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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 4d

Community health workers say Latine and immigrant families are facing trauma amid ongoing ICE raids. At the National Compadres Network, Círculo offers a path for reflection, connection, and collective healing.

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Group of people sitting in a circle on black chairs with one hands on their heart and one on their abdomen in meditative pose. The headline reads "In times of fear, kinship circles offer connection and community". The sub-headline reads, "Community health workers say Latine and immigrant families are facing trauma amid ongoing ICE raids. At the National Compadres Network, kinship circles offer reflection, connection, and collective healing."

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 4d

Los trabajadores de salud comunitaria afirman que las familias latinas e inmigrantes enfrentan trauma debido a las continuas redadas de ICE. En el National Compadres Network, Círculo ofrece un camino para la reflexión, la conexión y la sanación colectiva.

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Group of people sitting in a circle on black chairs with one hands on their heart and one on their abdomen in meditative pose. The headline reads "En tiempos de miedo, los círculos de escucha ofrecen conexión y comunidad". The sub-headline reads, "Los trabajadores de salud comunitaria afirman que las familias latinas e inmigrantes enfrentan trauma debido a las continuas redadas de ICE. En el National Compadres Network, los círculos de escucha ofrecen reflexión, conexión y sanación colectiva."

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 12d

Hablamos con la educadora de salud sexual Heather Corinna @scarleteen.com sobre sus lecciones para los trabajadores de salud comunitaria y periodistas que trabajan para hacer que la información correcta sea accesible y comprensible para las personas jóvenes.

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Young African American woman wearing a beige turtleneck sweater and black backpack sitting on stairs looking at their phone. Headline reads "El sitio de base sobre educación sexual que se ha ganado confianza en línea durante casi 30 años". Sub-headline reads "Heather Corinna, de Scarleteen, comparte lecciones para hacer que la información correcta sea accesible y comprensible para los jóvenes."

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 12d

We spoke to Heather Corinna at @scarleteen.com. They shared lessons for community health workers and journalists working to make accurate information accessible and relatable to young people.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 13d

FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms, via @cnn.com www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/h...

FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms | CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline, providing a broader understanding of when the di...

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 20d

Los CDC aprobaron la recomendación de sus asesores de vacunas de que las personas de 6 meses o más pueden recibir la vacuna contra el COVID-19 de 2025-2026 después de hablar con un proveedor de atención médica. publicgoodnews.com/2025/10/07/v...

Lo que debes saber sobre las vacunas contra el COVID-19 este otoño

Las recomendaciones sobre la vacunación contra el COVID-19 de este año cambiaron. Esto es lo que eso significa para ti.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 21d

The CDC adopted its vaccine advisers’ recommendation that people six months and older can get the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine after talking with a health care provider. Find out more here 👇 publicgoodnews.com/2025/10/06/c...

What to know about the COVID-19 vaccine this fall

The CDC adopted its vaccine advisers’ recommendation that people six months and older can get the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine after talking with a health care provider.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 24d

Savage Sisters, a Philly nonprofit that got its start in providing outreach and harm reduction to folks in recovery, challenges substance-use stigma.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 24d

Savage Sisters, una organización de Filadelfia que comenzó haciendo divulgación y ofreciendo servicios de reducción de daños a las personas en recuperación, sobre cómo desafiar el estigma del uso de sustancias.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · 28d

Sarah Laurel, executive director & founder at Savage Sisters, a Philadelphia nonprofit that got its start in providing outreach and harm reduction to folks in recovery, is challenging substance-use stigma. Read more: publicgoodnews.com/2025/09/26/h...

Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Sep 24

Research has not deeply examined Tylenol risks in young children, and many rigorous studies refute a link between vaccines and autism. (Originally published by KFF Health News.) publicgoodnews.com/2025/09/23/t...

Trump distorts facts on autism, Tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say

Research has not deeply examined Tylenol risks in young children, and many rigorous studies refute a link between vaccines and autism.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Imagine a place that feels more like a home than a hospital. In Orlando, Peer Support Space runs one—and it’s helping people recover from mental health challenges on their own terms.

