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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Have a Blast, Just Do It Safely this Fourth of July; CPSC Report Shows Trips to the Emergency Room Remain High

New Data Released on Fireworks-Related Injuries and Deaths Download: Fireworks Safety Soundbites and B-roll 2023 Download: CPSC Fireworks Infographic WASHINGTON, D.C. –   Fireworks related injuries remain high, turning many Fourth of July celebrations from fun…

Festeje en grande este 4 de julio, solo hágalo de manera segura; informe de la CPSC muestra que el índice de ingresos a salas de emergencia sigue siendo elevado

Nuevos datos publicados sobre lesiones y muertes relacionadas con los fuegos artificiales Download: Seguridad de los fuegos artificiales Soundbites y B-roll 2023 Download: Infografía WASHINGTON, D.C. – El índice de lesiones relacionadas con los fuegos…

May Is National Stroke Awareness Month: Every Second Counts, Recognize the Signs of Stroke

AUDIO: Dr. Clinton Wright, Vascular Neurologist
(Bethesda, MD, Monday, May 1, 2023) – In the U-S, more than 800-thousand people suffer from strokes each year. The  “Know Stroke, Know the Signs, Act in Time” campaign led by the National Institute of...

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Healthy Mouth for Every Body: A PSA From the Health Resources and Services Administration

Dear PSA Director: Oral health is a fundamental part of overall health, yet many Americans have untreated oral health problems. Research has found links between oral health and diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Problems in...

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This Holiday Season, Be the One To Check In on a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member

AUDIO: Dr. David Rudd, International Leader in Suicide Prevention and U.S. Army Veteran
(Indianapolis, IN, Tuesday, December 20, 2022) –  It’s no surprise that the holidays can be stressful for veterans and place even more pressure on those with mental health concerns. In fact, 64% of people with...

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