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Mobile health clinic mobilized for post-tornado response

by Roxanne Werly Tuesday, May 31st 2022 OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is sending its mobi

Stopping Global Disease Threats in their Tracks

The Situation For decades, the New York City (NYC) Health Department has effectively stopped diseases in their tracks — from swine flu to...

Addressing Measles in Minnesota: An Ongoing Need

On April 10, 2017, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) was notified about a suspected measles case. What would come in the months to...

Harris County, TX: Public Health Brings Hope after Hurricane Harvey

It is difficult for the average person to imagine what the volume of over 1 trillion gallons of water looks like. But for Houston, this...

WA: Public Health Response Saves Lives During the Worst Wildfire Season in State History

The 2015 wildfire season in Washington State was the largest in state history, claiming the lives of three U.S. Forest Service...

NYC Preparedness: Protecting the Safety, Health and Well-being of all New Yorkers

Four years ago, the NYC Department of Health conducted the largest no-notice exercise in New York City history that tested our ability to...

NYC: Coordination with Healthcare Systems to Save Lives

In a disaster, the NYC Department of Health coordinates with the healthcare system and city partners to protect the health of New...

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