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Challenges we face against the next public health crisis? Gary-Webb says preparation is key

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Challenges we face against the next public health crisis? Gary-Webb says preparation is key

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE - "Preparation is key. There has been disinvestment in our public health infrastructure over the past decade including systems for data collection and dissemination, workforce development, and coordination which prohibited an efficient or effective response to this COVID-19 ... (06/14/2021)

A 'space race' level attack on future public health crises will involve Pittsburgh

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A 'space race' level attack on future public health crises will involve Pittsburgh

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT - Maureen Lichtveld's nearly 40 years in environmental public health has focused on a central principle: how to prepare for the next big crisis. "The COVID-19 pandemic, as the limited coverage for childhood vaccinations back then, is a public health problem, requiring pub... (06/14/2021)

Hernandez wins Alice S. Hersh Emerging Leader Award

Congratulations to Inma Herna...
Hernandez wins Alice S. Hersh Emerging Leader Award

Congratulations to Inma Hernandez (HPM '16), the 2021 recipient of the Alice S. Hersh Emerging Leader Award from AcademyHealth! This prestigious award recognizes professionals early in their career who show exceptional promise for future contributions to the field of health services research. Herna... (06/14/2021)

Fabio finds higher alcohol content beer popularity growing, as overall beer consumption down

MEDICAL XPRESS - "With the ri...
Fabio finds higher alcohol content beer popularity growing, as overall beer consumption down

MEDICAL XPRESS - "With the rise in popularity of craft breweries and the acquisition of such breweries by large-scale industry and investment companies, we've seen steady growth in consumption of higher alcohol content beer," said EPI's Anthony Fabio. "It is important that public health messaging i... (06/14/2021)

Gellad says antibody eligibility criteria leaves a lot of latitude

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Gellad says antibody eligibility criteria leaves a lot of latitude

U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT - Last week, the FDA broadened the criteria that doctors can use to determine eligibility for antibody treatments, the Times reported. That opens the door for more young people with certain medical conditions and members of high-risk racial or ethnic groups to get the tre... (06/14/2021)