✨“Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” Rise, shine and believe in yourself, the way you are. #MentalHealth #PermanenteMedicine #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Resilience #Mindset #SelfCare

Congrats to Afr-Ame Museum of IA on the reopening of their museum today City of Cedar Rapids! ❤️ See photos here. homegrowniowan.com/african-americ… #BlackHistory #CedarRapids #Iowa

Half of local health depts partner for #ViolencePrevention & about 1/4 directly offer services. #PublicHealth plays a critical role in protecting communities. Find resources to strengthen your capacity to address ACEs, gun violence, & more at bit.ly/NACCHO-OIVP. #ForcesFact

Plant-based diets and the reduction of cardiovascular and cancer risk, a review of 49 studies journals.plos.org/plosone/articl… PLOS One

“What we're doing here pollutes on a continental scale” - ⁦Jonesingforthetruth⁩ thenews-ia.com/stories/iowas-…

NACCHO President Dr. Pramōd Dwivedī highlights the benefits of being an active member of NACCHO in the latest President's Corner column. View the article at naccho.org/about/board/pr….

The most effective COVID-19 response efforts were high-tech, high-touch and community-driven — such as holding clinics in community spaces, mailing at-home tests to people, and expanding telehealth capabilities. The core idea driving these efforts — “meet people where they are”

Only 1 in 4 people experience dengue symptoms. Travelers: Even if you do not feel sick, take steps to prevent mosquito bites for 3 weeks when returning from an area with dengue. Avoid spreading dengue to mosquitoes, which can spread the virus to people. bit.ly/4bsbZPp

CDC confirmed a 3rd H5 bird flu human infection in the U.S. tied to dairy cow outbreaks. While the risk to the general public remains low, people with animal exposures should take precautions: Read the full press release: bit.ly/4bFacGX

Had a great meeting with the new police chief City of Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Police David Dostal! Discussed our ongoing partnership tackling gun violence, harm reduction and mental health! #CommunityPartnership #SafetyFirst #PublicHealth

Linn County Public Health, in conjunction with program partners Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity and HACAP are excited to announce the Safe Home Program, which provides financial assistance for home repairs to individuals who qualify. Read more >>> bit.ly/SafeHomeMR

Epigenetic inheritance in action! nature How the impact of a father's high-fat diet on mitochondrial dysfunction is transmitted to his male offspring via sperm mitochondria RNA nature.com/articles/s4158… nature.com/articles/d4158… @justsaysinmice

Main challenge for us is reclaiming public's trust and restoring CDC's stature as a leading agency in pub health. 2dly, action happens at local level, so we must build robust local health depts and establish direct link of comm betwn CDC and locals. nytimes.com/2024/05/15/opi…

Read the latest and final President's Corner column from Dr. Pramod Dwivedi, as he reflects on his tenure as Board President and expresses gratitude for the memories and connections he's made with public health professionals across the country: naccho.org/about/board/pr…

Linn County Public Health is hiring for our Harm Reduction Coordinator position. The Harm Reduction Coordinator coordinates of activities related to the public health epidemic involving substance use disorder, as well as infectious disease & other harms associated with drug use.

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We’re thrilled to announce our latest #PublicHealth assessment, the 2024 #InformaticsProfile report! Dive into this first-of-its-kind data to learn about local health department #Informatics workforce, data modernization efforts, #AI use, and more: naccho.org/uploads/downlo…

An interesting study— caffeine protects blood vessel function (endothelial, increased endothelial progenitor cells) in people with lupus academic.oup.com/rheumatology/a…

nytimes.com/2024/11/09/wor… Power & politics, fueled by corruption, costing lives! Cutting corners on safety for plants turns them into hazardous pollution source. Oversight is essential to ensure these projects prioritize public health and sustainability. PMO India Ministry of Health

Happy 30th anniversary to our partners at the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice! @JPHMPDirect has given our field such an important platform for sharing ideas and best practices. jphmpdirect.com/jphmp-is-celeb…