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04/18/2026

As of today, Oregon has reported 20 measles cases since the start of 2026. We encourage people to ensure they are protected against measles.

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, and it can be quite severe and even cause death.

The good news is that two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are 97% effective in preventing measles. Call a health care provider to learn more about becoming vaccinated.

Measles is spreading in Oregon. Watch this update to learn how measles spreads, symptoms to watch for and ways to protect yourself and your loved ones: https://ow.ly/6t0i50YLq1V

04/13/2026

Med schools to boost nutrition education under HHS initiative
A nationwide nutrition education initiative, announced by HHS in early 2026, will require 53 medical schools across 31 states to provide at least 40 hours of nutrition instruction or an equivalent competency for medical students. This commitment marks a significant increase from the current average of less than 2 hours annually. The program aims to ensure that more than 30,000 new physicians each year graduate with foundational knowledge in nutrition, preparing them to address nutrition-related health concerns with patients and equipping them to help prevent and manage chronic diseases more effectively.
Full Story: MedPage Today (free registration) (3/5), Spectrum News (3/5)

04/12/2026

Americans turn to physicians as trust in agencies dips
Americans' trust in public health agencies has continued to decline through 2025 and into 2026, according to a recent Annenberg Public Policy Center survey. Confidence in agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH has dropped from around 75% to just above 60%. The survey indicated that Americans place greater trust in the nurses and physicians who provide care for them, as well as in professional medical organizations and career scientists, than in federal agencies.
Full Story: NBC News (3/5)

04/11/2026

RAND Health projects decline in state Medicaid budgets
Over the next 10 years, state Medicaid budgets are projected to decline by a total of $665 billion, driven by a reduction in federal spending on the program, according to an analysis by RAND Health. States that rely on financing strategies such as provider taxes are expected to see greater decreases, while a few small, rural states may see increases due to new funding for rural health programs.

04/10/2026

50% of people unaware of at-home colon cancer tests

A survey by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance found that half of Americans were unaware of at-home colon cancer screening options. The survey also found that 37% of respondents were unaware of the various screening methods available, including colonoscopy, stool tests, blood tests, CT colonography and flexible sigmoidoscopy.

Full Story: HealthDay News

04/09/2026

Maternal deaths continue to decline in US

Maternal deaths in the US fell to 649 in 2024 from 669 in 2023, marking a continued decline since the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the CDC. "The declines are welcome, but they are small and only bring us back to where we were six years ago," researcher Eugene Declercq said. Early numbers for last year show a continuing decline, but that could change. "All you could reasonably say is that the provisional 2025 data look promising,"

04/08/2026

Simultaneous vaccinations DID not raise reaction risk

Research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found that administering multiple vaccines simultaneously to children ages 2 to 18 months did not increase the risk of adverse reactions, compared with administering a six-valent vaccine alone. "The simultaneous administration of vaccines against different pathogens during one visit to a medical facility is safe and contributes to maintaining optimal clinical benefits with maximum protection of the child," said researcher Anastasiia Bondarenko.
Full Story: Medscape (3/6

04/07/2026

The Jackson & Josephine Health Fair is a free community event designed to connect individuals and families with local health resources, wellness activities, free health screenings and access to immunizations.

04/07/2026

GLP-1 drugs linked to lower substance use disorder risk
A study published in The BMJ found that GLP-1 receptor agonists were linked to a 14% lower risk of developing substance use disorders, compared to SGLT2 inhibitors, among veterans with Type 2 diabetes. The study, led by Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly of the VA St. Louis Health Care System, also showed that veterans with pre-existing substance use disorders who started using GLP-1 drugs were at significantly lesser risk for emergency department visits, hospital admissions, mortality, drug overdose and suicidal ideation.
Full Story: Nature (3/5), MedPage Today (free registration) (3/5

04/06/2026

Happy National Public Health Week! We don’t see most of what public health does, like the infections that don’t happen, the outbreaks that never take off, and the lives quietly protected every single day. This week is a reminder to pause and recognize that.

Public health has shaped the world we live in, even if it rarely gets the spotlight. This graphic reflects an excerpt from Dr. Jess Steier’s kickoff speech for NPHW at APHA (watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/d0VvQUNkrwY).

04/06/2026

FDA expands use of lipid disorder drug for ages 2 and older
The FDA has approved lomitapide for the treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia in children as young as age 2. The approval was based on a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology that found the drug reduced LDL cholesterol by an average of 53.5% in pediatric patients.

Full Story: Healio (free registration)/Cardiology today

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