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The kissing bug carries disease-causing parasites that are incredibly harmful to the human body. Photo by Macro on Pexels. — There’s a New Bug in Town With a spectacularly hot and lively summer now in full swing, Americans are on high alert for pests. It seems like every other cable ad and news story is about a new insect repellant or surprise snake den. Author’s aside: did anyone else see […]

Southern United States’ ‘Kissing Bug’ Deadly to Humans

July 26, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged Chagas / Chagas disease / kissing bug / parasites / parasitic infection / public health / texas / the kissing bug by Cristin Dickey

public and private differences — Differences Between Public and Private Hospitals When deciding on what type of hospital to go to, there are a few things one must take into consideration. They could include pricing, convenience, location, quality of care, etc. However, an equally important thing to consider is whether you will attend a public […]

Differences Between Public and Private Hospitals

March 19, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged government / health insurance / hospitals / public health by Kayla Gonzalez

Over the last year, many of our day-to-day activities shifted from in-person to online, including work, school, and health care. Now, we are continuing to see this trend emerge in new ways, most recently in school-based telehealth programs. — Over the last year, many of our day-to-day activities shifted from in-person to online, including work, school, and health care. Now, we are continuing to see this trend emerge in new ways, most recently in school-based telehealth programs. Telehealth Bills Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan recently introduced a bill to […]

Do We Need School-Based Telehealth Programs?

March 18, 2021 in Health tagged education / health insurance / prevention / public health / telehealth by Macee Hall

Current estimates show that the number of daily vaccinations in March could increase by nearly double, which would surely play into many Americans experiencing a healthier, happier summer this year. — March 2021 may prove to be a key turning point in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in America if recent vaccine estimates are correct. Several vaccine manufacturers have amped up their production to try and reach vaccination goals and states have been given more predictable distribution schedules while the number of […]

Daily Vaccinations in March Could Increase Drastically

March 17, 2021 in Health tagged government / medicare / prevention / public health by Macee Hall

Here are some dos and don’ts regarding posting about your COVID vaccine on social media. — Social media has gained overwhelming traction over the past several years and the current social distancing standards are only adding to platforms’ popularity. Two recent trends that have been gracing our social media feeds are vaccine selfies and pictures of vaccine records, where those receiving their COVID-19 vaccinations post either […]

What to Know About Posting Your COVID Vaccine on Social ...

March 12, 2021 in Health tagged #tips / health / online safety / public health / social media by Macee Hall

Texas opens 100 Percent as Governor Greg Abbott announced last Tuesday that Texas is lifting restrictions regarding COVID-19 on March 10. According to the executive order signed by Abbott, all businesses will be allowed to open at 100 percent capacity, and the statewide mask mandate will end on the 10th. […]

Texas Opens 100 Percent

March 6, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged government / health / prevention / public health / safety by Jeffrey Cooperstein

COVID-19 numbers are trending down due to a multitude of contributing factors. According to the New York Times, the data shows that over the past 28 days, the COVID-19 Pandemic has shown encouraging signs of receding in some of its hottest spots around the globe. As of January 11, the […]

COVID-19 Numbers are Trending Down

March 5, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged health / Health Benefits / public health by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Your teeth are an indicator of many different diseases and can give medical providers a clue as to what’s going on inside your body! Check out these diseases linked to dental health! — You’ve likely been told to brush your pearly whites more than once, but did you know brushing your teeth can help with more than just your oral health? It can help with your overall health, too! Bacteria from the mouth has the ability to travel all the way to the […]

Diseases Linked to Dental Health

February 13, 2021 in Health tagged disease / oral health / public health by Macee Hall

The City of Dallas launched its first of multiple COVID-19 vaccination sites at Dallas’ Fair Park this week, where nearly 1,800 people got vaccinated. The city’s goal is to exceed that number each day going forward. The mega-site situated on the hallowed grounds of Fair Park did not open without […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

January 28, 2021 in life tagged elderly / Health Benefits / public health by Jeffrey Cooperstein

With more COVID-19 variants on the rise, it is now more important than ever to stay safe and educated about the ever-evolving pandemic. — Over the past weeks, the news of new COVID-19 variants has dominated media circles around the globe. With more variants on the rise, it is now more important than ever to stay safe and educated about the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. New Virus Variants This new variant, known as B.1.1.7, was […]

New COVID-19 Variant Update

January 8, 2021 in life tagged disease / emergency / physical health / public health by Macee Hall