NPHIC is pleased to announce Marc Etkind, NASA Associate Administrator for Communications, as a featured speaker at this year’s National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing and Media (NCHCMM) in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19-21. With more than two decades of experience in development, production, content strategy, and management for science-based programming organizations, Marc Etkind dir...

As Memorial Day approaches, remember that food poisoning peaks in the summer months when warmer temperatures cause foodborne germs to flourish. To help you and your loved ones stay healthy when grilling this season or any time of year, follow these tips from the CDC. Know that when handling raw meat, chicken and other poultry, and seafood, you should do these things: separate it from other food...

Gun violence is a leading cause of premature death in the U.S. Now, according to a new study, a quarter of Americans believe guns are the number one public health threat, Guardian reported. According to a study conducted by Axios and the Ispos American Health Index, 26% of Americans believe access to guns is the top threat to public health. ''Access to guns and firearms is now considered one of...

“REACHing for Vaccine Equity” is a limited series podcast produced by the iREACH team at the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM). This series of informative episodes discusses how individuals living with chronic health conditions can continue to thrive with the preventive power of getting vaccinated and adopting healthy behaviors. In their newest podcast episode, community health leaders...

Register for May’s featured courses on CDC Learning Connection and earn free CE’s! In these timely trainings, you can choose courses about the updated recommendations for COVID-19 vaccine use; learn the latest testing, vaccination, and treatment guidance with Hepatitis B Online; learn how to protect patients with infection control practices in dialysis settings and more. Sign up for their newsl...

A committee of FDA outside advisers voted last week in favor of an epinephrine nasal spray product, clearing a key hurdle for what could soon be the first needle-free option for treating severe allergic reactions. ARS Pharmaceuticals proposed epinephrine spray, branded as Neffy, that is designed to deliver a 2 milligram dose of epinephrine, which can reverse the symptoms of a life-threatening a...

The CDC has recently updated its website regarding ticks and their diseases. The changes include a new online tool called the Tick Bite Data Tracker.  It allows users to track and visualize tick-borne disease data in the U.S., advancing our ability to raise awareness. The new tool provides information on diseases transmitted by ticks such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fe...

The Biden administration called on Congress to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act, introduced by GOP Representatives Morgan Griffith (Va.) and Bob Latta (Ohio), saying it was “critical” to combatting the supply of fentanyl-related substances coming into the U.S.  The bill would permanently schedule all fentanyl-related substances into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Fentanyl-related substa...

Did you know that our prestigious National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing & Media (NCHCMM) conference offers an unrivaled platform for exhibitors and sponsors like you to showcase your brand, connect with industry leaders, and drive innovation in the field of healthcare? It’s true! NCHCMM provides a dynamic environment for exhibitors to present their latest products, cutting-...