MHA Today | June 26, 2024

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In This Issue

DHSS Proposes OHDNR Revisions
CDC Issues Health Advisory For Increased Risk Of Dengue Virus Infections

Before You Go

ATTEND: The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center will host a complimentary webinar on managing Mpox in front-line health care facilities at noon Friday, June 28. This presentation is tailored for front-line workers, laboratory staff, physicians, nurses, and infection preventionists, and will discuss the current landscape of Mpox, vaccine and treatment options, lab considerations, and waste management. Registration is required.

USE:

• Three Rural Centers for Excellence on Substance Use Disorders collaborated to launch the Rural SUD Info Center website. The website is a collection of best practices, tools and research for rural communities as they work to build and strengthen a comprehensive approach to SUD. The resources offer support to rural providers and partners, recovery specialists, rural community members, and more.
• Last week, the National Special Pathogen System launched a new brand identity and website. The NSPS is designed to prepare the health care system, protect the health care workforce and respond to special pathogen events by coordinating special pathogen care across the U.S.