public health

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Embracing Innovation for a Better Future

Aug 15, 2023 at 12:45 pm by steve

By: Courtney N. Haun, PhD, MPH Introduction In this age of rapid technological advancements, it is crucial for healthcare professionals to explore innovative ideas that have.... Read More

Tick-Borne Diseases and Outdoor Adventures: Navigating Risks with Knowledge and Safety

Jul 11, 2023 at 10:45 am by steve

By Bertha Hidalgo, PhD As an epidemiologist, I believe in the power of knowledge to promote public health and prevent disease. In today's blog post, we will explore the fasci.... Read More

Preparing for Pandemic

Mar 23, 2020 at 01:03 pm by steve

COVID-19 Poses Challenges in a Global World Editor's Note: Information on COVID-19 continues to evolve on a daily, and sometimes hourly, basis. Much of the information contai.... Read More

The Biggest Threats to Public Health

Apr 12, 2019 at 03:03 pm by steve

Opioid Abuse, Anti-Vax Movement, Antibiotic Resistance Loom Large William Schaffner, MD, a professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and of preventive medic.... Read More

Responding To Disaster

Dec 15, 2017 at 01:20 pm by steve

Three devastating hurricanes and the threat of a cholera outbreak from contaminated water; wildfires near Gatlinburg and California wine country; outbreaks of Zika and Ebola--.... Read More

December 2024

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

Your December 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!