer "moonshot" initiative, speaking at cancer centers and addressing oncology professional societies to accelerate cancer research and delivery.

This entry was posted in New Orleans, Chicago and Public Health on Jul 19, 2016 12:51 PM by Joseph Bryant

First Zika-Related Death In US Has Been Confirmed By Officials

The Health Department in Salt Lake County, Utah, has confirmed the death of an individual last month following travel to a region where the Zika virus is an epidemic.

This entry was posted in Salt Lake City, Public Health and Utah on Jul 18, 2016 9:39 AM by Staff Writer

Rio de Janeiro Troubled By "Superbug" As Summer Olympics Near

Because raw sewage has polluted Rio's waterways for many years now, scientists believes these "super bacteria" are still present at detectable levels on the beaches of the city.

This entry was posted in Brazil and Public Health on Jul 13, 2016 9:33 AM by Staff Writers

Teach a Man to Fish: The Inspiring Mission of the Plasticos Foundation

Before visiting a country, the Plasticos Foundation requires that the host hospital must meet their highly reasonable criteria: the local doctors must be willing to be trained in the plastic surgery techniques utilized.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and Public Health on Jul 11, 2016 9:41 AM by Staff Writers

Rise of U.S. Clinics Offering Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies Could Affect The Future Of The Industry

Dr. Arnold Kriegstein, head of UCSF’s stem cell program believes patients may abandon a promising field of medicine if they start having nasty side effects, start or losing faith that stem cells can enhance their health.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and Public Health on Jul 6, 2016 9:36 AM by Staff Writer

Texas Abortion Law Struck Down By Supreme Court

Perennial swing vote Justice Anthony Kennedy, by joining with the liberal justices, helped deliver a victory to abortion rights activists.

This entry was posted in Public Health on Jun 29, 2016 11:57 AM by Joseph Bryant

Jump in Testing and Diagnosing on National HIV Testing Day

Following the example of the United States, countries in Europe and Australasia have followed suit and have begun organizing testing weeks with promotional events to encourage individuals to get tested for HIV.

This entry was posted in Public Health on Jun 28, 2016 11:29 AM by Staff Writer

Kaiser Permanente Partners With Mother To Improve Bicycle Safety Habits In Local Communities

Carmen Lofgren probably understands more than anyone else how a bicycle helmet can mean the difference between life and death.

This entry was posted in Orange County, Community News & Organizations and Public Health on Jun 17, 2016 11:04 AM by Joseph Bryant

The Department Of Veteran Affairs Proposes To Expand Nurse Responsibilities

Expanding nurse responsibilities would allow nurse anesthetists to have authority in making decisions for a hospital, such as evaluating the safest and most cost effective anesthesia delivery methods.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and Public Health on Jun 15, 2016 11:57 AM by Samantha Hendricks

Memorial Sloan Kettering Partners With Humans Of New York To Raise Over $3 Million For Cancer Research

Iconic Humans of New York photographer Brandon Stanton reached out to the pediatric cancer department of Memorial Sloan Kettering after he felt it was time to bring more awareness to children that suffer from the disease.

This entry was posted in Manhattan & New York City, Community News & Organizations, Public Health and Medical News & Innovators on Jun 6, 2016 11:31 AM by Sierra Kennedy