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In this Week's Issue
- September is National
Food Safety Education Month
- Experts Say
Elimination of Monkeypox Possible But Containment Still a
Challenge
- Epilepsy &
Disaster Preparedness, Three Basic Steps
- Experts Recommend
People To Receive Both COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Shots
- TMA Urges District
Court AGAIN to Protect Patient Access in “No Surprises
Act” Final Rules
- University Health
Weekly News Digest
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Important
Physician News and Deadlines
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September is National Food Safety Education Month
September is National Food
Safety Education Month. Every year, an estimated one in six
Americans get food poisoning, but you can help protect yourself and
others from getting sick. Check out here the
four simple steps to prevent food poisoning and
cross-contamination.
Experts Say
Elimination of Monkeypox Possible But Containment Still a Challenge
There are early signs that
new Monkeypox cases are slowing down in the U.S. Experts are
optimistic that the virus can be completely eliminated from the
U.S. While challenges remain, recent improvement in vaccination
efforts could lead to complete elimination but it may take
years. Read more
Epilepsy &
Disaster Preparedness, Three Basic Steps
Do you know what to do if an
emergency strikes? You can’t stop a natural disaster, but you can
take steps to protect yourself and your family, especially
those with medical needs such as epilepsy. Click here to
learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from natural
disasters and public health emergencies.
Experts Recommend
People To Receive Both COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Shots
Doctor's offices and
pharmacies now offering seasonal flu shots and updated COVID-19
boosters, while experts say October may be an ideal window to boost
immunity, they are also emphasizing the importance of getting
vaccinated. Continue reading
TMA Urges
District Court AGAIN to Protect Patient Access in “No
Surprises Act” Final Rules
The Texas Medical Association
(TMA) today announced it has filed a new lawsuit in the U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, challenging
certain portions of the Aug. 26, 2022, final rules implementing
the federal No Surprises Act (NSA). This is the second time in
less than a year TMA has filed a lawsuit against federal
agencies related to rulemaking under the law. Read more
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