MidWeek Cover Spotlights HPH Nurses in Honor of National Nurses Week
In honor of National Nurses Week, MidWeek is featuring five Hawaii Pacific Health nurses in its May 7 cover story for Hawaii Island, Kauai and Oahu. Nurses work every day to ensure patients receive the best health care possible. From specialized clinics to emergency departments, from the bedside to administration, nurses are key members of […]
Southern Nevada Health District releases 2025 Community Health Assessment
LAS VEGAS – The Southern Nevada Health District, in collaboration with community partners, has released the 2025 Community Health Assessment (CHA), a comprehensive evaluation of Clark County’s health needs, strengths and available resources. The assessment is now available on the Healthy Southern Nevada website. As part of the prioritization process, the Health District and community […]
Cook County reports first two measles cases of 2025
Health officials confirmed the first two measles cases in Cook County on Wednesday.
National News HHS, NIH announce development of universal vaccine for COVID-19 and influenza Justin Boggs
The National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services announced the development of a “next-generation, universal vaccine platform,” intended to create a universal COVID-19 and influenza shot that won’t require updates. Currently, the flu and COVID-19 vaccines, which are administered separately, are updated every year to best combat the active strains […]
Cook County Health opens new center in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood
Cook County Health opened a new community health center last week in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.
DOH WARNS OF POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS FROM KĪLAUEA VOG AS ERUPTION PAUSES
DOH WARNS OF POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS FROM KĪLAUEA VOG AS ERUPTION PAUSES Posted on Apr 25, 2025 in Newsroom HILO, HI. — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions as elevated volcanic gas emissions from the recently paused Kīlauea eruption continue to produce vog and poor air quality […]