http://news.prlog.org/tag/public-health/public health - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12135141-improving-public-health-monday-15th-july-2013-central-london.htmlA One Day National Conference covering the implemented changes to Public Health. http://www.prlog.org/12120411-the-health-insurance-groups-responsibility-deal.htmlThe Health Insurance Group recently signed up to the Department of Health’s Responsibility Deal, ensuring that they provide a healthy working environment for their employees. http://www.prlog.org/12099602-the-largest-international-influenza-conference-is-coming-to-cape-town-south-africa.htmlOptions VIII will provide a global platform for the exchange of scientific ideas related to influenza, which will affect future research, policies, and guidelines for many years. http://www.prlog.org/12087901-ikea-scare-focuses-attention-on-need-for-better-food-safety-diagnostics.htmlThe recent discovery that some of retailer IKEA’s trademark meatballs in its European stores contained equine DNA will focus attention on the need for better controls for the food supply for some highly dangerous threats, according to Kalorama. http://www.prlog.org/12085481-the-health-insurance-group-signs-up-to-the-public-health-responsibility-deal.htmlThe Health Insurance Group agrees to the Department of Health's Responsibility Deal, pledging to help improve public health. http://www.prlog.org/12080855-mi-dengue-named-edison-awards-finalist.htmlMI Dengue Will Be Recognized at Edison Awards Gala on April 25 in Chicago http://www.prlog.org/12032729-americas-public-health-is-latest-subject-of-exploring-critical-issues.htmlThe highly rated Exploring Critical Issues broadcast series returns with a focus on Public Health --airing in NY and CT on Cablevision 29 and 137 and FiOS 296; streaming at www.telecaretv.org http://www.prlog.org/12021206-paths-drug-development-program-announces-positive-phase-1-results-for-its-anti-diarrheal-drug.htmlPATH's Drug Development program has developed a new medication to treat diarrhea. This new drug treats the diarrheal process to shorten its duration. http://www.prlog.org/12003697-public-health-food-safety-pest-control-biosecurity.htmlBoecker Public Health launches its Social Network sites for the purpose of having an online presence and to be a reference in the Public Health industry. http://www.prlog.org/11986795-university-of-new-england-announces-record-breaking-enrollment.htmlUNE’s fully online Master of Public Health program welcomes largest class ever for its fall 2012 term. http://www.prlog.org/11983411-saint-katherine-college-establishes-public-health-field-station-in-madagascar.htmlThe College has established a public health field station at the Université d'Antananarivo, the principal university of Madagascar, located in the capital Antananarivo. http://www.prlog.org/11949095-ridpiles-launched-with-huge-information-add-new-level-to-the-era-of-hemorrhoids.htmlTo form a network for the information of hemorrhoids, everyday people, professionals, and future leaders leveraging popular websites to raise awareness of the hemorrhoids unique challenges and opportunities. http://www.prlog.org/11932797-cigarettes-ends-should-be-banned-says-new-study-called-candy-cigarettes-on-steroids.htmlA new study of electronic cigarettes - in one of the "100 Most Influential Journals in Biology and Medicine," has concluded that the product should be banned. 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Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). http://www.prlog.org/11825434-explore-juvenile-victimization-prevention-strategies-at-umsl-youth-violence-prevention-conference.htmlInternational experts will explore topics including Gangs on the Internet, Code of the Street, Project CeaseFire, and the Missouri Model http://www.prlog.org/11813674-naafa-announces-2nd-health-at-every-size-summit.htmlIn keeping with NAAFA’s ongoing commitment to eliminate size discrimination and in response to inquiries focused on health concerns, NAAFA is sponsoring our second Health At Every Size® Summit promoting Equality At Every Size(SM) with HAES. http://www.prlog.org/11812206-tennessee-medical-librarians-to-train-south-african-public-librarians-on-health-information-access.htmlTwo librarians from The University of Tennessee Medical Center will train public librarians in South Africa in March on accessing valuable health information to share with families in their communities. http://www.prlog.org/11810838-common-toxins-in-our-homes-schools-and-workplaces.htmlThe Global Indoor Health Network is releasing its position statement highlighting the main threats to human health hidden in our homes, schools and workplaces. It is time for our national and world leaders to develop a comprehensive health response. http://www.prlog.org/11809944-schweitzer-fellowship-names-2012-lambarn-fellows.htmlFor the 34th year, senior medical students & public health Fellows will follow in Nobel Laureate Dr. Albert Schweitzer's footsteps, partnering with an international staff to deliver skilled care at the Schweitzer Hospital in Gabon, Africa. http://www.prlog.org/11796579-new-homeopathic-non-profit-to-take-active-role-in-public-health.htmlHomeopathy Institute of the Pacific (HIP) will establish public health clinics in San Francisco to treat returning veterans with homeopathy—an approach that has seen positive results in a six-year pilot program in the Bay area. http://www.prlog.org/11792154-north-carolina-american-indian-health-board-appoints-new-board-members.htmlOrganization grows as it aims to eliminate health disparities among the largest population of American Indians east of the Mississippi River http://www.prlog.org/11770726-fathers-life-saving-organization-chps-honors-lost-son-through-heartrespond-initiative.htmlCenters for Health and Public Safety (CHPS) is launching an initiative to help put AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in every home, school, business, and public place. CHPS