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Why taking an ambulance is so expensive in the United States

It's an open secret in America that calling for an ambulance can be a financial gamble due to the likelihood of receiving a surprise bill. That's because there's no way for patients to know how much an ambulance will cost before they get inside the vehicle. Here's why ambulances are so expensive in the United States and what can be done to change it.

8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

What is killing sugar-cane workers across Central America?

Chronic kidney disease has killed tens of thousands of young men and is becoming more deadly. But nobody knows exactly what it is, or what to do about it, reports Will Storr

Tips For Becoming Healthier As A Family

Learn how to live and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle for the whole family.

The 10 Health Benefits Of Dogs (And One Health Risk)

Whether you're a dog owner or volunteer, hanging out with our four-legged friends can do wonders for your wellbeing.

Tips for Having Difficult Conversations

Is there a conversation you are anxious about having or maybe even delaying? Perhaps it’s because the issue is sensitive, requires giving or receiving negative …

Public health advocate looking for a public service role?

Do public health issues such as obesity, mental health and substance abuse inspire you to make a positive difference in your community? Maybe you have a calling to serve on the Board of The Tri-County Health Department on which there is an immediate opening for an innovative, charismatic and forward thinking individual to represent...

Public Health Matters Flu Prevention

Millennials Are Ready to Change Public Health. Is Public Health Ready?

Did you know that millennials make up 35 percent of the workforce in the United States, but only about 24 percent of state and local health departments? This is despite a 300 percent growth in public health degrees over the past two decades. So where are the millennials, and what do these numbers me

Online Public Health Degree: Make an Impact on Your Community's Wellbeing

Find out about online degrees in public health in this article, which explains what careers you can explore with a distance learning public health degree or certificate.

A public health approach to preventing mass violence

We believe that solutions are possible and that a public health approach will make a significant contribution toward addressing our nation’s epidemic of mass violence.

WHO expert panel discusses digital technology in public health

For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) has brought together experts in the domain of public health to discuss how digital health technologies can help achieve its goals of global health. The panel, called the Digital Health Technical Advisory Group, discussed a wide range of topics from how data is dealt with, through issues of cost-effectiveness and evidence-based decision making, to making digital health a widely available and ethically bound solution.

Who should get an online master’s degree in public health?

High-quality online programs are not like the low-touch distance education of previous generations.

Will overpopulation lead to public health catastrophe?

Overpopulation is a beloved trope of dystopian fiction. But do the findings of a new study projecting that there will be up to 12.3 billion people by 2100 spell doom for humankind?

Reality Check: Are public health campaigns working?

How well do we listen when the government tells us what to do?

Is a master’s in public health (MPH) degree worth it?

We spoke with public health professionals about what makes an MPH worthwhile.

How long does it take to earn an online master’s degree in public health?

The average takes at least two years—and usually no more than three years—to complete.

We Need Your Help to Build 21st Century Public Health Data Infrastructure

Ask Your Senators and Representatives to Support Efforts to Modernize the Nation’s Public Health Data Systems and Core Infrastructure<br>We need your voice to improve public health data<br>Tired of non-interoperable, sluggish, manual, paper-based public health data sharing? Now’s your chance to make it better<br>You have the First Amendment right as a private citizen to “petition the Government for a redress of grievances,” regardless of…

Human Services Organizations Critical to Community Health, Study Finds

The report from the Nonprofit Finance Fund argues that collaborations between human services and healthcare organizations focused on addressing the social determinants of health can significantly improve community well-being....