Here are the top health stories as you begin Humpday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that they will no longer be printing new white COVID-19 vaccination cards, as the federal government is no longer distributing vaccines. This change means that those in need of their COVID-19 immunization records will have to request them like any other vaccine.
In other news, Missouri WIC has extended the temporary increase in Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) until September 2024, providing greater access to healthy fruits and vegetables for eligible participants. Lastly, Gwen McKinney shares her personal experience with breast cancer and how it inspired her to create the Black Breast Cancer Vigilance campaign, highlighting the importance of vigilance among Black women when it comes to breast cancer detection and treatment.
CDC stops printing COVID-19 vaccination cards as proof of vaccination, validity remains
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stopped printing new white COVID-19 vaccination cards, as the federal government is no longer distributing vaccines. Although the discontinuation of the cards is not expected to have a significant impact, those who need their COVID-19 immunization records will have to request them like any other vaccine. The article also states that four million people in the U.S. have received the latest COVID-19 vaccine since it was approved last month, and a total of 10 million doses have been shipped to providers.
Missouri WIC extends cash value benefit for fruit and vegetable purchases through September 2024
Missouri WIC has announced an extension of the temporary increase in Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) starting from October 2023 to September 2024. The new monthly amounts for eligible participants have been increased significantly, providing greater access to healthy fruits and vegetables. Families are encouraged to contact their local WIC agency immediately to schedule an appointment and load the additional benefits onto their eWIC card before redeeming any October benefits. Find out more about this program and how it supports women, infants, and children under the age of five by visiting wic.mo.gov or calling TEL-LINK at 1-800-835-5465.
Lawsuit filed against Union Pacific Railroad over chemical spill contamination in Wichita
Residents living in Wichita, Kansas, are suing Union Pacific Railroad after a chemical spill contaminated the groundwater beneath around 2,800 addresses with trichloroethylene. The lawsuit seeks compensation for property damages and loss of value caused by the company’s negligence. Union Pacific Railroad signed a consent order in 2002 to clean up the contamination but did not admit liability. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of all people who own residential property within the area impacted by the plume.
Breast cancer is an issue that has affected many people in different ways. In this article, Gwen McKinney shares her personal experience with breast cancer and how it inspired her to create the Black Breast Cancer Vigilance campaign. McKinney discusses the high risk of breast cancer among Black women and the need for vigilance, including getting annual mammograms and advocating for oneself in the medical system. She also highlights the work of Ricki Fairley and TOUCH Black Breast Cancer Alliance, a group dedicated to addressing disparities in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research among Black women.
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