Yesterday morning, Legacy Infectious Disease Physician Dr. Natalie Vanek and Health Navigation Specialist Jill Jahns, MPH arrived early at CW39 studios to address the alarming rise in STI rates in Harris County. Dr. Vanek provided crucial insights into the symptoms and risks of syphilis while Jill Jahns guided the community on what Legacy locations offer walk-in testing. Together they highlighted strategies for preventing and treating outbreaks and the damaging effects of untreated syphilis.
Watch their full interview here: https://bit.ly/45nT9GS
A big thanks to Dr. Vanek and Jill Jahns for their dedication to educating the community on preventive health measures. Together, we can work towards a healthier future. #HealthcareEducation
📌 As with every year, today marks Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness for the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases.
📢 At GOC Health Consulting, we’ve been committed for many years to enhancing the daily lives of those affected by these diseases. We’ve collaborated on various projects and initiatives, including the ‘Transition’ program, which provides ongoing medical and personal support as individuals transition from childhood to adulthood.
🔍 Through listening to their experiences, we’ve come to understand that these individuals often feel particularly vulnerable during their adult years. Check this Case Study amongst many others here: https://lnkd.in/dVMKPY8J
For more information about rare diseases and how you can support, visit: https://lnkd.in/gk6hbAF#RareDiseaseDay#Awareness
World Kidney Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of kidneys and the vital role they play in overall health. The day stresses the significance of preventive behaviors, risk factors, and how to live with a kidney disease. The goal is to create global awareness about the high and increasing burden of kidney diseases and the need for strategies for kidney disease prevention and management. Check out the tips for healthy kidneys.
#worldkidneyday#kidneyhealth#kidneydisease#kidneys#kidneycare#connect2clinic
I just got this and it’s amazing! Anyone with a One Health infectious disease interest should read it as well as those in the preparedness fields. It really hits home the importance of the environment as part of the One Health triangle. Often in public health we don’t include the ecologists, and as this book shows, they are so critical to the bigger picture.
For the preparedness folk… this book includes a lot of how to think about infectious disease and mitigation. #onehealth
UP Faculty of Veterinary Science @ OPPGSA OP
Description
This accessible book describes a fascinating range of emerging infectious disease outbreaks affecting humans, including rabies, Ebola virus, Lyme disease, bubonic plague, and of course, Covid-19. The book also covers emerging infectious diseases in wildlife, such as Tasmanian devil facial tumour disease, white nose syndrome, mange, and musk ox lungworm. These case studies span the entire range of zoonotic disease emergence pathways, from sheep testicles in Wyoming, USA to butchered bush rats in Vietnam! Transmission dynamics are examined from diverse perspectives - from global drivers of pathogen emergence (including globalization, land use patterns, and changing climates) to outbreak epidemiology (epidemic curves and disease spillover), to conservation and control interventions.
Despite a recent explosion of courses on the topic, and a viral pandemic that has affected the entire world, this is the first textbook to focus on pathogen spillover ecology at the human—wildlife interface. Emerging Zoonotic and Wildlife Pathogens serves as an introduction to this multidisciplinary field for upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students interested in disease ecology, veterinary epidemiology, public health, and conservation. It will also be relevant to a broader interdisciplinary audience of conservation biologists and public health specialists, and even the interested public.
I just got this and it’s amazing! Anyone with a One Health infectious disease interest should read it as well as those in the preparedness fields. It really hits home the importance of the environment as part of the One Health triangle. Often in public health we don’t include the ecologists, and as this book shows, they are so critical to the bigger picture.
For the preparedness folk… this book includes a lot of how to think about infectious disease and mitigation. #onehealth
📢The Director-General of the World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
🌐This serves to highlight the importance of collective responsibility in public health. It is essential that we remain informed and prepared, both for our own safety and for the health and well-being of those around us.
⬇️ Below, you will find a comprehensive guide on monkeypox, including information on:
🦠 The pathogen.
🔗 Transmission mechanisms.
🩺 Common signs and symptoms.
🧪 Diagnosis.
💊 Treatment and prevention.
🔍 For further information, please refer to the official websites of the World Health Organization, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲! 😊
#Monkeypox#Mpox#PublicHealth#WHO#OneHealth
On World Hepatitis Day, we held a brief yet informative session highlighting key aspects of hepatitis.
Our discussion covered essential topics including prevention strategies, symptom recognition, and the different types of hepatitis. By sharing this information, we aim to promote better health practices and raise awareness about this important issue. Together, let’s take proactive steps towards a healthier future.
#WorldHepatitisDay#SmartBenefits#HealthAwareness#Prevention
Trachoma is a ‘neglected disease,’ but remains the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. The good news is that through coordinated public health programs, our partner International Trachoma Initiative, governments, health professionals and communities around the world are making progress to help eliminate this devastating disease.
This #WorldNTDDay, we recognize the steadfast commitment across public, private, NGOs and communities working globally who are working to reduce the burden of trachoma and all neglected tropical diseases. We remain hopeful that a trachoma-free world is within our reach. Learn more about our partners and progress: https://bit.ly/3UaP1qc#InfectiousDiseases#HealthEquity#BeatNTDs#GlobalHealth
Epic Healthy Planet Application Analyst | Health Center Advocate
2moJill is an amazing advocate for the community.