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Eggs recalled as dozens fall ill and 13 hospitalized in California due to Salmonella

Officials in California have warned the public against eating, serving or selling the possibly contaminated eggs after over 60 people reported becoming ill

The Independent UK

Three cases of severe mpox reported in California, health officials say

The Guardian - US

California resident tests positive for the plague after camping, officials say

South Lake Tahoe resident was probably bitten by infected flea while camping in the area, local health authorities say

The Guardian - US

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Health experts warn Trump cuts to the CDC could hurt overdose prevention: ‘A step backwards’

The Trump administration has reportedly withheld $140m from a CDC effort geared at preventing overdose deaths

The Guardian - US

Cancer-Causing Radiation Detected at Popular Bay Area Art Park and Hiking Spot

High gamma radiation detected at Albany Bulb has catalyzed an investigation amid concerns over potential health risks and contamination at nearby parks.

Latin Times

Bird Flu Scare Intensifies as California Child Becomes First US Kid to Develop Disease; Source Remains a Mystery

A California child is recovering from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first pediatric case in the United States despite no identified contact with infected animals.

Latin Times

Bird flu strikes 1st child in the US — CDC says infection source unknown

A child in California caught bird flu amid a recall of raw milk in the state, but investigations have found no evidence that the case was caused by raw milk.

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New strain of mpox found in California

Case in California is the first in the nation.

Fortune

"If you had direct contact with a bat, contact a healthcare provider as soon as possible": Department of Public Health warns of potential rabid bat exposure at Goose show in Chicago

Anyone at the show not bitten by a bat does not need to seek medical attention

Louder

At least 19 people contract fungal infection after California music festival, officials say

New research shows that cases of valley fever, which in rare cases can be fatal, have risen dramatically in recent years

The Guardian - US

Valley fever risk may be high this year, California officials warn in wake of music festival outbreak

California officials are investigating cases of valley fever tied to a recent music festival.

LiveScience

Tuberculosis Cases Confirmed In Chicago Migrant Shelters: Know Symptoms Of Infection

The Chicago Department of Public Health has not disclosed the exact number of tuberculosis cases detected, but no reports exist of city residents contracting the infection from exposed migrants who tested positive.

Medical Daily

Uptick in tuberculosis raises alarm in California

California health officials warn that the number of active tuberculosis cases in the state rose last year.

LiveScience

Nurses Union Says State Watchdog Does Not Adequately Investigate Staffing Crisis

The California Department of Public Health says the agency is enforcing state requirements, despite deep budget cuts.

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Assessment: Chicago’s mental health care model has too many barriers

Many care centers aren’t reachable by public transit, wait times are too long, and many couldn’t be reached by telephone, an analysis by proponents of reopening public health clinics shows.

WEKU

As winter nears, some parents are still searching for the new pediatric COVID shot

In LA and elsewhere, some parents are having trouble finding the new pediatric COVID shot, especially for those under 5. Not all pediatricians or pharmacies have it, even if vaccines.gov says they do.

Chicago Sun-Times

Dr. Arwady, thank you for your public health leadership

None of the emergencies we faced as Dr. Arwady’s two immediate predecessors compares to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago aims to turn Diplomat Motel into ‘healthy housing’ for homeless people — with much more than a roof overhead

Chicago officials are closing in on plans to transform a budget motel along North Lincoln Avenue into a housing pilot that would provide on-site substance abuse and mental health treatment — part of the city’s long-term efforts to combat chronic homelessness by pairing temporary shelter with intensive health care.

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Activists call for public health funding, community programs in new ordinance

Lonette Sims, chair of People’s Response Network, announced Thursday that the group had drafted an ordinance calling for greater funding for community-based public health programs.

The Independent UK

Juul to pay Chicago $23.8M for underage vaping settlement

E-cigarette company Juul Labs will pay Chicago $23.8 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company marketed harmful vaping products to underage users, the city announced Friday

Chicago Tribune

Opioid Response Team launches as alternative for Chicago overdose emergencies

A new team combining paramedics and recovery specialists will now respond to some Chicago 911 calls for overdose emergencies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago is making strides when it comes to talking about mental health

Stigma still exists and our “Unspoken” campaign seeks to remind Chicagoans that dealing with a mental health challenge does not need to be a silent, internal struggle.

Chicago Sun-Times

Opioid deaths in Chicago on pace to reach similar levels as record-setting 2021

There have been 632 opioid-related deaths recorded in Chicago through June, health officials said. There were 656 opioid overdose deaths reported in the city through the same period in 2021.

Chicago Tribune

Top health official predicts Chicago will move back to medium risk level for COVID-19 this winter

CHICAGO — Dr. Allison Arwady, the commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, predicted Friday that Chicago will move back into a medium COVID-19 risk level in the coming weeks.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago public health officials announce 2 monkeypox deaths

Health officials say that death from the monkeypox virus remains an extremely rare event, with only 32 deaths occurring out of more than 75,000 global cases during the 2022 outbreak.

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