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Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:00 -0600 -

Occupational Medicine Division Head | Denver Health

US - CO - Denver, Applicants must be certified by the American Boards of Preventive Medicine in Occupational Medicine The Department of Medicine at Denver Health (DH), and the University of Colorado School of Public He

Last ones left in a toxic town.

At the entrance to Treece, Kan., something strange happens: Mountains appear on the horizon. Except they’re not really mountains. They’re mounds of toxic stone. Gray, treeless monuments to the town’s more profitable past.

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:55:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 4 - Senior Falls Prevention Specialist | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Education, or a closely allied field (e.g., Nursing, Physical Therapy); AND five (5) or more years (full-time

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:33:00 -0600 -

Professor and Health of the Department of Health Policy and Management | University of Georgia College of Public Health

US - GA - Athens, Applicants should have an advanced degree (PhD, DrPH, or other relevant doctoral degree) in Health Policy, Health Administration, Public Policy, Health Economics, or related discipline. Applicants wit

Medical records could yield answers on fracking.

A proposed study of people in northern Pennsylvania could help resolve a national debate about whether the natural gas boom is making people sick. If the study goes forward, it would be the first large-scale, scientifically rigorous assessment of the health effects of gas production.

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

CDC: Higher Income and Education Levels Linked to Better Health

More educated people who make more money have lower rates of several chronic diseases, including obesity, compared to people with lower education and income levels, according to Health, United States, 2011, a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report.

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:20:00 -0600 -

Information Technology Specialist 4 - Senior Telecommunications Specialist | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • An Associate’s degree or higher in Information Technology or another information technology related field; OR successful completion of an accredited vocational t

Company wants to tap Mojave's public lands for Southern California water.

One company is pushing ahead with a proposal to pump enough groundwater every year to supply 100,000 homes and sell it to urban Southern California. If the plan succeeds, it will turn ancient desert groundwater, a public resource, into a fountain of private profit, blazing a new — and some warn ominous — path in the state.

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:58:00 -0600 -

Visiting Assistant Professor | University of California, Merced

US - CA - Merced, University of California, Merced School of Social Science, Humanities and Arts: Public Health/Health Services Research. Visiting Assistant Professor, one year appointment, renewable up to two ye

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:44:00 -0600 -

Research Specialist | Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation

US - WI - Marshfield, Qualified applicants must have a Master's degree in a discipline related to epidemiology, genetics, public health or statistics. A minimum three years of experience in a research setting is required.

New US plans delay some evacuations, cut practice for major nuclear plant accidents.

Without fanfare, the nation’s nuclear power regulators have overhauled community emergency planning for the first time in more than three decades, requiring fewer exercises for major accidents and recommending that fewer people be evacuated right away.

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:58:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 3 - PROJECT - Community Health Worker Training System | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public/Business Administration, or a closely allied field. • Certified as a Heal

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:59:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 4 - Financial Systems Manager | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • A Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public/Business Administration, Public Policy, or a closely allied field; AND three (3) years of

Dam project threatens a way of life in Peru.

With encroachment from settlers and speculators, and after a devastating war against Shining Path rebels a decade ago, the indigenous Ashaninkas’ hold is precarious. And they are now facing a new peril, a proposed 2,200-megawatt Pakitzapango hydroelectric dam.

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:49:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 2 - PROJECT - Community Health Worker Training System Coordinator | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • Three (3) or more years (full-time equivalency) of experience working in public health, health care administration, public/business administration, or another cl

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 2 - Data Coordinator | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public/Business administration, or a closely allied field. • Three (3) or more ye

Your heart on air pollution: An Olympic case study.

China's radical blue-sky measures during the 2008 Olympics actually improved Beijingers' cardiovascular health -- if only for a few weeks. After the games came to an end, many of the temporary pollution-reducing measures were relaxed, and pollution levels climbed once more.

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

U.S. Asthma Rates at All-Time High, CDC Says

The proportion of Americans with asthma increased from 7.3% in 2001 to 8.4% in 2010, marking the highest level ever, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. In 2010, an estimated 18.7 million adults and 7 million children had the disease -- one in every 12 Americans.

