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As I write this, it’s 7 in the morning, East Coast time. It’s also a Friday and the last day of the month. Some of the Reddit chatter indicates more federal job cuts today, but nothing is in the news yet. If you go to our front page, you will see a link to all […]
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Warning: This blog contains the words “racism” and “equity.” Please check with your federal supervisor to make sure you are protected again such dangerous ideas! For decades, global health (GH) programs in the United States have sent medical trainees abroad, equipping them with clinical skills and cultural humility training. But there’s a glaring issue: much […]
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When Mexico’s government launched a military offensive against drug cartels in 2006, the goal was to curb drug-related violence. Instead, the war fractured powerful cartels, triggering violent power struggles that sent homicide rates soaring. Today, more than 360,000 homicides later, the scars of this violence extend far beyond the direct victims. A new study reveals […]
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How do we know if public health policies are truly effective? Whether it’s a campaign to reduce smoking, an initiative to improve maternal health, or a program to curb the spread of infectious diseases, measuring the success of these policies is crucial. Traditionally, policymakers have relied on well-established statistical methods to assess impact, but these […]
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Recent US federal policy toward the Palestinian people is — ridiculous. Yet, let’s not forget the bottom line. Between October 2023 and April 2024, more than 30,000 Palestinians were killed, and nearly two million displaced. The health care system in Gaza has collapsed, while access to essential services is continuously obstructed. Yet, the narrative often […]
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Public health crises are unpredictable. And right now, public health governance is unpredictable. A flu outbreak can suddenly overwhelm a community, opioid overdoses can spike in unexpected places, and emerging health threats—like Avian flu—can demand an immediate response. Yet, despite the dynamic nature of public health, funding models remain rigid. Traditional government grants often come […]
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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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