For the second year in a row, New Hampshire and the U.S. experience rough flu season • New Hampshire Bulletin Dr. Michael Calderwood, an epidemiologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, said this flu season has been “probably the third most severe season amongst adults” in recent history.

A look at this year’s flu season in New Hampshire for @newhampshirebulletin.com: #PublicHealth newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/04/07/f...

📰 #QuietCommunities founder Dr. Jamie Banks was featured in the @nytimes.com on the health impacts of neighborhood noise.

🔗 Read the piece: ow.ly/PPX550YCKMp

#NoisePollution #PublicHealth #HearingHealth

Antibiotic resistance in India has consequences everywhere | Aeon Essays Easy access to desperately needed drugs has made India the global accelerant of our antimicrobial resistance crisis

The #antibiotic trap ...

| #AMR | #microbiology | #publichealth | #antimicrobialresistance | #India | Via @aeon.co

Put Science Back in Public Health Graphic of a hand held high, grasping a microscope Defend Public Health logo

Celebrating Public Health Week

Put Science Back In Public Health!

#PublicHealth #Health #DefendPublicHealth

Dr. Lori Byron shares how #airpollution impacts more than your lungs. It's linked to heart attacks, strokes, obesity, diabetes, cancers, and even preterm births. Let's move from knowing to doing! ❤️

#CleanAirForKids #CallTheDr #PublicHealth #momsky #cleanair

Evidence Suggests Djokovic’s COVID Diagnosis Was BS The serial numbers on the tennis star’s two COVID test results gave it away.

Sleuths Uncovers Evidence to Suggest Djokovic’s COVID Diagnosis Was BS

www.thedailybeast.com/bbc-uncovers...

#News #WorldNews #Sports #Tennis #Athletes #COVID #Health #PublicHealth #NovakDjokovic #Morons #Idiots

Stress adds up, but you don’t need a spa day to manage it.

You can:
• say “no” without a novel-length response
• text a friend instead of bottling it up
• step outside for 5 minutes
• close your laptop and log off
• spend time with your pet (they get it)

#SLCo #PublicHealth

New Video on Teen Substance Use Trends in 2026 from the Partnership to End Addiction
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#SubstanceUseAwareness #PublicHealth #publichealthmatters
#substanceuse #teenmentalhealth #TeenHealthMatters

Portrait of Richard Y. Zhao, PhD, honored as 2025 AAAS Honorary Fellow for excellence in molecular pathology research.

Congratulations to Dr. Richard Zhao, named a 2025 @aaas.org Honorary Fellow for pioneering virology research, advancing molecular pathology, and leading public HIV/AIDS & COVID‑19 education. 🎉🔬

A well‑deserved lifetime honor! 👏

#Pathology #PublicHealth #Research #AAAS #MedED

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Celebrating Public Health Week

#PublicHealth #Health #DefendPublicHealth

This sounds about right. It is difficult to see how many faculty at soft money #PublicHealth institutions will survive.

Hennepin County board proclaims Public Health Week, Fair Housing Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month; approves routine license and consent items The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on April 7 unanimously approved proclamations recognizing National Public Health Week (April 6–12), April as Fair Housing Month and April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and approved routine business including a temporary liquor license and the consent agenda.

Hennepin County just made a powerful commitment to health, housing, and safety by proclaiming April as a month of awareness and support for vital community issues!

Learn more here

#HennepinCounty #MN #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #HousingEquality #CommunitySafety

Senate advances and enacts FY2026 supplemental appropriations bill; several municipal and election-related measures move forward The Massachusetts Senate added House Bill 5348 (FY2026 supplemental appropriations) to third reading, adopted its emergency preamble and passed it for enactment; the chamber also passed or concurred in several other bills and adopted a committee extension for a celiac disease screening pilot.

The Massachusetts Senate has taken significant steps by enacting a supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, paving the way for crucial budget adjustments and advancing several key municipal measures.

Click to read more!

#MA #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #CivicEngagement

Oklahoma County commissioners vote to opt into proposed opioid settlement that staff says could yield $97.6 million County staff told commissioners that participation in a proposed remnant-defendant opioid settlement would require eligible entities to opt in and, if the participation threshold is met, could result in a combined $97,625,000 paid to eligible political subdivisions; commissioners approved opting in.

Oklahoma County just voted to join a massive opioid settlement that could bring a staggering $97.6 million to local governments for tackling the crisis.

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#OklahomaCounty #OK #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #OpioidAwareness

Pitkin County planning commission continues airport modernization hearing amid noise and air‑quality worries Planning commissioners heard multi‑hour presentations on a three‑part Aspen Airport modernization (runway shift, new terminal and FBO work), fielded detailed technical questions about noise contours and FAA procedures, and received public testimony urging ultrafine‑particle monitoring; the commission voted to continue the public hearing to April 14 for follow‑up material.

The Pitkin County Planning Commission is diving deep into the heated discussion around Aspen Airport's modernization, grappling with critical concerns over noise pollution and air quality before making their next move.

Read the full story

#PitkinCounty #CO #AirQualityMonitoring #PublicHealth

A photo of a group of smiling people. Over all the words National Public Health Week - Public Health works - when we support it. NPHW.ORG

Public health works—when we support it.

This National Public Health Week, remember: #mentalhealth is public health. Strength Begins with Connection.

💙 Help us build a stronger community: mentalhealthamericaofgreenvillecounty.networkforgood.com/projects/260...
#NPHW2026 #PublicHealth

How a Philanthropic Couple Embraced the Building Blocks of Global Health. Literally. Jim and Karen Ansara have invested deeply in creating healthcare facilities in Haiti and other countries, with growing impact.

