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President Trump’s First Week Hammered Public Health

The first week of President Donald Trump’s second term included several executive orders and actions that will be detrimental to public health.

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Trump mutes CDC, other public health communications temporarily

The Trump administration told federal public health agencies like the CDC that they are not to communicate health messages for now. The hold includes memos, reports, online posts, website updates and other forms of communication. Scientific meetings were also canceled for the time being, including of advisory panels.

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How the Health Department Could Change Under Donald Trump

The Trump administration has promised an overhaul of various government agencies. What will happen to the Health Department?

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Health researchers concerned about pause for public health communications

Health officials are questioning President Donald Trump’s direction to suspend all external communication from various health agencies housed in the Department of Health and Human Services. Staff members at agencies inside HHS,

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The Trump administration’s health communications “pause” is unique

At least in one respect, the Trump administration's pause on health communications breaks a pattern that's held for at least three decades.

Senior leader alleges toxic mismanagement at St. Louis County health department

Emily Varner, chief of the department's health data team, said in a letter that Dr. Kanika Cunningham's mismanagement has ...

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MPHD offers ongoing mental health services for those impacted by Antioch school shooting

Metro Public Health Department wants to be there for those impacted by this shooting so its Behavioral Health and Wellness ...

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Public health experts worry about implications of Trump withdrawing US from WHO: 'An enormous mistake'

Public health experts say there could be massive implications after President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the ...

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5 key health topics to watch at RFK Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearings

Kennedy is nominated to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, a position that would give him enormous control ...

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Group of Experts Says R.F.K. Jr. Would ‘Significantly Undermine’ Public Health

A coalition opposing the nominee for health secretary includes faculty members from leading U.S. academic institutions, ...

Metro Public Health offers free walk-in mental health services Friday

Metro Public Health Department is offering expanded mental health resources Friday in response to the shooting at Antioch ...

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State public health official warns about rise in seasonal illnesses

"This is about the time of year when we would expect to see an increase in COVID, flu, RSV, and also norovirus," said Robbie Goldstein, commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.

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Illinois Department of Public Health Launches Data-Driven Dashboard to Tackle Firearm Violence

IDPH launches a new dashboard for tracking firearm violence and deaths by county to inform prevention efforts in Illinois.

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