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

FDA Panel Backs First Rapid, Take Home HIV Test

American consumers may soon be able to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their own homes, after a panel of experts on Tuesday recommended approval of the first rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.

How cheap meat practices beef up superbugs like MRSA.

MRSA is among a growing number of bacterial strains that are highly resistant to antibiotics and are very difficult to treat when they cause serious infections. According to infectious disease experts, the increase in the number of superbugs over the past three decades comes from the overuse of antibiotics -- not only in humans but also in farm animals.

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:16:00 -0600 -

Component Affairs Coordinator 2 | American Public Health Association

US - DC - Washington, Bachelors’ degree required. Experience with member-driven, not-for-profit organization preferred. Strong communication skills required, i.e. written and oral. Attention to detail is a must. Comp

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:12:00 -0600 -

Component Affairs Coordinator 1 | American Public Health Association

Mining laws being drafted in Haiti.

The Haitian government is drafting legislation for the newly emerging mining industry to help this impoverished Caribbean nation reap benefits, the new prime minister said Tuesday.

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:02:00 -0600 -

Program Analyst | American Public Health Association

US - DC - Washington, Master degree in public, policy, health or –administration, communications, or related field. Knowledge of public health or environmental health, and 3 -5 years of professional experience. Exceptional

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:51:00 -0600 -

Director of Policy | University of California Office of the President

US - CA - Oakland, Director of Policy UC Office of the PresidentRequisition Number: 20120196 Appointment Type: Staff - Career Personnel Program: MSP Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Per

Palestinians face hurdles to a greener West Bank.

In a society preoccupied with the struggle for independence from Israel, protecting the environment has often been sidelined — as evidenced by the ubiquitous sight of burning trash and piles of garbage bags on sidewalks in this city of 30,000 north of Jerusalem.

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:44:00 -0600 -

Senior Polilcy Analyst/ Program Director | NGA Center for Best Practices

US - DC - Washington, • Master’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience; • Substantive knowledge and understanding of human services policy area and related fields. • Proven ability to strategically dev

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

DSM 5 Could Mean 40% of College Students Are Alcoholics

Are you or have you ever been a college binge drinker? Welcome to alcoholism, a diagnosis your college self could qualify for under the changes proposed to the next edition of psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, the DSM 5.

Ocean temperature made Australia floods worse.

Abnormally high ocean temperatures off the coast of northern Australia contributed to the extreme rainfall that flooded three-quarters of Queensland over the summer of 2010-11, scientists report.

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

“Button” Batteries Sending More Kids to ER

Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades, new research reveals.

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

The Hidden Dangers of Baby Bottles, Pacifiers and Sippy Cups

They’re synonymous with infancy, but baby bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups may not be as baby-friendly as parents would like. Between 1991 and 2010, about 45,000 children under age 3 were treated in emergency rooms for injuries due to these products, according to a report in the journal Pediatrics.

Fukushima tsunami threat known since 2006.

The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency and Tokyo Electric Power Co. were aware at least by 2006 that the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant was at risk of having its power knocked out by massive tsunami, NISA officials said Tuesday.

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Cutbacks Hurt a State’s Response to Whopping Cough

Whooping cough, or pertussis, a highly infectious respiratory disease once considered doomed by science, has struck Washington State this spring with a severity that health officials say could surpass the toll of any year since the 1940s, before a vaccine went into wide use.

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:51:00 -0600 -

Developmental Disabilities Faculty | University of Connecticut Health Center - UCONN

US - CT - Farmington, The University of Connecticut’s AJ Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD) is the UCEDD for the State of CT. It is funded by the Adminis

New scrutiny for California nuke plant as restart looms.

The idled San Onofre nuclear power plant is facing new scrutiny from Congress as the utility that operates it moves closer to proposing a fix to get the twin reactors back in service.

