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Environment

Building the Cities of Tomorrow

Imagine a future where cities breathe cleaner air, where hospitals harness artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalized care, and where construction reduces carbon footprints instead of inflating them. This is not a sci-fi utopia—it’s the promise of smart cities, AI-driven healthcare, and low-carbon building materials. But as these innovations emerge, what do people really think […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, February 7, 2025

The main thing we have our eye on is federal firings, which may happen early next week. Stay strong out there, friends. We’re active on bluesky now, so follow us there for a more rapid reaction Here’s, at least, the science that is coming down the pike. Act Now – Transform Public Health Today! Don’t […]

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Research

Training the Next Generation of Public Health Data Scientists in Africa

Imagine a future where robust, real-time data power public health decisions in Africa. Where malaria outbreaks are predicted and contained early, maternal health interventions are tailored to specific regions, and health policies are crafted based on solid evidence. This isn’t a distant dream—it’s the vision driving the Advancing Public Health Research in Eastern Africa through […]

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Collaboration

How Community Engagement Transformed Vaccine Equity in Nevada

What does it take to ensure health equity during a public health emergency? The COVID-19 pandemic exposed deep-rooted disparities in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly among historically underserved and marginalized communities. Nevada faced its own set of challenges, with communities of color disproportionately affected by the virus yet receiving fewer vaccines in the initial rollout. […]

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Health equity

The Invisible Hand of Inequality

What if the systems designed to support us—our laws, policies, cultural norms, and institutions—were inadvertently harming the most vulnerable among us? This unsettling question lies at the heart of the growing body of research on structural stigma, a concept gaining momentum in public health and social science. As a scoping review of nearly 300 studies […]

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Workforce

Tetris-ing Work Schedules: A Partial Solution to Workplace Burnout?

Imagine having an extra day off every week—more time to catch up on sleep, pursue hobbies, or spend with family. Sounds like a dream, right? This growing trend, known as compressed work schedules, promises longer weekends in exchange for longer daily work hours. As enticing as it sounds, can such schedules truly combat burnout, improve […]

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Commentary

Next Week in Public Health, January 31, 2025

More testimony, more policy. AND MORE SCIENCE. Here’s what is coming up next week in public health. Don’t Miss Out – Subscribe Now! Public health needs your voice today. Join thousands of leaders already making a difference. Subscribe for free to This Week in Public Health and receive weekly updates packed with tools to drive […]

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Health equity

Preventive Care, Hidden Costs: Unearthing Disparities

Imagine this scenario: you go for a routine health screening, assured by your health plan that it’s covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Then, weeks later, a bill arrives—unexpected and unwelcome. For many Americans, this isn’t just a frustrating surprise; it’s a barrier that keeps them from seeking future care. New research reveals how […]

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Health tips

Does Hand Washing Make a Difference?

Yes. And here’s why. Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are among the most frequent and severe complications in medical settings. Globally, the prevalence of patients contracting at least one HAI hovers around 7%, with some regions reporting rates as high as 13.8%. These infections not only endanger lives but also strain healthcare systems with additional costs and […]

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Policy

What if “free” preventive care wasn’t really free for everyone?

For many Americans, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) promised cost-free preventive services, from cancer screenings to routine check-ups. Yet, a groundbreaking study reveals that 40% of these encounters still result in out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for patients, often in unexpected and inequitable ways. This issue is more than an inconvenience—it has profound implications for public health […]

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Health equity

How Structural Stigma Shapes Public Health Outcomes

Imagine a community where laws quietly deny certain groups equal opportunities. Now picture institutions whose practices make accessing healthcare an uphill battle for some. These aren’t fictional dystopias—they’re the lived realities for many facing structural stigma. But what exactly is structural stigma, and how does it shape health outcomes? A recent scoping review sheds light […]

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