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Over at Dawn Chorus, we do a huge amount of work evaluating the roles and effectiveness of Community Health Workers. As such, this is a great time to look into the evolving roles and tasks of CHWs. The article Community Health Workers at the Dawn of a New Era: 5. Roles and Tasks delves into […]
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In a recent study titled Massachusetts’ Opioid Limit Law Associated with a Reduction in Post-Operative Opioid Duration Among Orthopedic Patients, researchers delved into the impact of the 2016 Massachusetts 7-day opioid prescription limit law on post-operative prescriptions among orthopedic patients. This study is particularly significant against the backdrop of the opioid overdose epidemic and the […]
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It’s no secret we love bibliometrics. It’s kind of our thing. In the world of health research, the connection between income inequality and public health has been a topic of growing interest. A recent comprehensive study titled Comprehensive Metrological and Content Analysis of the Income Inequality Research in Health Field: A Bibliometric Analysis“published in Frontiers […]
Read more →In Loneliness and Health published in Nature Reviews Disease Primers, Louise C. Hawkley sheds light on the profound impact of loneliness on health. Hawkley defines loneliness as the distress resulting from a gap between desired and actual social relationships. This phenomenon is distinct from objective isolation, like living alone or having few social interactions, meaning […]
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In recent years, the “Ban the Box” (BTB) movement has gained significant momentum as a policy designed to improve the job prospects of individuals with criminal records. However, the article The Intended and Unintended Consequences of Ban the Box from the Annual Review of Criminology, paints a more complex picture of the policy’s impact. This […]
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In response to the escalating public health crisis of youth suicide in the United States, the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA) was introduced as a groundbreaking initiative. This act, inspired by the personal tragedy of Senator Gordon Smith, who lost his son to suicide, has been a pivotal force in suicide prevention efforts since […]
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Healthcare is a dynamic and complex field, constantly evolving in response to societal needs and policy changes. A study titled An action research partnership in an urban Texas county to explore barriers and opportunities for collaborative community health needs assessments published in Frontiers in Public Health, sheds light on this topic. This research delves into […]
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In a world grappling with health inequities and inefficiencies, the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) has become increasingly crucial. A recent article in the Annual Review of Public Health, titled “Community Health Worker Integration with and Effectiveness in Health Care and Public Health in the United States”, sheds light on the significant contributions and […]
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Marijuana, a widely used substance in the U.S., is becoming increasingly accepted both medically and recreationally. With this growing acceptance, it’s crucial to understand its impact on our bodies, especially at the molecular level. A recent study, “Genome-wide DNA methylation association study of recent and cumulative marijuana use in middle-aged adults,” published in Molecular Psychiatry, […]
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The cannabis industry, often heralded for its booming market and medicinal benefits, has a lesser-known dark side: occupational health hazards. The recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, titled “Fatal Occupational Asthma in Cannabis Production — Massachusetts 2022,” unveils the tragic story of a 27-year-old worker in a Massachusetts cannabis cultivation and processing facility, culminating in […]
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For another project, I was doing research on community health workers. I pulled this data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What I find super notable about this is that this data DOES NOT align with other evaluation data we are gathering around salaries. Our data suggests the amounts are MUCH lower. I have no […]
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In the ever-evolving landscape of public health research, there’s a pressing need to embrace innovative methodologies that can capture the complexities of real-world scenarios. Enter systems science, a multidisciplinary field that offers a fresh lens to view and analyze public health challenges. For public health practitioners, understanding systems science approaches, such as social network analysis […]
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