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Category: research
Competency-Based Training Empowers Community Health Workers
What if the key to solving some of the world’s most persistent healthcare challenges lies with community members themselves? Community Health Workers (CHWs) have long been the unsung heroes of… Read More
A Silent Crisis in Iraq’s Public Health
For years, Iraq has grappled with the devastating effects of war, economic instability, and shifting societal norms. While these challenges dominate headlines, another crisis has quietly escalated—one that kills just… Read More
We Got Scammed: A Cautionary Tale About Research Recruitment Fraud
Online research recruitment is a powerful tool—until it backfires. We recently learned this the hard way when we and our colleagues over at Dawn Chorus posted a call for participants… Read More
How New Jersey’s Cash Bail Reform Fared Against Fatal Violence
In 2017, New Jersey took a bold leap by enacting comprehensive bail reform, eliminating cash bail for most pretrial defendants. This groundbreaking policy aimed to reduce the number of individuals… Read More
Training the Next Generation of Public Health Data Scientists in Africa
Imagine a future where robust, real-time data power public health decisions in Africa. Where malaria outbreaks are predicted and contained early, maternal health interventions are tailored to specific regions, and… Read More
Social Vulnerability, Race, and Fatal Police Shootings
When it comes to understanding fatal police shootings in the United States, a stark reality emerges: who you are and where you live significantly shape your risk. A recent study… Read More
Why Collecting Health Data Hinges on Trust, Strategy, and Inclusion
If asked to share a drop of your blood or a snippet of your health records for research, would you? Now, imagine being reassured that your data will improve healthcare… Read More
What a 20-Year Study Reveals About Military Mortality
What happens when those who serve their country return home? While much attention focuses on the visible scars of war—physical injuries, PTSD, and suicide—less is known about the broader risks… Read More
Building Health Systems from the Ground Up with CHWs
When you imagine the backbone of global healthcare, you might picture bustling hospitals or advanced medical technology. But some of the most significant health advancements start at the community level,… Read More
Champions: Turning Evidence into Action to Save Lives
Cancer care faces a persistent challenge: how do we ensure the most effective treatments and interventions reach every patient, every time? One powerful answer lies in the hands of an… Read More
Reaction to RFK nomination: Not Good!
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) to head the $1.7 trillion Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has sparked widespread alarm among public health… Read More