/public-health Public Health en-US Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring /ems-products/Ambulance-Disposable-Supplies/understanding-fentanyl-test-strips-what-prehospital-providers-need-to-know Discover how fentanyl test strips work, the obstacles to their widespread use and their impact on harm reduction Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:18:51 GMT /ems-products/Ambulance-Disposable-Supplies/understanding-fentanyl-test-strips-what-prehospital-providers-need-to-know /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health Learn the difference between dust storms and sandstorms, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:09:34 GMT /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health /public-health/hundreds-of-laid-off-cdc-workers-to-be-reinstated-after-trump-administration-cuts More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:49:23 GMT /public-health/hundreds-of-laid-off-cdc-workers-to-be-reinstated-after-trump-administration-cuts /community-paramedicine/idaho-paramedic-led-program-aims-to-ease-ems-strain-improve-mental-health-response Washington County’s new paramedic program aims to improve mental health crisis response and ease the strain on EMS and law enforcement. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:35:33 GMT /community-paramedicine/idaho-paramedic-led-program-aims-to-ease-ems-strain-improve-mental-health-response /substance-abuse/ill-county-launches-opioid-treatment-van-to-reach-underserved-suburbs Backed by a $1 million grant, the Cook County van will bring critical opioid treatment directly to more than two dozen south suburban communities Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:54:57 GMT /substance-abuse/ill-county-launches-opioid-treatment-van-to-reach-underserved-suburbs /substance-abuse/conn-city-responds-to-overdose-spike-with-free-cpr-narcan-training Following a spike in overdoses, New Haven is offering free CPR, Narcan and AED training at city libraries to equip residents with life-saving skills Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:54:27 GMT /substance-abuse/conn-city-responds-to-overdose-spike-with-free-cpr-narcan-training /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/new-mobile-stroke-units-unveiled-in-los-angeles-county Two new will expand the original program, which has answered over 2,000 calls and treated more than 360 patients since launching in 2017 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/new-mobile-stroke-units-unveiled-in-los-angeles-county /legislation-funding/los-angeles-county-begins-first-wave-of-medical-debt-relief The county begins erasing $183 million in medical debt, with plans to cancel up to $2 billion through its new relief program Tue, 27 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT /legislation-funding/los-angeles-county-begins-first-wave-of-medical-debt-relief /infectious-diseases/u-s-records-1-001-measles-cases-11-states-with-active-outbreaks The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases amid a growing outbreak centered in Texas, where two children have died Fri, 16 May 2025 16:41:28 GMT /infectious-diseases/u-s-records-1-001-measles-cases-11-states-with-active-outbreaks /disaster-management/weeks-before-hurricane-season-fema-chief-shifts-disaster-recovery-responsibilities-to-states FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity Fri, 16 May 2025 13:16:29 GMT /disaster-management/weeks-before-hurricane-season-fema-chief-shifts-disaster-recovery-responsibilities-to-states /9-11/we-made-a-couple-of-mistakes-kennedy-admits-9-11-health-program-firings-were-an-error HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted it was a mistake to cut staff from the World Trade Center Health Program but stopped short of promising to fully restore staffing Thu, 15 May 2025 14:08:42 GMT /9-11/we-made-a-couple-of-mistakes-kennedy-admits-9-11-health-program-firings-were-an-error /response-times/ambulance-wait-times-double-as-pa-officials-deal-with-fallout-from-hospital-closure With Crozer Health facilities closed, Delaware County declared a state of emergency as hospital access dropped from 95% to 87% of residents living within five miles of care Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT /response-times/ambulance-wait-times-double-as-pa-officials-deal-with-fallout-from-hospital-closure /community-awareness/mich-city-revamps-homeless-outreach-program-with-24-hour-medical-focus The Grand Rapids Fire Department will staff the Homeless Outreach Team, which aims to cut repeat 911 calls and provide targeted care for residents with chronic health needs Tue, 06 May 2025 16:05:43 GMT /community-awareness/mich-city-revamps-homeless-outreach-program-with-24-hour-medical-focus /hospital/n-y-governor-lawmakers-clash-over-ed-funding A $250 million gap divides Gov. Hochul and state legislators over urgently needed upgrades to Upstate University Hospital’s overcrowded ED Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /hospital/n-y-governor-lawmakers-clash-over-ed-funding /hospital/trauma-cases-surge-at-calif-medical-center-after-regional-downgrade As Regional Medical Center scaled back emergency services, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center saw a 33% spike in trauma cases Sat, 03 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /hospital/trauma-cases-surge-at-calif-medical-center-after-regional-downgrade /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs Fri, 02 May 2025 12:41:50 GMT /ems-grant-center/top-5-opioid-settlement-grant-opportunities-you-shouldnt-miss-this-spring /hospital/pa-township-officials-declare-emergency-over-hospital-shutdown Radnor Township officials warned that the closure of Crozer Health and two Delaware County hospitals could create a ripple effect on emergency services, straining local EMS resources Fri, 02 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT /hospital/pa-township-officials-declare-emergency-over-hospital-shutdown /9-11/its-a-shell-game-9-11-health-program-on-hold-despite-reversal-of-cuts-by-trump-administration Dr. John Howard has yet to be reinstated as head of the WTC Health Program, as many staff remain without jobs—“a shell game,” says FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant Thu, 01 May 2025 13:46:40 GMT /9-11/its-a-shell-game-9-11-health-program-on-hold-despite-reversal-of-cuts-by-trump-administration /infectious-diseases/whooping-cough-cases-are-on-the-rise-again-in-the-u-s The CCD reports that there are twice as many cases as at the same time last year Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /infectious-diseases/whooping-cough-cases-are-on-the-rise-again-in-the-u-s /hospital/mass-hospital-to-open-new-ed-after-previous-hospitals-closure To address the care gap left by Nashoba Valley Medical Center’s closure, UMass Memorial Health plans to open a satellite emergency facility in Groton with input from EMS leaders Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /hospital/mass-hospital-to-open-new-ed-after-previous-hospitals-closure /cardiac-care/doctors-urge-dont-drive-during-a-heart-attack-or-stroke-call-911 Experts warn that driving someone to the hospital during a medical emergency can cost critical time Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /cardiac-care/doctors-urge-dont-drive-during-a-heart-attack-or-stroke-call-911 /infectious-diseases/u-s-measles-cases-top-700-with-outbreaks-in-7-states Kansas reported five new measles cases linked to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico, as national totals surpassed 700, more than double last year’s count Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:20:34 GMT /infectious-diseases/u-s-measles-cases-top-700-with-outbreaks-in-7-states /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program Lexington's Community Paramedicine Program responds to over 45,000 calls annually and has an annual budget of over $1.1 million Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:36:57 GMT /legislation-funding/federal-funding-cuts-threaten-the-future-of-ky-community-paramedicine-program /substance-abuse/detroit-installs-25-harm-reduction-stations-to-combat-opioid-overdoses Funded by opioid settlement dollars, the new stations offer free naloxone, fentanyl test strips and other health supplies across Detroit Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /substance-abuse/detroit-installs-25-harm-reduction-stations-to-combat-opioid-overdoses /infectious-diseases/measles-cases-now-more-than-double-the-number-in-2024 A measles outbreak that began in rural West Texas has now claimed three lives, with cases more than doubling 2024’s total and spreading through under-vaccinated communities across five states Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:55:29 GMT /infectious-diseases/measles-cases-now-more-than-double-the-number-in-2024 /9-11/trump-administration-reinstates-head-of-9-11-health-program The Health and Human Services Department has decided not to terminate Dr. John Howard amid plans to lay off two-thirds of NIOSH staff, preserving leadership of the World Trade Center Health Program Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:05:31 GMT /9-11/trump-administration-reinstates-head-of-9-11-health-program /9-11/legislators-launch-bipartisan-effort-to-save-9-11-health-program-from-trump-administration-cuts Republicans and Democrats sounded the alarm over Kennedy’s plan to gut NIOSH, warning it could cripple the 9/11 health program that thousands of first responders and survivors rely on Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:04:42 GMT /9-11/legislators-launch-bipartisan-effort-to-save-9-11-health-program-from-trump-administration-cuts /9-11/niosh-layoffs-hit-9-11-health-program-despite-earlier-reversal Thousands of first responders and survivors rely on the WTC Health Program to get treatment related to injuries and illnesses caused by the toxins at Ground Zero Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:26:19 GMT /9-11/niosh-layoffs-hit-9-11-health-program-despite-earlier-reversal /community-paramedicine/la-health-department-acadian-health-begins-pilot-program-to-keep-super-utilizers-out-of-eds About 20% of Louisiana’s Medicaid patients visit emergency rooms an average of 17 times per year, often for non-urgent issues or due to social barriers like lack of transportation, Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:25:41 GMT /community-paramedicine/la-health-department-acadian-health-begins-pilot-program-to-keep-super-utilizers-out-of-eds /infectious-diseases/measles-what-it-is-how-it-spreads-and-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-it Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here's what you need to know Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:01:35 GMT /infectious-diseases/measles-what-it-is-how-it-spreads-and-what-to-do-if-you-suspect-it /9-11/legislators-launch-bipartisan-effort-to-save-9-11-health-program-from-trump-administration-cuts Republicans and Democrats sounded the alarm over Kennedy’s plan to gut NIOSH, warning it could cripple the 9/11 health program that thousands of first responders and survivors rely on Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:04:42 GMT /9-11/legislators-launch-bipartisan-effort-to-save-9-11-health-program-from-trump-administration-cuts /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:45:00 GMT /public-health/mass-public-health-officials-hesitate-to-endorse-nalmefene /naloxone/research-naloxone-use-by-good-samaritans-on-the-rise A study by Ohio State University and the National Registry of EMTs highlights the importance of the public’s help and calls for more awareness Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:02:56 GMT /naloxone/research-naloxone-use-by-good-samaritans-on-the-rise