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Castle Shannon restaurant hit with consumer alert by health department
Resource Hubs expand citywide through Neighborhood Community Action Centers
Philadelphia Health Department expands Resource Hubs citywide through Neighborhood Community Action Centers.
Illinois maintains high childhood vaccination rates, health department says
Health department temporarily closes Dollar General in Fairmont
The Marion County Health Department has temporarily closed the Dollar General in Fairmont.
Leveraging PHIG to Advance Policy Infrastructure at Austin Public Health
Learn how Austin's health department used PHIG funding and assistance from ASTHO to improve their processes in this blog.
Dr. Perry appears on Kids These Days RVA - Richmond City Health Department
RHHD Director Elaine Perry, M.D. appeard on ABC 8’s new podcast Kids These Days RVA to discuss the importance of infant immunization.
St. Joseph County, State Health Departments investigate salmonella outbreak at jail
Staff at the St. Joseph County Jail along with the St. Joseph County and State Health Departments are looking into the cause of a salmonella outbreak that made
Natrona County health and food inspections (4/24/26–4/30/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (4/24/26–4/30/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
State Health Department Begins to Prepare Medicaid Patients for New Work Requirements
As Montana nears its July 1 deadline to begin implementing new community engagement requirements for Medicaid expansion enrollees, the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is hosting informational webinars to inform patients of the changes. During the first webinar Tuesday afternoon, Jessie Counts, human services executive director for the department, went […]
District Health Dept. No. 4 offers free water sample kits in Cheboygan, Presque Isle
CHEBOYGAN & PRESQUE ISLE COUNTIES, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Free water sample test kits are being offered by the District Health Department No. 4 to residents in C
Are Local Health Departments the Linchpin for Rebuilding Trust in Public Health?
Trust in public health dropped during COVID-19, but local health departments may be the linchpin to rebuilding confidence nationwide.
Meriden inspectors cite 24 restaurants for serious health violations
Two dozen Meriden businesses that serve food were found to have serious violations in March, according to the city's health department.
Black mothers’ testimonies, health department data highlight racial disparities in Douglas County birth outcomes
Black mothers spoke about traumas they experienced around births and Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health experts shared data underlining the need for medical professionals to listen and take accountability to improve birth outcomes.
Laramie County health and food inspections (4/17/26–4/23/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Natrona County health and food inspections (4/17/26–4/23/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Adams County Health Department joins Drug Take Back Day efforts
Drug Take Back Day allows anyone with unneeded medications to dispose of them safely.
Marion County's top two health department officials abruptly leave
The top two administrators in Marion County’s Health and Human Services department left the county at the same time.
Health Dept. to present workshop with resources for problem gambling
JACKSON, Wyo. — Join the Teton County Health Department (TCHD) for a workshop about the “hidden addiction” of problem gambling. The workshop is designed to help the community recognize the signs of and find support for gambling addictions. It is often referred to as a “hidden addiction” because there are no physical signs like those […]
Macomb County health officials confirm county's first measles case in 2026
Macomb County Health Department officials have confirmed a measles case in a Macomb County resident.
Health Dept. report on S.F. hospital stabbing confirms Mission Local reporting
San Francisco will direct $15 million to Health Department security after fatal hospital stabbing.
San Francisco Directs $15 Million to Health Department Security After Fatal Stabbing
The 13-page report presented a list of recommendations for the hospital and health department in response to the stabbing at SF General.
Monongalia County Commission looks to sell health department property; commission also retains attorney to oppose MARL
Meeting held Wednesday in Morgantown.
Health department to lead all street outreach teams
The City’s outreach teams work with people struggling with housing and substance use issues.
Mayor Lurie moves S.F. homeless street-outreach teams to health department
The Lurie administration has increasingly emphasized the health needs of people on the street
Natrona County health and food inspections (4/10/26–4/16/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (4/10/26–4/16/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
U.S. health department restoring staffing to WTC health program
National Nutrition Month Celebrates Experiential Learning in Action with Public Health Students - University of New Haven
The University of New Haven created a collaboration with the Norwalk Health Department that led to an immersive workshop that reinforced the importance of nutrition education.
Michigan House moves ahead on state health department budget with expanded SNAP and Medicaid checks
Michigan House moves ahead on state health department budget with expanded SNAP and Medicaid checks
Health department warns of bogus restaurant inspectors
Ohio Department of Health officials issued a warning about bogus health inspectors.
Pasadena Public Health Department Sued Over Race-Based Eligibility for Infant Health Program
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These Memphis restaurants got perfect health inspection scores in March
Tennessee Health Department inspectors performed hundreds of health inspections in Shelby County in March. These 46 restaurants earned perfect scores.
Olympia couple charged after $10,000 health department check mailed to wrong address, cashed
NACCHO Recognizes 10 Local Health Departments for Excellence in Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies
/PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the country's over 3,300 local health departments,...
