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Dr. Garth Walker, an executive at Rush Health and an emergency department physician who grew up on the South Side, has been appointed Chicago’s next public health commissioner

In spring 2026, ASTHO completed a needs assessment to better understand the strengths, gaps, and opportunities for communication about sexually transmitted infections (STI) from state and territorial health departments. Results highlight the important role that health department leadership plays in ensuring the success of STI and other public health programs through internal communication policies and…

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed another measles case on Wednesday. 

The UC Davis Public Health Sciences graduate program has been reaccredited for seven years by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), the nation’s recognized accrediting body for schools and programs of public health. The seven-year term is the highest CEPH awards

Dr. Garth Walker, an executive at Rush Health and an emergency department physician, has been appointed Chicago’s next public health commissioner

A public health expert testified Monday that the 588 backup diesel generators planned for one data center campus proposed in Archbald could cause between $3 and $124 million in health damages annually

Public health preparedness professionals fulfill critical functions in the event of a public health emergency, such as coordinating emergency response planning, managing incident command structures, and ensuring readiness for a multitude of threats. This essential group of workers faces significant strain, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated major workforce changes within public health. The…

The New to Public Health Residency Program, a nationally recognized workforce development initiative, will transition from the University of Wisconsin–Madisonto become a de Beaumont Foundation initiative. 

Caracas, Venezuela, July 7, 2026 — A public health emergency is unfolding in Venezuela as already overstretched health systems struggle to meet heightened need following twin earthquakes, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is warning