Fri, 11 May 2012 22:19:00 -0600 -

Deputy Commissioner, Emergency Preparedness and Response | New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene

US - NY - Long Island City, PREFERRED SKILLS: The successful candidate must be an experienced public health professional with at least ten years in a position of public health leadership; Master in Public Health a plus. Famil

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:45:00 -0600 -

Director,Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations | ASPR

US - DC - Washington, The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks a proven leader to provide direction and oversight to the Departm

'Close encounters' with gas well pollution.

Living in the middle of a natural gas boom can be pretty unsettling. The area around the town of Silt, Colo., used to be the kind of sleepy rural place where the tweet of birds was the most you would hear. Now it's hard to make out the birds because of the rumbling of natural gas drilling rigs.

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:26:00 -0600 -

Executive Director | Texas Association of Local Health Officials

US - TX - Austin, The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a field related to Association Management, Public Administration or Public Health (a Bachelor’s Degree along with two additional

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:35:00 -0600 -

Research Director - Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities | University of Connecticut Health Center - UCONN

Fracking pollution reduced through oversight, report finds.

State oversight of gas drilling has been effective at reducing environmental problems in Pennsylvania and will prevent major problems in New York if the state allows drilling to begin, according to a study released Tuesday by the University at Buffalo's new shale gas institute.

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

CDC Mulls Hepatitis C Testing for Boomers

So many baby boomers are infected with hepatitis C - and so few of them know it - that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may recommend everyone born between 1945 and 1965 be screened for the disease.

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

CDC: Food-borne Illnesses Drop, But Food Safety Still Crucial

The rate of food-borne illness in the United States dropped by nearly a quarter since the late 1990s, according to a new report.

US asthma rates are at an all-time high, CDC says.

The proportion of Americans with asthma increased from 7.3% in 2001 to 8.4% in 2010, marking the highest level ever, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Prenatal Smoking Tied to Worse Asthma in Kids

Children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may have a tougher time controlling their asthma than other kids do, a new study suggests.

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:00 -0600 -

Professor and Chair | Indiana University- Environmental Health Department

US - IN - Bloomington, The School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) is in the midst of transition into Indiana University School of Public Health – Bloomington. The school invites applications for Profe

WHO warns of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity.

Health data released on Wednesday provided the clearest evidence to date of the spread of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease from developed nations to poorer regions such as Africa, as lifestyles and diets there change.

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28:00 -0600 -

Infectious Disease Epidemiologist | The University of Iowa

US - IA - Iowa City, Candidates should have a MD, DrPH, DVM or PhD with applicable background, training and experience in epidemiology and infectious disease. The Department of Epidemiology in the College of Public Health

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:44:00 -0600 -

Development Individual Giving Coordinator | American Urological Association

US - MD - Linthicum, The successful candidate will have: Four year college degree; 3-5 years experience in development. Advanced degree or certificate preferred. Strong and demonstrated skill with database management su

Which kids' sunscreens should you avoid?

While sunscreen is important for staying safe from harmful UV rays, there are still enough confusing labels, dangerous ingredients, and misleading SPF designations in many common products.

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:01:00 -0600 -

Research Scientist I | Public Health Institute

US - CA - Sacramento, The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and arou

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Frank Chaloupka Q &A: Study Shows 2009 Federal Tobacco Tax Helped Cut Youth Smoking

A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found that in the first 60 days following a 2009 federal tobacco tax, at least 220,000 young people were prevented from using tobacco. The research, which was published online today by the National Bureau of Economic Researchand funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the National Cancer Institute, demonstrates the substantial and immediate impact of the tobacco tax on reducing youth smoking and youth smokeless tobacco rates.

Insecticide resistance threatens malaria fight.

Malaria-carrying mosquitoes in Africa and India are becoming resistant to insecticides, putting millions of lives at greater risk and threatening eradication efforts, health experts said on Tuesday.

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Report Claims SCHIP Cut Smokers, Increased Revenues

A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago claims that a large national tax increase "can influence youth tobacco use prevalence within a very short time period."

