Public Health News Roundup, March 28, 2025
HHS set to see cuts, overhaul to its agencies Obviously, this is the big story. In a controversial reorganization plan led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S…. Read More
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Dilemma Actions for a Time of Federal Injustice
In 2025, working within the federal system—whether as a researcher, contractor, or civil servant—has never felt more fraught. Programs supporting veterans, mental health, and suicide prevention are being gutted. Equity-focused… Read More
Navigating DEIA Language Mandates: A Practical Guide for Public Health Policy Professionals
In our previous post, we explored how researchers can adapt to new federal restrictions on using Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) language in grant proposals. Now, we turn to… Read More
The Science of Staying on the Job
Every year, millions of workers call out sick, leading to lost productivity, increased stress on coworkers, and financial strain on businesses and economies. The numbers are staggering—a 44% increase in… Read More
Public Health News Roundup, March 21, 2025
Plenty of science still coming up next week. They can stop the funding, but it’s going to be hard to stop a bunch of angry scientists from putting their research… Read More
Why Do Virtual Meetings Feel So Exhausting?
Have you ever left a virtual meeting feeling inexplicably drained, even though you were just sitting in front of a screen? You’re not alone. The shift to online communication during… Read More
The Sound of Danger
Picture the powerful crescendo of a symphony, the electrifying guitar solo at a rock concert, or the driving beat of a jazz performance. For musicians, sound is their medium, their… Read More
Governor Shapiro Takes Bold Steps to Fill Public Service Vacancies in Pennsylvania
So, we’re based in Pennsylvania (Amish Country, specifically), so we some good news for a change. In a strategic move to strengthen Pennsylvania’s public workforce, Governor Josh Shapiro has signed… Read More
How an NSF Report Set the Stage for Current Anti-DEI Policies
Something slipped by last October when America’s attention was focused on the election. The NSF Politicized Funding report, chaired by Texas’s Ted Cruz and released by the U.S. Senate Committee… 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
Why Resilience Matters in the Workplace
Stress and burnout are on the rise, particularly in high-pressure jobs like healthcare and public service. With increasing workloads, tight deadlines, and demanding expectations, employees often struggle to maintain their… Read More
Goodbye Richardson Waiver: HHS Streamlines Rules—But at What Cost?
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant policy shift (of course, on a Friday afternoon), rescinding the long-standing “Richardson Waiver” and realigning its rulemaking… Read More