1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (264+ words) June 18, 2026 | Kellie Waugh, Tyrone Bethune Paid leave policies support working caregivers in maintaining their economic well-being while providing care, including for those living with dementia. Inclusive leave policies help reduce employment-related stress among caregivers and allow greater focus on caring…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (242+ words) June 16, 2026 | Melissa Touma The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has approached this challenge deliberately, reshaping how grants are designed, managed, and experienced by local and tribal partners. Grounded in a "customer service" mindset, Wisconsin is implementing practical and replicable strategies…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (910+ words) Across the United States, public health systems navigate complex challenges such as rising demand, limited resources, persistent health disparities, and the need for cross-sector coordination. These challenges span health care systems, policy environments, and communities. For public health leaders, this…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (150+ words) June 15, 2026 | Mayela Arana By reducing financial barriers for both students and health department host sites, CAHD helped students gain meaningful applied experience and supported their transition into public health careers after graduation. This public health workforce initiative ensured health departments…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (291+ words) On June 4, the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) Subcommittee released its version of the FY27 LHHS bill. The House LHHS subcommittee marked up the legislation on June 5, and the full committee marked up the bill on…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (328+ words) June 08, 2026 | Beth Giambrone, Takiyah Thomas And while these areas do share many public health concerns with their state counterparts, they often face unique challenges, too. Over the past year, island areas have introduced and enacted legislation aimed at: These measures…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (238+ words) May 18, 2026 | Maggie Nilz Strong collaboration between public health agencies and health care systems is essential to preparing for and responding to emerging health threats. From supply chain disruptions to large-scale public health emergencies, coordinated planning helps ensure health care facilities…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (266+ words) May 15, 2026 | Ericka Mc Gowan, Sidnie Christian, Margaret Nilz On May 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) received notification of an international hantavirus cluster linked to passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, following reports of severe acute respiratory illness. Subsequent laboratory…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (304+ words) Association of State and Territorial Health Officials | ASTHO - Prioritizing Emerging Infectious Disease Cases and Contacts for Follow-Up May 11, 2026 | Amelia Poulin - Identify Prioritization Criteria: The first step and section is about identifying prioritization criteria (e. g. , transmission dynamics, disease severity, disproportionate impact, outbreak…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (193+ words) May 11, 2026 | Jo Anne Deehr, Christina Severin Drug overdose remains a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. While the most recent CDC data shows a nearly 16% decline in overdose deaths from December 2024 to November 2025, not all populations or…...