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Measuring Equity in an Age of Disinvestment: A Critical Look at IHI’s New Framework

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) 2025 white paper, Advancing Health Equity: An Approach to Systematically Identify and Evaluate Health Disparities, offers a structured, evidence-based pathway for health systems to measure inequities in care. It arrives at a crucial moment. The very concept of “equity” has become politically fraught, and when public health infrastructure itself […]

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Health equity

Are We Measuring Health Equity All Wrong?

Picture this: a city rolls out a new school-based nutrition program. Kids are encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables, teachers add fun lessons on healthy food choices, and the results look great—at least on paper. Test scores tick upward, and obesity rates decline. But dig deeper, and a troubling pattern emerges. The biggest improvements […]

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Health equity

Only 2 in 10 Migrants Feel Safe Seeking Care

Last spring in Phoenix, a community clinic reported a sharp decline in migrant families bringing in their children for routine care. The reason wasn’t a sudden improvement in health. It was fear. Parents worried that seeking care would expose them—or their loved ones—to immigration authorities. This example illustrates a broader reality. Migrants make up over […]

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Global

Prevention Pays Off – In Dollars and Lives

The bottom line: Investing in public health prevention pays for itself. This is a message we NEED to hit over and over as the current public health infrastructure is systematically dismantled. A large body of U.S. research shows that every dollar spent on effective prevention programs yields many times more in savings on healthcare costs […]

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Health equity

Florida’s Anti-Vaccine Push

Introduction In a recent article by the New Scientist, Florida’s decision to potentially abolish all vaccine mandates, including those for schoolchildren, has generated significant concern among public health officials and the general population. This drastic change in policy threatens not only the health of Florida’s residents but may also have repercussions for public health across […]

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Health equity

How Narrative Power Can Boost Health Equity

More than 260 governments have formally declared racism a public health crisis. That is not just a headline. It is a signal that stories shape policy, budgets, and who receives care. If that sounds wild, welcome to narrative power 101. Why Stories Act Like Gravity Narrative power is the ability to make certain stories feel […]

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Health equity

Vaccine Pricing and Public Health. It’s Complex!

Vaccine pricing is a complex issue that greatly influences public health policies and accessibility around the world. Recent discussions about pricing structures, particularly following new policies and government actions, have made this topic increasingly relevant. Understanding Vaccine Pricing The pricing of vaccines is influenced by a variety of factors, including research and development costs, manufacturing […]

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Health equity

Healthcare Crisis in Gaza: The Impact of Depleting Resources Amidst Conflict

The ongoing healthcare crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels, with reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighting a ‘catastrophic’ situation. Hospitals are overwhelmed and life-saving medicines have run out, raising serious concerns about the capacity of the health system to cope with the increasing demand (UN News.) The Dire State of Gaza’s Health […]

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Health equity

FDA Approval for Obesity Pill Orforglipron?

Eli Lilly’s development of Orforglipron, a weight-loss drug, has become a significant topic in public health. This oral medication, designed as an alternative to injectable weight-loss treatments, has shown promising results in clinical trials and is set to seek FDA approval shortly. Orforglipron: A Breakthrough in Obesity Treatment This experimental drug falls under the category […]

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Global

Addressing Mistreatment and Unauthorized Procedures in Maternal Care

Mistreatment in maternal care remains a pressing global health issue, as highlighted by recent findings from the World Health Organization (WHO). This report reveals a troubling prevalence of non-consensual procedures during childbirth, underscoring the need for systemic changes to ensure respectful and humane care for mothers and their newborns. This article explores the current landscape […]

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Health equity

Trump’s New Executive Order on Federal Grants: What It Means for Public Health and Equity

On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking. On its face, the order claims to increase accountability in how taxpayer dollars are spent. But for those in public health, especially those working in health equity, community-based research, and inclusive education, the implications are significant and troubling. […]

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Health equity

How Tackling Racism Could Reduce Chronic Illness

Imagine living in a neighborhood without parks, struggling to find healthy food, facing job discrimination, and fearing medical systems that have failed your family before. Now imagine that this daily stress doesn’t just wear on your mood—it wears on your body’s cells, your immune system, even your DNA. That’s the unsettling reality laid out in […]

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