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Mayor Sheffield taps Dearborn exec as Detroit's chief health officer
Mayor Mary Sheffield announced that Dearborn's former chief public health officer will lead Detroit's health department.
NYC’s New Health Chief Wants People to Know Help Is Available
New York City’s health department is largely known for the letter grades it puts in restaurant windows after food-safety inspections. Its new commissioner is determined to change that.
Sheffield names Dearborn official to become city's new Chief Public Health Officer
Ali Abazeed replaces Denise Fair Razo. After working with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, he helped establish Dearborn's health department.
Measles is back in California. Health departments are fighting it with less.
California is battling measles outbreaks across seven counties as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.
Natrona County health and food inspections (2/20/26–2/26/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Douglas County Health Department warns of safety issues at downtown Omaha hotel water park
The Douglas County Health Department has warned about safety concerns at hotel's water park in downtown Omaha, urging visitors to be cautious.
Health Department warns of potential measles exposure at airport
Travelers at an area airport may have been exposed to measles, according to the Ohio Department of Health.
City of Pasadena Announces Health Officer
PASADENA, Calif. – The Director of Public Health Manuel Carmona has selected Dr. Parveen Kaur to be the next Health Officer at the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD). Dr. Kaur has served as Acting Health Officer since 2023 and will continue to provide medical direction to clinical programs, issue public health policy and guidance, and […]
Trumbull health district recognized on a national level
Trumbull County Combined Health District was one of 19 health departments across the country recognized for high standards and services.
Berrien Co. health officials warn about 'gas station heroin' as state considers ban
The Berrien County Health Department is issuing a warning about a highly addictive drug, sometimes known as "gas station herion."It is readily available right n
Rabies vaccine recall prompts warning to pet owners from Allegheny County Health Department
Allegheny Co. Health Department warns pet parents about rabies vaccine recall
Rabid raccoon confirmed in Churchville, Harford Co. Health Department says
The Harford County Health Department announced that a raccoon in Churchville tested positive for the rabies virus on Tuesday.Officials reported that the raccoon
Broome County Health Department continues to examine increase in stomach infection cases
According to medical director Lazarus Gehring, the outbreak appears to be local to Broome County unlike the majority of the typically observed cases.
Virginia health department defies Trump vaccine changes
State officials say the federal shift on childhood vaccines wasn't backed by evidence.
Natrona County health and food inspections (2/13/26–2/19/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Health Department closes restaurant, funeral for police officer and more Flint-area news
Looking to stay caught up on Flint-area news? Check out these local headlines from the past week.
Lucky’s Steakhouse in Davison closed by Health Department
A restaurant in Davison has been closed by the Genesee County Health Department due to food code violations and repeat violations.
Dr. Michelle Morse to remain NYC chief medical officer, focus on equity work
In an interview with Healthbeat, Morse reflects on this challenging moment in public health as Dr. Alister Martin, an emergency room physician in Boston, prepares to take the helm of the NYC health department.
You can now read Douglas County’s 2025-2028 Community Health Needs Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan
Over the past year, the Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) engaged residents across the county to better understand their top public health concerns. Your input has now shaped action. The…
Lawmakers question Maine’s health department after federal audit
Lawmakers pressed the Maine Department of Health and Human Services over a federal audit finding $45 million in potentially improper payments
Health department urges caution after rabid bat bites Strafford resident
Department officials collected the bat for testing Feb. 4 and notified Strafford Health Officer Stephen Marx a couple of days later.
Health department warns of measles exposure at Philadelphia airport
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning of a possible measles exposure in Terminal E of the Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday.
NYC Health Department staffer wished Israelis were wiped off Earth in...
Allegheny Co. Health Department reminding organizations to apply for fish fry permits
Lincoln County Health Department issues Blastomycosis alert
The Lincoln County Health Department issued a health alert warning residents of an increased risk of Blastomycosis in the area.
Natrona County health and food inspections (2/6/26–2/12/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Eau Claire City-County Health Department accepting proposals to combat opioid misuse
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department is accepting proposals from community-based organizations to help with treatment and recovery efforts from opioid misuse.
Mishawaka massage parlor closed by St. Joe County health department
According to a latter on the front door, New Feeling Massage was shuttered after a complaint and inspection.
County Health Advises Vaccination As Measles Cases Rise
Santa Barbara County Health Department advises residents who are not already immune to Measles get vaccinated.
RFK Jr. shakes up top health department staff
Two senior officials, including one who was running the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, are leaving their posts.
White House, RFK Jr. shake up health leadership after controversies
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health department is undergoing a major leadership overhaul.
Top aides to RFK Jr. will leave posts
The moves are part of a broader management shakeup at the health department.
Love Safely This Valentine's Day - Richmond City Health Department
It’s no coincidence that Valentine’s Day is also National Condom Day! One of the simplest ways to show you care is to protect the health of those you love. Richmond and Henrico […]
Health department warns residents in Grays Ferry to avoid smoky air from a trash fire
The fire happened at the Philadelphia Transfer Station on Grays Ferry Avenue near South 34th Street.
