/tags/public-health public health en-US WLRN Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:40:48 GMT /health/2024-02-15/puerto-rico-vaccines-masks A fiery debate over public health and personal rights has gripped Puerto Rico as legislators clash with medical experts. The debate began after Puerto Rico’s House of Representatives announced the mandatory use of face masks following a rise in COVID-19 cases. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:40:48 GMT /health/2024-02-15/puerto-rico-vaccines-masks Associated Press /law-justice/2023-10-26/florida-prison-reform-could-help-people-adjust-to-life-after-incarceration-reports-say The Florida Policy Project released two reports outlining ways for state lawmakers to improve the criminal justice system. They include recommendations to help people re-enter society after prison and reduce recidivism rates. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 21:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-10-26/florida-prison-reform-could-help-people-adjust-to-life-after-incarceration-reports-say Meghan Bowman /government-politics/2023-04-04/proposal-requiring-legislative-approval-on-public-health-emergencies-moves-forward Florida lawmakers began moving forward with a proposal that would require legislative approval of extended public-health emergencies. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-04/proposal-requiring-legislative-approval-on-public-health-emergencies-moves-forward Jim Saunders /education/2023-03-29/the-broward-school-district-considered-abstinence-focused-sex-ed-board-members-rejected-it Broward County Public Schools staff, in response to new state law, were recommending scaling back sex ed curriculum. Board members called the proposal an overreaction. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:59:45 GMT /education/2023-03-29/the-broward-school-district-considered-abstinence-focused-sex-ed-board-members-rejected-it Kate Payne /health/2023-02-15/public-health-agencies-turn-to-locals-to-extend-reach-into-immigrant-communities Local health departments combat disparities by funding immigrant and minority community groups and letting them decide how best to spend the money. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:00:00 GMT /health/2023-02-15/public-health-agencies-turn-to-locals-to-extend-reach-into-immigrant-communities Markian Hawryluk - Kaiser Health News /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-15/how-do-pandemics-begin-theres-a-new-theory-and-a-new-strategy-to-thwart-them Animals carry millions of pathogens. So it's a daunting task to find the one with the greatest potential to spark a pandemic. Now scientists are rethinking the way they hunt for that next new virus. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:33 GMT /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-02-15/how-do-pandemics-begin-theres-a-new-theory-and-a-new-strategy-to-thwart-them Michaeleen Doucleff /health/2023-01-13/biden-administration-extends-covid-public-health-emergency-through-april It’s the 12th time the emergency has been renewed since it was originally declared in January 2020. It is renewed for a 90-day period. The most recent declaration was to end Jan. 11. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:30:00 GMT /health/2023-01-13/biden-administration-extends-covid-public-health-emergency-through-april Health News Florida /health/2022-11-15/thousands-of-experts-hired-to-aid-public-health-departments-are-losing-their-jobs As the pandemic raged, an independent nonprofit tied to the CDC hired an army of seasoned professionals to fill the gaps in the country’s public health system. Now, the money has largely run out. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:00:00 GMT /health/2022-11-15/thousands-of-experts-hired-to-aid-public-health-departments-are-losing-their-jobs Lauren Weber - Kaiser Health News /health/2022-09-19/joe-biden-says-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-over-this-is-what-the-data-tells-us While cases have decreased dramatically, there are still thousands of cases being reported across the world, and hundreds of people are still dying from it every day in the United States. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT /health/2022-09-19/joe-biden-says-the-covid-19-pandemic-is-over-this-is-what-the-data-tells-us Ayana Archie /health/2022-09-16/scientists-debate-how-lethal-covid-is-some-say-its-now-less-risky-than-flu They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:30:00 GMT /health/2022-09-16/scientists-debate-how-lethal-covid-is-some-say-its-now-less-risky-than-flu Rob Stein