Nine States Report Adult Obesity at or above 35 Percent
Atlanta, GA--In 2018, nine states reported an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35 percent: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota,...
380 confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarette product use or...
Atlanta, GA--CDC today announced the updated number of confirmed and probable cases of lung disease associated with e-cigarette product use, or vaping. The new...
Racial and Ethnic Disparities Continue in Pregnancy-Related Deaths: CDC
Atlanta, GA--Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women...
Over 30% of LA County High School Students Have ever Used E-Cigarette Products
Los Angeles--The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) announced that more than 30% of LA County high school students have reported...
Only Five Days Left in Initial Application Period for 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission
Sacramento, Calif. (August 16, 2019) – Today the California State Auditor reminds Californians that there are only three days left to submit an initial application for...
South Los Angeles Gets First New Elementary Magnet School in over 20 Years
Los Angeles -Western Ave. Elementary School will hold a grand unveiling of its transition to the new Western Ave. Technology, Engineering, Communications and Humanities...
USCIS Announces Final Rule Enforcing Long-Standing Public Charge Inadmissibility Law
Washington, DC--Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that clearly defines long-standing law to better ensure that aliens seeking...
CDC Recommends Nine Health Hacks for Back-to-School Success
To have a great school year, kids need to stay healthy. Healthy students are better learners. CDC has tips and resources for parents and...
A Confirmed Case of Measles Traveled through Los Angeles Union Station
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is investigating a non-resident measles case that traveled through Union Station...
Deadline Extended to August 19 for 2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission
Sacramento, Calif. (August 5, 2019) – Today, the California State Auditor reported an uptick in applications by eligible individuals interested in serving on the next...
