Sentences with phrase «other public health issues»

And, like many other public health issues, affected populations tend to be concentrated in low - income areas home to large numbers of minorities.

Teachers are not, and I know this because my husband is an academic administrator here in North Carolina he was also an academic administrator in Chicago public school and that was something that I was working in Chicago public schools is because in health education we teach about sex, we teach about STI's we teach about all these other public health issues.

«Our hope is that corporate America will step into the vacuum of leadership on this and other public health issues.»

«When you factor in all that health care professionals and state officials are doing, there likely is no other public health issue in Pennsylvania getting as much attention,» says Lawrence John, MD, president of the Allegheny County Medical Society and a family physician in Pittsburgh.

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Although I don't pretend to understand all the «ins & outs» of banking, public financing, etc., it seems to me to be self - evident that if Canadian governments at all levels were able to borrow, at low or preferably no interest rates, to finance infrastructure projects and other issues such as health care and education, rather than indebting Canadians in perpetuity in order to pay big interest payments to the greedy Big Banks, it would ultimately be in the best interests of most ordinary Canadians.

Cultivating relationships with other nonprofit organizations, including those focused on environmental, global hunger, public health, free speech, and food safety issues, to build alliances and support for the policies that will be most effective at increasing plant - based options and readying the path to market for clean meat.

Our organization is a Signatory to The Dublin Principles, which represent a foundational step toward defining the ethical issues surrounding collaboration among researchers, public health, the beverage alcohol industry, and others.

Other CIA initiatives have further enhanced the college's position of leadership on these vital issues, including Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives ®, a continuing medical education (CME) conference co-presented by the CIA and the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health; and Menus of Change ®, a ground - breaking leadership initiative launched in 2012 by the CIA in collaboration with select partners who are working to create a long - term, practical vision for the integration of optimal nutrition and public health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bPublic Health; and Menus of Change ®, a ground - breaking leadership initiative launched in 2012 by the CIA in collaboration with select partners who are working to create a long - term, practical vision for the integration of optimal nutrition and public health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bHealth; and Menus of Change ®, a ground - breaking leadership initiative launched in 2012 by the CIA in collaboration with select partners who are working to create a long - term, practical vision for the integration of optimal nutrition and public health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bpublic health, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and bhealth, environmental stewardship and restoration, and social responsibility concerns within the foodservice sector and beyond.

Breastfeeding is a public health issue that has drawn the attention of organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization, both of which encourage exclusive breastfeeding (no foods or liquids other than mother's milk) for the first 6 months of an infant'shealth issue that has drawn the attention of organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization, both of which encourage exclusive breastfeeding (no foods or liquids other than mother's milk) for the first 6 months of an infant'sHealth Organization, both of which encourage exclusive breastfeeding (no foods or liquids other than mother's milk) for the first 6 months of an infant's life.

Dr. Kurtz continues to be a significant public voice, dispelling myths about childhood psychiatric disorders and advocating for comprehensive, individualized care for all children struggling with behavioral or other mental health issues.

«NRG has not been as responsive to the public health concerns and environmental issues associated with electricity generation as other players in the industry have been,» Iwanowicz said.

Nixon's celebrity status should be a boon to the fund — which seeks to raise private funding for partnerships on public programs dealing with education, health, the arts and other issues.

ERIE COUNTY, NY — The Erie County Department of Health («ECDOH») is joining other public health agencies in observing National Public Health Week from April 7 — 13, 2013 as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nHealth («ECDOH») is joining other public health agencies in observing National Public Health Week from April 7 — 13, 2013 as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our npublic health agencies in observing National Public Health Week from April 7 — 13, 2013 as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nhealth agencies in observing National Public Health Week from April 7 — 13, 2013 as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nPublic Health Week from April 7 — 13, 2013 as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nHealth Week from April 7 — 13, 2013 as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our npublic health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nhealth and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation.

«Informing citizens about the health of the nation and discussing pivotal science and policy issues such as mental health, chronic and emerging diseases and other public health threats, and vaccine research are important to not only advance the national dialogue but also improve the country's overall well - being.»

In the future, public health workers could monitor trends on social media to quickly identify a rise of influenza, depression or other health issues in a specific area, thanks to research at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

Paul Farmer, an iconic figure in publicizing public health problems in developing nations, has now joined a campaign to highlight the issue of cancer in Latin America, Africa and other areas where treatment of this chronic illness is often lacking.

WHO also has convened a committee to determine whether the Ebola outbreak constitutes a so - called Public Health Emergency of International Concern, a designation that, among other things, would allow WHO to issue travel recommendations to avoid spread of the disease.

