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
Food recalls and CDC outbreak alerts are crucial for keeping you and your family safe from potential health hazards. Here’s what you need to know: What Are Food Recalls? Food recalls occur when a product is removed from the market due to safety concerns, such as contamination with harmful pathogens like salmonella, E. coli, or
Having the opportunity to travel to Cuba and observe their Public Health system was a humbling experience. In Havana, Cuba people live very simple lives. Cuba claims to have one of the best medical systems in the world. Che Guevara, the Cuban revolutionary, was a medical student and received his medical degree in Argentina. Many
Homelessness is not merely a housing crisis; it is a public health crisis. On any given night, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States find themselves without stable shelter (CDC, 2023). These individuals may be chronically homeless, temporarily displaced, fleeing domestic violence, or grappling with various other issues. Homelessness is closely linked to declines in
