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PA One Health Consortium

Consortium Connections: One Health in the spotlight

Representatives from across the Commonwealth recently took part in the first annual meeting of the Pennsylvania One Health Consortium, a coalition of experts focused on improving health and well-being for all Pennsylvanians.

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Alarming number of measles cases sees U.S. on course to no longer consider the disease eradicated

“This is very worrisome,” said Donald Burke, former dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and an epidemiologist.

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Pitt researchers say residents will get results of tests for vinyl chloride and liver damage, refer people for treatment if needed

"We said unequivocally that every community member will get all their information personally," said Maureen Lichtveld, dean of Pitt's School of Public Health. "So if we see early warning signs, we will refer them to a specialist.