South Africa: SA Commemorates World Polio Day
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health has reminded parents and caregivers to ensure children are up to date with child immunisation schedules to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, including polio. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 24, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine Polio South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
U.S. urges DNA synthesis firms to ramp up screening for biosecurity threats
Worried that bioterrorists will take advantage of the growing ease of creating risky pathogens in the lab, federal officials are beefing up guidelines for companies that sell nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA. The recommendations, released earlier this month, update the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’s (HHS’s) 13-year-old guidance for screening orders to cover more forms of DNA and RNA, as well as new desktop devices for printing these molecular blueprints. Yet the guidelines will remain voluntary under HHS’s plan, disappointing some biosecurity experts.
Biologists seeking to synthesize genes comm...
Source: ScienceNOW - October 23, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
First detailed U.S. scientific integrity draft policies get mixed responses
Keep working on it. That’s the reaction of U.S. science watchdog groups to the first attempts by federal health agencies to flesh out a promise by President Joe Biden to restore trust in government by ensuring that government scientists are free to do their jobs without political meddling.
One week after taking office in January 2021, Biden ordered
a review of agency policies on scientific integrity
, and 2 years later the White House
issued guidelines
for agencies to follow in revising existing policies. In July, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was first across t...
Source: ScienceNOW - October 23, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news
Population vulnerability to heat: a case-crossover analysis of heat health alerts and hospital morbidity data in Victoria, Australia - Thomson TN, Rupasinghe R, Hennessy D, Easton M, Stewart T, Mulvenna V.
OBJECTIVE: From 2010 to 2022, the Victorian Department of Health operated a heat health alert system. We explored whether changes to morbidity occurred during or directly after these alerts, and how this differed for certain population groups. METH... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Environmental Issues, Climate, Geophysics Source Type: news
About time! Doctors in talks with the Department of Health to put an end to NHS strikes
The British Medical Association revealed last night it will meet officials next week for a preliminary discussion that could lay the groundwork for negotiations in the coming weeks. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
DHS Encourages Wisconsinites to Help End Childhood Lead Poisoning
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is marking National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week by encouraging all Wisconsinites to take steps to end childhood lead poisoning by getting the facts, helping children get tested for lead exposure, and checking homes for lead hazards. “Every child deserves a healthy start in life.” said State Health Officer Paula Tran. “Each year in Wisconsin, thousands of children have their futures put at risk because of lead exposure and poisoning. We know...(see release)JenniferC.MillerOctober 19, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - October 19, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
Shared outcomes toolkit for integrated care systems
Department of Health and Social Care -This toolkit aims to develop an approach to shared outcomes that builds on what others across integrated care systems (ICSs) have done, while also customising and adapting for local circumstances. It seeks to support places within ICSs in the development of their own local shared outcomes frameworks. The guidance includes case studies of good practice, suggestions for overcoming challenges and example frameworks.GuidanceDepartment of Health and Social Care - publications (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - October 19, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Integrated care, collaboration and partnership Source Type: news
World Menopause Day – Information Resources for Perimenopause and Menopause
About Perimenopause and Menopause
Perimenopause, sometimes referred to as the menopausal transition, is a phase in a life characterized by the natural progression toward menopause when menstruation or periods stop permanently. The onset of perimenopause varies, with some people noticing the first signs of this transition in their 40s, while others may experience changes as early as their mid-30s.
During perimenopause, estrogen levels fluctuate irregularly. This hormonal fluctuation can lead to changes in menstrual patterns, including longer or shorter cycles and instances where the ovaries do not release an egg (ovulati...
Source: The Cornflower - October 18, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Bobbi Newman Tags: Public Libraries Resource Sharing health information menopause perimenopause world menopause day Source Type: news
Wisconsin Adds New Hub to Pilot Program
The Department of Health Services (DHS) will be adding a fourth site to a program initiated in 2020 that pilots a hub and spoke approach to treating Wisconsin Medicaid members affected by substance use disorder and physical and behavioral health issues that challenge their efforts in recovery. Vin Baker Recovery of Milwaukee was selected in a process earlier this year. The organization's startup costs as a pilot program participant will be funded through Wisconsin ’s 2022 share of the National...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittOctober 17, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - October 17, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
Hamas-excusing medic who mocked festivalgoers fleeing Hamas gunmen 'is among 2,000 medics' who want officials to tear down Israel flag because of the country's 'genocide' of Palestinians
EXCL: The group of British medics have demanded the Department of Health and Social Care retracts their statement of support for Israel saying it disregards the 'loss of Palestinian life'. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Consultation opens on treatment guidelines for alcohol dependence
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched a consultation on UK-wide guidelines for the clinical treatment of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence. Developed in partnership with the devolved administrations, the guidelines include advice for primary care and community health services. The guidance emphasises the ‘crucial role’ these services can play in preventing... Read moreThe post Consultation opens on treatment guidelines for alcohol dependence appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - October 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Addiction and mental health Clinical Latest news Source Type: news
HHS: Announcement of Solicitation of Written Comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking comments on current Healthy People 2030 objectives. HHS also invites proposals for additional core, developmental, or research objectives and topics regarding critical public health issues for consideration for inclusion in Healthy People 2030. Comments are due by November 20, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - October 17, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
South Africa: Health Department to Introduce New Vaccines to Improve Existing Coverage
[SAnews.gov.za] As part of efforts to improve coverage of existing vaccines, the Department of Health is set to introduce new vaccines to be included in the routine expanded program on immunisation at a cost of R3.5 billion. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 16, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: Health and Medicine South Africa Southern Africa Source Type: news
HHS: National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics
The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) will hold a virtual public meeting November 29-30, 2023. Agenda items include briefings from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) officials, as well as time for NCVHS members to discuss and consider current and proposed activities outlined in the NCVHS 2023 –24 workplan and several health data policy topics, including healthcare standards development and cybersecurity. NCVHS is also requesting information on addressing the potential use of ICD–11 for morbidity coding in the U.S. Includes questions to serve as a guide for information NCVHS will ...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - October 16, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Department of Health appoints new leader of Hawaii State Hospital
The new administrator will oversee hospital operations, including its staff of more than 600 employees. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - October 14, 2023 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Kelsey Kukaua Medeiros Source Type: news