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Image of a well lit space with yellow dining chairs, and dark green lounge chairs with a neon sign on a grass wall that reads "Peer Support Space". Header on a dark blue banner coming from the bottom right reads, "The community care model helping people recover outside hospitals", the sub-headline reads "Lessons from Orlando-based Eva’s Casita at Peer Support Space".

Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Sep 11

Imagina un lugar que se sienta más como un hogar que como un hospital. En Orlando, Peer Support Space dirige uno que ayuda a las personas a recuperarse de los problemas de salud mental a su manera.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Sep 8

The FDA approved 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccines for people 65+ & for younger people at high risk for severe COVID-19. However, the agency limited their use to certain age groups + people at higher risk, sparking confusion. Here's what you should know 👇 publicgoodnews.com/2025/09/03/c...

What to know about the COVID-19 vaccine this fall

The FDA narrowed who can get updated vaccines. Here’s what that means for you.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 29

Un nuevo estudio del Alcohol Research Group explora cómo los grupos de ayuda mutua pueden ayudar a las personas que tienen problemas con el alcohol.

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Two women sit side by side in a bright room paying attention to a speaker. The headline above on a transparent navy blue frame reads "Más opciones para la recuperación: Cómo los trabajadores de la salud pueden conectar a las comunidades con recursos respaldados por la ciencia" The subheadline reads "Te contamos sobre los beneficios de distintos grupos liderados por pares y de ayuda mutua."

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 29

A new study by the Alcohol Research Group explores how mutual-help groups can help people who are struggling with alcohol.

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Two women sit side by side in a bright room paying attention to a speaker. The headline above on a transparent navy blue frame reads "More choices for recovery: How health workers can connect communities to science-backed resource." The subheadline reads "Learn more about the benefits of different peer-led and mutual-help groups."

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still says that people 6 months old and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Read more about the flu vaccine, below ⤵️ (Originally published by @politifact.bsky.social and @kffhealthnews.org)
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It’s almost flu Season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still says that people 6 months old and older should get an annual flu vaccine.

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Megan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · Aug 19

A must-read, must-share piece - clearly deconstructing the shoddy science of the Geiers (who are inexplicably in charge of studies at HHS).

Consider this an early warning for what lies ahead. 🛟🩺🧪

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Opinion | The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism (Gift Article)

Data can easily be manipulated to show a causation that doesn’t exist.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 21

Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer, via @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/w...

Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 19

As measles continues to spread and infect young children and babies in the United States, some parents are wondering if they should vaccinate their kids early. Find out more about this in our story below ⤵️ publicgoodnews.com/2025/08/19/m...

Can babies get vaccinated early against measles?

Children should usually get their first dose of the MMR vaccine at 12 months, but there are specific cases when babies can be vaccinated starting at 6 months.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 18

En esta edición de Voces de la Comunidad, conversamos con el Departamento de Salud de Nuevo México sobre lo que su personal está aprendiendo esta temporada de regreso a clases.

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Image of young boy getting a bandaid on his arm by a female medical professional. The headline in a dark blue frame reads "Cómo los trabajadores de la salud de Nuevo México vacunan a más niños para el regreso a la escuela", the sub-headline reads "Las clínicas de vacunación gratis son parte del esfuerzo".

Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 18

Back to school is a key time of the year when health workers help remind everyone about vaccines to keep communities healthy. In this issue of Community Voices, we talked with the New Mexico DOH about what its staff is learning this season.

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Image of young boy getting a bandaid on his arm by a female medical professional. The headline in a dark blue frame reads "How New Mexico health workers are getting more kids vaccinated for back to school", the sub-headline reads "Free vaccine clinic are part of the mix".

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

Canada wildfires prompted air quality alerts in 10 U.S. states. Read our story below about staying safe when air quality is poor ⤵️ publicgoodnews.com/2023/06/14/w...

How to stay safe when air quality is poor

Poor air quality may become more common as climate change causes more wildfires.

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Aug 1

This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk, via
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This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk

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Public Good News @publicgoodnews.bsky.social · Jul 31

Do the people you serve know about PrEP? In this issue of Community Voices, PGN talked with Howard Brown Health, a Chicago-based clinic serving LGBTQ+ folks, who shared how health workers can better broker conversations about sexual health.

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