Public Health News Roundup, March 28, 2025
HHS set to see cuts, overhaul to its agencies Obviously, this is the big story. In a controversial reorganization plan led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S…. Read More
Author: Mandy Morgan
Dilemma Actions for a Time of Federal Injustice
In 2025, working within the federal system—whether as a researcher, contractor, or civil servant—has never felt more fraught. Programs supporting veterans, mental health, and suicide prevention are being gutted. Equity-focused… Read More
Navigating DEIA Language Mandates: A Practical Guide for Public Health Policy Professionals
In our previous post, we explored how researchers can adapt to new federal restrictions on using Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) language in grant proposals. Now, we turn to… Read More
Shape the Future of This Week in Public Health
Public health is vast, and we want to make sure This Week in Public Health delivers the insights that matter most to you. That’s why we’re running a quick survey—to… Read More
The Obligation to Stay Informed in Public Health
If You Work in Public Health, You Have a Duty to Stay Informed—Here’s Why Public health is not just a job; it’s a commitment to the well-being of entire communities…. Read More
Public Health News Roundup, March 10, 2025
We got our eyes on a bunch of things heading into this week, especially with a potential government shutdown and RIF (i.e., “Reduction in Force” an acronymic way of saying,… Read More
Public Health News Roundup: March 7, 2025
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Governor Shapiro Takes Bold Steps to Fill Public Service Vacancies in Pennsylvania
So, we’re based in Pennsylvania (Amish Country, specifically), so we some good news for a change. In a strategic move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s public workforce, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed… Read More
Trump Speech Recap: Public Health in the Crosshairs
Trump’s address to Congress made it abundantly clear that federal public health efforts are being dismantled under the guise of “efficiency” and “common sense.” The newly created Department of Government… Read More
How an NSF Report Set the Stage for Current Anti-DEI Policies
Something slipped by last October when America’s attention was focused on the election. The NSF Politicized Funding report, chaired by Texas’s Ted Cruz and released by the U.S. Senate Committee… Read More
We Got Scammed: A Cautionary Tale About Research Recruitment Fraud
Online research recruitment is a powerful tool—until it backfires. We recently learned this the hard way when we and our colleagues over at Dawn Chorus posted a call for participants… Read More
Goodbye Richardson Waiver: HHS Streamlines Rules—But at What Cost?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant policy shift (of course, on a Friday afternoon), rescinding the long-standing “Richardson Waiver” and realigning its rulemaking… Read More