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Social media declared a ‘public health hazard,’ as efforts to rein it in ramp up

GCN

New York City Mayor Eric Adams made the announcement last week, while Florida lawmakers advanced a bill banning accounts for anyone under 16 years of age.

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UC Davis Health Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS, uses generative AI to fight health misinformation

AWS Public Sector Blog

Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Anthony Fauci called health misinformation “the enemy of pandemic control.” Exacerbated by social media and the COVID-19 pandemic, these types of information threaten the well-being of patients and spark burnout among public officials.

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Greg Rodriguez: HIV & COVID-19 and Comparing Public Health Crises

Policy Chats

In this episode, Government Relations and Public Policy Advisor Greg Rodriguez talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the similarities and differences between the HIV and COVID-19 public health crises. About Greg Rodriguez : Greg L. About Greg Rodriguez : Greg L.

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HIV & COVID-19: Comparing Public Health Crises (with Greg Rodriguez)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Government Relations and Public Policy Advisor Greg Rodriguez talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the similarities and differences between the HIV and COVID-19 public health crises. About Greg Rodriguez : Greg L. About Greg Rodriguez : Greg L.

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HIV & COVID-19: Comparing Public Health Crises (with Greg Rodriguez)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Government Relations and Public Policy Advisor Greg Rodriguez talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the similarities and differences between the HIV and COVID-19 public health crises. About Greg Rodriguez : Greg L. About Greg Rodriguez : Greg L.

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Get excited for IMAGINE: Nonprofit 2024

AWS Public Sector Blog

Hear from customer speakers from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and UnidosUS. Learn how your organization can lay the groundwork required to unlock powerful insights and realize new opportunities for innovation, through the application of capabilities like analytics and AI/ML.

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Interactive digital media platforms impact on Canadians lives

Open Access Government - Technology News

1, 2) To develop effective mental health policies and treatments, it is crucial to understand how Canadians have dealt with the pandemic. Research on Canadians’ social media activity during the pandemic revealed that many expressed concern over both the government’s reaction and their safety. (1) in 2013 to 16.8%