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Norovirus Outbreak: Why You Shouldn’t Keep Your Grocery Bag in the Bathroom

In general, microbes like bacteria and viruses cannot survive for long on inanimate objects such as bathroom surfaces or grocery bags. Usually, norovirus is transmitted through direct human contact, but as the report highlights, it can survive long enough on surfaces to sicken those in close proximity to an infected person.

After a half million bees die, Northshore beekeepers search for answer.

Back in May, more than a half million honeybees died in one location in Tangipahoa Parish. The bees belonged to two Northshore beekeepers, who kept nine hives in one location. And beekeepers believe they know why - pesticides, and more specifically, mosquito spraying.

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

The Deadliness of Income Inequality

Growing income inequality in the United States has Americans talking about justice and economic fairness, but a new study suggests the burgeoning wealth gap is threatening more than just our pocketbooks. It might be raising our risk for an early death.

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:57:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 4 | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • A Bachelor’s degree or higher. • Two (2) or more years (full-time equivalecny) of experience supervising employees in a professional office setting. • Two

Natural sinks still sopping up carbon.

Earth’s ecosystems keep soaking up more carbon as greenhouse gases accumulate in the atmosphere, new measurements find. The research contradicts several recent studies suggesting that “carbon sinks” have reached or passed their capacity.

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:30:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 3 (PROJECT) - Policy Analyst | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, --- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public Administration, or a closely allied field. • Three (3) or more years (full-t

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:55:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 3 (PROJECT) - Disease Investigator | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public/Business Administration, or a closely allied field. • Four (4) or more years (full-time

UK climate experiment cancelled on patent concerns.

British scientists have abandoned an experiment to test the possibility of spraying particles into the upper atmosphere to stem global warming, largely due to concerns over a patent for some of the technology, the project's leader said.

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:55:00 -0600 -

Health Communications Coordinator | Circle Solutions, Inc

US - VA, You will be working with scientific experts to review reports, and so exceptional interpersonal and communications skills are essential. We can only consider candidates who can work full-time, on-site

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Reusable Grocery Bag Carried Nasty Norovirus, Scientists Say

Oregon public health officials have traced a nasty outbreak of norovirus infections in a group of soccer players to an unlikely source: a reusable grocery bag contaminated with what some experts are calling “the perfect pathogens.” The incident is raising questions, once again, about the cleanliness of the portable shopping bags that many consumers use to avoid the paper vs. plastic impact on the environment.

If Salt Lake City's CO2 emissions can be monitored, can China's?

Negotiating an international agreement to fight climate change is hard enough. But for the past several years, scientists have warned that verifying whether countries meet their pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions could be even harder.

Tue, 08 May 2012 17:03:00 -0600 -

Chronic Disease Branch Manager (Manager III) | Texas Department of State Health Services

US - TX - Austin, Knowledge Skills Abilities: List the knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to performance in this position: Knowledge of: (1) Primary & secondary prevention strategies, & the principles & practic

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:52:00 -0600 -

Adjunct Faculty - Community Health Science Practice - Online | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy&Health Sciences

US - MA - Boston, Company Description: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, founded in 1823, is a coeducational college offering graduate, professional and undergraduate degrees in the health science

Airlines and pollution: Europe against the world.

After a lot of noisy cross-fire, the smoke has cleared from the battleground that is the European Union’s policy on airlines and climate change: Of the 26 countries that fiercely opposed the emissions charge, only China and India are failing to comply with the scheme.

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:08:00 -0600 -

Adjunct Faculty - Survey of Public Health - Online | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy&Health Sciences

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:50:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 3 - Quality Management Coordinator | Washington State Department of Health

US - WA - Tumwater, WA, ---- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---- • Master’s degree or higher in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Public/Business Administration, or a closely allied field; AND two (2) or more years (ful

England is stuck in drought despite wettest April on record.

Huge swaths of Britain remain stuck in drought after two abnormally dry winters despite the country's having suffered its wettest April on record last month, with little letup in the often torrential downpours enduring into May.

