The Clark County Water Reclamation District in Las Vegas performs regular wastewater testing to understand the community health and prevent disease outbreaks. In collaboration with Verily, they put this into action during HLTH USA when 12,000 people attended the conference on the Strip. Wastewater samples from one week before to one week after HLTH were evaluated for pathogen concentrations. "The methods that we use include droplet digital PCR in order to identify the concentration levels and whether a pathogen is detected," said Amy Lockwood, Verily public health partnerships lead. Read more in NBC News Las Vegas affiliate: https://bit.ly/3Yo5S9y #HLTHUSA #wastewater #PublicHealth #HealthInnovation
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In public health, prevention is paramount, particularly when addressing neglected tropical diseases like bilharzia 🦠 On our #HealthTips today, we emphasis regular mass drug administration, improvements in sanitation, and environmental management to reduce snail habitats as essential strategies for decreasing the incidence of this preventable disease. Community education plays a crucial role. By equipping individuals with knowledge about bilharzia and its prevention, we foster healthier behaviors that protect everyone 👥 At #GANE, we support initiatives that empower communities and facilitate access to essential health resources. Together, we can create a healthier future free from #NTDs. #EndTheNeglect #PublicHealth #CommunityAwarness
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The proof is in the poop! Check out what we are up to at Courage Forward Strategies!
Courage Forward Strategies recently played a key role in a highly productive workshop co-hosted by the National League of Cities and Dallas County Health and Human Services Department, which delved into the transformative potential of #wastewatersurveillance for #publichealth. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this essential dialogue, facilitating discussions and action planning among experts, leaders, and stakeholders. The energy and dedication exhibited by everyone in the room reflected a shared commitment to enhancing community health throughout Dallas County. Huge thanks to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Water Environment Federation, and WastewaterSCAN, for their invaluable contributions to this important initiative! The proof is really in the poop!
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Exposure to #environmentalhazards and certain types of #childhoodcancer are connected- but there are small steps we can all take to reduce risk. Learn more and find resources from Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (WSPEHSU) at bit.ly/cancerPEHSU When we protect #childrenshealth, we protect everyone's health. #environmentalhealth #protectkidshealth #PEHSU
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NEW: A woefully inadequate voluntary bird flu testing program is leaving public health experts, farmers and workers, and the public in the dark about the spread of bird flu and without the tools we need to combat it, FarmSTAND Research Paralegal Sylvia Regan writes on our blog. Asking for volunteers and hoping for the best will never work when it comes to Big Ag, which will always choose to make a buck over any other consideration. Public health is on the line, and we need to build a food system that respects it. More: https://lnkd.in/dkZiFtnj
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Helpful advice for home owners!
Nn conjunction with National Groundwater Awareness Week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reminding Minnesotans who rely on a private household well for their drinking water to test regularly for contaminants. Testing is particularly important if babies or pregnant people will be drinking the water.
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As the weather begins to warm up, the CDC's newly released resources are essential to learning about the harms of heat exposure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed and released a set of resources to help people stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the symptoms of heat-related illnesses. These resources can be utilized by health center staff to keep up-to-date on the impact high heats may have on the communities they serve. For ease of access, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) has created a webpage for community health centers to access all the heat-related resources in one place. To explore these heat-related resources, visit this NACHC webpage: https://lnkd.in/gdT4vNk2 For a curated collection of Climate Change and Environmental Health resources, visit the CHAMPS website: https://lnkd.in/gtEm9KBS
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#SourceWaterProtectionWeek is approaching! The Safe Drinking Water Act's Source Water Assessments are a crucial step in protecting our drinking water. These assessments identify risks BEFORE water treatment, ensuring threats are addressed early. Proactive protection for public health! #SDWA50 #SourceWaterProtectionWeek American Water Works Association
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In this video, Mpho Dagada sheds light on the cholera outbreak that took place in Hammanskraal. He explores the challenges of contaminated water, government negligence, and the exploitation by water mafias. Highlighting his personal experience and the plight of the affected communities, Dagada urges viewers to become proactive citizens and hold authorities accountable. This video is a stark reminder of the importance of safe water access and responsible governance. Join us in understanding and addressing this urgent public health crisis. #choleraoutbreak #watercrisis #cholera
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Lizzie Ward: Managing Director SAS Water Ltd, guarding against Legionella and all waterborne disease
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When we #ProtectBiscayneBay, we protect the future of water. Whether at home, on land or in the water, actions you take can affect the health of our Bay. Learn what you can do to contribute by visiting https://lnkd.in/eV6msCz7 #MiamiDadeWater #MiamiDadeCounty
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