Thursday - November 21, 2024
*Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Missouri Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2024 ( 2 items )  

Association of Health Care Journalists Issues Commentary: PFAS May Contaminate Drinking Water of One in Five Americans, Study Suggests
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following commentary on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * PFAS May Contaminate Drinking Water of One in Five Americans, Study Suggests By Lara Salahi New research led by the U.S. Geological Survey now estimates that between 71 and 95 million Americans, over 20% of the U.S. population, potentially rely on groundwater with detectable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for their drinking water sup  more

Association of Health Care Journalists Issues Commentary: Study Highlights Need for Gun Violence Prevention Efforts in Rural Areas
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following commentary on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Study Highlights Need for Gun Violence Prevention Efforts in Rural Areas By Kaitlin Washburn Rural kids and teens are at a high risk for firearm injury and death, yet most prevention efforts are based on research in urban areas, a new study found. The study, conducted by researchers in Washington, set out to understand what rural kids' experiences are w  more