Sentences with phrase «on public health efforts»

Even conscious rappers are in on the public health effort, from Boogie Down Productions» denunciation of factory farming in Beef to A Tribe Called Quest's call to cholesterol awareness in Ham n Eggs (both from 1990) to Dead Prez's song Be Healthy (2000) advocating a vegan diet.

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, meanwhile, has been on the vanguard of no - holds - barred public health campaigns in malaria and HIV — efforts that, to some extent, have helped rewrite the rules of engagement.

It's why we are working with national and local public health organizations on comprehensive efforts to reduce sugar consumption in communities where it's most needed.

, President Obama established the first - ever Task Force on Childhood Obesity to develop a national action plan to mobilize the public and private sectors and engage families and communities in an effort to improve the health of our children.

Recent public health efforts have focused extensively on reducing the amount of formula babies are given in the hospital after birth.

Public health efforts rely mainly on the work of nurses for day - to - day implementation.

I point that out to show that nutrition and weight management are not inherently «anti fat,» it's just that with the obesity rate doubling in the past 30 years in this country, it is not surprising that most public health nutrition efforts are concentrated on that particular problem.

We have spent billions of dollars in the effort to eliminate smoking, and it goes against all the wisdom of public health to turn our backs on all that we have done is this area.

The Bureau of Environmental Health and the Oneida County Health Department will present an update on community gardening efforts on Tuesday, June 18th beginning at 6:30 pm at the Thomas Lindsay Public Safety Building on James Street in Utica.

Because of your relentless effort and fierce commitment to keep fracking from polluting our water, air and harming our health, last Wednesday on December 17, 2014, at a public, livestreamed meeting of Governor Cuomo's cabinet in Albany, Governor Cuomo acknowledged the overwhelming science that speaks to the inherent dangers of fracking to public health and the environment presented by Joseph Martens, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Dr. Howard Zucker, Commissioner of the Department of Health, Governor Cuomo banned high volume horizontal fracturing in New York health, last Wednesday on December 17, 2014, at a public, livestreamed meeting of Governor Cuomo's cabinet in Albany, Governor Cuomo acknowledged the overwhelming science that speaks to the inherent dangers of fracking to public health and the environment presented by Joseph Martens, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Dr. Howard Zucker, Commissioner of the Department of Health, Governor Cuomo banned high volume horizontal fracturing in New York health and the environment presented by Joseph Martens, Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, and Dr. Howard Zucker, Commissioner of the Department of Health, Governor Cuomo banned high volume horizontal fracturing in New York Health, Governor Cuomo banned high volume horizontal fracturing in New York State.

A Deputy Minister of Health, Tina Mensah, signed on behalf of Ghana while Keller Rinaudo, CEO of Zipline, signed for his company in Accra on Monday 23rd April, 2018, in the presence of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who has championed the governmental effort to ensure the use of innovation and technology in public service delivery.

On March 22nd, 2018, HOPE Buffalo will host their Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize youth, key community stakeholders and partners, health care providers, and representatives from the Buffalo Public School District and the Buffalo School Board of Education for their efforts in promoting adolescent health and wellness for teens in nine selected zip code areas in Buffalo (14201, 14204, 14206, 14207, 14208, 14209, 14211, 14213 & 14215).

Her findings, published in the Journal of Animal Ecology on June 5, could help wildlife managers target their efforts to prevent outbreaks and potentially help public health officials prevent disease in human populations as well.

While there is no silver bullet to our nation's energy needs, these short - term solutions help advance our collective efforts to reduce our dependence on foreign oil, protect public health and protect our environment.

«Public health efforts to combat cancer should focus on these things that people have some control over.»

Public health efforts to prevent epidemics of infectious diseases typically rely on herd immunity: The more people in a community are vaccinated or otherwise protected from a disease, the less likely it is to be transmitted throughout the population.

Gregory N. Connolly of the Harvard School of Public Health says FDA should focus on reducing tobacco use, rather than regulating the industry's efforts to develop «safer» cigarettes.

Shah noted that public health experts recently have placed efforts on increased screening, particularly among those at high risk of HIV, such as men who have sex with men, people who inject drugs and heterosexuals ages 15 to 24.

