Why We Started This Week in Public Health
Hi there! I’m here to share the story of why we started This Week in Public Health. For the past 15 or so years, I’ve been a community psychologist involved… Read More
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Lifesaving Naloxone: Trends and Impact
In the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, one tool has emerged as a critical lifesaver: naloxone. This medication can reverse opioid overdoses, making it a vital resource in a… Read More
Unseen Heroes: Caregivers of Rare Disease Patients
Imagine waking up every day, knowing that your loved one depends entirely on you for their daily needs. For many informal caregivers of people with rare diseases, this is their… Read More
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… Read More
Biosecurity in Livestock
Biosecurity measures are essential to keep livestock healthy and prevent the spread of diseases. But what do the veterinarians who enforce these measures think about them? A recent study in… Read More
Simple Headlines Capture Our Attention
In the bustling world of online news, where every headline competes for a reader’s precious attention, simplicity may be the key to success. Recent research, conducted through over 30,000 field… Read More
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… Read More
Peer Support in Emergency Departments
Emergency departments (EDs) are often the first point of contact for individuals experiencing crises related to substance use disorders (SUDs). To address the growing opioid crisis, many EDs have started… Read More
A Path to better Workplace Health
In today’s fast-paced world, many of us spend a significant portion of our lives at work. This makes the workplace an ideal setting for promoting health and preventing chronic diseases…. Read More
Are Hospitals Giving Enough Charity Care?
When we think about hospitals, we often picture them as places of healing, where dedicated professionals work tirelessly to care for the sick. But have you ever wondered how these… Read More
Health Insurance Gaps by US County
The good folks at Overflow Data have created some nice visualizations of health insurance coverage gaps here in America. Let’s take a closer look at our home base of Pennsylvania…. Read More
Should Nonprofits Hospitals Receive Special Care?
Imagine a community hospital that provides vital care to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Now, imagine this hospital considering a merger to expand its services. Should… Read More