Essentia partners with Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health, local health care partners to encourage protection from respiratory illnesses
On Monday, Sept. 22, Essentia Health joined representatives from Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health (BBPH), CHI St. Alexius Health, Sanford Health and other area health partners for an important community message encouraging…
Guyana Scales Up Respiratory Virus Surveillance: A Quiet Revolution in Public Health – PAHO/WHO
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA 24 SEPTEMBER 2025— In a decisive move to strengthen national health security, the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), has significantly expanded…
Vaccines widely available in NH for respiratory illnesses
Fall has arrived, which means coughs, colds and other illnesses are on the way, but New Hampshire health officials say vaccines for respiratory viruses will be widely available across the…
A silent threat to your respiratory health
Let’s dive into a problem you might not realize is sneaking into your lungs: brake dust. That gritty, black buildup on your wheels isn’t just an eyesore — it’s a…
Thao-Ly Phan, MD, MPH, stresses healthy routines to prevent weight gain during respiratory season
A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics has shed light on how children with a COVID-19 diagnosis experienced more rapid weight gain compared with their peers during the pandemic, adding…
Wildfire smoke threatens respiratory health: how to stay safe
This year’s wildfire season has been particularly severe, with August emerging as the worst month yet, causing significant health concerns for people with chronic lung diseases and even affecting healthy…