This week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced it has partnered with WhatsApp to launch Spanish- and English-language chatbots to provide accurate information on COVID-19, including information about vaccines. According to CDPH, and in part thanks to a partnership with Meta, California becomes the first state in the country to launch a tool…
Read More »The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week announced the launch of the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA), which seeks to enhance the nation’s ability to use data, models, and analytics to enable timely, effective decision-making in response to public health threats for CDC and its public health partners. CFA’s…
Read More »On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a nationwide health alert notifying clinicians and public health authorities about a cluster of children identified with hepatitis and adenovirus infection. The CDC is asking all health care providers to be on the lookout for symptoms and report any suspected cases of hepatitis…
Read More »The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), with support from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), recently announced a funding opportunity for the implementation of an academic detailing program in pediatric settings to facilitate conversations about the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs). Approximately…
Read More »Late Thursday, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statement announcing a delay in the timeline for adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the list of vaccinations required to attend school in California. The move comes as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet fully approved COVID-19 vaccines for individuals of…
Read More »Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced it is offering more than $10 million in grant funding through the newly launched KidsVaxGrant in an effort to expand COVID-19 vaccine access for youth throughout the state. The announcement of funding makes health care providers enrolled in the state’s Vaccine for Children (VFC) program eligible…
Read More »This week, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced it will be partnering with key community-based organizations throughout the state to increase COVID-19 vaccination for youth ages five and up. From April 11 through June 5, CDPH will increase its ongoing youth vaccination efforts by pairing vaccination opportunities with fun activities for children and…
Read More »The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) this week issued updated guidance to local health departments, shelter operators, and other interested parties on COVID-19 infection control guidance for clients in congregate shelters, including shelters for persons experiencing homelessness. The latest updates to the guidance align isolation and quarantine recommendations with general public guidance, update physical…
Read More »The California Department of Public Health Healthy Aging Initiative has announced it will host a virtual convening on Thursday, June 24, 2022. The event will feature presentations and a keynote address by Dr. Reginald Tucker-Seely and Shonta Chambers focused on aging and health equity, measurement, and defining success. The meeting will bring together state and…
Read More »CHEAC celebrated the 2022 National Public Health Week (NPHW) each day this week, highlighting the critical role of governmental public health agencies in promoting and protecting the health of all residents. This week’s themes focused on specific public health topics and included: Monday: Racism: A Public Health Crisis Tuesday: Public Health Workforce: Essential to our…
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