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NIOSH Launches the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer to Understand and Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), are pleased to launch the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer online enrollment system for firefighters across the nation.

At Augusta National, Tiger Woods is a walking circle of life

Tiger Woods has had every chance to spare himself from the physical and mental pain of playing competitive golf, yet he goes again, facing amateurs in the rain at Augusta National. The post At Augusta National, Tiger Woods is a walking circle of life appeared first on Buy It At A Bargain – Deals And … Continue reading At Augusta National, Tiger Woods is a walking circle of life

Lee Floyd Named to Leadership Role in National Hair Relaxer Mass Tort Litigation

Lee Adair Floyd, a Partner at Breit Biniazan, has been named to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (“PSC”) in the multi-district litigation (MDL) involving hair relaxer marketing sales practices and product liability litigation. The Order was entered on March 3, 2023, by Judge Mary M. Rowland of the United States District Court for the Northern District … Continue reading Lee Floyd Named to Leadership Role in National Hair Relaxer Mass Tort Litigation

CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System now includes all 50 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced today new state grants for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). A total of $3.2 million in FY 2018 funds will go to the 10 new states to become part of NVDRS: Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. NVDRS … Continue reading CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System now includes all 50 states

New Columbarium Dedicated at Crown Hill National Cemetery, Reopening After 60 Years

Northville, MI (Law Firm Newswire) September 28, 2022 – A new Indianapolis columbarium allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to proceed with new burials of members and eligible families. This is the first-time burials can retake place since 1959. The plaque unveiling was the first step to announcing a new section in the cemetery for … Continue reading New Columbarium Dedicated at Crown Hill National Cemetery, Reopening After 60 Years

Federal Health Agencies Unveil National Tool to Measure Health Impacts of Environmental Burdens

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Environmental Justice, announce the release of the Environmental Justice Index (EJI).

Federal Health Agencies Unveil National Tool to Measure Health Impacts of Environmental Burdens

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Environmental Justice, announce the release of the Environmental Justice Index (EJI).

Statement from Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Director, CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on the passing of Tonya Moore, Tips From Former Smokers® participant

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tonya Moore. At age 38, Tonya was diagnosed with heart failure because of cigarette smoking.

CDC Awards $215 Million in Funding to Advance National Cancer Prevention and Control toward Cancer Moonshot Goals

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced first-year funding awards of $215 million in a 5-year, $1.1 billion investment into three national programs to prevent and control cancer.