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One Health Commission, EPA launch pet health survey
The One Health Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency are working together on the National Pet Health Survey, a research project using…
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AVMA, pediatrics academy collaborate toward one health
The AVMA and American Academy of Pediatrics adopted a joint statement, “The Value of Professional Collaboration in Protecting the Health of People and…
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World Rabies Day: ‘All for 1, One Health for All’
The theme of the 17th annual World Rabies Day, “All for 1, One Health for All,” highlights the need for collaboration and strengthening health systems…
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World Veterinary Day promotes continuing education in one health
On April 30, World Veterinary Day 2016 will promote continuing education for veterinarians in one health.
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States shift from travel health form with no one clear alternative
Fulfilling requests from clients for health forms for their pets when travelling domestically may not be as simple as it used to be, now that states…
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Joint AVMA-FVE-CVMA statement on the global control of dog-mediated rabies: A One Health imperative
This statement has been adopted jointly by the AVMA, Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and Canadian Veterinary Medical Association.
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Starting from day one
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) is working to provide guidelines and tools that will allow countries around the world—but particularly…
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A gender-based guide to better heart health
Posted on December 1, 2004 Some symptoms, risk factors are gender-specific When it comes to the number one health problem in the United
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AVMA introduces feline health brochure
"What you should know about Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease" is the newest addition to the AVMA consumer
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Controlling health care costs
Physician offers advice on receiving the best health care and controlling cost
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AVMA GHLIT offers health screenings at AVMA convention
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust will continue its longstanding tradition of offering health screenings to AVMA members and spouses at…
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Insurance coverage vital to women's health
The eighth annual National Women's Health Week, kicked off on Mother's Day, May 13.
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Push to make November official Senior Pet Health Month
One organization is working to raise awareness about the health of senior dogs and cats by dedicating the month of November to the issue.
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Practices busier than ever, except for one time of year
The Report on the Market for Veterinary Services, the fourth and final of the AVMA’s 2016 Economic Reports series, has information on practices’…
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History of discrimination continues to impact LGBT health
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender veterinarians face the same wellness issues other practitioners do, with the added concern that a history of…
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One-health visionary receives AVMA Award
Dr. Roger K. Mahr proposed initiative that led to One Health Commission
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Just one thing: Analyze how team members spend their time
A simple task audit that starts with asking team members to think about how they spend their time during the workday can be a simple yet powerful…
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AVMA GHLIT to sponsor health screenings at convention
The AVMA Group Health and Life Insurance Trust will once again invite AVMA members to take
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Taking mental health in a positive direction
For the past few years, the veterinary profession has increasingly studied and grappled with how it is affected by certain mental health issues,…
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Wildfire smoke endangers animal health
Smoke from the worst wildfire season in Canada's history has been triggering air quality alerts throughout the United States, threatening human and…
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Mental health tools for stressful times
Self-care isn’t negotiable, especially during times like these, said Jen Brandt, PhD, the director of well-being, diversity, and inclusion initiatives…
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Banfield reports on state of pet health
Dental disease is the most common condition among dogs and cats examined at small animal practices across the United States. Otitis externa is also a…
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Improve mental health by reconnecting with human nature
Shimi Kang, MD, prescribes daily downtime, social connections, and play to help people return to “being human.”
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Nine dimensions of wellbeing: holistic health for the veterinarian
If you have been following the AVMA’s involvement in issues related to the health and self-care of veterinary professionals, you will notice that we…
Getting pet health information online
The internet can be a great source of both information and misinformation. So how do you find sources to trust?