Public Health Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/public-health/ Only what you care about Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:33:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Public Health Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/public-health/ 32 32 220501511 Supreme Court Upholds Mifepristone Access Amid Reproductive Rights Battle https://thelocalnews.app/supreme-court-upholds-mifepristone-access-amid-reproductive-rights-battle/ https://thelocalnews.app/supreme-court-upholds-mifepristone-access-amid-reproductive-rights-battle/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:33:32 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=64218 In a significant decision impacting reproductive healthcare across the United States, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously to preserve access to mifepristone, a crucial medication used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year. This ruling marks the court’s first major abortion decision since the landmark overturning of Roe v. Wade by conservative justices two years ago. […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/new-california-laws-taking-effect-july-1-2024/feed/ 0 62903 Zink Lake Water Quality Concerns Addressed by Tulsa Council https://thelocalnews.app/zink-lake-water-quality-concerns-addressed-by-tulsa-council/ https://thelocalnews.app/zink-lake-water-quality-concerns-addressed-by-tulsa-council/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 01:55:25 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=62694 TULSA, Okla. – Concerns regarding the water quality of Zink Lake persist as Tulsa City Council deliberates on an ordinance expected before Labor Day, when the lake is scheduled to reopen for recreational activities. Residents and experts alike are voicing apprehension over the safety of the lake’s water. Residents Express Safety Concerns During a recent […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/zink-lake-water-quality-concerns-addressed-by-tulsa-council/feed/ 0 62694 Pueblo Judge Temporarily Halts Syringe Exchange Ban Controversy https://thelocalnews.app/pueblo-judge-temporarily-halts-syringe-exchange-ban-controversy/ https://thelocalnews.app/pueblo-judge-temporarily-halts-syringe-exchange-ban-controversy/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:46:52 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=61683 In Pueblo, Colorado, a recent legal battle over syringe exchange programs (SEPs) has culminated in a judge issuing a temporary restraining order, permitting these programs to continue operating despite recent attempts to ban them. Origins of the Ban Proposal The controversy stems from an ordinance proposed in April 2022 by Councilor Regina Maestri. The proposal […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/pueblo-judge-temporarily-halts-syringe-exchange-ban-controversy/feed/ 0 61683 Meadowview Certified Farmers Market Opens in Sacramento https://thelocalnews.app/meadowview-certified-farmers-market-opens-in-sacramento-2/ https://thelocalnews.app/meadowview-certified-farmers-market-opens-in-sacramento-2/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2024 07:42:48 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=60051 Sacramento welcomes a new farmers market this weekend, enhancing access to fresh produce and community engagement. Grand Opening Details The Meadowview Certified Farmers Market kicks off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Meadowview Light Rail Station, located at 3501 Meadowview Road, this Sunday. Year-Round Availability Operating every Sunday, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/meadowview-certified-farmers-market-opens-in-sacramento-2/feed/ 0 60051 Durham County Hosts Free Gun Lock Giveaway Event https://thelocalnews.app/durham-county-hosts-free-gun-lock-giveaway-event/ https://thelocalnews.app/durham-county-hosts-free-gun-lock-giveaway-event/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:39:54 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=57831 Durham, North Carolina – June 2, 2024: The Durham County Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the county District Attorney’s Office, is set to organize a free gun lock giveaway, aligning with the NC S.A.F.E week of action, a statewide initiative aimed at emphasizing the secure storage of firearms. Event Details The giveaway event, […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/colorado-governor-signs-law-to-combat-aviation-pollution/feed/ 0 48503 Oregon’s Air Quality Among the Worst in the US https://thelocalnews.app/oregons-air-quality-among-the-worst-in-the-us/ https://thelocalnews.app/oregons-air-quality-among-the-worst-in-the-us/#respond Sat, 18 May 2024 06:00:10 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=48333 Recent findings reveal alarming levels of air pollution in Oregon, contradicting its eco-conscious reputation. Pollution Hotspots in Oregon A study identifies Eugene and Medford as some of the most polluted cities nationwide. Despite Oregon’s progressive stance on environmental issues, including the adoption of a robust Climate Protection Plan in 2021, its air quality remains a […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/oregons-air-quality-among-the-worst-in-the-us/feed/ 0 48333 Former Hereford House Employee Charged with Food Adulteration in Leawood, Kansas https://thelocalnews.app/former-hereford-house-employee-charged-with-food-adulteration-in-leawood-kansas/ https://thelocalnews.app/former-hereford-house-employee-charged-with-food-adulteration-in-leawood-kansas/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 02:06:22 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=46675 Leawood, Kan. – The Leawood, Kansas Police Department assured the public on Tuesday that there’s no ongoing risk of infectious diseases from the suspect in the Hereford House food contamination investigation. The department disclosed that test results from the suspect confirmed this assertion. Investigation Details Since the onset of the investigation, a significant number of […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/sanitary-sewer-overflow-in-austin/feed/ 0 45450 Cream Cheese Spreads Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns https://thelocalnews.app/cream-cheese-spreads-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/ https://thelocalnews.app/cream-cheese-spreads-recalled-over-salmonella-concerns/#respond Tue, 14 May 2024 18:50:38 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=45238 WASHINGTON ( NEWS.ORG ) – A recall has been issued for select cream cheese spreads sold at Aldi and Hy-Vee stores across multiple states due to potential salmonella contamination. Schreiber Foods announced the recall on May 7 after being notified by one of their suppliers about the possibility of Salmonella contamination in an ingredient used […]

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