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Sports gambling, betting are of public health concern | Calif. county is first to term loneliness a PHE | Mobile services address physical, mental health needs
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Some experts feel online gambling and sports betting should be viewed as a public health concern, especially among young people, as states such as Pennsylvania note a rise in requests for addiction counseling related to it. Mark Gottlieb of the Public Health Advocacy Institute commented that limiting the types of bets placed during games could provide a solution, and others have suggested barring young people from gambling with credit cards.
Full Story: KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh) (2/6) 
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Calif. county is first to term loneliness a PHE
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San Mateo County, Calif., is the first county in the nation to declare loneliness a public health emergency, following a resolution by the county board of supervisors. The goals are to bring awareness to the situation, foster connection for those experiencing isolation, and show how loneliness factors into higher risks for heart disease, dementia and mental health conditions.
Full Story: Becker's Hospital Review (2/2) 
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Buncombe County Public Health and Appalachian Mountain Health in North Carolina operate mobile care units that aim to remove barriers and improve outcomes, particularly for underserved people. The Buncombe unit is staffed by public health nurses and an emergency management specialist, and residents can get primary care, mental health help and community resource assistance from the Appalachian unit.
Full Story: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, N.C.) (2/8) 
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Inaccessibility and inconvenience are major barriers to patient engagement that can be partially overcome with easy-to-use, hyper-personalized digital platforms to help patients gain access to information, schedule appointments, and communicate with their health care providers, says Yosi Health CEO Hari Prasad. Health care professionals should also explore recent advancements such as remote patient monitoring, AI-driven decision support systems and interoperable EHRs, and stay up to date on cybersecurity measures, Prasad says.
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Former surgeons general urge menthol cigarette ban
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Dr. Regina Benjamin and Dr. Jerome Adams, former US surgeons general, write that the FDA should finalize rules to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in light of their health risks. The physicians noted that menthol cigarettes are of particular concern due to their high use in communities of color. Menthol is the only characterizing flavor that can still be added to cigarettes legally, but it is dangerous because it boosts nicotine addiction and "masks the harshness of tobacco smoke," they write.
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Jargon such as "circling back" or "running it up the flagpole" can alienate some team members, and it's often used as a form of "human peacocking" to telegraph status or to paper over topics that may be uncomfortable to talk openly about, say experts. When insecurity permeates the workplace, "you're going to get funny language to try to cover it up, to make it seem as though it's not as bad as you think. But it is," says Cary Cooper, a professor at UK-based Alliance Manchester Business School.
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Medical experts caution about messaging from anti-vaccine activists and influencers who urge people to avoid measles vaccination and dismiss the dangers of the highly contagious infection. Health agencies have urged practitioners to be vigilant about the disease, and Dr. Paul Offit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia commented that measles brings "suffering, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and the occasional death ... a miserable illness."
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An 8 mg naloxone nasal spray for the reversal of opioid overdose does not appear to save more lives than lower standard dosing, while side effects such as vomiting may be more prevalent with the higher dose, researchers said in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Study author Dr. Michael Dailey noted that withdrawal symptoms were much greater in people who received the higher dose.
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Dog and cat feces left in neighborhoods, dog parks and forests can spread life-threatening parasites and viruses to other dogs and cats as well as wild animals and people, writes veterinarian Julia Wuerz of the University of Florida. Use a shovel to put feces directly into a plastic bag or put the plastic bag over your hand to grab the pile, tie the bag and place it in -- not on -- a trash can, and wash your hands with soap and water before touching your face, eating or drinking, Dr. Wuerz writes.
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The EPA said it wants to categorize nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous due to their potential "forever chemical" effects on population health and the environment. Agency administrator Michael Regan said in a statement that the change would make it easier for the government to "clean up contamination from PFAS, hold polluters accountable and advance public health protections."
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Dr. Puthiery Va, recently named director of the Maine CDC, says much work remains to be done in supporting residents' health even after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The department is working to expand care access by hiring more public health nurses, adding recruitment stipends, building university partnerships, and making job shadowing and interviewing easier. Va said her family fled Cambodia in the 1970s, and she understands the frustration of people who lack services.
