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Public Health Emergency Declared for Georgia to address Health Impacts of Hurricane Idalia
The emergency declaration gives the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) health care providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Important Updates on Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in Florida, Texas, and Maryland
On August 18, 2023, a single case of locally acquired malaria was reported in Maryland in the National Capital Region. This case was caused by the Plasmodium falciparum (P. falciparum) species and can rapidly cause severe illness and even death if not quickly diagnosed.
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Influenza Vaccine Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has released its 2023-2024 recommendations concerning the use of seasonal influenza vaccines in the United States.
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Registration Now Open for 3rd Quarterly Meeting
The Region J Executive Members would like to invite you to our 3rd Qtr. Region J Coalition Meeting on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM in the Memorial Health Medical Education Auditorium.
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New process for meeting registration – TRS login information
Healthcare Coalitions must now use the state’s Training Registration System (TRS) to register for meetings. Here is the information you’ll need to create an account in TRS so you can register for upcoming meetings.
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Locally Acquired Malaria Cases Identified in the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is notifying clinicals, public health authorities, and the public about several locally acquired cases of malaria cases. The cases have been identified in Florida and Texas within the last two month.
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Guidance on Measles during the Summer Travel Season
From the CDC Health Alert Network: Many countries and popular travel destinations have experienced measles outbreaks in recent years. To prevent measles infection and spread from importation, all U.S. residents should be up to date on their MMR vaccinations, especially prior to international travel regardless of the destination.
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Severe Weather Update 6.15.23
The risk for widespread severe weather has decreased overnight and is expected to decrease after today.
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CISA, FBI, NSA, MS-ISAC Publish Updated #StopRansomware Guide
The Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF) has released an updated #StopRansomware Guide with additional recommended actions, resources, and tools to reduce the risk of ransomware incidents.
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NOAA predicts a near-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season
The long-awaited outlook has been released calling for a near normal season.
