Imagine living in a neighborhood that, decades ago, was deemed “undesirable” due to discriminatory practices. This isn’t just a relic of the past but a reality that still affects many… Read More
In contemporary discussions about justice and equity, one profound question arises repeatedly: How does racism shape the U.S. criminal justice system? This question isn’t just a matter of academic discourse… Read More
In our increasingly complex world, where healthcare demands are ever-growing, understanding the challenges faced by those at the frontline of medical care is more crucial than ever. A scoping review… Read More
Welcome to a revealing exploration of a largely unseen public health crisis: mass incarceration. It’s a topic that doesn’t often make headlines, yet deeply affects millions of lives, especially within… Read More
For nearly two decades, the Commonwealth Fund has dedicated itself to assessing the health and health care of various states across the U.S. Their latest report offers a sobering view… Read More
The global upheaval caused by COVID-19 has been profoundly felt in rural Missouri, revealing deep-seated infrastructural and socio-economic challenges that have contributed to higher infection and mortality rates in these… Read More
In a healthcare landscape where high-tech innovations often grab the spotlight, there’s a group of unsung heroes making a profound impact: Community Health Workers (CHWs). In the United States, these… Read More
Climate change, a challenge of our times, is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather; it’s increasingly becoming a humanitarian and health crisis. The article Impacts of climate change… Read More
This blog version supersedes the earlier publication published on December 14, 2023. In the revelatory review “The Opioid Crisis: The War on Drugs Is Over. Long Live the War on… Read More
In today’s fast-paced era, where technology seems to offer solutions for almost everything, a critical area still lags: digital health equity. Despite the surge in digital health tools – think… Read More
Suicide and self-harm are not only devastating personal tragedies but also represent a significant economic burden, as detailed in the article Economic cost of US suicide and nonfatal self-harm. This… Read More
Public health practitioners, policymakers, and concerned citizens alike should take note of a groundbreaking study, “National Burden of Injury and Deaths From Shootings by Police in the United States, 2015‒2020,”… Read More