Some specialists are dismayed at what they see as the intrusion of commercial interests into public health issues, while others are beginning to question whether sunscreens eliminate all the biological damage that contributes to skin cancer.

«Obesity is an escalating public health problem that contributes to other serious health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease,» says Wolfson.

The president issued a memorandum directing the CDC and other public - health agencies to conduct or sponsor research into the causes of gun violence and the ways to prevent it, doing an end - run around congressional moves for several years to muzzle such efforts

The National Institutes of Health have provided more funding for social neuroscience than any other public or private funder, and in the last several years, at least half a dozen NIH institutes have issued requests for applications specifically in social neuroscience.

Nuffield has just sent out its request for public comment on these and other issues, and although Watts says it's still in a very early stage, they hope to have a report ready for the Department of Health by early summer.

These nongovernmental organizations — along with others that militate on environmental, public health and legal issues — have begun to serve as a vital counterpoint to the government's otherwise unchecked push to propel the nation's blisteringly fast - paced economic development.

Gene drives have the potential to address public health threats, conservation - related issues, agricultural pests, and other challenges.

With the games set to begin Aug. 5 in Rio, IU experts in economics, public health, media studies, cybersecurity, public and environmental affairs, and business are available to discuss issues including Zika and other health concerns, how coverage of the games might frame discussion on other topics, and Brazil's ability to pull off a worldwide event and its long - term future.

Existing literature on infectious disease policy, ethics, and law, outside the context of genomics, describes the potential for stigmatization of individuals or subpopulations, the challenge of balancing individual interests and protections (for example, privacy, autonomy, freedom of movement) against risks of harm to others and to public health, issues of justice, and employer or health professional obligations [27], [28].

On Dec. 1 - 2, those issues will come to the fore as national experts in genetics, medicine, law, big data and other fields gather for Frontiers in Precision Medicine II: Cancer, Big Data and the Public, a unique precision medicine symposium at the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law, Center for Law and Biomedical Sciences, University of Utah Health Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and University of Utah Center for Excellence in ELSI Research (UCEER) addresses those topics as precision medicine is gaining more attention nationwide from health care systems, practitioners, researchers, insurers and federal ageHealth Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, and University of Utah Center for Excellence in ELSI Research (UCEER) addresses those topics as precision medicine is gaining more attention nationwide from health care systems, practitioners, researchers, insurers and federal agehealth care systems, practitioners, researchers, insurers and federal agencies.

He has dedicated his public health career to service, volunteering and advocating for range of global, national and regional causes impacting on health, education, housing, among other societal issues and has mentored a large number of future public health professionals.

October 31, 1997 University of Chicago Cancer Research Center to present 3rd Illinois breast - cancer summit October 31 The University of Chicago Cancer Research Center (UCCRC), working in collaboration with the Y - ME National Breast Cancer Organization and the Illinois Department of Public Health, will host «Practical Issues in the Diagnosis and Management of Breast Cancer: Helping Patients Make the Right Decisions,» a federally sponsored summit meeting to educate physicians and other healthcare providers about the latest developments in the battle against breast cancer.

Other research, from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, found that people who live through a divorce develop more chronic conditions — such as heart disease and diabetes — and mobility issues (like difficulty climbing stairs) down the road.

Hi Ralph, It was a public post intended to share a small vignette of my experiences with others in a similar position and inviting them to ponder on the core issue; «That nutritionally motivated Vegetarians need only consider the health outcomes of what they are eating whereas those motivated by Spirituality, or Philosophy / Ethics, have some very complex knots to unravel».

The journal also welcomes review articles and other articles on public health issues.

School districts are required to comply with Public Health Law section 2164 (7) and all other applicable provisions of the Public Health Law and its implementing regulations, including orders issued by a State or local health department pursuant to such laws or regulations, that impact a student's admission to or attendance in sHealth Law section 2164 (7) and all other applicable provisions of the Public Health Law and its implementing regulations, including orders issued by a State or local health department pursuant to such laws or regulations, that impact a student's admission to or attendance in sHealth Law and its implementing regulations, including orders issued by a State or local health department pursuant to such laws or regulations, that impact a student's admission to or attendance in shealth department pursuant to such laws or regulations, that impact a student's admission to or attendance in school.

The Local Wellness Committee will update or modify this LWP based on the results of HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL's annual self - assessment, the USDA triennial administrative review, and on other variables, including if / when HOPE COMMUNITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL's health priorities change; the community's health needs change; the wellness goals are met; new health science arises, new technology emerges; and new federal or state guidance / standards are issued.

