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We know it is really tough. The work is devalued. People are losing their jobs. And that meets huge competition for the current available NGO jobs. I myself had a few depressing hours last night where I was tempted to throw in the towel and keep my head down. But there are really people out […]
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Have you ever felt alone in a crowded room? Imagine that feeling persisting, day in and day out, exacerbated not just by a lack of companionship but also by the very environment you live in. For many older adults in the United States, loneliness isn’t just a temporary condition but a persistent reality influenced by […]
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Imagine living in a world where one policy change could potentially save thousands from the grip of opioid addiction—a real modern-day dilemma facing public health officials today. As states across the U.S. grapple with the devastating opioid crisis, some are turning to an unconventional ally: recreational marijuana. But does it help, or is it just […]
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Misinformation is often blamed for many of today’s most pressing social and political issues. From election interference to vaccine hesitancy, alarmist narratives claim that false information is flooding the internet, shaping public opinion, and altering behaviors. But is misinformation really as rampant and influential as we’ve been led to believe? According to a growing body […]
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Since Roe v. Wade was overturned the landscape of reproductive health in the United States has shifted dramatically. Abortion bans, once hypothetical are a the reality in many states. While these laws are often framed as protective measures, emerging research suggests they carry unintended and life-threatening consequences—particularly for the most vulnerable among us: infants. A […]
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Note: I know we have many psychologists in our audience and that many psychologists work in public health. The study I blog about today was recommended on a Reddit thread. A psychologist refuses to comply with a law that discriminates against non-documented immigrants seeking mental health care. Instead of turning them away, they continue to […]
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Well, plenty of people are going to be losing their jobs in the next few days under the banner of efficiency. Of course, this is just a smokescreen to obfuscate the consolidation of power. We’ve been blogging a lot about this, and will continue to do so in a way that supplements the work we […]
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Public health policies don’t implement themselves. Behind every law, regulation, or guideline, there’s a network of decision-makers—policy developers, implementers, disseminators, influencers, and enforcers. But who exactly are these people? And how can researchers engage them effectively to ensure policies actually improve health outcomes? A recent study introduces a structured, five-step methodology for identifying and engaging […]
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Imagine a bustling hospital in Rome, where healthcare workers tirelessly care for patients. Now, imagine this: a single unwashed hand can carry enough bacteria to put lives at risk. According to a recent study conducted at one of Italy’s largest university hospitals, gaps in healthcare workers’ hand hygiene knowledge and practices could be contributing to […]
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The ability to predict and contain the next global health crisis before it even begins. Policies that not only meet the needs of today but anticipate the challenges of tomorrow. This is the promise of open government data (OGD) in the health sector—a vision where transparency, collaboration, and innovation converge to create more resilient health […]
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Imagine a world where every public health decision is backed by clear evidence, free of undue influence, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities. Now imagine this transparency fostering trust, ensuring fairness, and leading to better health outcomes for all. A new integrated framework for evidence-informed policymaking promises to turn this vision into reality. […]
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In 2017, New Jersey took a bold leap by enacting comprehensive bail reform, eliminating cash bail for most pretrial defendants. This groundbreaking policy aimed to reduce the number of individuals incarcerated simply because they couldn’t afford bail. However, the reform ignited a fierce debate, especially around public safety and violence against women. Critics claimed it […]
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