COVID-19 IS STILL A RISK FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Dr. Steven P. Furr, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, and Dr. Tochi Iroku-Malize, Board Chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians
(Washington, DC, Wednesday, November 29, 2023) – The spread of respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19, can be rampant in winter and especially serious for older adults and those who are immunocompromised. The CDC recommends updated...

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COVID-19 CHALLENGES: EXPERTS SAY THERE IS A TREMENDOUS UNMET NEED FOR NEW NEXT-GEN COVID-19 TREATMENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH-RISK GROUPS

Dr. William Schaffner, professor Vanderbilt University
(New York, NY, Monday, November 27, 2023) – As we are in our fourth holiday season in the COVID-19 era, we continue to rely on our two-pronged approach of vaccinations and currently available treatments to...

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TRACKING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN WASTEWATER

Dr. Alexandria Boehm, Stanford University professor
(Wednesday, November 1, 2023) – Infectious disease experts are concerned that COVID-19, influenza and RSV case numbers will rise simultaneously and are warning the public about the potential of a “tripledemic.” Tracking these viruses and...

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U.S. Congress to Consider Legislation to Assess Sustainable, Inclusive Seafood Farming

Sue Fenigan, award-winning chef
U.S. Congress to Consider Legislation to Assess Sustainable, Inclusive Seafood Farming   (Washington, D.C., Friday, October 13, 2023) – Sustainable seafood farmed in offshore waters of the United States is one step closer to being on...

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Conozca Su Riesgo De Inundacion Y Tome Medidas Antes De La Temporada Pico De Huracanes

AUDIO: Daniel Llargues Portavoz de FEMA
(Washington, D.C. martes 15 de agosto del 2023) Con el periodo más activo de la temporada de huracanes acercándose, FEMA exhorta a los residentes a comprender su riesgo de inundación. Mientras los residentes enfrentan tormentas,...

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Know Your Flood Risk And Take Action Before Peak Hurricane Season

AUDIO: Jeff Jackson, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Federal Insurance at FEMA
KNOW YOUR FLOOD RISK AND TAKE ACTION BEFORE PEAK HURRICANE SEASON (Washington, D.C., Monday, August 7, 2023) – With peak hurricane season quickly approaching, FEMA is urging residents to understand their flood risk and to...

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USDA Urges Public To Check Trees for Asian Longhorned Beetle

AUDIO: Rhonda Santos, Public Information Officer, USDA
ANNOUNCER (:13): AUGUST IS “TREE CHECK MONTH” AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE IS ASKING EVERYONE TO EXAMINE THEIR TREES AND REPORT ANY SIGNS OF THE INVASIVE PEST, THE ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE. RHONDA SANTOS...

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Clínica Legal Gratuita Local Para Ayudar A Las Familias Separadas De Sus Hijos En El Salvador, Guatemala O Honduras

Audio: Amaya Anzola, Asociada de Programas en KIND
(Lunes, 24 de julio, 2023) – Hay ayuda disponible para cualquier padre o tutor local que esté separado de sus hijos. CAM, Central American Minors Program (Programa para Menores Centroamericanos), está ayudando a las familias...

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