WHO: Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise, new drugs needed

This was originally released by the National Coalition of STD Directors.  According to a release today by the World Health...

Jul 10, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • National Botulism Surveillance Summary 2015

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the National Botulism Surveillance Summary. The report includes data on...

    Jun 30, 2017 | Amy Chang

  • NACCHO Annual 2017: Learn More about Infectious Diseases & Informatics

    The 2017 NACCHO Annual Conference will feature a variety of sharing sessions highlighting key focus areas of NACCHO’s Infectious...

    Jun 26, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • NCEZID: Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

    The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) has just released a new publication highlighting its...

    Jun 21, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Webinar Series: The Intersection of Public Health and Health Care: Health Care Data...

    The 21st century has brought an abundance of health related technologies and information systems. These innovations have opened a new...

    Jun 21, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Report: Substantial Increase in Number of U.S. Counties with Virus-carrying...

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found a substantial increase in the number of counties that reported evidence of...

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • Job Opening: Epidemiologist in Genesee County (NY)

    The Genesee County (NY) Health Department is seeking an epidemiologist. View the position description below to learn more and access...

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • CDC Rebrands “Get Smart” Antibiotics Campaign

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has employed the Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work campaign for many years in...

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

  • WHO: Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea on the rise, new drugs needed

    This was originally released by the National Coalition of STD Directors.  According to a release today by the World Health Organization (WHO), cases of untreatable gonorrhea are rising around the globe. In the U.S., no untreatable cases have yet been detected. WHO’s warning comes on top of a proposed 17% funding cut next year by […]

    Jul 10, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    National Botulism Surveillance Summary 2015

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the National Botulism Surveillance Summary. The report includes data on cases reported in 2015. Of 199 confirmed cases of botulism, 39 cases were foodborne. Click to view the full report.

    Jun 30, 2017 | Amy Chang

    NACCHO Annual 2017: Learn More about Infectious Diseases & Informatics

    The 2017 NACCHO Annual Conference will feature a variety of sharing sessions highlighting key focus areas of NACCHO’s Infectious Disease and Informatics (IDI) portfolio, including: HIV, STI & Hepatitis, Immunization, Emerging Infections and Outbreak Response. This year, the conference will feature an entire track dedicated to Informatics. For those registrants, or potential registrants, with...

    Jun 26, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    NCEZID: Emerging & Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

    The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) has just released a new publication highlighting its emerging infectious disease work, covering topics from A to Z – anthrax to Zika. This document features everything public health professionals need to know about how NCEZID: responds to outbreaks and protects Americans from threats of bioterrorism […]

    Jun 21, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Webinar Series: The Intersection of Public Health and Health Care: Health Care Data and the Law in the 21st Century

    The 21st century has brought an abundance of health related technologies and information systems. These innovations have opened a new world of electronic health records, health metrics, and disease surveillance; allowing health professionals to improve quality of care, combat current health issues, and increase communication with patients and within health organizations. However, the new...

    Jun 21, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Report: Substantial Increase in Number of U.S. Counties with Virus-carrying Mosquitoes

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found a substantial increase in the number of counties that reported evidence of the mosquitoes that can spread chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses, according to new research published in the Journal of Medical Entomology. In the spring and fall of 2016, CDC conducted surveys to record where Aedes […]

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    Job Opening: Epidemiologist in Genesee County (NY)

    The Genesee County (NY) Health Department is seeking an epidemiologist. View the position description below to learn more and access the application to apply. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. Description: The epidemiologist will investigate the frequency and distribution of diseases within human populations and the environment. Work is performed in accordance with...

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

    CDC Rebrands “Get Smart” Antibiotics Campaign

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has employed the Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work campaign for many years in an effort to support appropriate antibiotic use. This year, CDC is revamping this campaign to maximize support for the clinicians and patients who prescribe and use these critical drugs. This effort will include a […]

    Jun 20, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

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