Public Health Policy
Wisconsin’s First Dedicated Emergency Mental Health Facility Opens in La Crosse
Emplify Health by Gundersen opens EmPATH, the state’s first emergency mental health facility, providing dedicated crisis care within 23 hours.
Veteran Public Health Official Ryan McGeown-Conron Joins Benchmark Strategies
Benchmark Strategies has hired former Massachusetts Department of Public Health legislative affairs director Ryan McGeown-Conron as senior director of public affairs, bringing critical government experience to clients in technology, healthcare, and cybersecurity sectors.
American Heart Association Extends Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator Through 2028 to Address Health Disparities
The American Heart Association has extended its Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator program through 2028, providing no-cost enrollment and resources to rural hospitals to combat the significant health disparities that leave rural Americans at 30% higher stroke risk and 40% greater heart disease likelihood.
Global Vaccination Goals Threatened as 14 Million Children Miss Essential Vaccines in 2024
The latest UN data reveals a significant gap in global vaccination efforts, with 14 million children not receiving critical vaccines in 2024, posing a risk to worldwide health targets.
Santa Cruz Breaks Seven-Year Sugary Drink Tax Drought, Voters Approve Public Health Measure
Santa Cruz has become the first California city since 2018 to implement a sugary drink tax, marking a significant victory for public health advocates against the beverage industry's opposition. The two-cents-per-ounce tax is expected to generate $1.3 million annually and aims to reduce sugary drink consumption.
California Declares May as First-Ever Human Milk Donation Month to Support Premature Infants
California's Senate Resolution 20 designates May as the first Human Milk Donation Month, highlighting the critical need for donor breast milk to support premature and medically fragile infants. The initiative seeks to raise awareness and increase donor participation to meet growing demand.