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Veterinarians and public health
In addition to caring for animals, veterinarians are critical to public health. We contribute to medical discovery, protect people and animals from…
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U.S. Public Health Service honors 19
The U.S. Public Health Service honored 19 veterinarians for their work in emergencies and health campaigns.
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Public health readiness conference item funded
On July 20-22, the First National Congress on Public Health Readiness is being hosted.
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Public health emergency response guide released
Posted on December 1, 2004 The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has finalized the Public Health Emergency…
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Convention-goers get a peek at DC Public Health Lab
Kicking off the tour was Tony Tran, PHL director and a doctor of public health, who described some of the laboratory's activities.
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Murphy leading AVMA Division of Animal and Public Health
Dr. Mike Murphy, most recently a veterinary medical officer with the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the Food and Drug Administration, joined the…
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March webinars: Spotlight on public and economic health
Veterinarians are involved in a broad spectrum of industries, disciplines, and specialties that make up veterinary medicine: private and corporate…
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Public health careers on display for veterinary students at CDC event
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the 2019 Veterinary Student Day seminar Jan. 13-14 at its headquarters in Atlanta.
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What you need to know
Have you considered using Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) as a strategy to pay down your student debt? It’s a federal program that provides…
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AVMA champions One Health legislation in Congress
Veterinarians in Congress have introduced innovative legislation to promote the concept of One Health. AVMA is leading the charge to build support for…
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National Academies of Practice advances interprofessional health care
The mission of the NAP calls for distinguished professionals to advance interprofessional health care
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World health organizations rush to avoid avian influenza pandemic
World health organizations rush to avoid avian influenza pandemicWorld health officials fear that an outbreak of a highly pathogenic strain of the…
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One Health takes center stage at AVMA Convention
President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong As veterinarians, we recognize and uphold a duty to promote the health of all species and the many places in…
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States shift from travel health form with no one clear alternative
Fulfilling requests from clients for health forms for their pets when travelling domestically may not be as simple as it used to be, now that states…
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Battling baby turtle sales
Several states have struggled with a resurgence in baby turtle sales
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Safeguards expanded to strengthen firewalls against BSE
Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced several new public health measures
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New veterinary position created at NCID-CDC
Dr. Nina Marano started in the new position as the Acting Associate Director for Veterinary Medicine and Public Health for the NCID
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Human rabies vaccine recalled
Pasteur has recalled four lots of IMOVAX rabies vaccine because of a potential public health threat.
Advocating for rural veterinary care
AVMA is a leading supporter of federal legislation and policies to improve rural America's access to livestock and public health veterinarians by…
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AVMA is working to expand access to care
AVMA members care passionately about expanding access to quality veterinary care, which plays a role in both animal and public health. As an…
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USDA awards $7M for loan repayment to address shortage areas
The Department of Agriculture announced in late November that 74 food animal and public health veterinarians will receive educational loan assistance…
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In Short
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking public comment on proposed updates to Animal Welfare Act…
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One-health visionary receives AVMA Award
Dr. Roger K. Mahr proposed initiative that led to One Health Commission
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Growing demands raise doubts about APHIS' emergency response capability
finds government's animal health infrastructure in decline as risks growDespite
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FDA open to possibility of legalizing some cannabis products
The FDA plan features a public hearing set for May 31 to gather stakeholder input.