Health
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports an increase in respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-uhl) virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis…
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Health Equity Webinar Series
The National Urban League produces a monthly discussion of topics and issues that impact black communities. Their health equity webinar series focuses on understanding the root causes of health inequities and addressing the social determinants of health. Their goal is to highlight practical and actionable solutions to health disparities in order to advance health…
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The African American Diabetes Association
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a newly formed national organization that seeks to educate African Americans and the general public about diabetes. We work to assist those impacted to manage and prevent diabetes (including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes). AADA is passionate, serious, and committed to diabetes prevention…
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The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership
The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership leads education, research, and technical assistance efforts to help every health organization in the United States leverage legal services as a standard part of the way they respond to social needs…for more info.
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Finding Healthy Food: The Effects of ‘Food Deserts’ on Public Housing Residents Living with Diabetes
The National Center for Health in Public Housing explored the effects of food deserts on public housing residents living with diabetes…for more info.
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Incarceration: The Longest COVID Sentence
COVID in corrections has been more than five times higher than in the general population. This respiratory disease has profoundly changed the experience of incarceration. Known dangers have not been fully addressed and prevention opportunities missed. During the holiday period there have been new outbreaks in Massachusetts, Ohio and Illinois, and there are visitation restrictions…
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Preparing the Workplace for Vaccine Requirements
In this Quick Start Guide, employers can help the employees in the workplace to understand the importance of safeguarding their co-workers as well as themselves. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep vulnerabilities in our nation’s public health infrastructure. We’ve lost lives, intensified inequities and eroded years of progress across our economy. Getting back to…
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Why Should High Schoolers Get Vaccinated?
Vaccines are important to the human body because they provide a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. There are many vaccines that high school students are required to take such as Tdap, HepA, HepB, HPV, and more. Each vaccine plays an important role that…