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HHS Offers $25,000 Buyout to Employees
The Health and Human Services Department is offering a $25,000 buyout to its employees in an effort to reduce its workforce as part of President Donald Trump's government cuts. This offer was extended to...
Impact of Gender Politics on Women’s Health Research
Veteran Scientist Spearheads Gender Politics in Women's Health ResearchDavid Page, a pioneer in genomics and former president of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, stands at the forefront of unraveling the intricate complexities of...
Communicating with Parents of Unvaccinated Children with Measles
In the heart of New York City, Dr. Adam Ratner, a seasoned pediatric infectious diseases physician, is well-acquainted with the devastating impact of measles outbreaks on unvaccinated children and their families. The recent surge...
CDC Firings Impact Local Health Departments – KFF Health Report
The recent firings of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees have sent shockwaves through state and local public health departments, impacting the nation's ability to respond to disease outbreaks effectively. The U.S....
Marty Makary Poised to Lead FDA: KFF Health News
Marty Makary’s Journey: From Controversial Figure to FDA HopefulAmid a backdrop of regretful sentiments expressed by panelists at a covid conference last fall, Marty Makary stood out with his bold declaration: “I can’t think...
CDC Firings Impact Public Health Work Nationwide
The Trump administration's unexpected dismissal of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees has reverberated across the nation, leaving a significant impact on public health work. The abrupt firing of these individuals has...
Vaccine Contract Review Raises Concerns for Bird Flu Preparedness
In the spring of 2009, the world faced a significant challenge as the H1N1 virus, originating from pigs in Mexico, caused the first flu pandemic in four decades. This unique strain of the virus...
Measles Outbreak: Concerns Over Trump Administration’s Messaging
In 2019, during a measles outbreak in New York, health officials emphasized the importance of vaccinations as a means to combat the spread of the disease. Figures such as Robert Redfield and Alex Azar...
FDA Cancels Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting
FDA Cancels Vaccine Advisory Committee MeetingThe Food and Drug Administration recently made a surprising decision to cancel the highly anticipated vaccine advisory committee meeting that was set to discuss the influenza virus strains for...
U.S. Participates in WHO-led Flu Vaccine Meeting
The United States is actively participating in a crucial meeting led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to decide on the flu viruses that will be included in next winter's influenza vaccines, despite the...
