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Safe Births: Ending Violence During Childbirth

Childbirth is a time of excitement and anticipation, but for many women around the world, it also comes with fear and mistreatment. This troubling issue, known as obstetric violence, has caught the attention of health professionals and researchers alike. A recent scoping review has shed light on various interventions designed to combat this problem and […]

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Do Non-profit Hospitals Actually Suck?

Nonprofit hospitals often conjure up images of selfless institutions dedicated to serving their communities. But recent revelations show a darker side, some of which we’ve blogged about before. These hospitals, which make up 58% of community hospitals, are under scrutiny for not living up to their charitable obligations while enjoying massive tax breaks. Let’s into […]

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Collaboration

Worldwide Lessons to Advance Health Equity

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted our interconnectedness and the urgent need for global learning. This concept, where high-income countries learn from the innovative health solutions of low- and middle-income countries, has gained momentum. The Global Learning for Health Equity (GL4HE) Network, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, explored this in a three-part webinar series […]

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Rare Diseases: Global Progress, Challenges, and Hope

Imagine you’re part of a small town where each family has a unique story, each one different from the others. Now, picture that in the medical world. This is the reality for people with rare diseases. Rare diseases are conditions that affect a small percentage of the population. In the United States, a disease is […]

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The Costs of Rare Diseases

Imagine a world where you or a loved one has a condition so rare that doctors struggle to diagnose it, and treatments if they exist, come with sky-high costs. Actually, it’s not that hard to imagine. We all know someone who has been impacted by a “rare disease” This is the reality for millions of […]

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Gun Control Laws and Young Adult Suicides

Gun control is a hot topic in the United States, especially when it comes to young adults. Recent research by Emma E. Fridel, Gregory M. Zimmerman, and Shayna R. Arrigo delves into how specific laws can reduce the rate of suicides among 18 to 20-year-olds. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, […]

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Collaboration

Engaging Communities in Public Health

The COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the critical need for a more inclusive and engaged public health system in the United States. The pandemic showed that community-based organizations (CBOs) are essential partners in public health, especially in reaching marginalized communities. This blog post explores a recent study that sheds light on barriers to effective collaboration between […]

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Health equity

Homelessness in Los Angeles: Facing Discrimination and Violence

Homelessness is a pressing issue in Los Angeles County (LAC), where many individuals face daily challenges that extend beyond finding shelter and food. In light of the recent Supreme Court decision that upholds the right to ban sleeping outside (so criminalization), let’s take a closer look at other challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness (PEH). […]

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Health equity

Empowering Health Equity: Lessons from the CDC’s CORE Initiative

Health equity is more than just a buzzword—it’s a mission to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities for a healthy life, regardless of their background. In 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched the CORE initiative, embedding health equity as a foundational component of their work. This initiative has led to […]

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Health equity

How Health Departments Address Equity

In today’s world, where technology and science are rapidly advancing, it’s disheartening that racial and ethnic disparities in health and healthcare continue to persist in the United States. These disparities are not just numbers on a chart; they represent real people who face preventable differences in the burden of disease, access to care, and overall […]

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Breaking Barriers to Cancer Treatment

Cancer claims nearly 10 million lives globally each year, yet does not affect everyone equally. Socioeconomic factors play a significant role in determining who gets timely, effective treatment and who doesn’t. Despite advances in cancer treatment, people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage face numerous barriers that make accessing cancer care challenging. This blog explores the findings of […]

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New Research Sheds Light on Whooping Cough Treatments

Kentucky has recently reported an outbreak of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. This contagious respiratory disease can be particularly severe in young children and unvaccinated individuals. Amid this outbreak, understanding the effectiveness of various treatments is crucial. This blog aims to break down recent scientific findings on treatments for whooping cough (pulling from a […]

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