Public health

University of Utah Announces Major Expansion of Online Programs in Social Work and Public Health

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant expansion of its online educational offerings, the University of Utah, the state's premier public flagship university and its largest higher education institution, today announced the addition of fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs. Developed in collaboration with the renowned instructional design firm iDesign, these online programs are designed to cater to the increasing demand for flexible, high-quality educational options in critical fields such as social work and public health. These offerings build on the foundation of extensive collaborative efforts with iDesign over the past three years, showcasing a continued commitment to expanding and enhancing the university's online education portfolio. 

Key Points: 
  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant expansion of its online educational offerings, the University of Utah , the state's premier public flagship university and its largest higher education institution, today announced the addition of fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) and Master of Public Health (MPH) programs.
  • Developed in collaboration with the renowned instructional design firm iDesign, these online programs are designed to cater to the increasing demand for flexible, high-quality educational options in critical fields such as social work and public health.
  • "The expansion of our online programs, particularly in such pivotal areas as social work and public health, is a direct response to the growing need for flexible learning options," said Dr. Matt Mooney, Associate Dean, Technology and UOnline Development at the University of Utah.
  • Through our dynamic partnership with the University of Utah, we've been able to offer scalable solutions and expert support, tailored to the unique demands of online education.

Colorado Department Of Public Health & Environment Awards General Abatement Contractor Certificate To Restoration 1 of West Denver

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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The requirements for achieving the General Abatement Contractor certificate are stringent.

Key Points: 
  • The requirements for achieving the General Abatement Contractor certificate are stringent.
  • This certificate also allows Restoration 1 of West Denver to pull permits and operate – prior to the start of other abatement companies.
  • According to Jonathan Adamson, Contents Division Manager for Restoration 1 of West Denver, "Decontaminating soft goods is a concept that is not often understood by the general public.
  • As Restoration 1 of West Denver continues to grow its professional capabilities, achieving GAC status is important to providing top-level service to its clients.

$122.5 Million Healthcare Transformation Grant Launches Center for Better Aging

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A one-of-a-kind healthcare collaborative, the Center for Better Aging (CBA) located at St. Bernard Hospital, opens in July with a health equity mandate to serve the growing 50+ population on Chicago's Greater South Side. 

Key Points: 
  • "A whole-person, collaborative approach will be vital to closing the life expectancy gap in the greater South Side community," said Center for Better Aging Executive Director Estrelitta Harmon .
  • CBA partners will elevate the standard of aging adult care and focus on what matters to each patient."
  • St. Bernard Hospital is the lead partner in securing a $122.5 million grant from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to fund the nonprofit CBA under the HFS Healthcare Transformation Collaboratives program.
  • HFS is excited to continue this partnership with the Center for Better Aging, as we work together to reduce disparities, better serve customers and ultimately improve health outcomes in South Side communities."

Parental avoidance of toxic exposures could help prevent autism, ADHD in children, new study shows

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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SAN ANTONIO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be preventable if parents avoid toxic exposures and adopt interventions such as environmental house calls, according to a published study led by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).

Key Points: 
  • The findings build on a 2015 study by UT Health San Antonio that first linked chemical intolerance in patients with the risk of their children developing autism and ADHD.
  • "Up to now, most interventions have been behavioral or medical, after a child is diagnosed."
  • Still, they wrote, "The implications of this study, if confirmed, could be significant for preventive measures and early intervention strategies in families with parental chemical intolerance.
  • And the prevalence of ADHD has risen to one in eight children, also according to the CDC.

Prevent Blindness Provides Free Resources as Part of April's Women's Eye Health and Safety Month to Educate Women on Necessary Steps to Help Save Sight

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading nonprofit eye health organization, has declared April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month. According to Orbis International, globally there are 112 million more women than men living with vision loss, including blindness. Prevent Blindness is offering free resources, including fact sheets, shareable social media graphics, educational videos and web pages, on a range of eye health issues that predominantly affect women.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness , the nation's leading nonprofit eye health organization, has declared April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month.
  • Prevent Blindness is offering free resources, including fact sheets, shareable social media graphics, educational videos and web pages, on a range of eye health issues that predominantly affect women.
  • Women have a higher prevalence of age-related macular degeneration, cataract, dry eye, glaucoma, refractive error and thyroid eye disease.
  • For more information on women's eye health topics, including fact sheets on eye diseases and eye safety, please visit PreventBlindness.org.

Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Renowned Reproductive Health Equity Researcher, Joins Maven Clinic as Visiting Scientist

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maven Clinic, the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a nationally recognized reproductive health equity researcher, as Maven's newest Visiting Scientist. As part of its commitment to driving equitable health outcomes for women and families, Maven also announced that it has established a Community Advisory Board and formalized a Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) program aligned to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) standards for health equity.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maven Clinic , the world's largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a nationally recognized reproductive health equity researcher, as Maven's newest Visiting Scientist.
  • Her findings have appeared in publications such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Journal of Public Health.
  • She currently serves as the first ever Blue Cross Endowed Professor of Health and Racial Equity at the University of Minnesota.
  • It also includes commitments to workforce development, ensuring that 100% of Maven front-line staff receive comprehensive training in health equity.

CHUCK E. CHEESE BRINGS "FUN"-RAISING AND FOCUS TO WORLD AUTISM MONTH

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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IRVING, Texas, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chuck E. Cheese, the No. 1 global family entertainment fun center, announces the return of its annual World Autism Month fundraiser and events as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to the autism community and its partnership with Autism Speaks, the nonprofit dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan.

Key Points: 
  • 1 global family entertainment fun center, announces the return of its annual World Autism Month fundraiser and events as part of the brand's ongoing commitment to the autism community and its partnership with Autism Speaks , the nonprofit dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan.
  • To date, Chuck E. Cheese has raised nearly $300,000 for Autism Speaks.
  • Beyond World Autism Month events and fundraisers, Chuck E. Cheese supports the autistic community through multiple initiatives.
  • Chuck E. Cheese trains team members across all fun centers to ensure that every guest, inclusive of people on the autism spectrum, enjoys a safe, fun-filled visit.

CENTEGIX® Launches Healthcare Safety Platform™ to Protect Frontline Workers

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX, the leading wearable safety technology provider, announces the launch of its CENTEGIX Safety Platform™ for hospitals and health systems, a cloud-based integrated solution designed to initiate the fastest response time to safety incidents across any hospital campus.

Key Points: 
  • Healthcare workers are some of the most threatened in the workplace as violence against healthcare staff continues to rise.
  • "The healthcare workers who protect us are among the most threatened in their workplace," said Brent Cobb, CEO of CENTEGIX.
  • The design of the Safety Platform is based on CENTEGIX's experience supporting frontline workers in various industries, predominantly K-12 educators, who also experience workplace safety concerns.
  • There isn't a magic fix-all for workplace violence in the healthcare setting, but with proactive and multi-layered safety plans, we can make improvements to better protect our healthcare staff.

MedPro Systems Aligns with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to Enhance Prescription Drug Compliance

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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MedPro Systems has taken proactive steps to assist customers in maintaining compliance with state laws.

Key Points: 
  • MedPro Systems has taken proactive steps to assist customers in maintaining compliance with state laws.
  • Understanding the complex nature of Massachusetts' regulations, MedPro Systems has taken proactive steps to assist customers in maintaining compliance with state laws.
  • By associating Massachusetts State License Numbers (MA SLN) to Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration (MCSR) data, MedPro is enabling essential validation fulfillment for pharmaceutical companies.
  • "As regulations evolve, so does the need for precise data validation and compliance strategies," said MedPro Systems CEO Greg Ungemach.

New scientific paper exposes serious flaws in fluoride-IQ studies

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of millions of people around the world receive significant dental health benefits because their tap water is adjusted to the recommended amount of fluoride. Yet opponents of water fluoridation often cite a 2019 Canadian study (Green et al.) to claim that fluoride affects children's IQ scores. This claim has been refuted by a new peer-reviewed analysis. This published analysis shows that the Canadian researchers relied on data that cannot report fluoride measurement and does not accurately measure IQ.

Key Points: 
  • The authors of this analysis wrote that studies relying on these data to make claims about fluoride and IQ "should be considered unacceptable for legal and policy purposes."
  • When the researchers compared the average IQ score between fluoridated and non-fluoridated cities in Canada, the scores were virtually identical.
  • In fact, a 2023 systematic review examined 30 fluoride-IQ studies and found that 29 studies were at moderate to high risk of bias (lower quality).
  • For more information on the scientific evidence related to fluoride and fluoridation, please visit the American Fluoridation Society at AmericanFluoridationSociety.org.