Public Health

Mayor Addresses Impact of Trump Administration Grant Cuts on Nashville’s Public Health Services
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Trump Administration’s budget cuts are hitting local health efforts hard, according to Mayor Freddie O’Connell. One ... Read more

Major Restructuring at Health and Human Services: 10,000 Jobs at Risk and Agency Closures Ahead
In a significant shakeup, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is cutting 10,000 jobs and closing several ... Read more

How a Generic Form Letter Derailed My Project to Empower Local Health Departments
Well, it finally happened. My colleagues and I received that dreaded termination letter from the National Association of County & ... Read more

Experts Discuss: How HHS Budget Cuts Could Impact Public Health and National Debt
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Thursday that 10,000 full-time employees will lose their jobs. ... Read more

Trump’s EPA Chief Takes Controversial Steps to Roll Back Climate Protections: What It Means for Our Environment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing significant changes under its new leadership. Administrator Lee Zeldin is pushing to ... Read more

Behind the Scenes of Federal Workers’ Return to the Office: Rats, Card Tables, and the BYO Toilet Paper Challenge!
Return to Office Chaos for Federal Workers President Trump has mandated that federal employees return to the office full-time. This ... Read more

World Tuberculosis Day: How Hawaiʻi Can Stay Healthy Through Public Health Vigilance | Maui Now
The Hawai ʻi Department of Health is spotlighting World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2025. This day reminds us about ... Read more

Strengthening Health Systems in Sierra Leone: Combating Infectious and Climate-Related Diseases for a Resilient Future
Rising temperatures are making life harder in Sierra Leone, creating a higher risk for diseases that spread through vectors and ... Read more

Springfield Mall Kitchen Faces Third Mouse Dropping Violation: What This Means for Your Safety
A recent inspection at a Springfield mall food court revealed a concerning issue: mouse droppings. The Springfield-Greene County Health Department ... Read more