Jim and Karen Ansara have invested deeply in creating healthcare facilities in Haiti and other countries, with growing impact.

Guest Contributor, Susan Barnett Reports: tinyurl.com/yc6e924m

#GlobalHealth #HealthcareAccess #Infrastructure #InternationalDevelopment #PublicHealth #SocialImpact

Pathologists Overseas Pathologists Overseas facilitates the development of sustainable pathology and diagnostic laboratory systems in resource-poor countries world wide.

Progress happens when we take action to close the gaps in diagnostics. For over 30 years, PO has worked to strengthen systems through training and quality assurance.

Our works supports earlier detection and stronger health systems.
https://pathologistsoverseas.org/
#NPHW #PublicHealth #PathSky

3 p.m. — ACTION

Support healthier communities through programs, partnerships, and policies that put public health into practice.

#NPHW #PublicHealth #ReadySetAction

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Bronx Rat Infestation: Cancer Survivor's Apartment Overrun Discover how a 71-year-old cancer survivor's Bronx apartment was overrun by rats. Read about the severe NYC rat infestation and ongoing tenant struggles.

Cancer survivor’s Bronx apartment is overrun by rats, highlighting a severe infestation crisis. Neglect fuels health risks. Demands urgent action for safe housing.

#Rats #Bronx #HousingCrisis #PublicHealth

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Webinar - How U.S. Cities Are Scaling Air Sensor Networks for Next-Generation Air Monitoring Register now to hear how city governments are taking the lead in rethinking how air quality is monitored and managed. This panel brings together representatives from Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washing...

Next week: hear from @cdph.bsky.social @phlpublichealth.bsky.social & @doeedc.bsky.social dc.bsky.social on how cities are scaling neighborhood-level #AirQuality sensor networks for #PublicHealth. Hear from leaders driving this work on the ground:

🗓 Apr 16 | 8 AM PT
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Trump Backs Down? Iran Standoff Paused—But For How Long? Trump Backs Down? Iran Standoff Paused—But For How Long? From brink of destruction… to a sudden pause. Donald Trump threatened overwhelming force—then abruptly called for a two-week ceasefire with Iran. So what changed? Did the pressure work… or did the strategy collapse? Tonight, we break down what really happened in this high-stakes standoff, what it means for global stability, and whether this is just a delay before something bigger. But while the world watches geopolitics unfold, Americans are facing a different kind of crisis: 🧠 Could a new vaccine help prevent memory loss? 🚽 What’s behind the bizarre virus spreading in San Francisco that’s clogging plumbing systems? It’s a wild mix of global tension and real-world impact—exactly what you need to stay informed. 👇 Jump in and sound off in the comments—where do you think this goes next? ⸻ The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Please watch, like and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 🎙 The Karel Cast is heard on Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Spreaker 📡 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST 📱 Also on TikTok & Instagram Karel is a history-making broadcaster based in Las Vegas bringing bold takes on news, culture, and life. #Trump, #Iran, #BreakingNews, #WorldNews, #Geopolitics, #Ceasefire, #MiddleEast, #USPolitics, #GlobalTensions, #WarThreat, #ForeignPolicy, #PoliticalNews, #CurrentEvents, #NewsUpdate, #GlobalCrisis, #HealthNews, #VaccineResearch, #MemoryLoss, #SanFrancisco, #PublicHealth, #VirusOutbreak, #USNews, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrendingNews, #WorldEvents, #America, #NewsTalk, #TheKarelShow, #LiveNews, #DailyNews

📣 New Podcast! "Trump Backs Down? Iran Standoff Paused—But For How Long?" on @Spreaker #breakingnews #ceasefire #currentevents #foreignpolicy #geopolitics #globalcrisis #globaltensions #healthnews #iran #memoryloss #middleeast #newsupdate #politicalnews #publichealth #sanfrancisco #trump

Thoughtfully, well designed public spaces enhance the well being of people living there. Good to see more research and data supporting what many have instinctually known for a long time. #publichealth

Get SET to make changes to create a healthier community. For more on how you can make a difference visit NPHW.org. #NPHW #NPHW #publichealth #prevention #communities #cleanair #environment #vaccination #healthprograms #healtheducation #healthplanning #healthpromotion #getReady

Public health works best when organizations work together!

We’re SET to work together for healthier communities. Public health starts with all of us. #NPHW #NPHW2026 #NationalPublicHealthWeek #ReadySetAction #PublicHealth #MaPublicHealth #HealthEquity

Public health works best when systems and partnerships are strong.

Strengthening labs means strengthening the systems that prepare communities for better health.

We’re SET to keep doing this work together.

#NPHW #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthSystems

2 p.m. — SET

Public health is stronger when systems and partners work together.
Collaboration helps communities prepare, respond, and stay healthier.

#NPHW #PublicHealth #ReadySetAction

Fox News Is Literally Killing Its Viewers The network has some of the strictest COVID protocols around, but you’d never know it listening to its biggest names, Andy Levy and Molly Jong-Fast say on the latest New Abnormal.

Fox News Is Literally Killing Its Viewers

www.thedailybeast.com/fox-news-is-...

#News #Entertainment #Media #TV #Fox #FoxNews #Politics #USPolitics #Health #PublicHealth #Misinformation #Disinformation #Business #MAGAMorons #Propaganda

Public health is the quiet machinery that keeps society safe: clean air, safe food, honest data, working systems, & people who notice when things look a little weird.
It’s not about treating a person; it’s about protecting everyone.
#publichealth