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Heat Can Be Dangerous—Know the Signs

In the wake of recent rising temperatures, we need to remember that hot weather is more than just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous. Whether you are spending time outdoors, working in the heat, or checking in on loved ones, this article from Your Local Epidemiologist outlines six important things everyone should know about heat illnesses to optimize safety. 6 Things to Know About Heat Illness Article Credit Image by Stefan Schweihofer from Pixabay

Hantavirus, the trend that went with the wind

When news broke about passengers abroad on a cruise ship who had contracted the hantavirus and died from complications, public concern spread quickly online. News outlets reported on rare infections, prompting a surge in online searches and renewed interest in a disease that many people have not heard about before (3). Questions arose about how Hantavirus spreads, its and the risk associated with travel, which circulated on social media and public health forums. (more…)

What is Public Health?

In the wake of the COVID pandemic and the politicization of Public Health, the Partnership for Public Health wants to rebuild trust and provide a reliable, trusted source of information for Lancaster County and beyond. (more…)

Let’s Help Our Health Workers by Making Masks

“The doctors and nurses in our hospitals and nursing homes don’t have enough masks to protect themselves from the Corona Virus,” said Schirlyn Kamara, who is asking community-minded people like herself to join in an effort to make more protective masks for medical professionals, as supplies for these items continue to be critical. (more…)

Calm, rational and scientific information on COVID-19 from the doctor who helped defeat Smallpox

From an article that appeared March 19, 2020 in WIRED LARRY BRILLIANT SAYS he doesn’t have a crystal ball. But 14 years ago, Brilliant, the epidemiologist who helped eradicate smallpox, spoke to a TED audience and described what the next pandemic would look like. At the time, it sounded almost too horrible to take seriously. “A billion people would get sick," he said. “As many as 165 million people would die. There would be a global recession and depression, and the cost to our economy of $1 to $3 trillion would be far worse for everyone than merely 100 million people dying, because so many more people would lose their jobs and their health care benefits, that the consequences are almost unthinkable.”