calls it HeartRespond When minutes matter for life. http://www.prlog.org/11769835-health-equity-initiative-receives-approval-as-provider-of-certified-public-health-ce-credits.htmlCPH CE credits available for eligible public health professionals who participate in HEI’s professional development workshops, mini-courses and other training events http://www.prlog.org/11759972-the-national-posture-institute-npi-officially-launched-online-public-posture-program.htmlThe National Posture Institute has launched an Online Public Posture Program, titled, “Analyzing and Correcting Posture and Body Alignment.” Students can complete the Non-instructor or the Instructor facilitated courses in Three (3) months. http://www.prlog.org/11739376-superwebgis-applied-to-public-health-information-and-resources.htmlSuperGeo announced a WebGIS application to public health information. The website integrates various health evaluation and education data, helping the public to query health information in a convenient and interactive way. http://www.prlog.org/11718011-adelphi-university-launches-the-center-for-health-innovation.htmlAdelphi has officially launched the CHI, a cornerstone of the University’s comprehensive strategic plan. The Center seeks to tackle and improve current and emerging healthcare needs and make Adelphi an even stronger thought leader in healthcare. http://www.prlog.org/11716199-oneworld-health-and-cube-announce-new-dna-vaccine-collaboration.htmlOneWorld Health teams up with A-Cube to develop DNA Vaccines http://www.prlog.org/11699190-supergis-desktop-3-selected-by-national-institute-of-infectious-diseases-japan.htmlSuperGIS Desktop 3 has been selected by National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Japan to improve the research outcome and disease control of infectious viruses and diseases. http://www.prlog.org/11694469-continuing-education-and-networking-opportunities-for-social-workers-in-health-care-settings.htmlThe National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina Chapter will present the 2011 Annual Fall Conference taking place at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina on November 18-19. http://www.prlog.org/11654084-helen-dao-to-present-cultural-communication-workshop-for-the-nj-society-for-public-health.htmlHelen Dao, MHA, will present “Integrating Cultural Strategies for Health Educators: Strengthening Communication” for the NJ Society for Public Health Education on 9/28/11. The workshop is open to all health educators. http://www.prlog.org/11629217-interest-in-the-omaha-system-is-expanding-across-north-dakota.htmlAs the requirements for Electronic Health Records (EHR) become more pressing, the need for standard classification is just as important. One taxonomy growing in popularity is the Omaha System, especially in North Dakota. http://www.prlog.org/11627821-north-dakota-counties-flock-to-adopt-web-based-solution-for-public-health-charting.htmlBismarck leads the way in purchasing Nightingale Notes for Electronic Health records and many other counties are following suit. http://www.prlog.org/11622481-positive-impact-of-growing-public-awareness-of-obesity-epidemic-highlighted-in-childhood-obesity.htmlIncreasing public awareness of the childhood obesity epidemic may be contributing to evidence of overall reductions in body mass index (BMI), according to the results of a nationwide study presented in Childhood Obesity. http://www.prlog.org/11585472-helix-ahro-sign-an-mou-to-provide-clinical-research-training-services-in-africa.htmlAfrica Health Research Organisation and Helix Research Center have announced Clinical Research Training Programs for the Life Sciences Aspirants and Corporates in the Africa and Europe http://www.prlog.org/11498418-cincinnati-1st-city-to-join-national-script-your-future-medication-adherence-campaign.htmlNew local coalition joins public awareness project targeting the nearly three out of four Americans who report that they do not always take their medications as directed, which leads to serious health consequences and avoidable costs. http://www.prlog.org/11443066-the-institute-for-oneworld-health-announces-breakthrough-in-global-fight-against-malaria.htmlAnnounces major advance in development of key anti-malaria medication, will increase availability and lower the cost. http://www.prlog.org/11354702-oneworld-health-and-aanaor-launches-research-collaboration-to-develop-new-anti-diarrheal-drugs.htmlThe Institute of OneWorld Health and Anacor Pharmaceuticals join forces to save children's lives. http://www.prlog.org/11308344-fooling-ourselves-about-vaccines.htmlA new book that claims we could abandon vaccines tomorrow, and be no worse off, is likely to spark intense debate. http://www.prlog.org/11293016-telehealth-could-help-pcts-provide-nhs-health-checks.htmlGPs with uncertain funding for disease screening could get help from telehealth technology http://www.prlog.org/11266718-shri-mahipal-maderna-cabinet-minister-government-of-rajasthan-visits-pilani-shridhar-university.htmlWay to Transform Shridhar University Pilani in the Shekawati region of Rajasthan has 11 Schools of Learning offering various Certificate, Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate as well as Doctoral programmes.. http://www.prlog.org/11264534-publichealthresearchca-presents-accurate-timely-information-to-the-health-care-community.htmlDuring a time of health care transformation, emerging medical research and an Internet laden with inaccurate health information, a new Web site strives to inform all professionals in every health industry http://www.prlog.org/11249083-nhs-failing-100000-at-risk-of-heart-disease-but-telehealth-could-help.htmlTelehealth could help the NHS screen over 100,000 people at elevated risk of heart disease - who are currently going unseen http://www.prlog.org/11137881-iglobalfitness-set-to-tackle-us-corporate-obesity-crisis.htmliGF is pleased to announce that Tom Broslawsky has joined the company as the US Sales Director.