Public Health & Other Relevant Topics

The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon reinstating the national fitness assessment implemented in public schools from 1956 until 2013. The role of administering the test will fall to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been vocal in his concern about childhood obesity and whose “Make America Healthy Again” report in February attributed the issue, in part, to sedentary lifestyles. A White House official told NBC News that Trump aims to address Americans’ declining health and physical fitness, including “crisis levels” of obesity, chronic disease, inactivity and poor nutrition. “President Trump wants every young American to have the opportunity to emphasize healthy, active lifestyles — creating a culture of strength and excellence for years to come," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. The original Presidential Fitness Test was established under the...

Are pharmacy technicians first responders? While the term "first responder" typically refers to individuals like police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs who are among the first to arrive at the scene of an accident or emergency, most pharmacy technicians are not considered first responders in this conventional sense. However, their role can be critical in emergency and disaster situations, leading some to refer to them as "first receivers".  The role of pharmacy technicians in emergencies Hospital Pharmacy Technicians: May be part of hospital emergency response teams and assist with tasks like setting up and decontamination during mass exposure events. Community Pharmacy Technicians: Play a vital role in ensuring patients have access to their medications, especially during emergencies like power outages. Essential Support: They are well-suited for these supportive roles due to their knowledge of hazardous drug handling, personal protective equipment (PPE...

In Burbank, a portion of the homeless population is comprised of older adults, with 3% of the homeless individuals in the 2020 Point-in-Time count being over 55. Additionally, there's a significant number of homeless families in the broader Service Planning Area 2 (which includes Burbank), with about 2,300 family members experiencing homelessness. This includes households with children under 18.  Here's a more detailed breakdown: Older Adults: In 2020, Burbank had 9 individuals over 55 experiencing homelessness, representing 3% of the total homeless population in the city. Across Service Planning Area 2 (which includes Burbank), there were 1,651 older adults experiencing homelessness in 2021.  Families with Children: Within Service Planning Area 2, there are about 2,300 homeless individuals who are part of families, which are defined as having at least one child under 18.  Youth: While specific data for Burbank isn't available in the provided context, it's worth noting ...

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