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Celebrating APHA Public Health Week: A Commitment to Healthier Communities

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Every year, the American Public Health Association (APHA) organizes National Public Health Week (NPHW) to spotlight the importance of public health and its impact on our lives. This year, from April 7 to April 13, 2025, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this initiative under the theme “It Starts Here.” This theme emphasizes the role

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Telemedicine: Is the Shine Wearing Off? Benefits, Barriers, and the Road Ahead

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In March 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the spread of COVID-19 to be a pandemic (World Health Organization, 2020). In response, telemedicine played a crucial role during the pandemic, transforming healthcare delivery.  Four years later, it appears the momentum of telemedicine has faded.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published an

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