Nov 26, 2024 2:00:00 PM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in COVID-19, public health, family medicine, Pediatric, Vaccination
Once again, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant is likely to be the gift many did not want to receive from attending holiday gathering!
You may recall in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was frequent breaking news about each latest variant of the virus (remember Delta and Omicron?). Now that the worldwide public health emergencies have expired, detecting, monitoring, and responding to new variants has become more challenging.
Jul 2, 2024 2:08:03 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Primary Care, public health, OB/GYN, STIs, #syphilis
Syphilis cases are on the rise in North Carolina. Syphilis can affect anyone but is currently rising in women, and in men who have sex with women. This has led to an alarming increase in cases of congenital syphilis.
Jun 22, 2023 1:33:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in public health, public health emergency
As temperatures continue to climb across the globe, the impact of extreme heat on public health is becoming a crucial concern.
Sep 29, 2021 4:26:00 PM / by Practice Support Team posted in Promoting Interoperability, Primary Care, public health, EHR, population health, CSRS
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