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:40:00 -0600 -

Health Services Consultant 2 - PROJECT - Community Health Worker Training System Coord | Washington State Department of Health

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Recreational Use of Prescription Painkillers Linked to Other Drug Problems in Teens

Nearly 1 in 4 high school seniors has ever taken a prescription opioid pain reliever either medically or recreationally, according to a new study. Nonmedical use of these drugs was associated with a higher risk of smoking, illegal drug use and binge drinking, but proper medical use was not.

Interior ignored tribal concerns about wind farm impacts.

An American Indian tribe has filed a federal lawsuit against the Interior Department in an effort to stop what would become California's largest wind farm on public land.

Mon, 07 May 2012 21:53:00 -0600 -

Sr. Health Care Quality Researcher | Westat

US - MD - Rockville, Qualifications: A doctoral-level degree in the social sciences, public health, health services research, medicine, or nursing, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience is required. We ar

Mon, 07 May 2012 20:58:00 -0600 -

Research Director / Leader | CNA

US - VA - Alexandria, PhD or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., health services research, health economics or related fields) with 15+ years of experience with health services, outcomes or implementation research experien

Brown coal's allure in new coal economy.

The dream that clean technologies can drive development of a large-scale brown coal export industry is shared by Resources Minister Martin Ferguson and many investors along Melbourne's fine old financial hub of Collins Street.

Mon, 07 May 2012 20:54:00 -0600 -

Research Director / Leader | CNA

Mon, 07 May 2012 20:52:00 -0600 -

Director, Health Services Research | CNA

US - VA - Alexandria, 1 Education: PhD or equivalent (e.g., MD/DO) in relevant field (e.g., health services research, health economics or related fields). 2 Experience: At least 15 years of experience in health service

When oil and gas talks, Obama team listens more closely.

The Obama administration is listening more attentively to the oil and gas industry in the past few months, the top White House official on energy said yesterday, after neglecting the relationship early in the president's term.

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Industry Raises Millions to Fight Tobacco Tax

Cycling legend Lance Armstrong is not accustomed to being the underdog. But the seven-time Tour de France winner faces a steep climb in his quest to raise tobacco taxes in California to fund cancer research. If voters approve the tax measure Armstrong is championing in the June primary, smokers in the nation's most populous state will pay an extra $1 for each pack they buy, raising hundreds of millions of dollars.

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Fewer Young Women Complete HPV Vaccine

The vaccine against human papillomavirus is highly effective in preventing cervical cancer, but researchers report that the percentage of young women completing the required three vaccinations is low and dropping.

Climate sceptics and sympathisers put heat on Flannery.

As a crowd gathered to see climate change expert Tim Flannery speak at a public forum, Janene Lawson's mind was elsewhere. "I try not to believe [in climate change] because I don't like to believe the worst," she said – an optimism not shared by Flannery and the federal government's Climate Commission.

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Vaccination Rates Higher in States Requiring Them in Middle School

States that require vaccination for pertussis, meningitis andtetanus for admission to middle school have a higher vaccination rate than states that do not, but the rate is not nearly as high as one might expect from such a requirement, researchers reported Monday. States that required only that educational materials be sent home for those vaccines and the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine showed no improvement in vaccination rates.

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

How Our Prescription Drug Obsession is Killing Kids

As prescription sales in the U.S. continue to skyrocket, so does the rate of child deaths by poisoning. According to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood poisoning deaths increased 80 percent between 2000 and 2009, and prescription drugs accounted for 57 percent of the increase.

French threat to UK energy: François Hollande could close nuclear plants.

Six years ago today Tony Blair figuratively pushed Britain's nuclear button, announcing that to "keep the lights on" and prevent global warming the Government was backing the creation of the first new generation of nuclear power stations.

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:00:00 -0600 -

Director for Research | UT Health Science Center San Antonio

US - TX - Edinburg, Please send Curriculum Vitae, accompanying letter of interest and at least three letters of reference with full contact information to Rosie Anzaldua at anzaldua@uthscsa.edu. All faculty appointments

Fri, 04 May 2012 22:35:00 -0600 -

Assistant/ Associate Professor - Health Promotion & Health Behavior | UT Health Science Center San Antonio

US - TX - Edinburg, Research Interests UTHSCSA invites applications for tenure-track positions in health promotion / health behavior at the assistant or associate professor level with competitive salary and start-up re

Household assistance payments begin to flow.

