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Policy

Building Resilience: The Key to Health Systems Preparedness

In a world increasingly threatened by natural disasters, pandemics, and other crises, health systems face unprecedented challenges. But with every challenge comes an opportunity—an opportunity to build resilience. The COVID-19 pandemic put health systems to the test, revealing gaps in preparedness and response across the globe. Now more than ever, the focus is on resilience: […]

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Workforce

A Workforce in Transition: Understanding Public Health Skill Gaps

In recent years, public health has become an area of intense focus, with local health departments (LHDs) emerging as critical players in managing both routine and crisis healthcare needs. From the COVID-19 pandemic to long-standing issues like resource management and community health, these departments are the backbone of public health infrastructure across the country. However, […]

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Workforce

Next Week in Public Health, October 11, 2024

Is there any link between the Northern Lights and health outcomes? Probably not! That’s just a heavy-handed way to promote this blog from our sister site, This Week in Science. We had a great interview with Sonya Street about equity in grantmaking, which you should check out. Otherwise, here’s what we have in store for […]

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Wellbeing

How Leisure Activities Boost Happiness and Resilience

No duh, right? It’s no secret that taking part in leisure activities makes people feel better. Whether it’s going for a walk in the park, swimming, or even gardening, many of us have felt the joy that comes from spending time doing something enjoyable. But why do these activities make us happier? And how do […]

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Society

The Complex Drivers Behind Fatal Police Shootings

Police violence in the United States is an urgent issue that demands our attention. Every year, thousands of individuals are fatally shot by law enforcement officers, and the impact of these events disproportionately affects communities of color. But what drives these tragic incidents? Are they random occurrences, or is there a pattern tied to the […]

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Interview

A conversation with Sonya Streeter

As public health organizations and governmental agencies allocate billions of dollars in grants each year, ensuring that these financial resources reach underserved communities is essential to closing health disparities. In this interview, we speak with Sonya Streeter, Associate Vice President in Behavioral Health and Health Policy at Westat, about their recent work and insights from […]

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Policy

Governments Have the Power to Nudge Us Toward Healthier Food Choices

Governments worldwide have been using taxes and subsidies as tools to change what we eat. By imposing taxes on sugary drinks and unhealthy foods while offering subsidies for healthier options, policymakers aim to encourage healthier diets and reduce the burden of obesity and related diseases. But how effective are these fiscal policies, really? A recent […]

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Policy

The Impact of Elections on Public Health: What the Data Reveal

Political decisions shape the health of our communities. It’s not just the policies we vote for that influence public health, but also the elected officials and their broader political ideologies. A recent working papter, “Politicians, Power, and the People’s Health: US Elections and State Health Outcomes, 2012-2024,” shines a light on how political conservatism or […]

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PubTrawlr News

Next week in Public Health, October 4th.

Did you check out our interview with Dr. Taylor Scott? You should! It’s really interesting to see how research generators can more effectively interface with policymakers. Here’s what’s coming up next week! Stay Ahead of Public Health Advances! Get the latest scientific insights delivered straight to your inbox. Our free weekly newsletter breaks down the […]

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