Minnesota sues after CDC cuts millions of dollars in public health grants
MDH reported that 107 health departments across the county received the funding, but the grants for Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois and California have been cancelled, totaling more than $1.5 billion.
STEVE FORBES: Radical ideology replaces competence at the NYC Health Department
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration faces criticism as health department employees reportedly focus on "global oppression" research amid public health emergencies.
Help shape local health efforts: Share your voice on nicotine, vaping, and tobacco use
Your Douglas County Health Department wants to better understand what you know, think, and experience when it comes to nicotine, vaping, and tobacco. Whether you’ve used these products, been impacted…
California Health Department warns of growing measles cases
California Department of Public Health warns that measles cases are on the rise and recommends residents to check their immunization status.
Trump targets Bay Area groups for massive health funding cuts
Roughly two-thirds of the $600 million targeted for cuts is unspent money that was already allocated to California’s state and local health departments.
Missouri lawmakers scour for savings to shield disability, health programs from cuts
Lawmakers sought ways to minimize proposed cuts to disability and other health programs in a budget hearing on the state's health department
Health officials confirm rabies-positive bat in Eaton County
The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) has confirmed that a bat found in Eaton County tested positive for rabies.
Doulas County Health Department warns businesses of shutdown for unrenewed permits
The Douglas County Health Department is warning restaurants of closure for locations that have not renewed their food and drink operating permits.
Laramie County health and food inspections (1/30/26–2/5/26)
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 (1/30/26–2/5/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
County's Health & Sheriff Departments Warn Residents to Avoid Products Containing Kratom and 7-OH12
Credit: Courtesy (SANTA MARIA, Calif.) – The County of Santa Barbara Health Department and Sheriff’s Office are advising residents to avoid foods, dietary
Prioritize Heart Health - Richmond City Health Department
In honor of American Heart Month, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage you to take action to prioritize heart health. “Heart health continues to be one of the top areas of health focus in our […]
Mamdani's NYC health department staffers reportedly studying effects of 'global oppression' on health
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Department of Health reportedly created a "Global Oppression Working Group" that references Gaza "genocide" as a factor.
Health department will mine unverified vaccine injury claims with new AI tool
Experts worry it will be used to further Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine agenda.
New York City joins UN health network after Trump withdrew US from WHO
The New York City Health Department on Wednesday said it has joined the World Health Organization's global outbreak response network following President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the U.S. from the U.N. health agency.
New York City Joins UN Health Network After Trump Withdrew US From WHO
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The New York City Health Department on Wednesday said it has joined the World Health Organization's global outbreak response network following President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the U.S. from the U.N. health agency. WHY'S IMPORTANT Following ...
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings: report
Baltimore health department reportedly separated employees by race for DEI training using taxpayer funds, sparking widespread controversy.
Baltimore City Health Department issues Cold Blue extreme cold alert Wednesday night
The Baltimore City Health Deparmtnet activated a Cold Blue Extreme Cold Alert begining Wednesday night through Monday, Feburary 9 due to dangerous cold weather
Baltimore City Health Department held racially segregated equity meetings, records show
The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) separated employees by race for a series of taxpayer-funded equity meetings, according to internal documents obtaine
Natrona County Health Department christens new headquarters
CASPER, Wyo. — This week, the Natrona County Health Department officially opened its doors at a new Conwell Street location, marking the completion of a
LA County sees increase in flu-related ER visits and hospitalizations
The health department said flu activity is expected to remain high in the coming weeks.
Natrona County health and food inspections (1/23/26–1/29/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Public Health Department confirms first 2026 measles case in Los Angeles County
The Department of Public Health confirms the first 2026 measles case in Los Angeles County, urges protection before traveling.
Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Jan. 18
Find out how your favorite restaurant, convenience store and other food establishments in Jefferson County are performing on Health Department inspections.
Oklahoma Health Department confirms measles case; possible exposure at Norman bar
The Oklahoma State Department of Health has confirmed a measles case in Cleveland County.According to OSDH, the individual visited Logie's on the Corner in Norm
County Health Endorses American Academy Of Pediatrics 2026 Child And Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Santa Barbara County Health Department endorses American Academy of Pediatrics’ 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 58 to 847, state health department says
South Carolina reported 847 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 58 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
Possible measles exposure at UNC Nash County Health Department after child tests positive
Nash County health leaders are sending out a warning about a potential measles exposure after a child who visited the UNC Health Nash Emergency Department on Tuesday tested positive for the disease. Anyone who was at the health department between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday may have been exposed.
Nash County leaders warn of potential measles exposure at UNC Health Nash
The Nash County Health Department is alerting the public after an unvaccinated child who recently traveled internationally tested positive for measles following a visit to the UNC Health Nash Emergency Department.
New Hampshire, Vermont health care providers alerted about Legionnaires' disease cases
The alert comes as the Vermont Health Department investigates a deadly outbreak in Windsor.