The Federal Government's controversial carbon price comes into effect on July 1st, when Australia's biggest polluters will have to pay for their carbon emissions.

Fri, 04 May 2012 21:02:00 -0600 -

Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator | The Laborers' Health & Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA)

US - DC - Washington, Reporting directly to the Director of Health Promotion, this position serves as the in-house expert on mental health, addiction, and chronic disease with a goal of helping members and their families

Fri, 04 May 2012 20:08:00 -0600 -

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Women’s Health | The University of Texas Medical Branch

US - TX - Galveston, Applicants must 1) be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; 2) possess a doctoral-level health science degree; and 3) have no more than 6 years of post-degree research experience. A strong publication

Fri, 04 May 2012 18:18:00 -0600 -

Tenure-track Assistant/ Associate Professo | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

US - MD - Baltimore, Aplplicants should hold a doctoral degree in epidemiology, a related scientific discipline or medicine with graduate training in epidemiology, have demonstrated original scholarship in epidemiologic r

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:34:00 -0600 -

Science Director | Oregon Research Institute

US - OR - Eugene, Knowledge, skills and abilities: Demonstrated experience and a long-term successful track record in obtaining research funding and managing and directing scientific research programs, including a com

Fri, 04 May 2012 17:12:00 -0600 -

Online Instructor-Public Health UoL | Laureate Education/University of Liverpool

US - Nationwide, Whether teaching our modules and/or supervising dissertations you will need to have: * A Post Graduate Degree, preferably a doctorate * Published in a peer reviewed journal * Postgraduate teaching

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Washington Whooping Cough Epidemic Spurs Release of Extra Funds, Calls for CDC Help

The Washington State Health Department is asking the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help battle the state's whooping cough epidemic that has sickened more than 1,100 people.

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Salmonella in Dog Food Sickens 14 People in US

Fourteen people in at least nine states have been sickened by salmonella after handling tainted dog food from a South Carolina plant that a few years ago produced food contaminated by toxic mold that killed dozens of dogs, federal officials said Friday.

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Largely Preventable Health Conditions Hamper U.S.

For a person accustomed to grim health data, one prediction still tends to be jarring: The current generation of American children may be the first not to live as long as their parents. Much of this projection is linked to the increase in obesity and health conditions. These and other medical deficits in the U.S. health system were highlighted Thursday at an Atlanta conference and in national media reports.

Thu, 03 May 2012 21:05:00 -0600 -

RESEARCH PHYSICIAN-NATIONWIDE TRAVEL | Westat

US - MD - Rockville, Research corporation needs a physician for an ongoing national health/nutrition study. Individual will be part of a large medical team. Must be licensed in at least one state. FULL-TIME CONTINUOUS TR

Thu, 03 May 2012 20:03:00 -0600 -

Research Services Manager | East Tennessee State University

US - TN - Johnson City, Master’s degree in appropriate field (math, statistics, epidemiology, or related area); Working knowledge of SPSS, Excel, and Access; Minimum 1 year of experience This position reports to the Assoc

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:16:00 -0600 -

Senior Scientist/ Director, Mid-Continent Center for Outcomes and Health Services Research | KU School of Medicine - Wichita

US - KS - Wichita, Minimum Qualifications: MD and/or Ph.D. A well established record of accomplishments in research and scholarship including a record of significant federal funding Record of scholarly publications i

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Take on Capitol Hill

Congressional staffers bent over iPads to check the health of their constituents in their home counties yesterday at a Capitol Hill briefing on the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

USDA Unveils Plans to Stem Foodborne Illness

As grilling season fast approaches, the USDA today announced initiatives to better protect consumers from contaminants that can turn meat deadly. Officials told reporters that the new efforts will allow the agency to focus on the prevention of outbreaks rather than simply responding to them after they occur.

