Tag: health

 Esteemed maternal health professionals in partnership with the de Beaumont Foundation and the Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center (MHLIC) today announce the release of the highly anticipated book, The Practical Playbook III: Working Together to Improve Maternal Health. This comprehensive and groundbreaking work serves as a crucial resource for professionals across diverse fields, providing practical and actionable guidance. A key focus of the book is to encourage collaboration across sectors to address the multifaceted challenges in maternal health. In The Practical Playbook III, writers delve into the collaborative efforts essential for improving maternal health outcomes. “The book is unique ... Read more

 Introducing “Health and Wellness Corner with Lorraine”: A New Show Dedicated to Empowering and Inspiring Healthy Living HWC is proud to announce the launch of “Health and Wellness Corner with Lorraine,” a dynamic and engaging new show focused on promoting holistic health and wellness. Hosted by the renowned health advocate and influencer, Lorraine Voltaire, this groundbreaking show aims to inspire and empower audiences to embrace a healthier lifestyle through informative discussions, expert interviews, and actionable tips. With an emphasis on physical, mental, and emotional well-being, “Health and Wellness Corner with Lorraine” will provide viewers with the knowledge and tools they ... Read more

Partnership seeks to foster development and sharing of learnings, evidence, and research; The Journal of Health Communication becomes an official publication of the Society AUSTIN, Texas – Jan. 24, 2024 – PRLog — The Society for Health Communication, a member-driven organization working to advance the science of health communication has forged a new partnership with the Journal of Health Communication, the highest-rated academic journal in the field. This partnership will help increase the field’s access to critical health communication research, science, and practice learnings; create new publication opportunities; and advance public health. The partnership includes individual Society member online access ... Read more

Seventh Meeting: Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm EST Virtual meeting over Zoom Objectives Discuss PMRA’s document and information disclosure Present the Committee with their fifth scientific question for advice on the Proportional Effort framework for pesticides Discuss the forward agenda and topics for future meetings Objectives Item Time Topic Open to observers 1 5 min Welcome and introductory remarks Yes 2 10 min Co-chairs address, review of affiliations and interests, walkthrough of meeting agenda Yes 3 45 min Presentation on document and information disclosure Yes 4 15 min Presentation on the science question about the scientific criteria to ... Read more

Health risk category for Air Quality Health Index may reach “Serious” level *************************************************************************************      The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has recorded higher than normal air pollution levels today (December 30). According to the EPD’s forecast, it is expected that the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) at some air quality monitoring stations may reach the “Very High” or “Serious” level later today.       Under the influence of a dry continental airstream, the weather in Hong Kong today is mainly fine. Light wind is unfavorable for pollutant dispersion. The intensesunshine enhances photochemical smog activity leading to rapid formation of ozone and fine particulates in the Pearl River Delta region.       ​According ... Read more