U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Mandy Cohen described to “Conversations on Health Care” that their role right now is ensuring impacted residents understand the health risks that are present and could continue to grow in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Dr. Cohen says while local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency …
News Topic: Environment
Explore the profound impact of cultural and environmental stewardship in Hawaiʻi with this compelling video featuring the work of Kōkua Kalihi Valley, a federally qualified health center in Honolulu. Serving a diverse population of 50,000, 93 percent of which are Asian and Pacific Islander, Kōkua Kalihi Valley is redefining health by fostering deep-rooted connections within …
With hurricane season here, Florida is bracing for the worst. The state ranks sixth in the country for most weather-related power outages over the past 20 years. Powering through weather-related disasters carries far-reaching public health considerations. Health centers must be able to keep their doors open to respond to local health needs after catastrophic weather …