Next Week in Public Health, January 24, 2025
We’ve been monitoring all of the federal policy orders that have been coming out since Trump’s inauguration. Next week, RFK, Jr. faces his first confirmation hearing to be secretary of… Read More
Category: policy
When Fair Wages Meet Public Health: How Repealing an 85-Year-Old Law Changed Lives
Imagine working full-time but being paid far less than your coworkers simply because of a disability. For decades, this was the reality for many individuals in the United States under… Read More
President’s Executive Order Eliminates DEI Initiatives, Raising Concerns for Public Health Professionals
In a sweeping executive order, the President has directed the elimination of all federal programs, positions, and initiatives tied to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as environmental justice…. Read More
U.S. Withdrawal from WHO: Implications for Public Health and Global Security
The recent announcement of the United States’ intent to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) has sparked widespread concern among public health experts. This move, initiated by President Donald… Read More
Turning the Tide on Firearm Suicide: A New Era of Collaboration
When faced with staggering statistics, such as 55% of the 49,000 suicide deaths in 2022 being firearm-related, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, a remarkable and unexpected alliance is emerging… Read More
RFK’s Nomination to HHS: What It Means for Public Health Professionals
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sent ripples across the public health community. Kennedy, a prominent… Read More
The Power of Policy: How Evidence-Based Public Health Interventions Shape Our Communities
When you buckle up in a car, breathe clean air, or send your child to a public preschool, you’re experiencing the invisible hand of public health policy at work. These… Read More
How Data Science Sheds Light on Public Health Policy Failures
Tmagine is trying to piece together the story of a historic crisis using only a box of unorganized photos. Each image offers a fragment of the story, but connecting the… Read More
How Governance Shapes Healthcare: The Impact of Democracy and Corruption on the Global Physician Workforce
Imagine two countries. One boasts a robust democracy, characterized by transparency, public participation, and trust in government institutions. The other struggles with rampant corruption, where public funds meant for healthcare… Read More
Making Research Applicable to Policymakers
As readers know, we are really into policy, so we’re really happy to share some conference proceedings from a group of researchers we really admire. The hook is simple: what… Read More
The Reality of Defensive Gun Use
Gun violence and firearm policy remain pressing issues in the United States, with heated debates often centering on the role of guns in self-defense. A newly published study in the… Read More
Imagine this: You’ve just endured a medical emergency, and as you’re recovering, a staggering bill lands in your mailbox. Until recently, this scenario was far too common for Americans seeking… Read More