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Reality v. Equality v. Equity v. Justice

This figure has been floating around for a long time, but I recently saw it with another panel added. Add a nice bit of context on the systemic issues we currently face in public health. Empower Your Public Health Journey – Subscribe and Transform! Unlock the transformative power of knowledge with ‘This Week in Public […]

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Implementing the Future: Unpacking the Promise of Implementation Science

As people probably know, we’re big fans of implementation science, The field is currently experiencing a significant evolution. In the enlightening article Navigating the field of implementation science towards maturity: challenges and opportunities from Implementation Science, the authors delve into this transformative journey. The Growth and Evolution of Implementation Science Implementation science has grown tremendously, […]

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The Structural Determinants of Health: A Deep Dive into Public Health’s Future

In the transformative article, Keeping It Political and Powerful: Defining the Structural Determinants of Health, the authors Jonathan C. Heller, Marjory L. Givens, Sheri P. Johnson, and David A. Kindig offer a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the structural determinants of health. Their work delves deeply into the intricate web of societal norms, policies, and […]

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Next Week in Public Health!

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Next Week in Public Health

If you live anywhere in the US (well, most places in the US), you are cold right now. Don’t let that stop you from keeping the fire of research going strong! Here’s what we have cooking up next week to keep you warm! Transform Information into Action – Subscribe Now! Not a subscriber? Por que? […]

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Community Health Worker Salaries in the US

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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Understanding the BMJ Article on MMR Vaccine and Autism

In 1998, a study published in The Lancet by Andrew Wakefield and colleagues sent shockwaves through the medical community and the public at large. It suggested a link between the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine and autism. This claim sparked a global health scare, leading many parents to question the safety of vaccines. However, […]

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Happy Thanksgiving from This Week in Public Health

The title is self-explanatory. But, we have a lot to be thankful for. Family. Friends. Coworkers. And the oppotunity to help improve scientific dissemination in the field. There is so much research and so many good ideas floating around. Imagine if we could tap into those to improve the knowledge and skills of the public […]

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Correlation and Causation.

A Sunday joke, making the rounds online. Distinguish between correlation and causation with This Week in Public Health Advance Your Expertise with ‘This Week in Public Health: As a professional dedicated to enhancing community health, subscribing to ‘This Week in Public Health’ is your stepping stone to excellence. Our newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox […]

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Embracing Spirituality in Public Health Leadership – A Key to Resilience and Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably brought to light the immense challenges facing public health leaders. Amidst mounting pressures, harassment, and even threats, many leaders have found themselves at a crossroads, questioning their path forward. The recent commentary piece, Exploring the spiritual foundations of public health leadership, offers profound insights into this dilemma, proposing spirituality as […]

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1959 Ideal Weight Chart

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The Complex Role of Implicit Bias Training in Health Equity

In pursuing health equity, the role of implicit bias training has been widely debated. Two articles by Nao Hagiwara, “A call for grounding implicit bias training in clinical and translational frameworks” (PMC7265967) and “The Problem with Implicit Bias Training” (Scientific American), provide critical insights into the challenges and potential pathways forward in utilizing implicit bias […]

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