‘Don’t Let Ticks Stick’: Alexandria health officials want you to be on lookout for bloodsuckers
Alexandria Health Department officials encouraged residents to check for ticks, which can spread Lyme disease and alpha-gal syndrome if not quickly removed.
Natrona County health and food inspections (4/3/26–4/9/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (4/3/26–4/9/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Mesa County health department honors public health workers
Event recognized staff achievements and community partners during National Public Health Week
What's in Wisconsin's plan for latest round of opioid settlement funds?
The state health department released the plan April 9. State lawmakers have the ultimate say in how opioid settlement funds are spent.
Pittsfield Health Shuts Down North Street Eatery for 'Pests'
Closed sign on Iztac's front door. PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Iztac Mexican Restaurant is currently shut down by the Health Department. A hearing at the Board of...
Detroit Health Department hosting Public Health Week in communities
Brooke County Health Department eyes one Saturday a month for bloodwork appointments
Brooke County residents could soon have a new option for getting bloodwork done on weekends, as the Brooke County Health Department looks to expand its hours to
Snohomish County declares measles outbreak over, warns travel could bring new cases
The Snohomish County Health Department has declared an end to the county’s recent measles outbreak, but health officials are warning residents to stay alert as
State Health Department workers face gas scares at aging office
State health workers in Albany say repeated gas scares at 875 Central Ave. have fueled calls for remote work.
NYC health department has questions about the floating pool set for the East River
The pool’s creators are adding an emergency chlorine dosing system as they await health department approvals.
Public health has saved hundreds of millions of lives. Is yours one of them? - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Last revised April 6, 2026
Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care
A bill heard by a Rhode Island Senate panel last week would fold funding for telephone hotlines used by pediatricians and family doctors to connect kids and parents to mental health treatment hotlines into a health department program funded by insurer contributions.
Key milestone hit in ending Broomfield measles outbreak, health department says
Natrona County health and food inspections (3/27/26–4/2/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (3/27/26–4/2/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Skunk near Fellows Lake is 2nd rabies case for 2026: Health department
With a second case of rabies identified this week, Springfield-Greene County Health Department advises community to be careful around wildlife.
Springfield deli had mold growing in pizza sauce: Health department
Springfield-Greene County Health Department inspectors found mold growing in pizza sauce at a deli, which was corrected by discarding the sauce.
Group homes licensed by the Health Department drive growth — and problems
Group homes can be licensed by the Department of Human Services or, more recently, by the Department of Health. in Brooklyn Park, which has more group homes than any other city in Minnesota, those Health Department-licensed facilities appear to be responsible for an outsize number of the police calls that the city says are overwhelming its first responders.
C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Mpox
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.
Public Health Leaders to Convene in Baltimore at the 2026 Preparedness Summit to Improve Local and National Emergency Response Efforts
/PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), the voice of the country's over 3,300 local health departments, will...
10 Danbury eateries cited for serious health violations in Feb. 2026
Of the 24 Health Department inspections in February, six food-serving establishments and four public schools received serious violations, according to reports.
Minority health events to highlight observance
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department is hosting a series of weekend community events in recognition of Minority Health Month in April, officials ...
Natrona County health and food inspections (3/20/26–3/26/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Laramie County health and food inspections (3/20/26–3/26/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Adams County admonishes ICE detention center over poor access, communication during public health investigation
The Adams County Health Department did not identify anyone meeting the case definition of an outbreak during the on-site investigation.
Innamorato issues executive order to improve restaurant permit process following Health Department changes
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato on Monday signed an executive order aimed at streamlining the county’s restaurant permitting process. The effort will engage multiple departments to assess where the food permitting process could be improved while maintaining public health and safety. A news release from the County Executive’s Office states
Mental health providers brace for state budget
As legislators approach Monday's deadline to decide the mental health department’s next budget, the House and Senate haven’t included funding for many of the department's requests in their initial proposals.
Washtenaw County measles outbreak rises to 7 cases, health officials say
A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County has increased to seven confirmed cases, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department in an update.
Chan School of Public Health Department Chair Departs for UCLA
Kari Nadeau, an environmental health leader, will serve as the dean of the Fielding School of Public Health.
Lawmakers weighed Wyoming Health Department budget cuts. They never came.
by Maggie Mullen, WyoFile After the Wyoming Freedom Caucus told voters last year it aimed to “DOGE” the state’s next two-year budget by
Louisiana's health secretary wants AI on the phones and the website
Louisiana residents may see changes in calling the state health department or using its website if it turns to artificial intelligence to save money. The department is examining how it can implement AI over the next few years to make residents’ experiences more efficient and reduce spending, Louisiana Department of Health Secretary Bruce Greenstein said […]
Health inspectors found thawed seafood, food stored in buckets leading to temporary closure of Mama Tina’s Gumbo
Houston health inspectors investigating a customer illness complaint after eating Mama Tina’s Gumbo at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo found thawed seafood labeled “keep frozen” and learned the gumbo had been moved to a freezer at an unlicensed off-site location without temperature logs before being served, according to Houston Health Department records obtained by KPRC 2 News.
