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“The Great Healthcare Plan” Sounds Simple. Healthcare Isn’t.

If you’ve ever tried to compare health insurance plans, argue with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), or figure out why your prescription costs more than your rent, you know the U.S. healthcare system has a special talent for making basic things feel impossible. That’s why a short, punchy policy document like The Great Healthcare Plan […]

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News

Whiplash: January 15, 2026

At approximately 9 p.m. last night, SAMHSA funding was restored. I’m glad for that, but I’m also so freaking furious about the behavior, the short-sightedness, and the haphazard way public health is being handled by the federal government. I told some of my colleagues it feels like we’re dating a parody of a person with […]

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News

HHS Grant Terminations: What Types of Programs Are Being Cut—and Why It Matters

Update: 9:47 pm It looks like the SAMHSA grants were restored. Such a terrible whiplash of a day. I said in another post that working with the feds on health is like dating a gross parody of a person with borderline personality disorder. https://democrats-appropriations.house.gov/news/press-releases/delauro-statement-hhs-reinstating-billions-addiction-and-mental-health-grants We obtained a copy of internal records detailing terminated U.S. Department […]

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Epi

Bird Flu Viruses Raise Mounting Concerns Among Scientists

The recent resurgence of bird flu viruses, particularly H5N1, has drawn significant attention from scientists worldwide, as it poses potential risks to public health on a global scale. This article synthesizes insights from recent research and expert opinions to explore the key concerns surrounding these viruses and the measures being taken to mitigate their impact. […]

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Epi

The Rising Threat of the H3N2 Flu Virus

Public health experts are ringing alarm bells as a new wave of the H3N2 influenza virus emerges, posing a significant threat globally. With the winter season approaching, healthcare systems, particularly in the EU and the US, are preparing for what could be one of the most severe flu seasons in recent years. The H3N2 Virus: […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, December 18, 2025

Programming note! We’re not going away for the next two weeks, but like everyone else, we’ll be slowing down a bit. Same cadence, same articles, but we have something special planned for the last two 2025 issues. Pam Bondi Dismissed Charges Against a Surgeon Who Falsified Vaccine Cards. It Emboldened Others With Similar Cases. Dr. […]

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News

Genetic Insights and Public Health Implications for Prostate Cancer Screening

As reported on BBC Health, experts have advised against routine prostate cancer screening for most men in the UK, highlighting that only individuals with a confirmed genetic predisposition should consider it. Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men globally, and this recommendation spurs a broader discussion on personalized medicine and public […]

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News

Showcase Your Public Health Work at APA 2026

Community psychology and public health share a deep commitment to equity, systems change, and improving community well-being. That’s why we want to highlight an opportunity for TWIPH readers who bridge these fields. The American Psychological Association’s 2026 Convention (Aug 6–8, Washington, DC) is now accepting proposals, and APA Division 27 (SCRA) is especially interested in work […]

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News

This Week in Public Health, December 11, 2025

We’re back from the Middle East. We have a number of excited and dedicated researcher there and will be sharing their stories in the coming weeks (likely after the holidays) You can read all about our experience here Here’s what’s rising in the literature. 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Outlook As 2026 approaches, Congress will focus […]

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News

Next Week in Public Health, December 4, 2025

By the time you read this, we’ll be in Qatar for a gathering of the Global Implementation Society. If you haven’t noticed, you can now convert this website to Arabic, along with several other languages. También sé hablar español, así que esto es de gran ayuda. If we have one value, it’s that: La ciencia […]

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