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Salmonella Sushi Outbreak Cases Jump to 258

Three more states have reported illnesses linked to the outbreak of Salmonella infection likely caused by raw sushi tuna imported from India, and the total number of confirmed cases has risen to 258, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Third-Deadliest U.S. Food Outbreak Was Preventable, Experts Say

The 2011 listeriosis outbreak turned out to be one for the record books. It was, in fact, the most deadly food outbreak in the United States in nearly 100 years. It was the third-deadliest outbreak in U.S. history, according to health officials. It should not have happened, and it could have been prevented, according to numerous food safety experts and federal health officials.

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Whooping Cough Vaccines Help But Aren’t Foolproof

A statewide immunization effort seems to have curbed the epidemic of whooping cough that swept through California in 2010, but scientists will need to develop a stronger, more durable vaccine if they want to wipe out the illness altogether, infectious disease experts say.

Wed, 02 May 2012 19:53:00 -0600 -

Journal Production Coordinator | American Public Health Association

US - DC - Washington, Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related field. One year of experience in proofreading and copyediting or publications, knowledge of periodical production, manuscript tracking systems, and

Wed, 02 May 2012 15:20:00 -0600 -

Director of the Prevention Research Center | Pennsylvania State University

US - PA - University Park, Senior associate or full professor. An Opportunity to Shape the Future of Prevention Science. The College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University and the Department of Hu

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:10:00 -0600 -

Director, Office of Chronic Disease Prevention | Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

US - MD - Baltimore, MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Physician Program Manager II - Requires a Medical Degree from an accredited medical school, Board Certification, and five years of experience as a licensed ph

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Facebook Organ Donor Initiative Prompts 100,000 Users to Select New Option

Thousands of Facebook users have signed up to be organ donors this week, thanks to a new feature on the social networking site that makes it easier to register.

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

USDA Unveils Rules to Speed Tracking of Tainted Meat

The updated rules by the U.S. Department of Agriculture allow inspectors to begin looking for meat contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 as soon as early testing shows a potential problem. The policy is designed to speed up the USDA's ability to track down contaminated hamburger and ground beef — and contain them.

Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

California Study Shines Light on Cost of Preventable Diseases

How much is spent on medical care for preventable chronic diseases? The answer today: a lot, but maybe not as much as you think.

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Federal Trade Commission: Advertising Practices to Promote Public Health

The National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy is about to celebrate its first anniversary. The Strategy offers a comprehensive plan aimed at increasing the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life. A cornerstone of the National Prevention Strategy is that it recognizes that good health comes not just from receiving quality medical care, but also from the conditions we face where we live, learn work and play such as clean water and air, safe worksites and healthy foods. The strategy was developed by the National Prevention Council, which is composed of 17 federal agencies including the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Education, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Office of National Drug Control Policy and others

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Federal Trade Commission: Advertising Practices to Promote Public Health

The National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy is about to celebrate its first anniversary. This week, NewPublicHealth spoke with Mary Engle, Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Division of Advertising Practices, and National Prevention Council designee.

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Dr. Oz Urges California State Workers to Get Fit

Dr. Mehmet Oz joined California state officials Monday in launching a pilot workplace-wellness program aimed at getting public workers to improve their health as a way to save the state money on health care costs.

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Secondhand Smoke Permeates Many Apartment Buildings: Study

A new survey of American apartment dwellers reveals that upwards of a third of nonsmoking residents sniff the stench of secondhand smoke in their building's public spaces, while almost half smell it within their own homes.

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Disaster Preparedness Center to Help Prepare for “The Big One”

Getting Utah ready for "the big one" just got easier, as Intermountain Healthcare opened the first hospital-based disaster preparedness center west of the Mississippi River on Friday.

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Hard Lessons from Twisters Have Made Alabama One of Best Prepared in Country

Like every other community hit in the April 27 tornadoes, Cullman found it wasn't fully prepared to respond -- not just to the damage inflicted by a vicious twister but to the outpouring of help from generous, good-hearted people.

