Project 2025 is Coming. Here’s what to prepare for.
Well, here we are. In recent years, the intersection of policy and public health has been turbulent, to say the least. However, a seismic shift may be looming on the… Read More
Making Research Applicable to Policymakers
As readers know, we are really into policy, so we’re really happy to share some conference proceedings from a group of researchers we really admire. The hook is simple: what… Read More
How Extreme Weather is Reshaping Rural Health
Imagine this: a small rural town faces a record-breaking heatwave. Crops wither, water supplies dwindle, and hospitals, understaffed and under-resourced, are flooded with patients suffering from heat-related illnesses. For the… Read More
Next Week in Public Health, December 20, 2024
Happy Holidays to all. We don’t really take a break, so be sure to stop on by and try out our new app. It’s the widget in the bottom right-hand… Read More
Smart Hospitals: AI, Sustainability, and the Human Touch
Imagine a hospital where personalized medicine isn’t just a buzzword but a daily reality—where artificial intelligence (AI) predicts illnesses before symptoms emerge, home treatment is seamlessly integrated, and healthcare ecosystems… Read More
A Global Reckoning for Drug Use Disorders
Imagine the world as a bustling city, its inhabitants racing along myriad paths toward progress. Among them are millions trapped by a silent epidemic—drug use disorders (DUDs). These disorders, while… Read More
A Closer Look at Gambling Harms and the Power of Peer Support
Imagine feeling trapped in a cycle where the harder you try to escape, the more stuck you become. For many people experiencing gambling-related harms, this cycle isn’t just about losing… Read More
What a 20-Year Study Reveals About Military Mortality
What happens when those who serve their country return home? While much attention focuses on the visible scars of war—physical injuries, PTSD, and suicide—less is known about the broader risks… Read More
Building Health Systems from the Ground Up with CHWs
When you imagine the backbone of global healthcare, you might picture bustling hospitals or advanced medical technology. But some of the most significant health advancements start at the community level,… Read More
Champions: Turning Evidence into Action to Save Lives
Cancer care faces a persistent challenge: how do we ensure the most effective treatments and interventions reach every patient, every time? One powerful answer lies in the hands of an… Read More
Implementing Healthcare Innovation: Hurdles and Ice Patches.
Imagine a world where every breakthrough in medical research seamlessly transforms into better care for patients. Faster cancer treatments, life-saving stroke protocols, or more accurate diagnosis tools—delivered right where they’re… Read More
Scaling for Good
Bottom line up front: There are 100s of using public health intervention out there, but these often reach on a fraction of the people they could. What if there was… Read More
The Reality of Defensive Gun Use
Gun violence and firearm policy remain pressing issues in the United States, with heated debates often centering on the role of guns in self-defense. A newly published study in the… Read More