DanDan restaurant in Milwaukee temporarily closed by health department
Popular Third Ward restaurant shuts down pending health department re-inspection; reason for closure not yet released.
Berrien County Health Department will hold free hearing, vision screenings for kids
The Berrien County Health Department will offer free hearing and vision screenings for kids throughout spring break.Clinics will be held March 30 at the departm
Natrona County health and food inspections (3/13/26–3/19/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Fourth suspected measles case reported in Washtenaw County
Measles has not yet been confirmed with laboratory testing, according to a health department press release.
US health department investigates 13 states that require insurance plans to cover abortion
HHS is looking into the states for ‘alleged disregard of, or confusion about’ the federal Weldon amendment
US Health Department official signals progress on selecting new CDC head
The top CDC job has been filled by acting directors since Trump fired then-director Susan Monarez last August, after she objected to Kennedy's proposed vaccine policy changes.
Douglas County Health Department clears Holiday Inn to reopen water park
The Douglas County Health Department is issuing a public warning about the downtown Holiday Inn on Cuming Street, saying the hotel’s water park is operating without valid permits.
Mama Tina's Gumbo reopened at Houston Rodeo after temporary closure, Houston Health Department says
Mama Tina's Gumbo was reopened on Tuesday at the Houston Rodeo after being temporarily closed as a result of a complaint investigation, according to the Houston Health Department.
Houston Health Department temporarily shuts down ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ at RodeoHouston
The Houston Health Department (HHD) has confirmed that ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ was temporarily shut down at the Houston rodeo.
State health department warns public of premade meal recall over salmonella concerns
DOH said the recalled product is sold chilled in a black-and-clear plastic container with sell-by dates between “03/05/2026” and “03/16/2026” printed on the label.
Natrona County health and food inspections (3/6/26–3/12/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Bridgeport weighs redevelopment of former Health Department site
"We want to get it right, and we want to work together with interested people to come up with a fabulous result," William Coleman said.
Florida Is Trying to Ignore Measles Until It Can’t
The state is in the midst of an outbreak, but its health department has been mostly silent.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Trump is counting on his ‘favorite Mormon’ to deliver health care wins
Chris Klomp, a political unknown a year ago, is now steering the $2.6 trillion health department. Several controversial appointees have since left.
Health Department: Santa Fe County patient contracts, recovers from hantavirus
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, in which flu-like symptoms progress to trouble breathing, is fatal in about 40% of cases.
Health department: ‘Steep rise’ in uninsured Minnesotans
Rising costs and fewer people on public health insurance programs contributed to the highest rate of uninsured Minnesotans since 2017.
St. Clair County public health gets ‘MAGA’ makeover, from fluoride to vaccines
The medical director of a health department on Michigan’s Thumb is bucking a decades-long trend in public health leadership. Not all are thrilled.
Uninsured rate in Minnesota spikes, climbing to the highest level in 6 years
Uninsurance rates have risen across the state and among nearly all demographic groups, highlighting persistent disparities, the health department said.
Minnesota’s uninsured rate jumped last year — and it could be going higher
Kids are especially hard hit, as Minnesota Health Department statistics say the number of uninsured children in the state climbed more than 70% in two years.
Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health
Scientists are cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he builds a public health bulwark against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance and President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Still, federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.
Laramie County health and food inspections (2/27/26–3/5/26)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne-Laramie County Health Department inspects restaurants, bars, convenience stores, delis, grocery stores, bed and breakfasts
Natrona County health and food inspections (2/27/26–3/5/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Feb. 22
Find out how your favorite restaurant, convenience store and other food establishments in Jefferson County are performing on Health Department inspections.
International Women's Day 2026 - Richmond City Health Department
Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8 by highlighting services for women offered at RHHD clinics, offices, and Resource Centers. “When women are healthy, our communities […]
Health department alerts public to possible measles exposure in Lynchburg
Officials are warning of a possible measles exposure after a confirmed case moved through the area.
Maryland health department reports increase in carbon monoxide ER visits
The cost of chaos at the CDC
Confusion at the federal level and funding cuts are devastating local health departments.
Libby water health advisory lifted
The Lincoln County Health Department announces the Libby water health advisory is now lifted.The announcement comes after city personnel completed the required
Mayor Lurie to S.F. public health department: Cut $40 million more
Mayor Daniel Lurie last week asked the S.F. public health department to cut an additional $40 million from its budget over the next two years.
Second unvaccinated Broomfield High School student contracts measles, Colorado health officials say
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Adams County Health Department confirmed a new case of measles on Monday and are warning Broomfield and Westminster residents about possible exposure.
California measles outbreaks linked to pockets of unvaccinated residents
California health departments are fighting to contain measles outbreaks as cases rise and resources shrink. Investigating communicable diseases is time-intensive and expensive. Officials say teams have about 72 hours after a positive case to find exposed people and stop spread.