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The 60th Farm Science Review to showcase the newest technology in agriculture
With 10,000 people expected to be in attendance, Ohio State will host its 60th Farm Science Review Tuesday. Credit: Katie Good | Asst. Photo Editor Ohio State will host its 60th Farm Science Review Tuesday through Thursday at Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio, to educate attendees with new agriculture technology and learn from …
State Health Commissioner Conducts First Town Hall Session with Department’s New Office of Aging and Long-Term Care
Highlights the Department’s Focus on Health Equity and the Needs of New Yorkers Who Require Long-Term Care Services ALBANY, N.Y. (August 17, 2022) – As part of the New York State Department of Health’s (NYSDOH) reorganization initiative, State Commissioner of Health Dr. Mary T. Bassett today conducted a virtual town hall meeting with the new …
Fayette health official says ‘sometimes’ health departments would first hear of information during pandemic at governor briefings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Fayette County Health Department Administrator Terri Harlan said there were times during the COVID-19 pandemic that you’d be able to hear curse words coming from her office as information from the state came in. Why? Harlan said ‘sometimes’ in the past 15 months of media briefings by Gov. Jim Justice that the …
Local health departments urge vaccinations as outbreaks are reported and infection rate remain elevated | News
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Local health departments are continuing to try to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates in North Central West Virginia as infection rates in some counties remain high and outbreaks again begin to pop up in various settings. In Taylor County, at least six people have tested positive in what the state has …
Police departments adopting facial recognition tech amid allegations of wrongful arrests – 60 Minutes
In the past few years, facial recognition technology has become a critical tool for law enforcement: the FBI has used it to help identify suspects who stormed the Capitol on January 6 and state and local police say it’s been instrumental in cases of robberies, assaults, and murders. Facial recognition software uses complex mathematical algorithms …
Area hospital systems, health departments to start using Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine again
(WAOW) — Wisconsin vaccinators say they are resuming use of the Johnson & Johnson single dose COVID-19 vaccine. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted the recommended pause of the vaccine after concerns over blood clots. The Marshfield Clinic Health System says it will start using the vaccine again this week at …
Health departments prepare as COVID-19 vaccine will soon be widely available to Iowans
(KWWL) – Starting Monday April 5, all adults in Iowa will become eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Some county health departments say they are excited about the change, but there is still not enough for everyone. The Iowa Department of Public Health says even though eligibility will be open, it doesn’t mean everyone will …
Group eligible for vaccine continues to wait as Iowa health departments form plans
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – Health care workers said the news that people 64 and under with underlying health conditions could get the vaccine starting Monday was a sign of hope. However, they said the change from the state caught health departments off guard. The intensive care unit at St. Luke’s Hospital has been home …
Local Health Departments Face Vaccination Challenges – NBC Connecticut
On Wednesday Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in New Haven was one of two community COVID vaccination sites in the city. They’re now up to 12 pop-ups in the ongoing effort to increase vaccine equity. “It should be here,” said Rev. Anthony Hargett of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in New Haven. He came to Varick …
Health departments in southern Illinois report low case numbers
(WSIL) — Health departments across southern Illinois are reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Franklin County: Females: one teenager and two in their 70’s. Males: one in their 60’s and one in their 70’s. To date, there have been a total of 4,224 laboratory confirmed positives in Franklin county of …
