Public health inspectors review practices at restaurant after outbreak

Illnesses among patrons of Coho Cafe in Issaquah, WA, spurred an investigation by public health officials, which is being reported on now. Reports of sick people All had symptoms suggesting norovirus infection, according the Seattle & King County Public Health Department. The department could not find a specific food or… Continue Reading Foodborne Illness Investigations, Foodborne…

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Watchdog: EPA’s lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data

The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data Health ABC News: Health ​The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog says the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data 

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WEDI asks HHS to ensure info exchange capabilities after cyberattacks

As cyberattacks increase in scope and intensity, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange is asking the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies to do more to help health systems maintain operational continuity.  News from healthcareitnews.com ​As cyberattacks increase in scope and intensity, the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange is asking the…

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