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Sports gambling, betting are of public health concern | Calif. county is first to term loneliness a PHE | Mobile services address physical, mental health needs Created for [email protected] |  Web Version February 9, 2024 SmartBrief on Public Health & Epidemiology SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE Top News Sports gambling, betting are of public health concern Some experts feel online gambling and sports betting should be viewed as a public health concern, especially among young people, as states such as Pennsylvania note a rise in requests for addiction counseling related to it. Mark Gottlieb of the Public Health Advocacy Institute commented that limiting the types of bets placed during games could provide a solution, and others have suggested barring young people from gambling with credit cards. Full Story: KDKA-TV (Pittsburgh) (2/6)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email From the Field Calif. county is first to term loneliness a PHE Calif. county is first to term loneliness a PHE (Pixabay) San Mateo County, Calif., is the first county in the nation to declare loneliness a public health emergency, following a resolution by the county board of supervisors. The goals are to bring awareness to the situation, foster connection for those experiencing isolation, and show how loneliness factors into higher risks for heart disease, dementia and mental health conditions. Full Story: Becker's Hospital Review (2/2)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Mobile services address physical, mental health needs Buncombe County Public Health and Appalachian Mountain Health in North Carolina operate mobile care units that aim to remove barriers and improve outcomes, particularly for underserved people. The Buncombe unit is staffed by public health nurses and an emergency management specialist, and residents can get primary care, mental health help and community resource assistance from the Appalachian unit. Full Story: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, N.C.) (2/8)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Insider Perspectives Executive talks tech in health care, public health Inaccessibility and inconvenience are major barriers to patient engagement that can be partially overcome with easy-to-use, hyper-personalized digital platforms to help patients gain access to information, schedule appointments, and communicate with their health care providers, says Yosi Health CEO Hari Prasad. Health care professionals should also explore recent advancements such as remote patient monitoring, AI-driven decision support systems and interoperable EHRs, and stay up to date on cybersecurity measures, Prasad says. Full Story: SmartBrief/Health Care (1/29)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Former surgeons general urge menthol cigarette ban Former surgeons general urge menthol cigarette ban (Pixabay) Dr. Regina Benjamin and Dr. Jerome Adams, former US surgeons general, write that the FDA should finalize rules to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in light of their health risks. The physicians noted that menthol cigarettes are of particular concern due to their high use in communities of color. Menthol is the only characterizing flavor that can still be added to cigarettes legally, but it is dangerous because it boosts nicotine addiction and "masks the harshness of tobacco smoke," they write. Full Story: STAT (2/9)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Free eBooks and Resources Free eBooks and resources brought to you by our sponsors * The 10 Nonverbal Communication Skills You Need to Learn * 70+ Excel Keyboard Shortcuts for Windows (Free Cheat Sheet) * Managing Remote Employees Legally & Effectively (Free Business Management Daily Report) * The Next Action Method: A Simple System for Overcoming Procrastination (Free Guide) * Fueling Growth Through Change (Free Heinz Marketing Guide) Leadership Why your office jargon is making your team insecure Jargon such as "circling back" or "running it up the flagpole" can alienate some team members, and it's often used as a form of "human peacocking" to telegraph status or to paper over topics that may be uncomfortable to talk openly about, say experts. When insecurity permeates the workplace, "you're going to get funny language to try to cover it up, to make it seem as though it's not as bad as you think. But it is," says Cary Cooper, a professor at UK-based Alliance Manchester Business School. Full Story: BBC (2/5)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Health Care News Experts warn about measles anti-vaccine messaging Medical experts caution about messaging from anti-vaccine activists and influencers who urge people to avoid measles vaccination and dismiss the dangers of the highly contagious infection. Health agencies have urged practitioners to be vigilant about the disease, and Dr. Paul Offit of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia commented that measles brings "suffering, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and the occasional death ... a miserable illness." Full Story: NBC News (2/5)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email CDC: Increased naloxone dose won't save more lives An 8 mg naloxone nasal spray for the reversal of opioid overdose does not appear to save more lives than lower standard dosing, while side effects such as vomiting may be more prevalent with the higher dose, researchers said in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Study author Dr. Michael Dailey noted that withdrawal symptoms were much greater in people who received the higher dose. Full Story: The Associated Press (2/8)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Vet explains why it's important to clean up after pets Vet explains why it's important to clean up after pets (Pixabay) Dog and cat feces left in neighborhoods, dog parks and forests can spread life-threatening parasites and viruses to other dogs and cats as well as wild animals and people, writes veterinarian Julia Wuerz of the University of Florida. Use a shovel to put feces directly into a plastic bag or put the plastic bag over your hand to grab the pile, tie the bag and place it in -- not on -- a trash can, and wash your hands with soap and water before touching your face, eating or drinking, Dr. Wuerz writes. Full Story: The Washington Post (2/4)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Legislative & Regulatory EPA aims to classify several PFAS chemicals as hazardous The EPA said it wants to categorize nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous due to their potential "forever chemical" effects on population health and the environment. Agency administrator Michael Regan said in a statement that the change would make it easier for the government to "clean up contamination from PFAS, hold polluters accountable and advance public health protections." Full Story: CNN (2/2)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Maine CDC director aims to make care more available Dr. Puthiery Va, recently named director of the Maine CDC, says much work remains to be done in supporting residents' health even after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The department is working to expand care access by hiring more public health nurses, adding recruitment stipends, building university partnerships, and making job shadowing and interviewing easier. Va said her family fled Cambodia in the 1970s, and she understands the frustration of people who lack services. Full Story: Portland Press Herald (Maine) (tiered subscription model) (2/1)  LinkedIn X Facebook Email Sharing SmartBrief on Public Health & Epidemiology with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word SHARE Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/publichealth/?referrerId=ojmWxpWGsv Who Said It? Don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them. Chita Rivera or Madam C. J. Walker Check your answer here. LinkedIn X Facebook Email SmartBrief publishes more than 200 free industry newsletters - Browse our portfolio Sign Up  |      |    Advertise with SmartBrief   |    CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE SmartBrief Future Copyright © 2024 SmartBrief. All Rights Reserved. A division of Future US LLC Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036.
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