Five years after the pandemic began, many local health officials say that the politicization of Covid has left them with ...

The pandemic may be over, but the endemic disease is still a threat, especially for older adults and those with certain risk ...

Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.

The OSDH provides support to local health departments in Oklahoma to prevent disease and protect public health. Per Oklahoma ...

Without public health surveillance, officials trying to tackle outbreaks, identify threats and evaluate treatments are working ‘in the darkness of ignorance.’ ...

Creating a healthier world, then, is the responsibility of both the public and private sectors. Health is too important not ...

The field’s failure to integrate medical services in the mid-20th century set the stage for its current troubles ...

Follow President Donald Trump's executive order, the Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance that recognizes only two sexes.

Adeola JosephKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) are at the heart of every successful public health program. They serve as benchmarks that help projects measure progress, assess impact, and drive ...

By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Some Kentucky lawmakers want to weaken protections for waterways many residents depend on for drinking water. Senate Bill 89, which would narrow the definition of ...

Many social determinants of health are factors that people cannot control individually. Fostering positive relationships at home, at work, or in a person’s community can improve public well-being.

Environmental health is the public health field that monitors and addresses physical, chemical, and biological factors that impact your health though they're not always within your direct control.