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2018 in Review: The Major Health Stories of the Year

Photo courtesy of Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images. 2018.

From the reemergence of vaccine-preventable diseases to Acute Flaccid Myelitis, we’re bringing you a roundup of the major global health stories of 2018. Reemergence of Measles Measles is a highly contagious, viral illness. During the 1950s, in stark contrast to the present day, almost every American was affected by the measles, with nearly all children suffering a bout… Continue reading 2018 in Review: The Major Health Stories of the Year

Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part III- Long-Term Impact on Mental Health

Friends reunite in the middle of a flooded intersection as water continues to rise in their neighborhood following Hurricane HarveyScott Olson / Getty Images

As we wrap up the “Hurricane Florence Aftermath” blog series, there are still thousands of individuals that are stranded in shelters and unable to live in their now-damaged homes. The effects of the deadly storm will linger long after the flood waters have resided, and for our third and final article, we address one of… Continue reading Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part III- Long-Term Impact on Mental Health

Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part II – Mosquitoes

Photo courtesy of Sean McCann: An adult female Psorophora ciliata blood-feeding.

In the first article of our three-part series on the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, we explored the potential effects that hog waste overflow could have on public health and water contamination. In the second part of our series, we are diving into a new flood-related public health threat – mosquitoes. In North Carolina alone, Florence dumped upwards… Continue reading Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part II – Mosquitoes

Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part I – Hog Waste and Water Contamination

Photo courtesy of NC Pork Council: Hurricane Florence 2018. Duplin County breech can be seen on the upper right side of the lagoon.

In a merciless path of destruction, Hurricane Florence killed 49, trapped hundreds, and made parts of North and South Carolina impassable with historic flooding. Numbers are still being tallied, but the North Carolina Department of Public Safety has estimated that 5,214 people and almost 600 animals were rescued from flooded areas. In addition to the usual challenges that can be expected with floodwaters,… Continue reading Hurricane Florence Aftermath Part I – Hog Waste and Water Contamination