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

200 Now Sick in Salmonella Sushi Outbreak

At least 200 people in 21 states and Washington, D.C., now have been sickened by raw scraped tuna contaminated with not one but two rare strains of salmonella, government health officials reported Thursday.

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

SAMHSA Launches 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline

The recent spate of severe storms around the country is a driving catalyst behind the decision by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) to change the status of its formerly as-needed helpline available after disasters, into a permanent program—the Disaster Distress Helpline.

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Of Food Supply Risks, Mad Cow’s Not High on List

If the mad cow found in California has you wondering about food safety, well, there are plenty of problems that pose serious risks to the food supply. But mad cow disease shouldn't be high on the worry list. Just in the past few months, Americans have been sickened by contaminated sprouts, raw milk and sushi. Thirty people died last year from bacteria-tainted cantaloupe. And when it comes to hamburger, a dangerous strain of E. coli that can lurk in ground beef sickens thousands of people every year.

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Nation’s Air Improving, Even in L.A.

People who live in the nation's most polluted cities are breathing cleaner air than they have in over a decade, according to new data released today by the American Lung Association (ALA).

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Los Angeles Bets on Crusading Doctor to Turn Around Public Health System

As director of the county's Department of Health Services, Mitch Katz, 52, oversees Los Angeles' public hospitals and clinics, the health care of last resort for millions of low-income Angelenos. He oversees 22,000 employees and a $3.7 billion-dollar budget.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Prevention A Low Priority in Heart Docs' Training

A new survey of training programs for future cardiologists suggests that only a fraction are getting the minimum level of education in heart disease prevention that professional guidelines recommend.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Texts Prime Parents to Get Kids a Flu Shot: Study

Research in New York City suggests that sending parents educational text messages about the flu vaccine and where to get it could increase the number of kids and teens protected during flu season.

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

TN’s Teen Drivers Pay Price for Inexperience

Tennessee has a 15 percent fatality rate for drivers ages 16 to 17 who are involved in crashes — the 12th-highest in the nation, according to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s a problem across the South because of its winding rural roads, scarcity of trauma centers and love of vehicles not built for safety. Not all public high schools here offer driver’s education classes, and many teenagers don’t abide by age-specific rules to prevent wrecks.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

County Health Rankings: Creating Community Leaders

Much of what influences our health happens outside of the doctor’s office—in our schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. To improve the health of all Americans, our communities need leadership and action beyond health care providers. Throughout the United States, organizations led by innovative and action-oriented leaders are making the difference.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Should Parents Be Allowed to Decline Vaccines? Vermont Debates

For much of the legislative session, Vermont has been embroiled in a debate over whether to end the “philosophical exemption” — essentially a right of refusal for parents who want to enroll their children in school or child care without immunizations. The list of shots called for by the state Health Department and the CDC is roughly 20 by the time a child enters kindergarten.

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Emergency Pill Distribution Drill Planned

Federal public health officials will have their eyes on Minnesota on May 6, when local postal workers and the Minnesota Department of Health distribute pill bottles to about 37,000 households in the Twin Cities. The emergency planning exercise is aimed and finding out how well it would work for the U.S. Postal Service to distribute medication in the case of an anthrax attack or other emergency. It's the largest test in the country of the emergency plan to date.

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Conference Highlights Rapid Growth of Health Impact Assessments in the United States

(Aaron Wernham is director of the Health Impact Project, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Pew Charitable Trusts)

In organizing the National HIA Meeting, I worried that we might not find 200 people to attend. Instead, we had to close registration six weeks early: more than 430 leaders in public health, urban planning, housing, transportation, agriculture, and environmental regulation participated, and many more were on the waiting list.

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Tick Season Starting Early This Year

Tick season has started earlier than normal due to the mild winter, which means hikers, gardeners and others who love the outdoors should take precautions to prevent becoming a meal for ticks, an expert says.

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0600 -

Sushi Salmonella Outbreak Total Rises to 160 Confirmed Cases

Nineteen more cases of Salmonella Bareilly infection have been confirmed in the multistate outbreak linked to sushi tuna. At least 160 people in 20 states and the District of Columbia have been sickened, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Friday.