The Moody's report highlights a couple of school districts with serious financial health issues predating charters that are struggling to adapt, but essentially ignores the many other urban districts where public charters and the district are able to grow together and thrive in fine financial health.

To help tackle this critical issue, New Leaders has joined a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary group of education, public health, and other organizations and experts calling for the adoption of evidence - based strategies to prevent gun violence in schools.

On the other hand, the other new board member, Scott Schmerelson, said, «I am opposed to any strategy that results in diluting and draining precious public school revenue or that does not fairly and equitably serve all students including English Learners, those with significant physical and mental health issues, homeless and foster youth, and those students and families for whom «choice» is not an option.»

In addition, this notice addresses the general question of whether carriers may require health documentation for carriage of service animals on flights from the U.S. into countries other than the U.K.. On February 26, 2007, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Aviation Enforcement Office issued a guidance document to assist carriers and passengers with disabilities in complying with both U.S. and U.K. regulations concerning the transport of service animals on flights from the U.S. to the U.K. by: 1) explaining the procedures passengers must follow to comply with the U.K.'s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS); 2) explaining the procedures U.S. and foreign carriers must follow to obtain an approved Required Method of Operation (RMOP) from the U.K.'s Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and 3) notifying both U.S. and U.K. carriers operating flights between the U.S. and the U.K. that failure to obtain an approved RMOP from DEFRA will be considered a violation of the ACAA by the Department's Aviation Enforcement Office and may subject such carriers to enforcement action.1 The purpose of this notice is to respond to inquiries from airlines and the traveling public since issuance of the February notice regarding foreign requirements for health 1 72

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L214 understands animal issues as connected to other issues, such as public health and the environment, and they do some multi-issue advocacy that emphasizes the intersections between animal advocacy and the interests of other advocacy movements.

Public Health Issues «The public health trouble with TNR,» argues HAHF, «is that even vaccinated stray cats are still carriers of many significant infectious diseases and are able to transmit those diseases to other animals and humans.&Public Health Issues «The public health trouble with TNR,» argues HAHF, «is that even vaccinated stray cats are still carriers of many significant infectious diseases and are able to transmit those diseases to other animals and humans.&Health Issues «The public health trouble with TNR,» argues HAHF, «is that even vaccinated stray cats are still carriers of many significant infectious diseases and are able to transmit those diseases to other animals and humans.&public health trouble with TNR,» argues HAHF, «is that even vaccinated stray cats are still carriers of many significant infectious diseases and are able to transmit those diseases to other animals and humans.&health trouble with TNR,» argues HAHF, «is that even vaccinated stray cats are still carriers of many significant infectious diseases and are able to transmit those diseases to other animals and humans.»

Talking About Men's Health About - Talking About Men's Health (TAMH) is a resource for men, their families, and other interested parties, about the latest in men's health public policy, health and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant iHealth About - Talking About Men's Health (TAMH) is a resource for men, their families, and other interested parties, about the latest in men's health public policy, health and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant iHealth (TAMH) is a resource for men, their families, and other interested parties, about the latest in men's health public policy, health and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant ihealth public policy, health and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant ihealth and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant issues.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

You can visit their website on issues regarding rats, West Nile virus, bed bugs, avian flu and other public health situations in NYC.

I also ran a non-profit in New Zealand focused on public health issues, before moving to New York, where I worked on environmental issues as an adviser to the United Nations and several other organizations.

About Blog Talking About Men's Health (TAMH) is a resource for men, their families, and other interested parties, about the latest in men's health public policy, health and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant iHealth (TAMH) is a resource for men, their families, and other interested parties, about the latest in men's health public policy, health and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant ihealth public policy, health and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant ihealth and fitness information and research, parenting and other relevant issues.

The journal also welcomes review articles and other articles on public health issues.

The Sierra Club Voter Education Fund's Real Republicans project seeks to educate voters about the records of the 2012 GOP presidential candidates by highlighting their extreme positions on public health and other issues of critical importance to the American people and encourage the public to find out more about the candidates and their positions on these issues.

Earth Ministry provides numerous opportunities in the state legislature and Congress for our members to put their faith into action on issues such as climate change, toxics and children's health, coal export, and public lands, among many others.

In Australia, where the controversy is reaching new heights, a wind industry executive has been singling out Dr Sarah Laurie in a bid to make the public forget the many other health professionals who alert the public to the dangerous effects of wind turbines: «[T] he largest public relations issue for the industry at the moment is the theory of an ex-doctor that infrasound or low frequency noise from wind turbines is likely to make anyone within 10 km of a wind turbine sick» (2).