Category: Public Health

Concerns grow over potential for summer mpox resurgence

Chicago is seeing an increase in mpox, drawing concerns from some experts about the potential for a nationwide resurgence of the virus this summer, according to a May 8 report from NBC News.

Rare fungal outbreak in Michigan grows to 115 cases

A rare fungal outbreak at a Michigan paper mill has infected more than 100 people, and health officials are still searching for the source of the fungus. 

In Idaho, Taking a Minor Out of State for an Abortion Is Now a Crime: ‘Abortion Trafficking’

Under the nation’s first law of its kind, teens must have parental consent to travel for medical care, including in cases of sexual assault or rape. Any adult, including an aunt, grandparent, or sibling, convicted of violating the criminal statute faces up to five years in prison — and could be sued for financial damages.

On the Night Shift With a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Montana and other states are trying to increase the number of nurses specially trained to treat survivors of sexual assault.

On the Night Shift With a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Montana and other states are trying to increase the number of nurses specially trained to treat survivors of sexual assault.

Walensky to Leave CDC in June as Covid Emergency Winds Down

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director presided over one of the most tumultuous times in the agency’s history, struggling to regain public trust after it was revealed that Trump officials intervened in its pandemic response.

Walensky to Leave CDC in June as Covid Emergency Winds Down

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director presided over one of the most tumultuous times in the agency’s history, struggling to regain public trust after it was revealed that Trump officials intervened in its pandemic response.

How CDC's COVID-19 tracking will change as PHE expires

Six days out from the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, hospitalizations and deaths are down and the CDC has released details about what will change in its surveillance of the virus going forward. The major changes? Reporting cad…

WHO ends COVID-19 global health emergency: 2 updates

COVID-19 has dropped to the fourth leading cause of death after being the third in 2020 and 2021, a May 5 CDC report found. On the same day, World Health Organization Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, PhD, said COVID-19 is no longer a global…

Student dies amid outbreak of unknown illnesses at Detroit school

Public health officials are investigating an outbreak of unidentified illnesses at an elementary in Detroit, NBC News reported May 4.