Earlier this year, the Polk County Health Department installed a harm reduction vending machine outside of its building. The machine dispenses a number of free health and safety resources, such as ...

The United States has rejected an agreement adopted by members of the World Health Organisation to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to Covid-19, the ...

Many questions remain unanswered about what resulted in the toddler's death. The family has shared a GoFundMe to assist in laying Er'Mias to rest.

The resignation of DOC Director of Mental Health Blake LeBlanc is effective today, July 18, DOC Communications Director ...

Summer in Milwaukee brings vibrant festivals filled with menus to explore and a need to ensure food vendors meet safety standards.

Although no human case has been reported, health officials urge residents to take precautions during the summer months when ...

The New York State Department of Health is warning of potential measles exposure at two Capital Region hospital emergency departments – Albany Medical Center an ...

The City of Albuquerque’s Environmental Health Department said mosquito concerns in Ruidoso were not as bad as expected. Ruidoso emergency management officials had asked Albuquerque city leaders to ...

Most of the 24 million people in Affordable Care Act health plans face double-digit premium increases next year.

Starting Aug. 1, some major changes are coming to Medicaid support from Nebraska for applied behavioral analysis, or ABA, ...

Fire departments across Florida are being encouraged to allow firefighters to work fewer hours per week, thanks to a new law ...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. Lakes in ...