WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in northeast Kansas has become the largest in United States history, according to health officials. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has tracked this outbreak for over a year. Since 2024, there have been 67 tuberculosis cases reported in two Kansas counties, according to KDHE….
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. DeKalb County residents want more options for physical activity and healthy food and better access to health care providers, according to the latest Community Health Needs Assessment. DeKalb Public Health CEO Dr. Sandra Valenciano presented the findings at a quarterly meeting of DeKalb…
A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board. Southwest District Health appears to be the first in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccinations are an essential function of a public health department. While policymakers…
Health minister speaks about various aspects of health that can help reduce heart disease burden; urges people to stay active, cut down on unhealthy food During the World Heart Day prog on Saturday, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao emphasized that the increasing prevalence of heart-related diseases is primarily due to changes in lifestyle and unhealthy…