Public health and research efforts must focus more intensely on identifying and implementing additional or new interventions that halt transmission in hospitals and community settings,» says Neel R. Gandhi, MD, associate professor of epidemiology at Emory's Rollins School of Public Hhealth and research efforts must focus more intensely on identifying and implementing additional or new interventions that halt transmission in hospitals and community settings,» says Neel R. Gandhi, MD, associate professor of epidemiology at Emory's Rollins School of Public HealthHealth.

«Despite substantial public health efforts, flu vaccine rates for U.S. children are well below national targets,» says lead author Sarah J. Clark, M.P.H., associate director of the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health and associate research scientist in the U-M Department of Pediahealth efforts, flu vaccine rates for U.S. children are well below national targets,» says lead author Sarah J. Clark, M.P.H., associate director of the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health and associate research scientist in the U-M Department of PediaHealth and associate research scientist in the U-M Department of Pediatrics.

At the 3 - hour - long Senate hearing — which, in an unusual move, was jointly held by an appropriations subcommittee and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions — topics ranged from financing the effort to the need for a greater sense of urgency, public health and scientific issues, and personal experiHealth, Education, Labor and Pensions — topics ranged from financing the effort to the need for a greater sense of urgency, public health and scientific issues, and personal experihealth and scientific issues, and personal experiences.

«We are eager to work with FAU researchers and their collaborators to provide vital information that will support their efforts to develop important tools that will have a major impact on public safety and health.»

In a collaborative research effort between Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Qi and colleagues analyzed the impact of tooth loss in large studies of adults, aged 45 to 69 years, in which participants had reported on the numbers of natural teeth they had, then in a follow - up questionnaire, reported recent tooth loss.

«Understanding public views on this issue is vitally important to medical and public health efforts to reduce unplanned pregnancy in the U.S.»

Future efforts should also focus on exploring the public health implications of the findings.

Groundwater and air quality testing before, during, and after natural gas drilling — which includes hydraulic fracturing — should be key components of efforts to ensure the safety of communities near these sites, according to an expert panel convened to weigh in on public health research needs associated with unconventional natural gas drilling operations (UNGDO).

The identification of diagnostic tests or biomarkers that predict progression to active TB disease would greatly enhance TB control efforts in the United States and globally and allow physicians and public health officials to focus efforts on treatment of latent TB infection of those at greatest risk of progression to active, transmissible and potentially fatal disease.

«A recent WHO report on IPV recommended that there is a clear need to scale - up efforts to both prevent IPV from happening in the first place and to provide necessary services for women experiencing IPV,» says senior author Peter A. Muennig, MD, MPH, associate professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health.

«The Bloomberg School of Public Health is proud to be a part of the collaborative effort as we continue on our long - term path and commitment to improving the health and well - being of women throughout the developing world,» said Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HHealth is proud to be a part of the collaborative effort as we continue on our long - term path and commitment to improving the health and well - being of women throughout the developing world,» said Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Hhealth and well - being of women throughout the developing world,» said Michael J. Klag, MD, MPH, dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthHealth.

Wistar will collaborate with Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health on this research effort.

The IAHS says such a price hike will inevitably undermine the public's efforts to safeguard and maintain their health by the use of supplements, and equally inevitably put even greater strain on our beleaguered health service.

«If you have too much sodium and too little potassium, it's worse than either one on its own,» said Dr. Thomas Farley, New York City's health commissioner, who has led efforts to get the public to eat less salt... «Potassium may neutralize the heart - damaging effects of salt,» said Dr. Elena Kuklina, one of the study's authors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... The research found people who eat a lot of salt and very little potassium were more than twice as likely to die from a heart attack as those who ate about equal amounts of both nutrients.

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The Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health will coordinate the effort, which is based on the research of Sheppard G. Kellam, a psychiatrist who is chairman of...

