Public Health
Latest articles on Public Health
Most childhood vaccines give immunity to 90% to 99% of the children who get them. But children who haven't responded to vaccination have to depend on the immunity of others around them for protection.
William D. Petasnick, President and CEO of Froedtert & Community Health, chairs the American Hospital Association's Board of Trustees. "When it comes to health care, the only interest that should be special is our patient's interest," he says.
"We take great pride in partnering with community organizations to address many of the major health problems facing Wisconsin citizens through the Healthier Wisconsin Partnership Program," says T. Michael Bolger, JD, MCW President and CEO.
The Medical College of Wisconsin's Deidre L. Faust, MD, notes that while shingles can occur at any time, the incidence increases with age as immunity seems to wane.
"One of the lessons learned from those earlier flu episodes was the importance of being prepared for future public health disasters that challenge the medical system's ability to provide care," says Ralph M. Schapira, MD.
The Medical College's Clinical and Translational Science Institute is a new and innovative resource to support and advance education, collaboration and research in clinical and translational science.
Hepatitis C, spread primarily through contact with blood or blood products, is considered part of a "silent epidemic" - many infected people show no symptoms of liver disease.
Deidre Faust, MD, reminds patients with genital herpes to avoid sexual contact during outbreaks and use condoms to reduce the risk of transmission.
An innovative new curriculum integrates the diverse strengths of population health, medicine, health policy, and the social and behavioral sciences.
A CPR research study starting in February will include all adult victims of cardiac arrest in whom paramedics from the Milwaukee County Emergency Medical Services System attempt resuscitation.
It's important to see your doctor as soon as you suspect that you might have shingles, advises Deidre L. Faust, MD. Early treatment can often reduce the risk for pain and complications.
"Acute hepatitis can cause short-term jaundice, fatigue which is severe in some people, and itching, which is very common," says Dr. Kia Saeian. "Most people with hepatitis A get a complete resolution of their symptoms."
Fire-safe cigarettes are designed to self-extinguish when left unattended. At this time, 14 states have passed fire-safe cigarette laws, and 20 others have introduced such legislation.
There have been at least 165 cases of Salmonellosis reported from 31 states this year. Wisconsin has had the most cases, with 20 found as of October 11. No deaths have occurred, but 30 people have been hospitalized.
"The accomplishments to date by our nationally recognized physicians and scientists in biomechanics, epidemiology and health services research have been a major factor in the renewal," said Stephen W. Hargarten, MD, MPH.
When the flu season hits us - and it will - is there any way to avoid the worst of it? The simplest and surest way is to be vaccinated.
September 9-15 is National Suicide Prevention Week, and organizations throughout the country are working to help people understand long-term risk factors and how to deal with a suicidal crisis.
The Medical College of Wisconsin has received 10-year reaccreditation from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; it covers all programs leading to MD, PhD, MS, MA and MPH degrees.
No human cases of WNV have been reported in Wisconsin yet this year, but 21, with one death, occurred in 2006 and the Milwaukee Health Department identified 90 pools of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
Dr. Tyshunda Manning says that many STDs are treatable or curable. "Early detection and treatment can lead to fewer long-term consequences," she says, but prevention is of primary concern.
|
