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Behavioral Health Acquisitions Surge: What’s Happening?

Have you ever wondered who owns your local mental health clinic or rehab center? It turns out, many of these facilities are now owned by private equity firms and other for-profit companies. This trend has grown significantly over the last decade, raising important questions about the future of behavioral healthcare. Let’s dive into the findings […]

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Workforce

The Power Behind Public Health Initiatives

When you think of public health, what comes to mind? Vaccinations? Clean water? Smoking cessation programs? While these are all vital, there’s a hidden hero behind these successes: the training and technical assistance centers (TTACs). These centers play a crucial role in helping health organizations implement effective programs. However, a recent special issue reveals a […]

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Interview

A conversation with Abe Wandersman

Abe Wandersman, PhD is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of South Carolina and founder of the Wanderman Center. Over a decades-long career, he has done highly influential work pushing the science of implementation and quality support forward. He has co-edited, with Dr. Larry Scheier, a special issue in Evaluation & the Health Professions […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, August 16, 2024.

My mind has been all soccer-y lately as we get ready to start up our fall youth season here. I’m the program coordinator, and it’s been wild getting teams ready, fields and equipment prepped, and training plans straightened away. Here’s on more plug for our awesome interview with Lauren Peterson. Here’s what you have coming […]

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Social media analysis

How New Tech Could Protect Public Health

Yes, technology platforms play an integral role in shaping our daily lives. From social media to streaming services, these platforms are designed to keep us engaged and entertained. However, a recent study titled “Accountability Infrastructure: How to Implement Limits on Platform Optimization to Protect Population Health” by Nathaniel Lubin and Thomas Krendl Gilbert sheds light […]

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Workforce

To Build a Mentally Healthy Workplace

In recent years, mental health in the workplace has become a critical public health issue. From high-pressure jobs to the increasing demands of modern work life, employees face a range of challenges that can impact their mental well-being. The repercussions are not just personal; they extend to businesses through decreased productivity, higher absenteeism, and increased […]

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Analytics

Soccer and Global Health?

Imagine if sharing critical health data was as straightforward and rewarding as trading soccer players. What if every time a country contributed valuable information about a disease outbreak, it was compensated in a way that not only acknowledged its contribution but also incentivized continued sharing? This intriguing idea is explored in a recent scientific article, […]

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Collaboration

Where to Find a Job in Public Health

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Society

Understanding Suicide Tourism

In the face of terminal illness and unbearable suffering, some individuals seek a path that leads to a dignified end. While the concept of aid-in-dying, also known as assisted suicide, is controversial, it has been gaining traction worldwide. For Israelis, where such practices are prohibited, the solution often lies in traveling abroad—a phenomenon known as […]

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Environment

The Dangers of Military Burn Pits

When we think of soldiers serving in conflict zones, the immediate dangers that come to mind are often bullets and bombs. However, a less visible but equally insidious threat lurks in the very air they breathe. Military burn pits, used extensively in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, have been identified as a significant health […]

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Policy

Creating Safer Spaces: A New Approach to Sexual Assault Prevention

Sexual violence is a pervasive issue, impacting millions of Americans each year. Shockingly, about one in three women and one in four men will experience sexual violence at some point in their lives. These statistics highlight the urgent need for effective prevention strategies, but traditional efforts have often fallen short. The latest research, however, is […]

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