Additionally, in an effort to ensure reinforcement of health messages that are relevant for students and meet community needs, HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL will base its health education program, at least in part, on the results of the Health and Physical Education Assessment and in collaboration with the commhealth messages that are relevant for students and meet community needs, HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL will base its health education program, at least in part, on the results of the Health and Physical Education Assessment and in collaboration with the commhealth education program, at least in part, on the results of the Health and Physical Education Assessment and in collaboration with the commHealth and Physical Education Assessment and in collaboration with the community.

AFC Testifies on School Safety and Efforts to Improve School Climate, November 21, 2017 AFC testified before the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety regarding the NYPD's role in school discipline and matters of mental health.

Across the country, public healthcare systems are now looking to create interdisciplinary approaches to treatment and prevention, with teams of clinicians, social workers, and others collaborating on efforts to improve health outcomes.

For this reason, public health officials in Texas, where flea - borne typhus is endemic, have focused their efforts on controlling fleas rather than their hosts.

- to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; - to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; - to provide information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and other animal medical and care facilities; - to provide information on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; - to liaise and network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; - to solicit donations and funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations, public charities, individuals and the general public at large to finance the medical, housing and other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; - to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; - to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational nonprofit animal rescue organization.

The Pet Leadership Council is made up of pet industry leaders, animal welfare, veterinarians and academia and advocates for pets and those who serve and support them by promoting responsible pet ownership and educating the public on efforts to improve the health and well - being of companion animals.

We could go on about Dr. Gentiles many accomplishments and efforts as a scientist, clinician and veterinary public health worker.

In addition, she has taught courses on building community engagement in public health efforts for the South Central Public Health Leadership Institute, the Centers for Disease Control, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and has facilitated strategic planning processes for groups such as the City of New Orleans, National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the public health efforts for the South Central Public Health Leadership Institute, the Centers for Disease Control, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and has facilitated strategic planning processes for groups such as the City of New Orleans, National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the health efforts for the South Central Public Health Leadership Institute, the Centers for Disease Control, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and has facilitated strategic planning processes for groups such as the City of New Orleans, National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Public Health Leadership Institute, the Centers for Disease Control, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and has facilitated strategic planning processes for groups such as the City of New Orleans, National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Health Leadership Institute, the Centers for Disease Control, and Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and has facilitated strategic planning processes for groups such as the City of New Orleans, National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Public Health and Tropical Medicine, and has facilitated strategic planning processes for groups such as the City of New Orleans, National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Health and Tropical Medicine, and has facilitated strategic planning processes for groups such as the City of New Orleans, National Network of Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Public Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Health Institutes, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.

Building on efforts underway in states and communities across the country, the President's plan cuts carbon pollution that causes climate change and threatens public health.

He has led the effort to expose how tobacco interests hid the detrimental effects of their product on human health from the public and has advocated staunchly for policies to reduce smoking.

«Governments and policy makers need to know what the health effects from climate change are and who is most at risk,» said John Balbus, M.D., NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) senior advisor for public health and lead for NIEHS» efforts on climate chealth effects from climate change are and who is most at risk,» said John Balbus, M.D., NIH's National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) senior advisor for public health and lead for NIEHS» efforts on climate cHealth Sciences (NIEHS) senior advisor for public health and lead for NIEHS» efforts on climate chealth and lead for NIEHS» efforts on climate change.

It supports EPA efforts and activities to monitor air quality levels, estimate population exposure to air pollutants, examine the effects of air pollution on public health, track progress in improving air quality and reducing associated risks, and provide models, tools, and technical guidance to states.

While our attorneys have the expertise, experience and relationships to lead lobbying efforts on life sciences and health care regulation on both the executive and legislative levels, we have found that our strategic approach to legal matters — which is based in a long Foley Hoag tradition of public sector representation and administrative law — has been well suited for collaboration with our clients» internal and external lobbyists.

For more information on the natural partnership between civil legal aid and philanthropic efforts to improve bedrock economic, social and health conditions for low - income people, see Natural Allies: Philanthropy and Civil Legal Aid by the Public Welfare Foundation and the Kresge Foundation.

Coordinate educational efforts on new prevention efforts to public professionals, including primary care providers, non-clinical providers, health organizations and associations, and community based agencies in all municipalities and high - incidence jurisdictions.