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Home » public health

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Mississippi River groups tell Feds to act on nitrate contamination

by Madeline Heim, Milwaukee Journal SentinelMay 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Nitrate pollution is especially acute in rural areas and has been linked to disease. More than 80 groups nationwide say immediate action is needed

Smog-filled urban skyline with muted sunlight, symbolizing air pollution challenges in 2026.
Posted inCommunity News Network

Daily Air Quality Forecasting Resumes for 2026 Season: Americans Still Face Unhealthy Air Levels, Reports the American Lung Association

by The Hauser Group-ContactMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026
Posted inWorld Matters

USDA Announces Actions to Better Serve States, Nutrition Program Recipients, and the American Taxpayer

by USDA News ReleaseMay 4, 2026May 8, 2026
Girl holding fruits in a grocery store, symbolizing access to healthy food in Georgia.
Posted inDISC Health

Healthy food is one of Georgia’s most practical health investments

by Mel Lindsey, President, Amerigroup GeorgiaMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inWho Matters

Samad’s House Ambassadors in Milwaukee: Empowering Women & Dispersing Harm Reduction Tools to Save Lives

by The Newsletter 05March 30, 2026March 31, 2026
A formal portrait of a man juxtaposed with a magnified image of orange and yellow circular entities resembling cells or viruses.
Posted inDISC Health

Don’t Let Old Diseases Make a Comeback

by Dr. Frederick EcholsMarch 5, 2026March 5, 2026
Posted inHealth

PositiveSingles® Issues Statement on Federal HIV and STD Prevention Funding Reductions

by EIN PresswireFebruary 15, 2026February 15, 2026
Portrait of William A. Hinton, M.D., a pioneer in syphilis diagnostics and public health.
Posted inDISC Health

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: William A. Hinton, M.D.: Revolutionizing Disease Detection

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 7, 2026February 6, 2026
Posted inDISC Health

Measles Explained: Updated Facts, Vaccination Tips, and How to Stay Safe

by Dr. Frederick EcholsJanuary 29, 2026January 29, 2026
Posted inDISC Health

Using Media to Drive Positive Health Changes in Your Neighborhood

by David BeckfordDecember 19, 2025January 2, 2026
Illustration of St. Louis County budget cuts showing a balance scale with money and public services, symbolizing fiscal responsibility.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Will St. Louis County $48 Million in Budget Cuts Help or Harm Residents?

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 18, 2025December 20, 2025
A clear medical syringe with a droplet at the needle tip, centered against a blurred dark blue and green city map background.
Posted inThe Narrative Matters

Doctors Say That the Trump/Kennedy Vaccine Policy Will Kill 100,000 Black People: Vaccines Are Good for America

by Samuel E. OrtizDecember 11, 2025December 11, 2025
Posted inDISC Health

Debunking the Myths of Getting a Flu Shot

by David BeckfordOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025
A protest sign reading "Silence = Violence" held by a person in a blue hoodie, symbolizing the fight against domestic violence.
Posted inDISC Health

When Home Hurts: The Lasting Impact of Domestic Violence

by Dr. Frederick EcholsOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025
A split image showing a man in a suit on the left and a decorative cross on the right, symbolizing faith and leadership.
Posted inArticulated Insight

A Duty to Save Lives and Souls: Why Faith Institutions Must Lead on Health

by David BeckfordOctober 5, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a podium with microphones, wearing a dark blue pinstriped suit, light blue shirt, and a tie with bird motifs. The background features soft purple and pink lighting.
Posted inWord In Black

Sen. Warnock to RFK Jr.: ‘You Are a Hazard to Public Health’

by Anissa DurhamSeptember 6, 2025September 6, 2025
Posted inDISC Health

DISC Health: How Community-Led Initiatives Build Trust in Vaccines”

by Artemis IngramAugust 23, 2025August 23, 2025
Posted inDISC Health

Let Your Vote Be Your Flex: How Men’s Votes Shape Health for Generations

by Dr. Frederick EcholsJuly 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inWord In Black

The State of Black America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic

by Anissa DurhamJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025
A vineyard with rows of grapevines under a bright sky, symbolizing agricultural resilience and recovery.
Posted inNews

Secretary Rollins Applauds President Trump’s Leadership to Make America Healthy Again

by USDA News ReleaseMay 22, 2025May 24, 2025
Posted inWorld Matters

Foreign aid cuts could mean 10 million more HIV infections by 2030 – and almost 3 million extra deaths

by David BeckfordApril 26, 2025April 26, 2025
Kansas City Health Department confirms measles case in unvaccinated adult.
Posted inWorld Matters

Measles Outbreak and People Living with HIV

by TNM StaffMarch 22, 2025March 22, 2025
Posted inHealth

Parent Heart Watch Celebrates Milestones in Youth Heart Safety

by The Newsletter 05December 31, 2024December 30, 2024
Posted inWorld Matters

Rising Concerns Over Bird Flu: Are We Ready?

by David BeckfordDecember 29, 2024December 29, 2024

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