Eau Claire County Health Department releases measles and respiratory update
The Eau Claire City-County Health Department’s communicable disease team released statements about both measles and a respiratory update.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 89 to 789, state health department says
South Carolina reported a surge to 789 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 89 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
Natrona County health and food inspections (1/16/26–1/22/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Sick at the Health Department: Workers say Albany office air is making them ill
New York health workers in Albany cite headaches and coughing at 875 Central Ave. after ceiling collapses.
Confusion swells as Trump administration abruptly halts public health funding to cities and states, then reverses course
As public health departments across the country prepared for a massive winter storm this weekend, notice landed in their inboxes that pivotal grant funding from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was paused. No more money could be spent.
US Health Department pauses about $5 billion in state public health grants, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has sent notices to states and partners pausing public health grants that add up to about $5 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing an email.
US Health Department Pauses About $5 Billion in State Public Health Grants, Bloomberg News Reports
Jan 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has sent notices to states and partners pausing public health grants that add up to about $5 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing an email. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. (Reporting ...
HHS Pauses Roughly $5 Billion in State Public Health Grants
The Department of Health and Human Services sent notices Saturday to states and partners pausing public health grants, which adds up to an estimated $5 billion in potential losses for health departments.
Maricopa County Health Department confirms more measles cases in the Valley
The Maricopa County Department of Health is now reporting two additional measles cases in the Valley. In one of the cases, there is no known source of exposure.
Health department reports data breach of third-party system
The Baltimore City Health Department is investigating a data breach involving its electronic medical records system.
Mass. public health department will be latest state agency to move out of Downtown Crossing
DPH confirmed it will be leaving 112,000 square feet at 250 Washington St. this fall to move into 51,000 square feet at 100 Cambridge St., a privately owned tower.
Rabid raccoon found on Jekyll Island prompts health warning from officials
The Glynn County Health Department said that a rabid raccoon was recently found on Jekyll Island, and are alerting residents and visitors.
What’s in Congress’ sweeping health care deal: PBM reform, telehealth, science funding
The health department would get $116.8 billion in funding, a modest increase over 2025 but $33 billion more than Trump requested.
Take Action Against Cervical Cancer - Richmond City Health Department
In honor of Cervical Health Awareness Month, Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members to take action against cervical cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), human papilloma virus (HPV) causes more than nine […]
Frederick County installs new health vending machine, featuring naloxone, fentanyl test strips
Frederick County’s health department will be installing a new health vending machine at the city’s Department of Housing and Services location and other locations.
Laramie County health and food inspections (1/9/26–1/15/26)
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 (1/9/26–1/15/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
RFK Jr’s new diet guidelines pose risks for health and the environment, experts say
US health department’s new food pyramid places red meat and cheese high in saturated fats over plant-based proteins
Pima County Health Department reports second confirmed case of measles
A vaccinated Tucson resident developed symptoms after traveling out of the country.
Health department to launch study on cellphone radiation
The FDA also took down old webpages saying cellphones are not dangerous.
Milwaukee residents' health affected by housing, income, education
The health department will focus on five priority health concerns – chronic disease, maternal and child health, mental health, substance use disorder, and violence and injury prevention – in the coming years.
US Health Department to Launch Study on Cellphone Radiation
Jan 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will launch a study on cellphone radiation, a department spokesman said on Thursday, building on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's criticism linking them to neurological damage and cancer. Last year, the department said 22 ...
Exclusive | RFK Jr.’s Health Department Is Studying Health Effects of Cellphones
Government webpages saying cellphones aren’t dangerous have been quietly removed.
Summit County Environmental Health looks to update pool, septic system regulations
Staff from Summit County’s environmental health department presented to the Summit Board of County Commissioners at a Jan. 13 work session about updates they plan to make to regulations regarding pools and on-site water treatment...
Here's who Gov.-elect Sherrill picked to head NJ Health Department
Raynard Washington will take over a state Health Department that faces federal budget cuts that will affect health care and public health resources.
US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use
Health department unexpectedly announced nearly $2bn in program cuts Tuesday before rolling back decision
NKY health department says to monitor symptoms after measles exposure
After the Ark Encounter and a Northern Kentucky hotel had a visitor with measles before Jan. 1, people are urged to watch for symptoms.
Child, teenager die of flu-related illness in Lucas County, Health Department says
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department has confirmed two flu-related deaths in Lucas County, according to a press release.
Rural health transformation program jobs will be temporary, WV health department says
The staff the Department of Health intends to hire to oversee the Rural Health Transformation Program will be “temporary by design."
Health officials identify potential measles case exposure in Lexington
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department warned the public about a potential measles case exposure at a hotel and restaurant in Hamburg.
Laramie County health and food inspections (1/2/26–1/8/26)
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 (1/2/26–1/8/26)
CASPER, Wyo. — The Casper-Natrona County Health Department inspects restaurants, grocery stores, convenience stores, mobile food units, commissaries and
Santa Barbara Health Department Rejects Federal Vaccine Removals
State and County Health departments will continue to follow “evidence-based recommendations” despite changes to national immunization schedule.
Health Department releases new dietary guidelines with inverted food pyramid
On Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services released an updated version of dietary guidelines and a new food pyramid.