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Workforce

A Path to better Workplace Health

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us spend a significant portion of our lives at work. This makes the workplace an ideal setting for promoting health and preventing chronic diseases. Imagine if your job could help you stay healthier, live longer, and enjoy a better quality of life. That’s the vision behind workplace health promotion. […]

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Health equity

Breaking Barriers to Cancer Treatment

Cancer claims nearly 10 million lives globally each year, yet does not affect everyone equally. Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in determining who gets timely, effective treatment and who doesn’t. Despite advances in cancer treatment, people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage face numerous barriers that make accessing cancer care challenging. This blog explores the findings of […]

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Environment

Staying Safe in Heat Wave

Imagine waking up one summer morning to find the temperature soaring (like, I don’t know, today). By noon, it’s unbearably hot, and by evening, the heatwave has claimed lives. This scenario is becoming increasingly common. In 2003, Europe experienced a heatwave that resulted in 70,000 excess deaths. As climate change progresses, heatwaves are expected to […]

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Environment

Electric Fans are Lifesavers During Heat Waves

Imagine the sweltering heat of a summer day, with temperatures soaring and no relief in sight. Heat waves, often considered silent killers, have become more frequent and intense due to climate change. The elderly, the poor, and the socially isolated are most vulnerable. Public health agencies have often warned against using electric fans during such […]

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Environment

Understanding Heat Waves

Heat waves are becoming more frequent, intense, and prolonged, posing significant risks to human health, ecosystems, and economies. This comprehensive review by Barriopedro and colleagues delves into the intricacies of heat waves, aiming to enhance our understanding and address the scientific challenges they present. Let’s break down this complex topic. What Are Heat Waves? Heat […]

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Society

Are Hospitals Giving Enough Charity Care?

When we think about hospitals, we often picture them as places of healing, where dedicated professionals work tirelessly to care for the sick. But have you ever wondered how these hospitals support patients who can’t afford to pay for their medical treatments? This support, known as charity care, varies significantly depending on the type of […]

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Policy

Health Insurance Gaps by US County

The good folks at Overflow Data have created some nice visualizations of health insurance coverage gaps here in America. Let’s take a closer look at our home base of Pennsylvania. Am I surprised to see Lancaster so high on this list? Yes. You can dig deeper into the data here at this link. Stay Ahead […]

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Research

Promising Treatment for Monkey Pox

Monkey Pox (Mpox) is a disease caused by the mpox virus, a close relative of the smallpox virus. Although less deadly than smallpox, mpox can still cause serious health issues and even death. The virus has been known since the 1970s and has primarily affected Central and West Africa, but outbreaks have occurred globally, including […]

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Resources

The Silent Spread: Bird Flu’s Impact on North American Birds

In February 2022, an alarming discovery was made at Florida’s Hontoon Island State Park. Rangers found numerous black vultures dead and quickly called in investigators from the state’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The cause? A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) known as H5N1. This strain of bird flu has been devastating to domesticated and […]

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